Talk:Assault Missiles/@comment-31119284-20170321233635/@comment-454133-20170322011003

Swarms aren't so common these days, and you're at least as likely to hit your own ships when you get a shot off as the enemy's ships. I prefer Homing Missiles (for accuracy), Ion Torpedoes (also a radius weapon, but with more utility), Cluster Missiles (for close range), etc. With Assault Missiles it's hard to line up a shot that pays for itself.

That said, with so many dodgy aces out there, including some that like to fly in tight formations, this is a good way to chip at their HP without giving everyone a defense roll. You do have to hit with the initial attack though... so it's great if a TIE Bomber or Punisher is out for a stroll with its buddies, Darth Vader and Soontir Fel.