I've literally been watching all your videos on this debating on pulling the trigger. This pulled it. Please don't tell my wife. I like my freedom.
@Crabbok3 жыл бұрын
The empire is no stranger to secrets of matters like these
@nicholaskallmyer98653 жыл бұрын
DO IT!!!! YEESSSS. You won't regret it, such an enjoyable game, and the models themselves need to be on a shelf. Maybe in your case in the garage in a corner....
@nathanneugard62763 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Imperial Family 😎
@atrashlemon77353 жыл бұрын
Unlimited power
@ethan95363 жыл бұрын
I also just pulled the trigger and ordered the core set, and I was wanting to get the Chimera even before this, as I just read the Thrawn book.
@zacharyharwell3513 жыл бұрын
My first experience with this game was like three days ago at one of my local game stores after school; two guys with 800 point lists that included an SSD on each side, Imps vs Imps. I have never been so excited about a game I knew nothing about lol
@alexgloor74143 жыл бұрын
"I will be buried with mine" 😂 Best line of 2020 right there
@nathanneugard62763 жыл бұрын
Agreed...best Crabbok line of the year!
@TheDaltonius3 жыл бұрын
His descendants An ancient treasure? A gigantic flying space triangle
@JoeEames3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Crabbok my man, I got a video request. With the new sets just recently released I think a fair # of people (like me) are thinking of getting into Armada when we haven't been. So some vids that teach how to play Armada as a whole, using the new starter sets, and basic tactics, would be super cool. Love your vids btw.
@Shrackhyde3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I love how you include "the cool factor" - for me, that was the big reason to get the Onagers and the Interdictors before the others.
@georgemcvay45723 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful guide. My parents watched it and it is helping them with shopping for me throughout the Christmas season.
@j-mlion34243 жыл бұрын
Just got this Onager this week! My Imperial fleet is finally fully equipped! I have one of each ship and multiples of the ones that I love. Only ship that I don't have yet pre clone wars is the Starhawk.
@disorientedbear3 жыл бұрын
These 'What to buy first' videos were what got me into Armada (back in 2018). Thank you.
@nathaniellazo59123 жыл бұрын
FOR THE EMPIRE!!!!!! All I saw was empire so he'll yah.
@ethanpierce223 жыл бұрын
Super concise, I’m really happy this has been updated. The last version of this got me into armada and I’ve been hooked ever since, it’s refreshing to see how far I’ve come
@dylzaster13743 жыл бұрын
I like the Victory star destroyer. They're my go to ship in Empire at War video game when I can't get more ISD's.
@hothmandon Жыл бұрын
As an adult, I would give the game a respectable try, but the kid in me wants to free play with the ships like Kenner or Micro Machines toys from the 90's. Back then, I had the micro machines Millennium Falcon, Xwing, and a snow speeder. That was it. I had to use the coffee table as capital ships, space stations, and land bases.
@rob1663 жыл бұрын
Picked up the Separatist expansion, can't wait to play my first game.
@Sigil_Firebrand3 жыл бұрын
This is where I would spend my money on a Gladiator. IF ANYONE HAD THEM
@steveisaak43203 жыл бұрын
I bought some and am glad I did
@dunamoose34463 жыл бұрын
@@steveisaak4320 “glad” hehe
@max.t9573 жыл бұрын
You can buy some at the armada website
@RAMproductions20103 жыл бұрын
I got one when it came out and I’m so happy I did. Try Amazon.
@russianreaper7716 Жыл бұрын
Coming back to this about 8 months after getting into the game. I play Empire and my friend plays Rebels. I have to say I actually really enjoy using the Victory’s over any other Star destroyer for point restricted games and the campaigns. Like for rebellion in the rim my fleet consisted of 2 victory 2s and 2 Gladiators with 3 interceptor squadrons and it worked out better than it had any right too.
@Kaneswargaming3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome, my neighbor wants to jump into armada with the imperials and ill pick up rebels so we can split some of the boxes. Great info looking forward to the rebels video!
@theory4488 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a re-ranking if you are NOT on a budget (even if it's just in the Description). Dude, also wanna say, i'm really loving this channel. Great job!
@MitchelShuey063 жыл бұрын
How dare you, I love the Vic so much *Especially the Vic 1, those black dice are incredibly.
@nathanneugard62763 жыл бұрын
With you 100 percent!
@ricardosoto67763 жыл бұрын
You made me get into imperial MSU. Now I have 4 arqs with 2 on the way
@ricardosoto67763 жыл бұрын
@MeNames PoshOpossum9484 FB groups. Specifically in the CO area
@generalsmite71673 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was buying into armada I tried to follow one of the former lists and now I have a full imperial armada
@deanbroadway31013 жыл бұрын
I really found this useful. Me and a friend are about to get into the game having just ordered core sets. It’s disappointing to see so much of the stuff that’s high up this list out of stock and “expected in the new few months” it’s really off putting as a new player. I’m hoping that the game is enjoyable with what we have.
