Could people who know post the top 8 builds at this years World's? It would be very interesting to see what the meta is at the moment.
World's Builds
The lists were posted on a previous thread link attached.
Edited by RendorinPaul Heaver (World Champion)
Biggs
Dagger Squadron + Advanced Sensors
Dagger Squadron + Advanced Sensors
Rookie Pilot
Dallas Parker (World Finalist)
Howlrunner + Stealth + Determination
Dark Curse
Academy Pilot
Academy Pilot
Academy Pilot
Academy Pilot
Academy Pilot
Jonathan Gomes (Top 4)
Luke Skywalker + Shield Upgrade + R2-D2 + Draw Their Fire
Rookie Pilot
Rookie Pilot
Rookie Pilot
David Bergstrom (Top 4)
Howlrunner + Stealth Device
Backstabber
Obsidian Squadron
Obsidian Squadron
Obsidian Squadron
Academy Pilot
Academy Pilot
Jim Blakley (Top 8)
Rookie Pilot
Rookie Pilot
Blue Squadron
Gold Squadron
Gold Squadron
Brandon Barthel (Top 8)
Wedge + Push the Limit + R2
Biggs
Rookie Pilot
Rookie Pilot
Neil Howard (Top 8)
Captain Jonus + Squad Leader + Seismic Charge
Scimitar Squadron + Cluster Missiles + Concussion Missiles
Scimitar Squadron + Advanced Proton Tropedoes + Proton Tropedoes
Academy Pilot
Academy Pilot
Ivan Pastor (Top 8)
Han Solo + Gunner + Marksmanship + Chewbacca
Rookie Pilot
Rookie Pilot
The thing thats stands out to me is the lack of upgrades played.
if u ignore the bomber list (which relies on upgrades from missiles for a powerful alpha strike)
on average there are about 2 upgrades per list.
some run none, a few run 3 (Han shoots 1st, luke + 3 X-Wings)
2 out of 8 top8 squads were tie-swarms.
The thing thats stands out to me is the lack of upgrades played.
It makes sense. 12 points in upgrades is another TIE which is probably going to have more effect. It's all about being able to deliver shots.
Edited by onebit
Look how many X-Wings there are.
It'd be cool to know how many TIE swarms there were at the start of the event. If 25% of the players brought a swarm and 25% of them made the top 8, that only says that swarms are popular and viable, but not exactly dominant. But if 40% of the players brought a swarm and only 25% made the top 8, non-swarms might be doing better than we think.
The good news is that it appears you can run any of a half-dozen basic types of squads and do well with them.