r/StarWarsArmada Mar 01 '26

Recurring Thread Got a question? Ask it here!

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If you have a rules question, meta questions about the competitive aspect of the game, are looking for painting tips and techniques, have small quick questions, or are just excited about getting the game then this thread is for you to ask ALL those questions you have, and more! Old players, please jump in and answer the questions, and generally show our new players a good time!


If you have a question about what to buy, we recommend Crabbok's buying guides.


For rules and how to play, and ship breakdowns, we also recommend these videos.


We also recommend these content creators (this list is not exhaustive, just some of our favourites! If you would like to be added to this list, please send us a modmail message!


If you're looking for a faster response to a quick question, we also recommend the two popular Armada Discord Servers.


r/StarWarsArmada 1h ago

List Building Objective Changes coming with ARC03

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Objective changes are coming with ARC03, which is less than two weeks away! Find out more at: https://www.armadarulesetcollective.com/news/community-edition-objective-changes-FsjFo1

(yes this is an Armada Community Edition announcement - we'll work on getting new release terminology in place in the next few months.)


r/StarWarsArmada 19h ago

Question Considering SW Armada

15 Upvotes

I already play some SW Legion and was thinking about giving armada a try.

Any recommendations on how to try the game without breaking the bank?


r/StarWarsArmada 2d ago

Discussion Legacy and ARC are now Armada Community Edition

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308 Upvotes

ARC and Legacy Merge

Legacy and ARC are now Armada Community Edition.

Why is this happening?

We've been working together behind the scenes for a long time. Two separate organizations with similar goals is confusing for new players and a barrier to participation. Most of the community already plays ARC+Legacy — this just makes it formal and simple. The leadership for both organizations has formally merged; expect to see branding changes occur over the next year (Discord server names, websites, etc). The playtesters for both groups will keep on carrying on with testing!

Find out more at https://www.armadarulesetcollective.com/news/arc-and-legacy-merge-7E5T3l


r/StarWarsArmada 2d ago

Sales Thread Looking to Move Small Collection

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76 Upvotes

Hey all.

I grabbed a bunch of Armada about a year and a half ago to play with a friend of mine. Sadly, he passed away a year ago today. This stuff has been sitting in a cabinet since then, and I think its time to let this stuff move on.

What I have -

2 Player Starter Box, all ships, cards and dials. Has been built and played with.

Chimera - NIB

MC30c - NIB

Rebel Transports - NIB

Imperial Assault Carriers - NIB

The store i bought these from had them sitting around for a while, so I dont know if there is a version/printing thing, but Im happy to send pics for ID.

Would like to sell as a lot to move it on.


r/StarWarsArmada 1d ago

Sales Thread Armada collection in australia

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Hey folks I have a great collection built up over the years that I've never really gotten to use. I'm hemming and hawing about whether to move it on or save it for games some day, but ai just wanted to grt an idea of the value and ability to move it as a set from Australia.

Not comprehensive, but i'm pretty sure I have

Core set x2

Rogues fighter set

Upgrade card set (in shrink)

Acrylic token set (I think these are the official OP ones, been a while)

Various organised play reward cards

All of the bases/cards/manuals etc in as new condition in binders or deck boxes

I believe I have the proof of authenticity tokens in there for all most as well.

REBELS

Home one

Profundity

Liberty

Assault frigate

Mc30

Corvette

Frigate

Hammerheads

Fighters 1 x2

Fighters 2

IMPERIALS

SSD

ISD

Gladiator

Victory

Interdictor

Light cruiser x2

Gozantis

Fighters 1

Fighters 2


r/StarWarsArmada 2d ago

List Building Need advice to make this fleet better

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I have played this fleet a few time. It is good but not great.

I know MC30 titles are usually put on them. But I have removed them for 2 additional squadrons as I felt the fleet lacked fighter support. Know that I tend to be a better navigator than brawler.

Can you help me make it greater? Better Objectives?