@theonedude1293 жыл бұрын
If you’re still looking for sets, go to reddit and look up r/FFGtrades some people have been selling their whole sets and parting them out.
@ThanatoselNyx3 жыл бұрын
While agree that Cymoon and Kuat are great the ISD2 is still king for me. I Jay Adrian the Chimera expansion came with the cards so I could run two ISD2s!
@sean34883 жыл бұрын
I played my first game yesterday and found my way here to figure out what my wife is going to be mad about. Thanks!
@davidjacovelli5986 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for tis video. As someone circling the Armada system and mulling over a purchase of it, I found it invaluable.
@kpasaman3 жыл бұрын
I'd love a guide for the best purchases for someone buying for 2 players. As in, they buy everything and play with a friend or 2
@linobeausejour41913 жыл бұрын
a good starting for 2 player casual would be : 2 core set + 2 pack of each faction squadron + rogue & villains add 2 small imperial ship and 1 large rebel.
@andrewnowell16953 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the buyer update. I am a long time Imperial player and good to see what 1.5 has changed.
@some_guy93473 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing my best looking for ISDs and other great ships, but whenever I’m at my local store or on Amazon, all they have are Victories and Quasar Fires... therefore I have two Victory-class SDs and a Quasar Fire II. The Victory isn’t that bad tbh, sure it’s slow, but I love all the firepower it gets in the front. Sometimes I am able to kill a CR90 in a single salvo lol!
@Hailthecloudslayer3 жыл бұрын
Was waiting for the updates to this! I have everything but the SSD now but still just enjoy watching these.
@nathanneugard62763 жыл бұрын
Friend, even if you have to take out a second mortgage on the house, SSD is absolutely worth it. Showroom quality "miniature" that's an absolute BLAST to fly!
@sergiopineda77243 жыл бұрын
as a new player coming into this game very late with limited stock and budget, this is a very helpful video! Thanks Crabbok
@joshuajordan35073 жыл бұрын
Coincidentally, I like to rank all my purchases by the cool factor/cost factor intersection... Star destroyers for everyone!
@nathanneugard62763 жыл бұрын
God Bless You...why is my cheek suddenly wet???
@waywardrush3 жыл бұрын
I manage to get 1 light cruiser in the last restock, I need more.
@ChristianJesseMusic3 жыл бұрын
I'd deff buy the Super Star Destroyer if $200 falls in my pocket one day. Such a cool "mini"
@bernhardholmok99503 жыл бұрын
like the list. my two changes would be Chimera a bit further down since it has a non uniform paint job. understand it's a personal representation but still like uniform ships over custom. 2nd is gladiator a bit higher since that ability ( title card demolisher ) is unique and I have not seen many Imperial lists without it.
@matthewharshany20153 жыл бұрын
before the rules changed (I hate the new rules) i ran 2 v2s and 1 arq and it was nasty so now im looking to buy new ships so thankyou crabbok
@adamshipley68353 жыл бұрын
I sprayed Legion mini’s while listening to an Armada video - neat.
@thomaslilley96353 жыл бұрын
best list you’ve made so far and super helpful!
@seanduarte59893 жыл бұрын
I can't even find light cruisers thanks a lot Crabbok 😂
@jeremycourtney87972 жыл бұрын
Fun drinking game idea: take a shot every time Crabbok suggests to buy the card expansion upgrade. lol
@shaniel18773 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for a revised buyers guide:) thanks!!
@Makkeru3 жыл бұрын
Wish I had people around here to play Armada with, the battle size is really appealing.
@JediDawson3 жыл бұрын
As someone looking to get into the game, this is definitely useful. I plan on getting clone wars starters, then moving into individual imperial ships
@jasonadkins84343 жыл бұрын
I picked up both clone wars starters, still waiting on the OG core set lol
@pep78903 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I’ve been wanting to play Armada and have no idea on what to buy. This is really helpful.
@wukillah3 жыл бұрын
That is what I needed, a 2021 update 😃
@gecko2.6173 жыл бұрын
I love your T-Shirt with the Chimera in the middle
@TheBadXample3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing i was about to get into armada
@isthisit7813 жыл бұрын
Awesome man. This desperately needed an update
@beckettrash54443 жыл бұрын
Man I really want to buy armada, but I don't want my wallet to be drained by yet another star wars tabletop game
@theonedude1293 жыл бұрын
So which set did you want me up getting first
@indianajon79803 жыл бұрын
My fleet is getting an upgrade! Thanks for the advice as always. It certainly worked with your previous videos on the Onager.....love that ship! Merry Christmas
@leonardobrusco22823 жыл бұрын
Good work as always. Very clear with the explanations.
