XWA Blindspot Guide - Heavy Starships

Calamari Cruiser

Measured From: Bridge Laser Range: 4.70 Engine Wash: 1.90

This blindspot is located right next to the large raised section that the bridge is attached to. Come in from a side and slow as you get close to the blindspot. As soon as you get into to the area, try putting yourself about even with the bridge. Once you are in position, you should be able to easily finish off the cruiser. Download the filmclip of technique.

Calamari Cruiser II

Measured From: Front Hangar Laser Range: 4.70 Engine Wash: 1.90

This blindspot is located towards the front of the ship, right in between the two protrusions on either side. Come in slightly above the ship and in the middle, once you get over the ship, turn to the right and head down into the blindspot. You need to make sure that you are close to the front of the protrusions, or its guns will be able to target you. Download the filmclip of technique.

Imperial Star Destroyer

Measured From: Bridge Laser Range: 5.75 Engine Wash: 1.20

There are probably several blindspots located on this ship. The blindspot that was first located lies right between the bridge and the ship structure under it. You need to be up almost even with the front of the bridge so the turbolasers can't target you. This spot is a real good one because you don't have to worry about crashing if it changes direction on you. To get into this blindspot, come in from the back of the ship, but don't start cutting too much speed till you are under the bridge. Once you get under it, match speeds and destroy it.

The secondary blindspot is located along the port and starboard edges on the aft section of the ship. The engine wash fails to completely cover the aft section, but care should be taken to avoid the engine wash. Your best option is to keep close to the port or starboard edge - almost in the trench. It is important to keep alert when in this particular blinspot. If the starship decides to turn suddenly you may find yourself meeting the hull if you don't hit the throttle quickly enough.

A third blindspot (not pictured) on the ISD can be found within the aft-most "trenches" on either side of the ship. While not pictured, this blindspot is easy to identify and execute. However, this particular spot leaves you vulnerable to sudden changes in the ISD's heading. Download the filmclips of technique.

Imperial Star Destroy II

Measured From: Bridge Laser Range: 6.30 Engine Wash: 1.20

Though this is the "upgraded" version, it shares the same blindspot as the ISD. Just follow the same tactics to get in, and if you do it right, this one will fall just as quickly.

The secondary blindspot exist for this enhanced version of the Star Destroyer. However, the engine wash extends a bit further to the edges of the craft. You will need to position yourself just on the edge of the trench to avoid the engine wash.

Super Star Destroyer

Measured From: Bridge Laser Range: 6.00 Engine Wash: 5.10

This ship has been upgraded considerably from XvT. It no longer has that nice big blindspot in between the buildings. Now however, it has many small blindspots scattered around the ship.

One of these is located on the sides of the ship; you can fly in and blast away without worrying about its turbolasers. You do need to be careful, because there are places where there are lasers on the sides. If you happen to come into one of these areas just go forward or back till you are out of its range. It is best to approach this blindspot from a side and evade the SSD's turbolasers as necessary, if you do it right; you can get in without taking a hit. Download the filmclip of technique.

This is another ship that had a few upgrades done to it since XvT, though they may have made it's main blindspot a little smaller, with a bit of practice, you will be able to easily destroy these ships. The blindspot is located in between the "wings" of the destroyer, instead of being able to just sit in the main area, you now have to fly down into the little trench in between the wings. You will get hit a couple of times on the way in, they added a laser or two that can fire into the old blindspot. Once you get into the trench, move close to the "wall" in front of you. Once you are no longer getting shot at, bump up your recharge rates and match speeds. You shouldn't have any trouble finishing it off.

Like its larger ISD cousins, the VSD has the same hind quarter blindspot. Unfortunately you need to keep very close to the hull. there are a number of laser emplacements on the outside edge that will hit you as you drop your throttle to match speeds. Make sure your shields are charged and then move in. Download the filmclips of technique.

Victory Star Destroyer II

Measured From: Bridge Laser Range: 4.60 Engine Wash: .60

Another upgraded version of an older ship. This one still shares the same blindspot as the older VSD.

The secondary blindspot on the VSD II is identical to that of the normal variety VSD . Follow those instructions that are listed above.