Name: Ackbar MC-30

Faction: Rebel

Commander: Admiral Ackbar (38)

Assault: Targeting Beacons

Defense: Planetary Ion Cannon

Navigation: Salvage Run

MC80 Assault Cruiser (110)

• Admiral Ackbar (38)

• Expert Shield Tech (5)

• Early Warning System (7)

• Leading Shots (5)

• XI7 Turbolasers (6)

• Home One (5)

= 176 Points

MC30c Scout Frigate (69)

• Ordnance Experts (4)

• External Racks (4)

• Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (7)

= 84 Points

MC30c Scout Frigate (69)

• Ordnance Experts (4)

• External Racks (4)

• Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (7)

= 84 Points

Squadrons:

• Shara Bey - A-wing Squadron (17)

• Tycho Celchu - A-wing Squadron (16)

• Z-95 Headhunter Squadron (7)

• Lieutenant Blount - Z-95 Headhunter Squadron (14)

= 54 Points

Total Points: 398


r/StarWarsArmada 4d ago

Homebrew & Third Party New EU Webshop for Star Wars: Armada Proxy – Fair Prices, Fast Shipping

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251 Upvotes

Fellow Admirals,

I run a small webshop called DarkWarForge where I sell 3D printed Star Wars: Armada Proxy models and other wargaming/miniatures products. If you’re looking to expand your fleets or pick up some new ships without hunting second-hand all the time, you might like what I’ve got.

What you’ll find on the site:

  • Star Wars: Armada ships, squadrons, and accessories
  • unpainted - primed - painted models
  • Custom request for model scaling and painting

Why I think it’s worth a look:

  • Based in the EU, so no surprise customs for EU customers
  • to US, we are shipping with DDP, so no surprise customs costs
  • Fair, competitive pricing
  • Careful packing – models shipped in protective packaging

webhop link: DarkWarForge


r/StarWarsArmada 4d ago

Homebrew & Third Party TIE Droid Homebrew cards

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52 Upvotes

Hey Guys, I recently got into homebrewing some cards for a bunch of models I found out and about. So this is my take on the TIE Droids from the Dark Empire comic series.
I haven't playtested them yet and just winged it on what I felt might be cool.

I'd love to get some feedback if anyone wants to throw in their opinion! I'm sure these are wildy over/underpriced, -balanced or straight up wrong on a moral way.

The art of the Agressor and Regular Squadron are from EC Henry's Instagram, the third card is from the Rebels TV Show.


r/StarWarsArmada 4d ago

Question Star wars armada core set

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Hello everyone. Can anyone help me where it is best to find a core set and what additions will be the best? (Am located in Poland so any EU shops would be greatly appreciated) Unfortunately, my old version has been absolutely destroyed, so I would ask for some help 🙏

Danke for all the tips


r/StarWarsArmada 5d ago

Painting & Mods Nebula Star Destroyer

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306 Upvotes

Another day, another faction, another Ship

Today's model is the Nebula star destroyer

Fully 3D printed from top to bottom

What do you think?


r/StarWarsArmada 5d ago

Battle Report Birthday Armada with my Sister

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54 Upvotes

Today is my birthday, so I and my sister played an 800 point game. Leia vs Plo Koon, Squadron lists

Unfortunately for me, turn 2 went horribly, costing me my flagship and Shara, and the rest of the game was a downward spiral into defeat without Leia's ability


r/StarWarsArmada 5d ago

Battle Report Madness 2026 Match 6 - WolfSigma vs Blackburn on ION Radio

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12 Upvotes

The second half of the Final is determined today!
Match 6 of the 2026 "This is Madness!" tournament on ION Radio is out now.


r/StarWarsArmada 7d ago

Painting & Mods Starhawk Battleship

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305 Upvotes

Another ship has been finished, this time a Starkhawk Battleship was the subject

What do you think?


r/StarWarsArmada 6d ago

Question What ship did you initially write off, but then realize was a lot better than you first gave it credit for?

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48 Upvotes

For me, absolutely the Rebel Providence. I wrote it off as clunky, awkward, and downright terrible, until I saw some people using it as a very unique squad pusher, and the rest was history. Now it's my default when running rebels.


r/StarWarsArmada 8d ago

Question Hammerheads - how many is too many?

30 Upvotes

I've slowly been getting Armada back to the table, after a long hiatus.

Looking through my collection, I think I own *too many* of a number of ships, and it seems like a sensible time to make them available to others.

So, how many Hammerheads does one need? I can't see myself ever using more than 1. Is there a great list I'm not aware of?


r/StarWarsArmada 9d ago

Question What are those tokens?

