{"id":79177,"date":"2025-01-28T22:22:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T22:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/best-star-wars-unlimited-decks-meta-leaders-strongest-cards-more-dexerto\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T22:22:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T22:22:40","slug":"best-star-wars-unlimited-decks-meta-leaders-strongest-cards-more-dexerto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/best-star-wars-unlimited-decks-meta-leaders-strongest-cards-more-dexerto\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Star Wars Unlimited decks: Meta Leaders, strongest cards, more &#8211; Dexerto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Best Star Wars Unlimited decks: Meta Leaders, strongest cards, more LucasfilmWhat are the best Star Wars Unlimited decks? With Set 1: Spart of Rebellion and Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy now in the mix, a meta is forming and we\u2019ve got the full breakdown on the strongest decks thus far. Star Wars Unlimited has taken the Trading Card Game (TCG) space by storm in 2024, with the new release selling out in stores worldwide and Booster prices skyrocketing in short order. Everyone is chasing the best decks in the game already, but where exactly should you look for the top-ranked archetypes? Here we break down some of the very best Star Wars Unlimited decks so far in the early meta ahead of Set 3\u2019s release, based not only on popularity, but on actual tournament performances as well. Using any of these decks at Constructed events or even the Twin Suns multiplayer format will leave your opponents reeling with every turn. Best Star Wars Unlimited deck overall: Boba Fett Overwhelming While the Boba Fett Leader card has become the most prestigious in the community, topping the list of the most expensive Star Wars Unlimited cards for its Showcase variant, it isn\u2019t without good reason. Boba himself is an incredibly powerful Leader, completely bucking the standard tempo of a game with his resource-readying powers. Complemented by units that also look to push the pace, all in an effort to drop some outrageously strong late-game hitters, there\u2019s every chance you overwhelm both sides of the board before long. Even with new contenders emerging in Set 2, this Boba deck remains among the fiercest of competitors, still able to fend off a versatile range of opposing archetypes. Full deck list (via SWUDB): Leader: Boba Fett Base: Energy Conversion Lab Ground Units (24): 3x \u2013 Greedo &#8211; 2x \u2013 Bib Fortuna &#8211; 3x \u2013 Crafty Smuggler &#8211; 3x \u2013 Boba Fett &#8211; 3x \u2013 Superlaser Technician &#8211; 3x \u2013 Bossk &#8211; 3x \u2013 Steadfast Battalion &#8211; 2x \u2013 Rukh &#8211; 2x \u2013 Darth Vader (Unit) &#8211; Space Units (9): 3x \u2013 Cartel Spacer &#8211; 3x \u2013 Strafing Gunship &#8211; 3x \u2013 Fett\u2019s Firespray &#8211; Events &#038; Upgrades (17) 3x \u2013 Shoot First &#8211; 2x \u2013 Surprise Strike &#8211; 3x \u2013 No Good to Me Dead &#8211; 3x \u2013 Sneak Attack &#8211; 3x \u2013 Waylay &#8211; 3x \u2013 Overwhelming Barrage &#8211; Best Star Wars Unlimited deck to win Set 2 events: Han Solo leads Gen Con 2024 Closing out day one of Gen Con 2024, the biggest North American competition we\u2019ve seen thus far for Star Wars Unlimited, Troy Yamaguchi piloted his Han Solo mono deck to a 7-0 record. Taking on all comers and remaining flawless, this deck, while not perfect in all situations, is indeed the deck to beat in early Set 2. The core idea of this deck is to control not only the board but, to a degree, what your opponent does, too. With cards like Change of Heart, Cunning, and Waylay, you can control the tempo. With the