In the latest preview of Star Wars: Shatterpoint, we delve into the galaxy’s most adept bounty hunters, renowned for their ability to collaborate in a typically lone-wolf profession. Topping this list is the notorious Palliduvan sharpshooter, Aurra Sing. With a lengthy track record of significant accomplishments, she stands out in the galaxy’s vast sea of bounty hunters.
Bounty hunting, while financially rewarding, is fraught with danger. Yet within the guild, there exists a hint of camaraderie. Bounty hunters occasionally form alliances, rather than undermine each other or race to their target. Aurra Sing’s renowned prowess in hunting and assassination is a testament to her skills. Even formidable figures like Cad Bane and Hondo Ohnaka have sought her expertise. Aurra’s mantra? Collaboration is key, provided it aligns with her objectives.
The dynamism of Aurra Sing and her contemporaries as mercenaries is evident in their shared Payday Reactive ability. This allows them to momentarily adopt an ally’s tag, letting them operate as if they were part of the same faction. Considering many abilities are tag-specific, this opens up numerous combat advantages, enabling these hunters to adeptly serve any party in a conflict.
A strategic advantage for Aurra Sing is that her allies can act as expendable distractions. This tactic not only diverts the enemy’s attention but also makes them easier targets. With this strategy, she can exploit her other Reactive abilities, given enough Force tokens. These abilities, such as Hit and Run, offer her tactical mobility, while Double the Contract, Double the Payout allows for a potent secondary attack.
Reflecting her autonomous spirit, Sing’s stance is decisively aggressive. She confidently utilizes her custom sniper rifle from a distance or draws her blasters for close-quarter encounters. Despite her prowess with the rifle, she’s equally formidable in hand-to-hand combat. Benefiting from Expendable Distraction, her Combat Tree allows her to inflict significant damage and gain a tactical advantage, whether it’s to Pin, Strain, Push, or Expose an adversary. Additionally, her Dexterous Dodge Defense expertise offers solid defensive maneuvers.
While Aurra Sing’s versatile nature makes her a valuable ally for most, she has a particular affinity for other Bounty Hunters, such as those from Cad Bane’s ensemble including the likes of the Chandra-Fan Troo-Tril-Tek.
A hallmark of a seasoned Bounty Hunter is their relentless pursuit. Their knowledge of advanced gear, as exemplified by Tools of the Trade, equips them with specialized tools that enhance their offensive capabilities both in melee and ranged combat.
As the Hunting Season Stance suggests, these hunters are adept at both close and ranged combat. While their preference may lean towards blasters, their skillset is balanced. The combat tree for this stance, although straightforward, offers substantial damage potential with tactical actions like Shove, Pin, and Expose.
When the likes of Aurra Sing and Cad Bane unite, their synergy can overcome even the most challenging bounties. These bounty hunters, with their individual strengths and collective strategies, provide a captivating dynamic to the Star Wars: Shatterpoint universe.