Three tips for better activation control
by Is there a way of reducing the randomness of these activations? And if so, how? In this article, I share three tips to help you control your activations better.
Author: Jack Brussell
Founder and editor of this site, I introduce myself under the pseudonym Jack Brussell. Born in Brussels in 1991, I (re)started playing miniature games in 2020... to the point of wanting to write about them!
3D Printing: List of miniature sculptors
Would you like to customize your army with some 3D-printed miniatures? Not sure where to look for .stl files? Don’t worry—you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I list the most renowned 3D sculptors for Star Wars Legion. And the best part? I save you time by pointing out whether these vendors provide miniatures for your faction!
Command phase – Identify and save your time sensitive units
Which units should receive orders during the command phase? How do you decide when torn between two units? One possible approach is to consider the time sensitivity of units. Understanding this concept will help you handle your command phase with greater confidence and build more balanced army lists. No time to waste—let’s dive right in!
Activate your unit back-to-back with the LIFO method
Although Star Wars Legion offers an alternating activation system, it is possible for a player to string together several consecutive activations, leaving the opponent with …
Archetypes, models for creating better army lists
Are you struggling to create suitable army lists? Your army list makes no sense ? Perhaps someone should pave you the way to a sturdy list ? One tip for creating coherent and powerful army lists is to follow a model that has proven its worth. In the jargon of games, these models are called archetypes. In this article, I present you the most popular Star Wars Legion archetypes.
Tza, three-time French Champion of Star Wars: Legion
Antoine Granet, Star Wars Legion French Champion 2022, looks back at his career as a wargamer and shares a few pro tips
Understanding competitive play – What is the metagame ?
If you play asymmetric competitive games, you’ve probably already heard of ‘meta’. But what is the meta? How is it formed? Should you consider the meta before starting a tournament?
What upgrades should you choose for your units?
Which upgrade should you use on which unit? How do you know if an upgrade is good or bad?In this article, I’ll show you how to read between the lines on your mini-cards to improve your decision-making
Getting started with Star Wars Legion: how to tackle the first few games?
After teaching the game to a few beginners, I spotted some common mistakes they were making. So it was time to summarise several tips in this article to help you learn the game.
Improving your army list – Understanding the concept of virtual action advantage
How do you get the upper hand over your opponent without increasing your number of activations? Mainly by making better use of your activations than he his. That’s a tactic we call virtual action advantage.
Improving your army list – Understanding the concept of action advantage
The more actions you take in a game, the more opportunities you have to fulfill your objectives. If you also manage to generate more actions than your opponent, you should have in theory a greater chance of winning the game. This tactical concept is called Action Advantage and needs a word of explanation…
Getting started with Legion: Which faction should you pick ?
Would you like to start Star Wars Legion ? But you don’t know yet which faction suits you the best ? In this post, I’m going to briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of the four factions. In addition, I’ll give you my opinion on which army would please you the best, depending on your budget, time you devote to the hobby or on how important the SW universe is to you.
Star Wars Legion: An Accessible and Immersive Wargame
Star Wars: Legion is a miniatures game featuring thrilling infantry battles in a galaxy far, far away… This game is designed for Star Wars fans, offering an accessible and intelligent wargaming experience!
Star Wars Legion: Finding players in your neighbourhood
Your miniatures are freshly painted and you are now battle ready ? But no opponents on the horizon…Don’t worry, I’ll tell you where they are hiding.