likes of Spark of Rebellion and Qi\u2019Ra, you\u2019re able to see your opponent\u2019s hand more often than not. Then, with plenty of ambush backing it up, you can pick your battles wisely. It\u2019s all about gaining intel and playing one step ahead. Below is the full decklist to get you up to speed with one of the very best decks emerging in Set 2. Full deck list (via SWUDB): Leader: Han Solo (Audacious Smuggler) Base: Coronet City Ground Units (29): 3x \u2013 L3-37 &#8211; 2x \u2013 Leia Organa &#8211; 3x \u2013 Bodhi Rook &#8211; 3x \u2013 DJ &#8211; 3x \u2013 Ezra Bridger &#8211; 3x \u2013 Tech &#8211; 3x \u2013 Gamorrean Guards &#8211; 2x \u2013 Qi\u2019Ra &#8211; 3x \u2013 Cantina Bouncer &#8211; 1x \u2013 Syndicate Lackeys &#8211; 3x \u2013 Han Solo, Reluctant Hero &#8211; Space Units (7): 2x \u2013 Cartel Turncoat &#8211; 3x \u2013 Millenium Falcon, Piece of Junk &#8211; 2x \u2013 Millenium Falcon, Lando\u2019s Pride &#8211; Events &#038; Upgrades (15): 2x \u2013 Spark of Rebellion &#8211; 3x \u2013 Surprise Strike &#8211; 3x \u2013 Waylay &#8211; 3x \u2013 Cunning &#8211; 1x \u2013 Change of Heart &#8211; 2x \u2013 Hotshot DL-44 Blaster &#8211; 1x \u2013 Jetpack &#8211; Sideboard (10): 1x \u2013 Confiscate &#8211; 2x \u2013 Smuggler\u2019s Aid &#8211; 2x \u2013 Bamboozle &#8211; 1x \u2013 Spark of Rebellion &#8211; 2x \u2013 Tobias Beckett &#8211; 1x \u2013 Syndicate Lackeys &#8211; 1x \u2013 Change of Heart &#8211; Qi\u2019Ra Green emerges as top prospect in Star Wars Unlimited tournaments As the first Set 2 Leader on the list, Qi\u2019Ra joins the rankings as one of the most formidable deck archetypes in Star Wars Unlimited today. While not a cheap deck by any stretch, with plenty of Legendaries rounding this one out, if you can get your hands on the full batch of cards, your opponent will be struggling to keep up. Crafted by Star Wars Unlimited player and content creator \u2018woooo\u2018, this Qi\u2019Ra deck also happened to go 7-0 on a different day at Gen Con, meaning it can more than carry its weight at even the toughest of events. Ramping up to drop tons of late-game finishers on the board, the idea here is to control much of the early game with hard-removal events in order to survive until you can dominate the board. Keeping Units alive with Qi\u2019Ra\u2019s ability is also vital, and her flip turn can completely swing momentum in your favor if timed just right. Full deck list (via SWUDB): Leader: Qi\u2019Ra Base: Energy Conversion Lab Ground Units (24): 3x \u2013 Hylobon Enforcer &#8211; 3x \u2013 Pyke Sentinel &#8211; 3x \u2013 Death Trooper &#8211; 3x \u2013 Superlaser Technician &#8211; 2x \u2013 The Client &#8211; 2x \u2013 Lom Pyke &#8211; 2x \u2013 Gideon Hask &#8211; 3x \u2013 Darth Vader &#8211; 1x \u2013 Maul &#8211; 2x \u2013 Supreme Leader Snoke &#8211; Space Units (9): 3x \u2013 Inferno Four &#8211; 2x \u2013 Black Sun Starfighter &#8211; 2x \u2013 Avenger &#8211; 1x \u2013 Relentless &#8211; 1x \u2013 Devastator &#8211; Events &#038; Upgrades (17): 2x \u2013 Make an Opening &#8211; 3x \u2013 Power of the Dark Side &#8211; 3x \u2013 Resupply &#8211; 2x \u2013 Fell the Dragon &#8211; 1x \u2013 Takedown &#8211; 2x \u2013 Vigilance &#8211; 3x \u2013 Overwhelming Barrage &#8211; 1x \u2013 Superlaser Blast &#8211; Sideboard (10): 3x \u2013 Top Target &#8211; 1x \u2013 Vigilance &#8211; 1x \u2013 Rukh &#8211; 2x \u2013 Palpatine\u2019s Return &#8211; 1x \u2013 Superlaser Blast &#8211; 1x \u2013 Relentless &#8211; 1x \u2013 Devastator &#8211; Best Star Wars Unlimited deck for aggro style: Sabine goes face (base) Next comes one of the more prolific deck types in Star Wars Unlimited\u2019s meta today, the Sabine rush deck. Popularized early on, especially as countless newcomers learn the