BEATING VADER BLUE: How to handle the new menace in Star Wars Unlimited!

I talk about the new Metagame Menace: Vader Blue!
I go over the key cards in the deck, tips on how to deal with it, some card options to target it, and more!
Let me know if you have any other ideas about how to manuever past this new control monster!
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[@insbn5685]

Han Command is the nemesis of this deck: you have the possibility to put in the main deck up to 3 Spark of Rebellion, 2-3 Bodhis Rook (if you are using only 2... Put the third copy in your side deck), and the 3 copies of U-Wing Reinforcements for search the Bodhis. Actually, I'm running cards like Bright Hope/Pirated Starfighter just for reset the Bodhis. I really want to pay 5 against Hard Control decks.

[@iamwooooo]

Off aspect Bodhi is interesting. I think the Vader deck is in a good position to deal with the midrange stuff that the Han Command deck relies on to close games, but if you can snipe enough of their answers with Spark/Bodhi, you could get there for sure.

[@obsidiantain]

Thanks, mate. Very timely!

[@iamwooooo]

No problem!

[@greglott4977]

I went 3-0 with Luke Green this weekend. First opponent was Vader Blue. In this matchup you have to play almost like aggro, trying to get in as much damage as possible before 8 resources. U-Wing Reinforcement is great for after the Superlaser to rebuild and have guys to chump for Avenger. Hopefully by that point you’ve done enough damage to finish him off. Bright Hope is also great for de-Trenching your guys.

[@iamwooooo]

Nice!

[@BadatBoardgames]

Good video!

[@iamwooooo]

Thank you!

[@FindingTheForce]

Hey Wooo. Have you made many changes to your Chirrut deck??

[@iamwooooo]

I have been working on it! I hope to have an updated video when it's all ready!

[@jeffsmith5436]

Good thoughts: Upgrade removal (Power Failure, Disabling Fang Fighter), card denial (Regional Governor if you're playing Vigilance, Bodhi and Spark of Rebellion if you're playing Cunning), shutting down the late game (Relentless). Also Saboteurs also blow right by all those Sentinels. Oh and don't forget Restock which essentially neuters the discard option for Vader.

[@iamwooooo]

For sure!

[@damianopaoli1666]

Great video as always! In Red Chirrut do you think Regional Governor is viable, maybe in the sideboard? Or out of aspect Spark of Rebellion feels better? or both lol

[@iamwooooo]

Governor is definitely viable, although maybe not completely necessary. Spark for 4 is probably too slow though.

[@Moy_]

What do you think about Pirated Starfighter in Boba? Can deal with Entrenched on a unit and also allows some sneaky plays with the Firespray.

[@iamwooooo]

Main issue with the entrench situation is that it's often being used to lock down the leader, so Pirated Starfighter can't work for that. I think the Starfighter is an interesting card, but I'm not sure the targets exist yet for the Boba Green deck. Could be worth a try!

[@brysoncaldwell488]

I'm playing Chirrut as my main deck and a lot of my strategies for dealing with Vader were reinforced with this video so thanks!

[@iamwooooo]

No problem! Chirrut is great!

[@salvatorelebano2968]

Chirrut link please

[@iamwooooo]

@@salvatorelebano2968 there's a video in my channel with a Chirrut list you can check out.

[@caiooliveira6049]

Hi wooooo, thanks for the timely video. I’m on the palpatine blue wagon and I played against vader red in a local event and the match-up felt unfavored (my list was not tuned for the match up). I think the game plan could be to ramp into galactic ambition and relentless… you can do this as soon as turn 4, I believe. Del meeko can help tax them once relentless is out. I think the galactic ambition plan might be worth for boba as well. I would appreciate your input!

[@iamwooooo]

Galactic Ambition seems like a decent idea, but you will definitely need to have a response to their entrench if you go that route. But an early relentless can definitely mess with them, especially if you're ramping it out! I think you might be on to something.

[@Frzentundra]

what are your thoughts on using power failure instead of the disabling fang fighter. The fang fighter defeat an upgrade vs power failure defeats any number of upgrades on a unit. Great video.

[@iamwooooo]

The only thing I'm really concerned with when playing vs the Vader deck is the Entrenched, and you also need to be applying pressure vs them. That's where fang fighter shines - you get to keep adding pressure while answering the entrench. Power failure does remove all experience counters on Childsen though, and it's an interesting angle.

[@jeffsmith5436]

Both are good but the Vader Control player has NO way to interact with the Power Failure, but he can take out the Fang. Also PF removes ALL upgrades (smacks Childsen right in the face), not just one.

[@cable8423]

Hi wooooo, There is one way to deal with Vader Blue. Pretty much every Villainy Command deck will defeat Vader Blue 80-90% of the time. Ramp with Resupply and Superlaser Technician into Vader and Relentless and the game is over for Vader Blue most of the time. What do you think of my Deck? I beat Vader Control most of the time. Unfortunately it struggles against some Meta Aggro Decks. 3xDeath Star Stormtrooper 2x⟡ Colonel Yularen, ISB Director 1xSnowtrooper Lieutenant 3xCell Block Guard 3x⟡ Fifth Brother, Fear Hunter 3xSuperlaser Technician 2x⟡ Seventh Sister, Implacable Inquisitor 3x⟡ Darth Vader, Commanding the First Legion 2x⟡ Emperor Palpatine, Master of the Dark Side 3xTIE/ln Fighter 3xImperial Interceptor 2xRuthless Raider 3x⟡ Relentless, Konstantine's Folly 1x⟡ Devastator, Inescapable 1xForce Lightning 2xForce Throw 3xForce Choke 3xResupply 3xOverwhelming Barrage 2x⟡ Vader's Lightsaber 2xFallen Lightsaber Sideboard (10) (Against Aggro) 1xForce Lightning 3xConsortium StarViper 3xOpen Fire 1xBombing Run 2xTraitorous

[@iamwooooo]

Relentless is for sure a big one against them. Solid list!

[@brass5917]

Vader mains rise up

[@iamwooooo]

They certainly are rising!

[@ManiacalMudkip]

I love Vader 😂 have 3 decks!

[@GetsuPlaysCGs-zk2nl]

👋 good video. Can i play an event with no valid target if it has no text from relentless?

[@iamwooooo]

Yeah, you can play an event with no target.

[@Harbison85]

Hey Wooooo can you give me a basic sideboard guide for Sabine Commnad? I have a 4k in Cali this weekend. I’m using the KTOD list

[@iamwooooo]

I don't have a guide up for that, have been working on other content. But if you're using the KTOD list, there should be tips about that in the Sabine Green video on their channel!

[@irifhir]

I think the first copy of bounty hunter crew comes for free as an 4th copy of superlaser blast, and breakes the mirror with restock

[@iamwooooo]

If only one runs it, it definitely can.

[@shade92008]

Have a link to that chirrit deck?

[@iamwooooo]

I have a Chirrut Red video in the channel with a link to the list in its description!

[@patrickdooley-kelly]

I play a variant of this deck. With some fifth brother and force throw (yes. I may have gone to 54) cards. Not playing I am your father and bombing run. My friend plays green krennic and I cannot beat it. Like. Cannot beat it.

[@iamwooooo]

I think in that match up you want to focus on your mill out plan as much as possible.

[@house.of.tremere]

Not gonna lie. I really wanted to click on this video and have it go “How to beat Vader Blue…” And just you pop up and go “Hahahaha you can’t! Git Gud, Numpty!”

[@iamwooooo]

Blooper reel maybe!

[@house.of.tremere]

@@iamwooooo there’s always next April Fools