Builds For Firebrand
#1
Posted 05 June 2013 - 04:22 AM
I have used the regular build it comes with so far and i have use 3 ppcs as well.
#2
Posted 05 June 2013 - 04:41 AM
something like this might work
http://mwo.smurfy.de...735da36985d2f01
Edited by Flapdrol, 05 June 2013 - 04:43 AM.
#3
Posted 05 June 2013 - 04:43 AM
Basically you're better off sticking with 6 standard mediums if you actually want to be effective.
#4
Posted 05 June 2013 - 04:44 AM
Try 2xLL and 2x AC5 or 2xUAC5as with 4 MLs... two weapon groups aren't that hard to master.
#5
Posted 05 June 2013 - 01:51 PM
XL245 Engine ( so be very, very mindful, your not a frontline brawler)
1 AC20
1 Gauss Riffle
5 Small lasers.
3 Ton Gauss rounds
3 Ton AC20 rounds
And .. holy cow does it make people duck their head at all ranges it seems.
Pretty slow, haven't unlocked speed tweak yet.
I also built this with a XL 225 engine for more armor and a ton or two more ammo for the the different systems.
But 5 small lasers punch for 15 damage, the exact same amount as the Gauss, and with little heat. This is a build that can last on Caustic and Tourmaline because its a low heat high damage build that can reach out to 600+ meters with its Gauss Rifle..
Pretty darn fun. I wing manned with an AC40 Jager DD this morning, and it was so very fun.
60 AC round damage, plus 15 Gauss to a target every 4 seconds. We dropped an Ilya and Cat 3D in like 15 seconds in face to face combat, they didn't know which way to turn. But was on a short bus team that the other 6 players all went under 100 damage, and we lost but holy cow did it work well while it lasted...550 damage me, 530 damage AC40 Jager.
Edited by Flak Kannon, 05 June 2013 - 01:52 PM.
#7
Posted 05 June 2013 - 04:08 PM
max engine 93 kph with tweak
er ppc
ac 20
2x ml
The speed really makes this build exceptionally fun.
#8
Posted 05 June 2013 - 05:26 PM
Cwiss, on 05 June 2013 - 04:08 PM, said:
max engine 93 kph with tweak
er ppc
ac 20
2x ml
The speed really makes this build exceptionally fun.
Nice build.
I'm running a AC20, 5xML build that I like so far. Might try to tweak it a bit along the lines of a couple of the builds above. Overall, like this mech alot.
#9
Posted 06 June 2013 - 09:13 AM
XL280
2x AC/5
2x LLas
4x SMLas
Cant remember the rest of the incidentals but its something like 12 DHS and 3-4 tons of AC/5 ammo depending on what fits.
I'm consistently doing ~600 dmg per game with this build and it does startlingly well against light mechs and is stellar fire support.
#10
Posted 08 June 2013 - 09:13 PM
XL280
2x AC/5
2x LLas
2x MLas
Strong at any range, and quite heat efficient; good raw DPS from the AC's, but a strong Alpha with the LLas added - even stronger if all six weapons are fired.
#11
Posted 09 June 2013 - 12:06 AM
Flak Kannon, on 05 June 2013 - 01:51 PM, said:
XL245 Engine ( so be very, very mindful, your not a frontline brawler)
1 AC20
1 Gauss Riffle
5 Small lasers.
3 Ton Gauss rounds
3 Ton AC20 rounds
You sir, I like your style.
Am I the only one who doesn't mind the original build of the Firebrand? The only change I would have is to somehow upgrade the AC2's. But I might give your daring build a try.
#12
Posted 09 June 2013 - 03:29 PM
XL265
2 x AC/10s
4 MLs
1 AMS
12 DHS
Runs at 72km/h with speed tweak.
Cheers
Eboli
#13
Posted 09 June 2013 - 10:23 PM
I'm running
2x AC10, 4 tons of ammo
4x MLas, 2 in torso, 2 in arms
XL 280 (stock)
14 double heatsinks, 10 from engine, 1 in engine slot, 3 in left and right torsos
the XL engine is obviously high risk/high reward, i generally either die in a fire from side torso coring in the first engagement (not really) or rack up 4-500 damage and 1-3 kills. this build obviously has lower alpha than the Gauss or AC40 builds, but its a lot more balanced with more ammo and speed, plus 4 MLas is much better for backup if/when you run out of ammo.
#14
Posted 10 June 2013 - 06:39 PM
I normally don't like Asymmetrical builds, but this one seems to work quite well for me. I've tried large lasers before, but the PPC synergises much better with the Dakka and gives you some nice punch to supplement the awesomely random torrents of UAC dakka. The 2 MLAS work well for drawing red hot graffiti over any lights getting in your face, and converge better being in the same location than they would if you were to split them between torsos.
If you drop the PPC you can add a couple of MLAS and try your hand at a standard engine, but I prefer the firepower and fragility of the XL.
Also, i've experimented with swapping out one of the UACs for a vanilla to try and gain even more frankensteinity (and a little more reliable dakka in the event of UAC jams) and have been pleasantly surprised.
If you're prepared to make sacrifices in the name of firepower, you can throw down some serious long range mixed PPC and dakka fire. I've done well with this, but you're really starting to sacrifice armour to get there.....
... so why not go all out and cram in some UACs. I've scored over 1000 damage in a match with that, and it can reliably throw out some monstrous damage... but only if you survive past anyone so much as glancing at you. I've had to amend my playstyle to be less of a walking tank of doom and more of a cowering, mewling opportunist, but I really, really enjoy it.
I love the Firebrand. It's just versatile.
#15
Posted 10 June 2013 - 06:46 PM
Vadafallon, on 05 June 2013 - 04:22 AM, said:
I have used the regular build it comes with so far and i have use 3 ppcs as well.
Not sure why you would want to use 6 medium pulse lasers?!
Many within the division i am in have adpoted this build that i picked out and it works a treat; Dual UAC/5, Dual Large Laser.
I highly recommend you try this. Medium lasers cut back on your firepower and range, you want maximum range on this baby.
Trust this build, it works so well... ....first round in it i got 4 kills and 800 damage. Even better, two of these together...
#16
Posted 10 June 2013 - 11:04 PM
#18
Posted 11 June 2013 - 04:08 AM
2 PPC
2 UAC5
A lot of fun :-)
#19
Posted 11 June 2013 - 06:05 AM
2 AC/5
6 MLAS
16 DHS
5t Ammo
You can also remove 2 MLAS and replace the AC/5 with UAC/5
I'm switching between both variants depending on my mood.
Edited by Coltaine, 11 June 2013 - 06:09 AM.
#20
Posted 11 June 2013 - 11:07 AM
Just remember to save the torso lasers for a good opportunity and hope nobody notices your legs.
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