fundamentals, this aggressive archetype gives players little room to breathe with barely a few turns to try and slow the pace. Not to mention, this particular aggro deck type can be relatively inexpensive while Boosters are hard to come by. Without relying on costly Legendary cards and focusing on cheaper units that synergize well, you can have yourself a strong deck without emptying the wallet. Combining the right Rebel and Raid-based units along with Sabine\u2019s Action Ability makes for some devastating early damage. Topping it off, the Leader card can be dropped onto the board as early as turn four, making the relentless push incredibly difficult to counteract. Full deck list (via SWUDB): Leader: Sabine Wren Base: Chopper Base Ground Units (24): 3x \u2013 Benthic \u201cTwo Tubes\u201d &#8211; 3x \u2013 Sabine Wren (Unit) &#8211; 3x \u2013 Partisan Insurgent &#8211; 3x \u2013 Leia Organa &#8211; 3x \u2013 Fleet Lieutenant &#8211; 3x \u2013 Ezra Bridger &#8211; 3x \u2013 K-2SO &#8211; 3x \u2013 General Dodonna &#8211; Space Units (18): 3x \u2013 Green Squadron A-Wing &#8211; 3x \u2013 Vanguard Ace &#8211; 3x \u2013 Outer Rim Headhunter &#8211; 3x \u2013 Alliance X-Wing &#8211; 3x \u2013 Red Three &#8211; 3x \u2013 Wing Leader &#8211; Events &#038; Upgrades (8): 3x \u2013 Shoot First &#8211; 2x \u2013 Open Fire &#8211; 3x \u2013 Snapshot Reflexes &#8211; More aggression with Kylo Ren deck in Star Wars Unlimited Another Set 2 Leader, Kylo Ren has emerged as one of the more popular picks in recent weeks. If Sabine isn\u2019t quite scratching the aggro itch for you, look no further than the Rash and Deadly Kylo deck. With a Leader ability and in-play effect all designed around discard, you want to be top-decking more often than not. Keeping cards in your hand is far from ideal, so we prioritize low-cost heavy-hitters to really ramp up the pace. While it can be weak against extremely slow control decks, examples of which are further down, as top-decking can leave you out of steam after a few turns, the entire focus here is to end the game as quickly as possible. Play your hand just right, and this one should be over before your opponent can stop the bleeding and drop any real heavy hitters on their side of the board. Full deck list (via SWUDB): Leader: Kylo Ren Base: Catacombs of Cadera Ground Units (31): 3x \u2013 Death Star Stormtrooper &#8211; 3x \u2013 Benthic \u201cTwo Tubes\u201d &#8211; 3x \u2013 Reckless Gunslinger &#8211; 3x \u2013 Guavian Antagonizer &#8211; 3x \u2013 Partisan Insurgent &#8211; 2x \u2013 Wolffe &#8211; 3x \u2013 Migs Mayfeld &#8211; 3x \u2013 Bo-Katan Kryze &#8211; 3x \u2013 Fifth Brother &#8211; 2x \u2013 Saw Gerrera &#8211; 3x \u2013 Hunting Nexu &#8211; Space Units (9): 3x \u2013 TIE\/LN Fighter &#8211; 3x \u2013 Punishing One &#8211; 3x \u2013 Kylo\u2019s TIE Silencer &#8211; Events &#038; Upgrades (10): 2x \u2013 Daring Red &#8211; 2x \u2013 Armed to the Teeth &#8211; 3x \u2013 The Chaos of War &#8211; 3x \u2013 Fallen Lightsaber &#8211; Best Star Wars Unlimited deck for Control: Director Krennic wins big Joining the list of the best Star Wars Unlimited decks is the winning deck from the TCG\u2019s very first major tournament. Going against meta trends and picking an underappreciated Leader in Director Krennic, this control archetype proved unstoppable at the first national competition. While quite costly, especially given the requirement for 3x Darth Vader unit cards, not to mention more Legendary cards like the Devastator and Superlaser Blast, it\u2019s far from an affordable option for those just starting out. But if you\u2019re not phased by the investment and simply looking for one of the best slow-paced decks in the game, this looks to be the deck to beat in Star Wars Unlimited. Full