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[Trauglodyte]

Let's all just put aside that there is no good build for the Locust-1V. The poor lil thing doesn't have the benefits of the Spider's torso bonuses (whether they're broken or HSR isn't right or game code or whatever) nor their JJs to boost agility. That means that MGs + Lasers aren't going to be optimal. I've run 2x MGs + Lrg Laser and it is maddeningly effective but extremely weak. I've tried running 4x MGs w/ a MPL and BAP as support and, while beneficial, it is even weaker and depends upon having a team that isn't completely brain dead.

After playing around with Smurfy's site, it is possible to run a 1V with an AC2 and 2 tons of ammo and a max tweaked speed of 150kph.

[Bishop Steiner]

Trauglodyte, on 22 October 2013 - 08:57 AM, said:

Let's all just put aside that there is no good build for the Locust-1V. The poor lil thing doesn't have the benefits of the Spider's torso bonuses (whether they're broken or HSR isn't right or game code or whatever) nor their JJs to boost agility. That means that MGs + Lasers aren't going to be optimal. I've run 2x MGs + Lrg Laser and it is maddeningly effective but extremely weak. I've tried running 4x MGs w/ a MPL and BAP as support and, while beneficial, it is even weaker and depends upon having a team that isn't completely brain dead.

After playing around with Smurfy's site, it is possible to run a 1V with an AC2 and 2 tons of ammo and a max tweaked speed of 150kph.

think I'll stick to er large laser and 2 MG, but tell me how that goes.

[Effectz]

Something I ran into earlier lol.

[Shadey99]

I have seen them, I've built them in Smurfy (added to my Ultimate Locust Guide even), but I have not run them. The main reason is that even if I hit with every shot 2 tons of ammo = 300 damage. It can never exceed this. To me that is fixing a very specific value to my contribution to the fight.

[Trauglodyte]

Bishop Steiner, on 22 October 2013 - 08:59 AM, said:

think I'll stick to er large laser and 2 MG, but tell me how that goes.

You're supposed to group up with me so that I can hide behind your littany of Assault mechs

Shadey99, on 22 October 2013 - 09:16 AM, said:

I have seen them, I've built them in Smurfy (added to my Ultimate Locust Guide even), but I have not run them. The main reason is that even if I hit with every shot 2 tons of ammo = 300 damage. It can never exceed this. To me that is fixing a very specific value to my contribution to the fight.

That's really what is holding me back. Assuming I'm a crack shot every time, I'm limited to 300 damage. On the other hand, even with the Lrg Laser, you're still rather limited as you'd need to put 34 trigger pulls of that weapon and full beam duration on every target. I guess you could go with one ton of ammo and a Md Laser so that you're using all ranges. Bleh, the 1V just sucks. I'd give someone else's kidney for a mortar.

[Blacksoul1987]

I've been using this lately pretty much exact build I switched to this after teammates nearly killed me by bumping with my uac5 troll build. 300 damage max and I've been getting around 250-280 with it and I very seldom got that with other builds so i'm gonna keep it that way

[CDLord HHGD]

My 4x MG and 1x MPL with max armor and max engine does just fine. The thing is, in a locust your job isn't to engage the enemy. Sneak, scout, hit, run (like hell), hide. Tap the enemy base, stay long enough to scare them, watch your seismic, run at first inkling of trouble. Observe, move in when you are sure your quarry is hurt, alone, and/or distracted.

Someone said to wait for a straggler but I have had a lot of luck zooming in during a furball, when everyone is more worried about the bigger mechs, strafe a backside, plink and distract a cockpit.... NEVER STOP MOVING!

Same goes for the 3S, I run mine with 1x ML, 2x SRM2 w/2 tons ammo, max armor, max engine.

My 3M is treated the same too, but occasionally I can sneak up to the backside of a distracted mech and two things occur: 1, my quarry doesn't notice me behind them or the 5x SLs firing into his back; and 2, just how quickly 5x SLs can chew through backarmor.

[Bishop Steiner]

cdlord, on 22 October 2013 - 09:31 AM, said:

Someone said to wait for a straggler but I have had a lot of luck zooming in during a furball, when everyone is more worried about the bigger mechs, strafe a backside, plink and distract a cockpit.... NEVER STOP MOVING!

Oh, off to ignominious anonymity for me now, is it?

[CDLord HHGD]

Bishop Steiner, on 22 October 2013 - 09:42 AM, said:

Oh, off to ignominious anonymity for me now, is it?

LOL, just didn't want to single anyone out. There's a lot of different opinions and none are wrong.

[CygnusX7]

I just chuck a LPL on it and pray.

[DarkDevilDancer]

Today i put a LPL on mine and killed a battlemaster from behind, seemed to work ok.

[Bishop Steiner]

CygnusX7, on 22 October 2013 - 10:12 AM, said:

I just chuck a LPL on it and pray.

LCT-1V

What are you looking at?

[CygnusX7]

Bishop Steiner, on 22 October 2013 - 10:21 AM, said:

LCT-1V

What are you looking at?

BOOM! Love the sound of that cannon.
or..
LCT-1Victory!

The Locust Pulse Laser build.
LCT-1V-agina
It shoots itself in the foot.

Edited by CygnusX7, 22 October 2013 - 11:01 AM.

[Novakaine]

The secret to the AC2 build is timing.
Wait for mid match after the mechs have taken significant damage.
Then come out of hiding and move in for the kill.
Or snipe with it at long range.
Always remember you are a locust.
Shoot and scoot.

[sC4r]

what about this build?

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6e9459a6ed8f753

will it blend?

[CDLord HHGD]

sC4r, on 22 October 2013 - 11:07 AM, said:

what about this build?

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6e9459a6ed8f753

will it blend?

It'll blend alright, just like frog in a blender....

[Trauglodyte]

LOL, ah the AC Locust. I swear, the 1V is just the fattest and ugliest of the fuglies at the dance. Guess that I'll go and just make it what it is and stop trying to get cute with it.

[MonkeyCheese]

CygnusX7, on 22 October 2013 - 10:12 AM, said:

I just chuck a LPL on it and pray.

This is what I have settled for.

Bishop Steiner, on 22 October 2013 - 10:21 AM, said:

LCT-1V

What are you looking at?

eh I want a lb5x If we ever get new weapons. But I do love the look of that massive lb10x barrel on the side of the locust in the mechlab

CygnusX7, on 22 October 2013 - 10:31 AM, said:

The Locust Pulse Laser build.
LCT-1V-agina
It shoots itself in the foot.

Seriously that build needs DHS, goes from 49% to 79% heat efficiency.

[Bishop Steiner]

MonkeyCheese, on 22 October 2013 - 02:29 PM, said:

This is what I have settled for.


eh I want a lb5x If we ever get new weapons. But I do love the look of that massive lb10x barrel on the side of the locust in the mechlab





Seriously that build needs DHS, goes from 49% to 79% heat efficiency.

you want sexy?

Wait'll they get a load of me.

[MonkeyCheese]

Bishop Steiner, on 22 October 2013 - 02:48 PM, said:

you want sexy?

Wait'll they get a load of me.

Love it, needs more fluorescent colors tho.