Blasts or Stingers?

[OrcElfArmyOne]

So I know 4th Mass are the best range squad and 10th are the fourth best, but in what order are stingers and blasts? Thanks!
Note- assume blasts are paired with glads

[The CEE]

I don't know if there is a definitive answer to which squad is better. Opinions will undoubtedly vary from person to person. If you ask my opinion, I'm partial to the blastatrons. With proper positioning, the blastatrons can dish out both quantity and quality attacks, meaning they are very versatile.

[flameslayer93]

I picked other. I choose the Zettian Guards

[clancampbell]

I'd say Stingers. Honestly, Blasts are only good when paired up with Glads. Then, they are really good.

[Chill]

Stingers are more versatile, and work with almost anything.

[OrcElfArmyOne]

Edited first post: blasts with glads

[Son of Arathorn]

Other. Mohican River Tribe.

[vegietarian18]

Blasts. They are cheaper per figure, can get way higher attacks, have a longer range, move 8 figures per turn, and take complete control of the board. You can't really judge the Blasts on their own though, but the Stingers are truly a stand-alone range squad that don't need much help. I personally just dislike the Stingers because they only get three attacks per turn, and I think that you need more than that to be successful in a tournament environment.

[Major Q23]

10th are NOT the 4th best squad. They are first in my opinion and 2nd in most peoples opinion.

[AMIS]

Marro Drudge!

There goes my win-lose ratio again.

Stingers are more versatile but theme wise the blasts work much better in a soulborg army than the stingers do in a Marro army IMHO.

[vegietarian18]

Originally Posted by Major Q23

10th are NOT the 4th best squad. They are first in my opinion and 2nd in most peoples opinion.

I was thinking about this again, and you are right. Glads and Blasts is strong, but it may be a tad overrated. It has done extremely well in the Reverse the Whip portion of GenCon the last two years, which means that it can be dismantled if done properly. I don't think you can say that any range squad is the second best in the game if it is able to win a Reverse the Whip event, especially one like GenCon where everyone there knows what they are doing.

As for the Stingers, I think that they suffer from the problem of too few attacks. They have solid base stats, but three attacks per turn is simply not enough. It's not hard for the 4th Mass to equal their defense and attack, and get another activation per turn. Five range can also be a huge advantage for slow-moving melee.

The Redcoats are definitely better than both of those. They stomp all over melee, especially since not too many people do the double engage to prevent Bayonet. They work with Marcus + Romans at high point totals in an incredible manner, almost like how the 4th works well with Gilbert + Knights, but with the move bonus permanently, and the ability to boost the range figures rather than the screen. Obviously two defense against range is their flaw, but you can put Raelin with them and not face as many negative consequences as you do by putting Raelin with the 4th.

[OrcElfArmyOne]

Originally Posted by Major Q23

10th are NOT the 4th best squad. They are first in my opinion and 2nd in most peoples opinion.

No way are they better than 4th Mass! And they're not better than Stingers or Trons. Stingers have 3 defense, which goes a long way against range, and a better attack of starting with 3, and have drain. The Trons have board control, Glads stop opposing range, and boost the Blasts. Also, the 2nd in most people's opinion part is incorrect. The 4th, Trons, and Stingers are rated A, and 10th are rated A-. The 4th, Trons, and Stingers are Tier 1, while 10th are Tier 2, but may be boosted up to the BOTTOM of Tier 1.