deck list (via SWUDB): Leader: Director Krennic Base: Energy Conversion Lab Ground Units (31): 2x \u2013 Regional Governor &#8211; 3x \u2013 Scout Bike Pursuer &#8211; 3x \u2013 Viper Probe Droid &#8211; 2x \u2013 Cell Block Guard &#8211; 3x \u2013 Death Trooper &#8211; 3x \u2013 Superlaser Technician &#8211; 3x \u2013 Gideon Hask &#8211; 3x \u2013 Steadfast Battalion &#8211; 3x \u2013 Cargo Juggernaut &#8211; 3x \u2013 Darth Vader (Unit) &#8211; 3x \u2013 Reinforcement Walker &#8211; Space Units (6): 3x \u2013 Consortium StarViper &#8211; 2x \u2013 Avenger &#8211; 1x \u2013 Devastator &#8211; Events &#038; Upgrades (14): 3x \u2013 Power of the Dark Side &#8211; 3x \u2013 Resupply &#8211; 2x \u2013 Takedown &#8211; 3x \u2013 Overwhelming Barrage &#8211; 2x \u2013 Vanquish &#8211; 1x \u2013 Superlaser Blast &#8211; Sideboard (10): 1x \u2013 Regional Governor &#8211; 1x \u2013 Snowtrooper Lieutenant &#8211; 1x \u2013 Cell Block Guard &#8211; 2x \u2013 System Patrol Craft &#8211; 1x \u2013 Takedown &#8211; 1x \u2013 Rukh &#8211; 1x \u2013 Vanquish &#8211; 1x \u2013 Avenger &#8211; 1x \u2013 Devastator &#8211; Best Star Wars Unlimited deck for Resource ramping: Papa Palpatine\u2019s Lab The general idea when combining Palpatine and the Energy Conversion Lab base is to out-ramp your opponent. In essence, overwhelm them with the sheer amount of Resources and thus, Units on your side of the board. With cards like Superlaser Technician and Admiral Motti, Palpatine\u2019s Action ability can benefit you greatly in the long run, while the likes of Resupply will further boost you out of the early game. With Resources in your favor, it\u2019s then a matter of dominating the field with tons of beefy late-game drops like Devastator, Reinforcement Walker, 97th Legion, and the like. While susceptible to extremely aggressive rush decks, with the right draws and the right strategy, this Palpatine deck can give you the upper hand in just a few turns. Full deck list (via SWUDB): Leader: Emperor Palpatine Base: Energy Conversion Lab Ground Units (27): 3x \u2013 Admiral Motti &#8211; 3x \u2013 Colonel Yularen &#8211; 3x \u2013 Cell Block Guard &#8211; 3x \u2013 Emperor\u2019s Royal Guard &#8211; 3x \u2013 Homestead Militia &#8211; 3x \u2013 Superlaser Technician &#8211; 3x \u2013 Grand Moff Tarkin &#8211; 2x \u2013 General Krell &#8211; 2x \u2013 97th Legion &#8211; 2x \u2013 Reinforcement Walker &#8211; Space Units (14): 1x \u2013 Frontline Shuttle &#8211; 3x \u2013 Patrolling V-Wing &#8211; 3x \u2013 Consortium StarViper &#8211; 1x \u2013 Corellian Freighter &#8211; 2x \u2013 Gladiator Star Destroyer &#8211; 2x \u2013 Relentless &#8211; 2x \u2013 Devastator &#8211; Events &#038; Upgrades (9): 3x \u2013 I Am Your Father &#8211; 3x \u2013 Resupply &#8211; 3x \u2013 Command &#8211; Sideboard (10): 1x \u2013 Strike True &#8211; 3x \u2013 Escort Skiff &#8211; 2x \u2013 Corellian Freighter &#8211; 3x \u2013 Overwhelming Barrage &#8211; 1x \u2013 Reinforcement Walker &#8211; Obviously, it\u2019s still early days yet in the Star Wars Unlimited community. The game is still just finding its footing, with an early meta taking hold. Thus, new deck types are sure to flourish in the weeks and months to come as Set 2 takes hold and Set 3 comes into focus. Rest assured, we\u2019ll update you right here with all the best Star Wars Unlimited decks as new contenders rise up. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Star Wars Unlimited decks: Meta Leaders, strongest cards, more LucasfilmWhat are the best Star Wars Unlimited decks? With Set 1: Spart of Rebellion and Set 2: Shadows of the Galaxy now in the mix, a meta is forming and we\u2019ve got the full breakdown on the strongest decks thus far. 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