The galaxy far, far away is no stranger to the tabletop wargaming scene, with games showcasing different theaters of war from massive space battles to boots-on-the-ground slugfests. Star Wars: Shatterpoint is the latest offering from Atomic Mass Games. It pits small squads against each other in an attempt to achieve different objectives in a best-of-three skirmish.
This guide will highlight just some of the plethora of different squad packs that are currently available. For a full list, or just to look at some pretty painted miniatures, check out Atomic Mass Games’ website. But, before any of that, let’s take a look at how exactly you compose your squads that you take with you into combat.
Check out our review for Star Wars: Shatterpoint to get a better idea if this game is right for you and your gaming group. And if you're interested in other options, check out our picks for the best Star Wars board games.
A typical game of Star Wars: Shatterpoint sees two players with their own unique Strike Team at the table, which is composed of two Squads. Characters are (currently) divided into four possible eras: Fall of the Jedi, Reign of the Empire, Age of Rebellion, and the New Republic. Squads have three main criteria they have to meet:
- A Squad must include exactly 1 Primary Unit, 1 Secondary Unit, and 1 Support Unit.
- All units in a Squad must be part of the same era.
- You can’t have any duplicate units or characters within your Strike Team. As an example, you can’t have “Ahsoka Tano, Jedi No More” in one squad and “Padawan Ahsoka Tano” in another.
What is unique about Shatterpoint is that this approach does NOT discriminate against the factions of the Star Wars universe when forming your teams, meaning you could have a Strike Team with Luke and Dad Vader teaming up to confront Obi-Wan and Dooku. This allows Shatterpoint to have some really neat and unique “What if?” team-up situations.
SWP06 - Hello There Squad Pack
Led by General Kenobi, hero of the Clone Wars, this squad is the one you want when it comes to holding an objective. With Obi-Wan’s more defensive Soresu stance and Secondary unit, Commander Cody’s "Defensive Maneuver" ability can make this a tough squad to deal with once they have hunkered down.
SWP11 - Lead By Example Squad Pack
Led by Jedi Master Plo Koon, this pack gives players some good options to mess around with, including the choice of two different secondary units. Do you want to put your faith more into that of the Force, taking Padawan Ahsoka Tano with you, or in the battlefield experience of a Clone commander with Commander Wolffe?
SWP37 - Requesting Your Surrender Squad Pack
Kit Fisto was done dirty in Episode 3, and with this pack, you can finally show off just how cool this Nautolan Jedi Master can be with the nine dice he gets to roll when attacking in close range. This pack comes with two Secondary unit options, Jedi Knight Nahdar Veb and Clone Commander Fil, with Fil’s Clones bringing up the rear as support.
SWP50 - Wisdom of the Council Squad Pack
Pure Jedi power here in this squad pack, giving you not one but two Jedi Masters with Shaak Ti as the squad’s secondary, led by Ki-Adi Mundi, using Form V and Form II saber stances. Rounding out the team are two Padawan learners who can get in close and fight. Fans of close combat should consider this pack, but if ranged is more your fancy, then this is not the pack you are looking for (waves hand).
SWP09 - Fistful of Credits Squad Pack
If you prefer the bounty hunter life over that of a Jedi or clone trooper, then this squad pack may be for you, featuring nefarious bounty hunter Cao Bane as the squad’s Primary and former Jedi and Boba Fett’s teacher, Aurra Sing, in the Secondary role. While everyone here can throw down up close, they excel in ranged encounters, and with the help of Cad’s “Rocket Boots” ability, everyone in his unit can maneuver around the fields more easily to reach those high-up vantage points.
SWP38 - Clone Force 99 Squad Pack
While most of the Reign of the Empire offerings revolve around troops that prefer blasters, the Jedi Hunters are lightsaber-wielding units composed of the likes of the Grand Inquisitor, Third Sister, Fifth Brother, and Fourth Sister from the series Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. With the Grand Inquisitor’s 8SP, it means you will have to choose whether to take the Fifth Brother or Fourth Sister with you in your squad, giving you some additional flexibility in this box.
SWP22 - Fearless and Inventive Squad Pack
Create a squad of Lando, Leia, and Luke, decked out in the gear they used to infiltrate Jabba’s palace in Return of the Jedi. Luke features two different saber form options, both focusing on strictly close combat, but luckily, Leia and Lando can support him with solid ranged and close combat options.
SWP21 - Fear and Dead Men Squad Pack
If “you get to have Darth Vader on your team” isn’t reason enough to snag this pack, then it's also for fans looking for a heavy-hitting primary. Vader has the nifty ability “Anger, Hate, Agression” that allows a unit to add three additional dice to their next attack roll that turn, and more dice is always good.
SWP29 - Stronger Than Fear Squad Pack
Does the idea of switching sides and playing the part of a suave scoundrel appeal to you? If so, you should check out this squad pack, led by the man himself, Lando Calrissian. Thanks to his abilities that are directly geared towards helping out other Scoundrel characters, he is a solid choice for the primary unit in a specialty squad based around them.
SWP41 - This is Some Rescue! Squad Pack
Have you ever wanted to try thwarting the Empire with Ewoks? Now, you can with this squad pack, which also includes C-3PO and R2-D2 for added support.
SWP16 - This Is The Way Squad Pack
Never count a Mandalorian out, and this squad pack is a perfect example of why. Led by the Armorer, she gains an additional defense die against melee attacks for every three damage and injured tokens on her card. This mentality only continues with the likes of Paz Vizsla, the squad’s secondary, where his tactic ability will remove damage or a condition from every Mandalorian within range. If you want a team with survivability, this option is the way.
SWP26 - You Have Something I Want Squad Pack (Cross Era with Age of Rebellion)
Armed with the Darksaber and black-clad troopers, Moff Gideon is all about giving orders to his troops, letting them move again, and making some decisions that opponents take even more costly. This squad, on its own, will require careful strategy to deal with, as Gideon can easily reposition his forces in better spots and give them some free movement to reach those precious objectives.
Once you have a good grasp of the game and know you and your friends are fans of Shatterpoint, here are some additional elements we recommend checking out and adding to your collection.
SWP30 - You Cannot Run Duel Pack Duel Pack
Star Wars: Shatterpoint offers a more intimate skirmish experience in the Star Wars universe, focusing on small and highly synergistic squads that engage one another. That's a unique take on the franchise compared to Atomic Mass Games’ other options. Whether you're a fan of the prequel era of content or the original trilogy, you will no doubt find some squad pack that speaks to you and your nostalgia.
This game is still young and is being actively supported with new mission options and packs to explore, adding more characters to play with. Along with the highly detailed yet easy-to-assemble miniatures, this also makes it a wonderful product for hobbyist painters who have no urge to play the actual game. If you enjoy the galaxy far, far away, Shatterpoint is worth taking a peek at.
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