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FFG Reveals X-Wing 2nd Edition’s Maneuverability

By Wesley Floyd | June 12th, 2018 | Categories: Star Wars Tactics, X-Wing 2.0

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FFG just revealed maneuverability previews for the T-65 X-wing and TIE Advanced X-1’s dials that are coming soon in the new 2nd edition reboot.

In any hobbyistic game, the time comes where the developers decide to spice up rules, change the stats of some units, and even release new models. That time seems to be closing in for Star Wars X wing as we have heard of the 2nd edition releasing in the near future.

Fantasy Flight Games just gave us some clear previews as to just how maneuverable the T-65 X-wing and TIE X-1s will be in the coming update.

T-65 Maneuverability

T-65 X-Wing 19.95

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This guy obviously got some buffs. Comparing the maneuver chart from 1st to 2nd edition, the T-65 has some very solid tweaks. Starting off with the 2-speed banking maneuver which is now blue means that you can use this move to remove stress from the ship.

The T-65 also gains the ability to use a 3-speed Tallon roll. But wait, there’s more! T-65s gained the barrel roll in its action bar. Turning on a dime and getting out of dodge has never been easier. Players shouldn’t have any problems causing a headache for their opponent when they bring the wily new X-wing to the table.

TIE Advanced X-1 Maneuverability

TIE Advanced X-119.95

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The imperial side has the TIE advanced X-1 to go toe to toe (or blaster to blaster) against the T-65. The X-1 also has the ability to use a banking maneuver to remove stress as well as making 3-speed Tallon rolls. But what makes the TIE advanced X-1 unique is the ability to slow down just a little bit with the 1-speed forward maneuver. Pilots can pull back on the throttle to wait for a ship to cross his line of sight before making a shot.

TIE Advanced X-1s should abuse this incredibly powerful perk as the opponent will have a harder time anticipating where the TIE advanced X-1 will end after movement.

Planning ahead

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In Star Wars X-wing 2nd edition, the turn begins with the player secretly selecting moves on their ships action dial. However, after a ship moves, it can use an action shown on its action bar. This is a new rework of the 1st editions game mechanic of giving seasoned pilots the ability to maneuver ahead of other ships thanks to their higher sense of awareness.

One more important thing to note is that ships now come with hash marks printed on their bases. players use this when deciding where to place the ship after doing a barrel. Players can place their ship slightly forward or backward after the maneuver to squeeze out a little bit more of a movement. Nothing game breaking but definitely helpful!

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Lastly, the ships now have a bullseye icon on the center of their base. Whenever an enemy ship crosses the line into your “bullseye” arc. The player can release a devastating shot to cripple the ship.

Depending on the ability of the unit, the player can choose to reroll an attack die, change a hit result to a critical, or even spend a charge to cancel the enemy’s evade result. Remember to be smart and plan ahead!

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What will you be bringing to the table in Star Wars X-wing second edition? Let us know what you think has more flexibility! The slippery T-65 or the aggressive TIE advanced X-1.

Be sure to follow along with all the exciting changes to X-wing miniatures with the latest coverage below:

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About the Author: Wesley Floyd

Imperial fanboy, tabletop fanatic, King of sprues.