Rayvn26, on 15 October 2016 - 06:46 PM, said:
I'm curious about some of the options available to some of my mechs, for instance my Atlas mechs, is there a reason not to use an XL engine or Endo-Steel or Ferro-Fibrous? I'm just starting to mess around with builds so any info will be appreciated.
The general rule for mechs is listed below:
On Light mechs:
Endo - Yes
FF - Yes
DHS - Yes
XL - Yes
This is due mostly to Light mechs being tonnage starved over critical spaces starved.
Mediums:
Endo - Yes
FF- Maybe, depends on crit spaces
DHS - Yes
XL - Yes, mostly
This is due to Mediums often being weight starved or hard point starved, this is also the first weight class that FF is an optional upgrade, sometimes it's worth it, other times it's not worth the crit space it takes up.
Heavies:
Endo - Yes
FF - Sometimes, if space allows
DHS - Yes
XL - On some
Heavies are the first weight class, where XL engines become more of an optional kit, this is largely due to Heavies having more of a cirt space problem rather than a weight problem.
Assault:
Endo - Yes
FF - Rarely
DHS - Yes
XL - Optional on some mechs
Assault mechs are the one weight class that is often crit space starved rather than payload weight starved and are often better served by running a standard engine and standard armour. How ever, that is not always the case, mechs like the Battle Master and Banshee (as well as all Clan Assaults) can (and often should) run XL engines and FF