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[MajesticKerensky]

Hello all,

I've been running a JM6-S for a little while now and I'm looking to purchase an assault mech. Problem is, I can't make my mind up on which one to choose. The Stalker and Highlander variants appeal to me, never really been big on Atlases and Victors, and I've only ever heard bad things about the Awesome chassis. I'm leaning more towards an energy heavy build, simply because I've got my Jager for the dakka dakka, and would like an assault mech with good armour and survivability, with the ability to run a lot of energy based builds and to be able to brawl. Any advice would be appreciated guys

[Roughneck45]

Stalker would be the easiest transition most likely. It has high mounted weapons like the Jager and they are all energy hardpoints.

Highlanders rely on a mix of energy and ballistic, and it is the strongest assault in the "meta" right now. The mix of hardpoints with good armor and JJ's make it the most lethal mech in the game in skilled hands.

Your decision should probably revolve around whether you like jump sniping or not, or what kind of energy build you are looking to run. Are you thinking PPC's or LL's?

Edited by Roughneck45, 09 October 2013 - 05:57 AM.

[MajesticKerensky]

I was looking to run a combination of PPC's and lasers, but I don't really know what kind of build would be best in terms of heat efficiency. I like how the Stalker's energy hardpoints are high mounted, like you say it is like the Jager. How does the Highlander fare having most of it's firepower on one side? It seems like a vulnerability to me. That being said, I do like the idea of JJ's on an assault.

[Avereth Citadel]

My first Assault was a Stalker-3F, and I have to say, it is a fantastic mech. Good torso twist range, and enough HPs to mount just about anything you want, sans ballistic.

I have configured my Stalker-3F from everything from a ML boat with LRMs, to energy sniping (ERLL in the high mounted arms, or PPCs if you don't mind the heat). Hell, I even LRM boated the thing as well! Four LRM10s with Artemis is nothing to scoff at.

Just dont run an XL engine in it. I found a Standard 300 to do me just fine. Honestly, the combination of firepower and versatility is what made this mech such a good investment. I never felt bored, and I always was able to contribute to my team and have a good time.

Just my 2 credits though...

[AlmightyAeng]

MajesticKarensky, on 09 October 2013 - 05:41 AM, said:

Hello all,

I've been running a JM6-S for a little while now and I'm looking to purchase an assault mech. Problem is, I can't make my mind up on which one to choose. The Stalker and Highlander variants appeal to me, never really been big on Atlases and Victors, and I've only ever heard bad things about the Awesome chassis. I'm leaning more towards an energy heavy build, simply because I've got my Jager for the dakka dakka, and would like an assault mech with good armour and survivability, with the ability to run a lot of energy based builds and to be able to brawl. Any advice would be appreciated guys

Sounds like you want a Stalker 3F...
Or to wait for the Battlemaster to come out.

I'm an Atlas/Victor pilot...but you said you had no interest there. That said, an RS and/or a Boar's Head gives an excellent array of lasers with some DAKKA support and, if you want, missile secondaries (in the case of the RS)

[MajesticKerensky]

I was looking at the 3F due to the better torso twist and good mix of energy/missile hardpoints. I'll probably go for a PPC build as I like the ability to snipe, would you recommend ML's or LL's to back up the PPC's? Or even SRMs?

LRMs don't really appeal to me, I just prefer to either snipe, or get in there and go pew pew at everyone haha. Is a STD 300 good enough for a Stalker? I do like a modicum of speed/maneuverability in my mechs. The side torsos on the Stalker make running an XL very bad, so I'll stick to a STD like you say.

Anyone have any experience in piloting a Highlander? I like how the Heavy Metal variant moves the energy hardpoints to the other arm, but I'm not paying for a hero just yet.

[MajesticKerensky]

Ghost Badger, on 09 October 2013 - 10:11 AM, said:

Sounds like you want a Stalker 3F...
Or to wait for the Battlemaster to come out.

I'm an Atlas/Victor pilot...but you said you had no interest there. That said, an RS and/or a Boar's Head gives an excellent array of lasers with some DAKKA support and, if you want, missile secondaries (in the case of the RS)

Just out of interest, how do you find the Atlases/Victors? My only experience in an Atlas was the trial version, and I didn't like it one bit.

[IllCaesar]

The Stalker sounds like the easiest for you to get used to, since its the assault mech most similar to the Jager. An Awesome would feel pretty similar, but they're kind of {Scrap} right now. Least durability of all the Assault mechs while having limited mobility and the largest silhouette after the Atlas.

The Battlemaster might interest you. three high energy weapon points in each of its side torsos, it'd be excellent for sniping in that regard, although it'll also probably run very hot, and its larger than the Stalker as well.

[NRP]

If you're not opposed to hero mechs, the Misery is probably ideal for you. You get almost all of the energy options of a normal stalker but also a nice big fat ballistic hard point. It's seriously the best of both worlds imo.

[Plaguetongue]

midrange stalker with shortrange capability, energy weap based

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9ddf1e96b4621f6

alot of mechs ive seen has really bad cooling eff, this mech has 39% cooling efficency means you can continue tearing them apart with the lasers after they shutdown cuz of overheat. 2x SRM6 gives you the edge in close engagements. you have good frontal armor for fighting assault and heavy mechs. put the lasers in 2 grps or chainfire them.

Good vs heavy+ mechs
lasers on arms means you can protect your mech behind a rock or hill since the lasers are high up, but beware of going alone since it missing SSRM to deal with light mechs, stay with the group and pound the larger mechs and this stalker will be a MurderingMachine

Edited by Plaguetongue, 10 October 2013 - 08:02 AM.

[tib3r]

Victor.

I am a jagermech nerd too and its the assault for me.

Keep in mind though that its not the same playing an assault mech though, and also youll find that you attract more fire in one.