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[Khaleessi]

hi, i'm fairly new to this whole thing. i had never heard of mechwarrior before this game which i just started playing a few days ago. anywho, I'm wondering if anyone could give me a few tips on how to improve my commando build?

i am running with:
-ferro-fibrous armour
-endo-steel frame
-1 medium laser
-2 SRM 6
-stock 160 standard engine
-double heatsinks

[GMAK]

If your mech is not overheating quickly than it's ok.

You can try the jetpack, they are fun and give you a real mobility bonus. Especially on the new Canyon map.

Small mech are fun, but I don't think they are really good unless you use them for capping and base capture. Use medium mech with ballistic weapons or 4 laser. You can also try heavy mech with 6 laser.

[Khaleessi]

i don't think a commando can use jump jets can it?

[Xeno Phalcon]

It cant, like all light mechs its best to give it as much speed as is reasonable (sometimes when its not). Give me a few moments i'll whip up a template you can get some ideas with and work with early on tillyou get a feel for mech building yourself.

[Bilbo]

Khaleessi, on 29 July 2013 - 12:57 PM, said:

i don't think a commando can use jump jets can it?

No they can't. Sorry, can't help you with a build though. I don't run them unless I'm in silly mode with many others.

[TungstenWall]

Khaleessi, on 29 July 2013 - 12:57 PM, said:

i don't think a commando can use jump jets can it?

No they cannot use jump jets.
Also, what Commando are you using? COM-2D or COM-3A? It would help us help you if we knew.

*In general, Light mechs (including Commandos) need speed. Most go with the maximum Extra Light Engine they can put into it (For COMS: 210), but it is not always the best option. I suggest you mech move at least 130kph without the Speed Tweak skill.
*While I build some of my Commandos around using STD engines, I would suggest that new players take advantage of XLs as they give you more tons to put into armor and weapons. XL engines do make you more vulnerable because the loss a L/R Torso will kill you.
*This is argued, but I would suggest maxing out your armor, or getting as close as possible to max. As little defense you have, you can't afford to have less.
*Though there are many builds out there, your best best is Medium Lasers and Short Range Missiles. If you have room for BAP, Streak SRMs are also a good option.

When playing a Commando, avoid dogfights with other lights (and fast mediums) as much as possible. Especially before Speed Tweak, most Lights will have more armor, firepower, possibility of jumpjets, AND be faster than you, all at the same time.
Only scout early into games, and after that stick with your team's bigger mechs. Support them by chasing off (not follow) enemy lights, and assist in attacking your team mates targets.
In the event of some one attempting to capture a/your base, you should have enough speed to assist in delaying them.

One last note: If you have yet to take off ArmLock in your options, I suggest you do so, as one of the advantages of the Commando and Spider is the ability to freely move your arms. This may complicate your weapon convergence.

Edited by TungstenWall, 29 July 2013 - 01:23 PM.

[Xeno Phalcon]

Im going to assume the 2DStock engine on that is a 150 though isnt it? Damn these tiny ones are even harder to work with then a quickdraw, still trying to shoehorn something usefull into one that includes a decent engine and a ECM.

EDIT (Removed stupid)

Edited by Xeno Phalcon, 29 July 2013 - 01:12 PM.

[Lexx]

You should totally run this build http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f29493e7e062b66

Just stay really far away from all the enemy mechs and don't let anyone shoot you while you are going pew pew pew.

[Khaleessi]

Xeno Phalcon, on 29 July 2013 - 01:09 PM, said:

Im going to assume the 2DStock engine on that is a 150 though isnt it? Damn these tiny ones are even harder to work with then a quickdraw, still trying to shoehorn something usefull into one that includes a decent engine and a ECM.

EDIT (Removed stupid)

Ya, it's a 150

TungstenWall, on 29 July 2013 - 01:04 PM, said:

No they cannot use jump jets.
Also, what Commando are you using? COM-2D or COM-3A? It would help us help you if we knew.

It's a Commando-2D

Lexx, on 29 July 2013 - 01:19 PM, said:

You should totally run this build http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f29493e7e062b66

Just stay really far away from all the enemy mechs and don't let anyone shoot you while you are going pew pew pew.

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TungstenWall, on 29 July 2013 - 01:04 PM, said:

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Very helpful!

Edited by Khaleessi, 29 July 2013 - 01:32 PM.

[Xeno Phalcon]

Holy balls I forgot how hard a commando is to work with, makes my blackjack feel like a ******** atlas.

Okay assuming you meant the 150 standard stock engine I upgraded it to a 155 (which has no weight difference, but a 3kph gain) I stuffed in a ECM, removed the medium laser and downgraded the SRMs to two SRM4s and a SRM2 due to ammo issues instead of 3xSRM4s. Biggest issue with these tiny engines is being forced to mount so many ******** heat sinks. I would find a brawly looking atlas or victor and be his sidekick, you have lots of punch but its offly spread out due to not having artemis. COM-2D (bleh!)

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Unfortunately the only way to REALLY get anything worth while out of the commando looks like you pretty much need a XL engine, I suggest a 180XL as it boasts the most bang for its weigh (5.5Tons giving you 116kph) sadly this engine costs more then the entire mech , close to 3 million cbills.

COM-2D (180XL template) <---what you'll aim for, note the downgrading of DHS to single heat sinks.

COM-2D Derpmando <-- Eh hmmm not one of my better works but im in a hurry (need to cook supper <.<) It brings more speed, more ammo and a smigin more firepower. All in all im not terribly comfortable with this design all around, you basically are a ECM with legs and your best bet is to stick to something big that would appreciate the cover, a assault that looks like he knows what hes doing or a LRM launcher thats sprouted legs.