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[Twuggy]

So started on the Ravens. just cant seem to get a decent build on the 2X.
any suggestions?

[Smeghead87]

I liked the default weapons load out for the 2X. Just added endo steel, a faster xl engine and double heat sinks.

[Darwins Dog]

I would swap the LL for 2 ML and more heatsinks. Otherwise, as smeghead said, endo steel, DHS, and the biggest XL you can fit. Don't forget to max the armor, as they usually have very little on lights.

By my calculations, you should be able to get 4 ML 1 SRM6 (1 ton ammo), XL 245, and 16 DHS. You may have to drop a bit of armor on the empty arm, but no big deal. You should be able to fire the lasers all day before you heat up, and the SRM ammo should last, since you won't be using it as your main. If you rin out a lot, you can probably drop a heat sink for more ammo, and still run just fine.

My build would look something like this

Edited by Darwins Dog, 03 January 2013 - 06:06 AM.

[Balu0]

xl 245 engine
Endo steel structure
ac/2 + 2 ammo
2x ML laser
ssrm2 +1ammo

amx armor and DBL heatsink to max tonn (get some armor off for the last heatsink to fit

Edited by Balu0, 03 January 2013 - 06:12 AM.

[xxx WreckinBallRaj xxx]

I just went 4ML 1STR. It works well except it runs hot even with a lot of DHS and if you run into an enemy ECM... you'll probably cry. But that's how I grinded mine to 4/4 Elite. I think it used a 230 engine and nearly max armor. Not sure exactly because I retired it and stripped it since then. I'll probably never use it again if the game/ECM isn't properly balanced. 2X and 4X are just worthless except to get 4/4 Elite so the far superior 3L has its Master open.

[Konril]

I would consider the 2X about the same as a Jenner without jump jets and a smaller max engine. So I'm not sure if there is a "decent" build for this variant as the only real reason to pilot one is to work toward elite and master skills on the 3L. I would be tempted to just use it stock except for a double heat sink upgrade, but only because I don't want to spend a lot of money on that thing.

I would consider replacing the engine with a 245 standard and loading it with 3 medium pulse lasers, TAG, slightly more armor, and double heat sinks. If you really want to spend the money, a 245XL will get you the above loadout while allowing you to keep the SRM6 with a bit of extra ammo.

[MoonUnitBeta]

Balu0, on 03 January 2013 - 06:12 AM, said:

xl 245 engine
Endo steel structure
ac/2 + 2 ammo
2x ML laser
ssrm2 +1ammo

amx armor and DBL heatsink to max tonn (get some armor off for the last heatsink to fit

I tihnk you are talking about the 4X with this build. But yeah, I basically run that with mine. the streak replaced with SRM6 though, and removed some armor in the head and legs as I'm never head shot or legged.

As for my 2X set-up: highest XL engine, max armor, DHS, Endo, Ferro, 4 Med Lasers and SRM6 + Artemis. It's more fun than my 3L.

Edited by MoonUnitBeta, 03 January 2013 - 08:04 AM.

[anfadern]

Have four medium pulse lasers.
Works just like a charm

Konril, on 03 January 2013 - 06:19 AM, said:

I would consider replacing the engine with a 245 standard and loading it with 3 medium pulse lasers, TAG, slightly more armor, and double heat sinks. If you really want to spend the money, a 245XL will get you the above loadout while allowing you to keep the SRM6 with a bit of extra ammo.

[Thoummim]

2LL 2ml.

Or go for 3LL. Yep really its a good build if you can focus the damage part of an ennemy mech and it do okay against other light.

Edited by Thoummim, 02 April 2013 - 06:55 AM.

[TheStrider]

Strap 2 ERPPC to it and go.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...275285c136d1e63

Note; i chose the 210 engine so I could give it to a Commando someday.

[Mhyth]

Ferro/Endo/DHS(12)
XL245
4 medium pulse lasers
1 SSRM + 2 ammo

Fast, packs a quick hard punch

[P o t a t o]

The Ravens as of October 15th (2x and 4x) can now go 140 kph with tweak. Just thought id let everyone know so you can put the biggest engine and work on a build with that.

Med Lasers actually work quite well on the Raven 2x so base your builds off of that.