@ErokLobotomist3 жыл бұрын
This video is really great, super solid. Reminds me of when I was getting into X-Wing mini years ago. Thank you for the info! Cheers from Canada!
@32jvelde3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Crabbok! These are super helpful.
@DanY-mj4gl2 жыл бұрын
a budget fleet: i might recommend 1-2 raiders 4-5 arquitens 2 victory class 1-2 gladiators 1 imperator/imperial star destroyer 1 imperial venator light star destroyer (optional) of course varies, since not all games have the same amt of points.
@mr.horseshoe23013 жыл бұрын
Just got divorced with no kids. I will buy everything.
@noahdoyle6780 Жыл бұрын
Late to the game (in many senses), but I'd advise that if you've got two players just learning the game, that two core sets, especially on sale, are a great deal. You've got enough cards to make things interesting, and the ship variants change things enough to make you learn some new tactics. And you'll have two VSDs, which you'll never need another one after that. Excellent list overall, very helpful - and the Chimaera was my first choice after the core set, because ISDs should all have awesome paint jobs.
@deathless_actual49363 жыл бұрын
Been watching a number of videos on this game looking to see if I’d be interested, and this one got me. Paused it half way to order the core set before finishing. Great video for the insight on the imperial ships. I don’t normally like the “bad guy” factions, but I love the Empire.
@gadsdenshawn61113 жыл бұрын
Imperial light cruisers finally came back into stock a couple of weeks ago... I bought 3. Yes... I am the problem... but if I’d have been able to buy the thing at all in the past 2 years, I wouldn’t have felt the need. :)
@Steve-ps6qw2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! I didn't know those expansions had campaigns that gave you increases and stuff....or maybe I did but forgot, but that is so cool. I need to get them.
@db46213 жыл бұрын
As always great info...thank you
@scbask23 жыл бұрын
I cannot find Imperial Squadrons II anywhere.. definitely want to add them pretty bad.
@zacharywheeler69903 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video very helpful!!
@wargrizzero51583 жыл бұрын
Crabbok, like the Empire before him, undervaluing good point defense in the Raider.
@starmada1053 жыл бұрын
Honestly PD for ships suck. If you have to defend against fighters just run a few TIEs
@zachbrazgel61913 жыл бұрын
Definitely helpful. I got the original starter for my birthday last year and fully intend on playing once the pandemic let's up. Good to know what imperial ships to grab!
@coolpb112 жыл бұрын
Hey Crab, just getting interested and into Armada. I didn't see an updated version of this for 2022 so I was just wondering if there anything you would change or recommend differently for both Empire and Rebels? Thanks!
@Gallagher_meme3 жыл бұрын
Glory to the empire! Thanks for this
@razerblade49812 жыл бұрын
Can you, for future videos like this, please include the price, amount of command tokens the ships have and the stats on amount of squadrons it can command, maintenance score and the other one, I can’t remember it I apologise. But I am very new to this and I thought that it would be very helpful to at least give the price and some stats of the ships and squadrons. Thank you for the video!
@katzecat1913 жыл бұрын
My first ship after the core set was the interdictor. I still believe that it is one of the best ships in the game and the model is definitely great. But I don’t want to buy any squadrons, because they are not pre painted and that’s why their cool factor is 0 to me.
@Zhukov18983 жыл бұрын
Just got the chimera, excited to use it.
@RatboyScree3 жыл бұрын
I got my kids the starter and the rogues and villains pack for Christmas so this will be a good for choosing where to go next
@Isrephael13 жыл бұрын
This list doesn't seem like one designed for new players as it does one listing things you think are good to have. A dice pack when you still only have one ship? Upgrade cards when you only have two ships and are still figuring out the basics of flying them? The light cruiser and the Gladiator are both perennially sold out. I would be quite frustrated by this list if I just wanted to actually start playing the game.
@reignman22633 жыл бұрын
Great list as always! The only thing I would even remotely debate (and I mean REMOTELY): the Upgrade Card Pack. Just for the sheer value for money factor, I'd put that at the very top of the list. I found one, and even with all the stuff I've bought over the life the game, I wanna get at least one more. That extremely minor nitpick aside, totally awesome list. .......and if Rule of Cool took precedence, the SSD would be at the top of my list too!
@Crabbok3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely understandable - the only issue I have is you cannot field a 400 point fleet with the upgrade card pack and the core set - but with the Chimaera you can... hence the order. Still the upgrade card pack's value is incredible.
@reignman22633 жыл бұрын
@@Crabbok Good call on the 400 points, never thought of that part. AND keeping with the Rule of Cool, you could have Thrawn in your first 400-point build! THere's just something about dropping an ISD on the table ;). Yeah, with your Upgrade Pack opening video, I was going "ooooooooohhhh......ahhhhhhhh" through the whole dang thing!
@Alphariusorisit3 жыл бұрын
Looking at getting into this game. Loving the advice.