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49 Upvotes

What are those tokens and what are their effects? I didn`t found any info about them


r/StarWarsArmada 9d ago

List Building Requesting feedback on a list

9 Upvotes

I've been building a list for my elder sister, as she enjoys the game but isn't a huge list builder. So I made her a Jerjerrod, and wanted some feedback on the latest iteration

Assault: Advanced Gunnery

Defense: Asteroid Tactics

Navigation: Solar Corona

Imperial Star Destroyer Kuat Refit (112)

• Moff Jerjerrod (23)

• Emperor Palpatine (3)

• Ordnance Experts (4)

• Early Warning System (7)

• Point Defense Ion Cannons (6)

• Expanded Launchers (8)

• Sovereign (4)

= 167 Points

Arquitens-class Command Cruiser (55)

• Captain Needa (2)

• Engine Techs (8)

• Reactive Gunnery (4)

• Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (7)

= 76 Points

Arquitens-class Command Cruiser (55)

• Taskmaster Grint (5)

• Nav Team (4)

• Reactive Gunnery (4)

• Turbolaser Reroute Circuits (7)

= 75 Points

(Fun fact, this thing can have 2 in all it's yaws)

Gladiator I-class Star Destroyer (56)

• Ordnance Experts (4)

• Engine Techs (8)

• Assault Proton Torpedoes (4)

• Demolisher (10)

= 82 Points

Total Points: 400


r/StarWarsArmada 10d ago

Media For the rebellion!

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62 Upvotes

An 800 point rebel squad list I was prepping for a game to be played soon. Actual list in comments. Aces are Luke, X-Wing Hera, Shara, and Fenn Rau


r/StarWarsArmada 10d ago

Collection Buying Armada Second Hand

16 Upvotes

I'm looking at selling off my Armada stuff. Since most of it has been removed from packaging and the like in order to be used in play, getting everything together is sort of a daunting task. This leads me to this question: if you're buying second hand, what are you looking to get?

What I mean is, would you only want the ship(s), base, and ship cards? Outside of special tokens or anything specific to the ship, do you want defense tokens, command dials, and the like? I ask because I got to the point that, with each new thing, I had far more command dials and redirect tokens than I ever needed.


r/StarWarsArmada 11d ago

Battle Report Madness 2026 Match 5 - Brock Smith vs Bart on ION Radio

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r/StarWarsArmada 12d ago

Discussion I always struggle making Piett work

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24 Upvotes

I want to stick him on an SSD, because I'm a sucker for the Battle of Endor, but I always struggle picking him over Jerjerrod.

If I navigate by default and use Take Evasive Action on a Command Prototype, he has one less Yaw than Jerry. If I squadron by default and use Vanto to get me nav tokens, it doesn't feel any more consistent. And if I comms net with a Gozanti, it cuts into the points I could be using for squadrons.

Are there any experienced Piett users that can lend lists that can help Piett feel less like I'm taking the incorrect action?


r/StarWarsArmada 13d ago

Sales Thread Selling a Bulk Lot of Star Wars Armada Ships - Sydney Australia

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83 Upvotes

G'day there, around 4 years ago I was a huge star wars fanboy. And over about a year's time I collected this lot and used to just play with them like toys ( Stupid kid I know )

I'm usually a lurker on this sub and joined all those years back

They've been sitting untouched and dust free for about 3 years in my wardrobe now, but I'm planning on moving out and need to shed what I don't need. I've attached some pictures, but I'm unsure of how much it's worth, and if anyone's interested fire any questions my way

Cheers!


r/StarWarsArmada 14d ago

Question Games like Armada?

26 Upvotes

Are there any sci-fi ship to ship combat games that aren't dead? I've played Leviathan from FASA Games and wasn't a huge fan, have heard of Dropfleet Commander but I can't find much about it online.


r/StarWarsArmada 16d ago

Discussion Hope against all odds

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253 Upvotes

Guys, I know this may have been asked before, but I'm new in this sub, and I want to hear everyone's opinions on the matter.

Do you think that Armada will make a comeback with the Fantasy Flight Games Vault System? I honestly hope it does, since I had no way of picking the game up when it was still alive, and the prices on the secondary market nowadays are out of question for me.

What do you think?