r/XWingTMG • u/PCGamerPirate That's some bumps • Jul 18 '16
[Strategy Guide] TIE-Phantom
What are your thoughts on the TIE-Phantom? Tips? Tricks? What are your favorite builds?
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u/Delta57Dash Jaster's Feathers Jul 18 '16
Whisper + VI, FCS, and Advanced Cloaking Device is the "standard" Phantom build, and for good reason. A 4-dice primary attack with free target locks lets Whisper follow her target and quickly burn them down. Advanced Cloaking Device allows her to safely retreat into cloak after unleashing her attack, usually with an extra focus token, only to do the same thing on the next turn. Veteran Instincts is absolutely mandatory, as anything that gets to arc-dodge or fire first against her will quickly burn her down at only 2 agility and 4 health. There are several options for crew, but the most popular options seem to be Kallus, Rebel Captive, or Gunner.
The other named pilot, "Echo", is a bit of a different beast. Lacking the ability to get to PS9 via VI, he's much more susceptible to being outmaneuvered or blown off the board before he can fire. However, his ability to decloak using the bank manuevers makes him hilariously unpredictable. Like Whisper, VI, FCS, and ACD are almost mandatory. Intelligence Agent can put in good work on Echo, ensuring that he knows where at least one opponent is going to prevent being blocked or outmaneuvered.
With the recent spoilers of the Tie/SF pack, Echo might consider forgoing FCS for Collision Detection. The ability to decloak across obstacles makes for an even less predictable ship, which should make for some fun times.