@Stormseer883 жыл бұрын
I just bougt Star Wars Armada so I find this very helpful.
@Metal4lunch3 жыл бұрын
My first purchase beyond the starter was a second Victory Star Destroyer. This was 1.5 yr ago. I got it because I found it for $16. I almost bought two because it would basically be 2 for the price of one (as everywhere else was roughly $30) at that price, but I didn't. I still regret not going all in and getting two. I don't need a third and can't bring myself to buy one at full price now because I have no need for it. But boy, if I had it I would have and still been using it just for the LOLs.
@jamesklabunde94073 жыл бұрын
Empire Family Here.
@pavarottiaardvark34313 жыл бұрын
Empire is one of the best looking Armada factions.
@devonbiel50273 жыл бұрын
I want to get all of these. They all are amazing miniatures.
@carlosmartinezsoto90113 жыл бұрын
Amazing vid im waiting for card pack
@therealLetsopenit3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info I was looking into getting into this game and I think a going to pull the trigger on the Empire!
@Captain-Jinn3 жыл бұрын
Got the Core Set for $60 just yesterday. Can't wait to start playing! :)
@josephmoberly21093 жыл бұрын
Good choices I think, lots has changed. I agree Chimera is top of the list
@Mitharan233 жыл бұрын
I have flat out told my friend he has to stop flying the SSD. I feel like it's a very Rock Paper Scissors ship/list. I've beaten him before, but it always takes other large and tanky ships to out DPS it. If I go small ships I lose every time and miserably lose. But it is a beautiful mini (I really think we need a different term for something 2' long).
@lelouchbritannia53943 жыл бұрын
I haven't even gotten the core set yet but I saw the SSD and was like... mine. SO yes a must have and I will build a fleet around it.
@fischbaum8433 жыл бұрын
For the EMPIRE I just want to play Armada now
@emsully033 жыл бұрын
Armada looks awesome! I'm going to start with X wing and then if I like it, I'll try this out next!
@joseibanez2273 жыл бұрын
FYI, X wing and Armada don’t have anything in common except the theme. They play different. You might like one, another or both. So if you can try them both before purchasing.
@amg57873 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, looking forward for the Rebels budget. Just got my core set for $60(hope that was a good price) and wanting to expand my fleets, starting with Rebels, but this is also great as I’d want an Imperial fleet. Can’t wait to start playing.
@Notashortmidget Жыл бұрын
60 is fantastic, it is usually 100$
@tylerfiore97583 жыл бұрын
Me coming from war hammer 50$ for a character capital ship sounds like a steal
@jonawesome11913 жыл бұрын
Love the video I’m debating to getting the game cause of the money Very helpful
@agintofchoas70143 жыл бұрын
Just want a core set, hope to pick one up soon!!!
@jonathanadamson64763 жыл бұрын
Armada does look like a lot of fun I gotta say :)
@bencairns43013 жыл бұрын
Some great recommendations, thanks very much
@danieljury19663 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always.
@nathanieleck10233 жыл бұрын
You know, as a warhammer player... I realize now this is a much cheaper hobby than I originally thought.
@collinwynn61073 жыл бұрын
This video got me into armada and it also pushed me towards legion so yeah how dare you get me addicted lol (thank you:)) enjoy the game so far now I need ppl tp play with lol
@tesakpohlidal27093 жыл бұрын
Im sad about Victory-cruiser be lowest on list. (I will get my Victory cruiser under the tree like 3 (one from core-set). But maybe they got reprints on Republic (because they are also in clone wars) + i waiting for restock imperial ships on my store now they have only mostly rebels ships.
@nicow-zz4he3 жыл бұрын
I knew the chimaera was the first ship that everyone must buy first.
@nathanneugard62763 жыл бұрын
It really is the best bang for the buck...
@starwarslegends56213 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about getting into armada
@chucktyler40573 жыл бұрын
Availability is priority one!
@leandroprieto753 жыл бұрын
Yessss!!!!!
@captainlitzs12413 жыл бұрын
I really want to get into this but don’t have anyone to play with
@Hailthecloudslayer3 жыл бұрын
I feel you dude, I work a lot and go to school... I actually collect much of these parts to have my son play with me when he is old enough. I do find ways to play people online using Vassal though. Good way to dip your toe into armada without having to fully commit.
@captainlitzs12413 жыл бұрын
@@Hailthecloudslayer might have to give that a look thanks for the information
@Hailthecloudslayer3 жыл бұрын
@@captainlitzs1241 The Armada discord is a great place to start. That is where I got to look for games or advice. I play Vassal cause I can’t get Table Top Sim to work just right on my laptop but its a great place to wander around if you don’t know you want to drop the big bucks yet
@TomsTabletopBunker2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your videos. My issue is I can start out with a plan then buy everything anyways as it's Star Wars