http://mwo.smurfy-net.de/mechlab#i=78&l=47f06f2128deabc0f3fecc394ccac8056849957e
I was kind of considering downgrading to a regular engine and just one AC5 and having a machine gun since ill be moving with a quickness.
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Blackjack Build
Started by tib3r, Sep 14 2013 05:52 PM
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Posted 15 September 2013 - 09:42 PM
I recommend storing ammo in the order cockpit, legs, arms on Blackjacks, and most mechs for that matter especially when running XL engines.
Other than that, solid build. I would drop one heatsink to put in a couple jump jets but that's up to you. I also run the XL 235, but it's not worth the extra cost if you already have a 225.
As for putting in a standard, I don't think it's worth it on a Blackjack. Your side torsos aren't very good for shielding anyway, so having more speed for getting into and out of combat more easily and more tonnage available for weapons is a better deal. On the other hand, I've had some people insist sticking to a slower standard engine makes it that much less likely that a slightly off-target alpha will kill you, and argues that the Blackjack shouldn't be far enough away from the team to draw any focused fire that would need to be escaped from.
Other than that, solid build. I would drop one heatsink to put in a couple jump jets but that's up to you. I also run the XL 235, but it's not worth the extra cost if you already have a 225.
As for putting in a standard, I don't think it's worth it on a Blackjack. Your side torsos aren't very good for shielding anyway, so having more speed for getting into and out of combat more easily and more tonnage available for weapons is a better deal. On the other hand, I've had some people insist sticking to a slower standard engine makes it that much less likely that a slightly off-target alpha will kill you, and argues that the Blackjack shouldn't be far enough away from the team to draw any focused fire that would need to be escaped from.
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Posted 16 September 2013 - 06:57 PM
- Keep the XL engine since you shouldn't be the focus of enemy fire anyway.
- Save weight by reducing engine size.
- Take more ammo and armor (no idea how you're lasting the whole game with only 60 rounds).
- Move lasers to arms for greater firing arc.
Optional:
-Switch to a BJ-1
-Drop the AMS for jumpjet/more lasers
- Save weight by reducing engine size.
- Take more ammo and armor (no idea how you're lasting the whole game with only 60 rounds).
- Move lasers to arms for greater firing arc.
Optional:
-Switch to a BJ-1
-Drop the AMS for jumpjet/more lasers
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Posted 19 September 2013 - 07:21 AM
Personally with that build (only 2 lasers in torso) I would always go with the BJ-1 for 2 reasons:
- Options of jump jets (which are very useful on a BJ)
- 20 Deg more torso twist, and therefore faster torso twist, better for keeping yourself alive and dealing damage in brawls
Otherwise it looks good, but I would recommend more ammo if possible, and if you can get the biggest engine going, speed = survivability. Also you can drop a heat sink, you don't really need 66% efficiency, put the extra ton to good use (I would actually drop both if you didn't need the 10 minimum).
As for the engines, with a BJ just go for the biggest you can, the speed is critical, I always go XL on my BJ's (pun intended) simply to get some decent weapons on it, this is my build if you ever go for a BJ-1:
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...486f8c278a2ee8c
- Options of jump jets (which are very useful on a BJ)
- 20 Deg more torso twist, and therefore faster torso twist, better for keeping yourself alive and dealing damage in brawls
Otherwise it looks good, but I would recommend more ammo if possible, and if you can get the biggest engine going, speed = survivability. Also you can drop a heat sink, you don't really need 66% efficiency, put the extra ton to good use (I would actually drop both if you didn't need the 10 minimum).
As for the engines, with a BJ just go for the biggest you can, the speed is critical, I always go XL on my BJ's (pun intended) simply to get some decent weapons on it, this is my build if you ever go for a BJ-1:
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...486f8c278a2ee8c
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