Luke Skywalker
Expansions
Core Set (SWM01)
Card text
While attacking a ship, treat the defender as having no shields.
Bomber.
Escort. (Squadrons you are engaged with cannot attack squadrons that lack escort unless performing a counter attack.)
Properties
| Faction | Rebel |
|---|---|
| Unique | Yes |
| Type | X-wing Squadron |
| Speed | 3 |
| Hull | 5 |
| Anti-squadron Armament | |
| Armament | |
| Keywords | |
| Defense Tokens | |
| Points | 20 |
Timing
This ability resolves with all attacks.
Official rulings
Luke Skywalker’s ability does not prevent the use of Implacable‘s ability, as the ship equipped with Implacable is spending its own shields to reduce the damage total before damage is suffered.
Feb 11, 2023 | Source: AMG Rules Forum
Luke Skywalker does not resolve the critical effect granted by Norra Wexley’s ability while attacking a ship with shields.
Apr 23, 2018 | Source: FAQ v4.1.1
Ignore Luke Skywalker’s ability while resolving the “Projector Misaligned” and “Shield Failure” damage card effects.
Dec 21, 2017 | Source: FAQ v3.3.1
Community rulings
When Luke Skywalker attacks a ship, in the “Resolve Damage” step, the attack bypasses any shields in the targeted hull zone and the defender suffers damage cards according to the damage dealt.
Aug 5, 2020 | Source: KARM
When making an attack on a ship, the “Projector Misaligned” and “Shield Failure” damage cards, if drawn, are resolved.
Aug 5, 2020 | Source: KARM
Luke Skywalker may not resolve the critical effect granted by Norra Wexley’s ability.
Aug 5, 2020 | Source: KARM