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[Hex Pallett]

C'mon. two AMS, engine cap raised to 355 and JJ. There's only one build that differentiate itself enough from K2. It's so obvious I can't even look at it: XL350, Endo, 2xAMS, 2xJJ, 18DHS, 2xERLL, 4xML.

Good job PGI. *wink*

EDIT: I didn't read the little story they wrote for Jester. Now I can't help but picture Jinx sitting in the cockpit.

EDIT 2: After finishing Elite and doubling Basic upgrades, I'd say this build is very doable. You may need to stick with regular LL early on but ERLL would work eventually.

EDIT 3:

Edited by Helmstif, 25 January 2014 - 10:27 PM.

[Capt Jester]

Looks like it would run pretty hot in a brawl... have you/has anyone played with this build, yet?

[Zordicron]

I am curious what a 97kph catapult would ride like. Not curious enough to buy MC though. Maybe if I am impressed by UI 2.0 in a few weeks.

[Randolph Yuan]

Wow any video to share?

[travelbug]

2ppc 4ml should be a better complement for the jjs.

3ppc is workable with 43% heat eff. but the 4ml might be a better all around mech

[Koniving]

Hate to say it but I think this might work better. Than the first build that is.

[DrSlamastika]

I just finished two matches with my Jester (I cannot see this mech on my profile in mech stats yet I dont know why???? ) I had 2 and 3 frags.

I run this thing with:

STD 265
2x PPC
4x ML
2x AMS (2 tons of ammo)
2x JJ
16 DBL HS (heat efficiency: 1.17)
ENDOSTEEL

I cant understand why some people hate this nice little kitty. . .
What is so bad about it???

Edited by DrSlamastika, 05 November 2013 - 06:33 PM.

[xengk]

DrSlamastika, on 05 November 2013 - 06:31 PM, said:

I just finished two matches with my Jester (I cannot see this mech on my profile in mech stats yet I dont know why???? ) I had 2 and 3 frags.

I run this thing with:

STD 265
2x PPC
4x ML
2x AMS (2 tons of ammo)
2x JJ
16 DBL HS (heat efficiency: 1.17)
ENDOSTEEL

I cant understand why some people hate this nice little kitty. . .
What is so bad about it???

I would run something similar but with a XL 320 and squeeze in an extra DHS, going to die to CT or have my head blown off in a Cat, might as well go XL.
JESTER

Also really tempted to run a 4x PPC Trollcat.
JESTER PPC

[NRP]

I'm running this:

XL330
2 PPCs
4 MLs
18 DHS
2 JJs
2 AMS (1T)

Runs a little hot, but should be better once elited. It's fast. I like it.

Edited by NRP, 05 November 2013 - 07:05 PM.

[Tooooonpie]

What about something like this? XL300 Jester w 2x PPC, 1x LLas, 2x MLas

Edited by Tooooonpie, 05 November 2013 - 07:14 PM.

[Hex Pallett]

Capt Jester, on 05 November 2013 - 03:56 PM, said:

Looks like it would run pretty hot in a brawl... have you/has anyone played with this build, yet?

Gave it the 1st win on Caustic Valley. 18DHS is pretty enough for anything other than a pair of ERPPC or triple-PPC.

[Walks_In_Circles]

I run 2LL and 4ML (similar to your build) and average 500 dmg in a match; I even got it to 814 once. That was a crazy match. I can't say how much I love this mech! Six energy hardpoints, dual AMS, JJ and 96kph. DAMN! It's like I'm in a dream.

Edited by Hrothmar, 05 November 2013 - 07:57 PM.

[NRP]

It definitely needs more torso twist. Not quite enough to track a-hole lights with torso lasers.

This mech is pretty fun though.

Edited by NRP, 05 November 2013 - 07:29 PM.

[Tooooonpie]

Thinking more about it and the speed of the torso, I think its probably best with a 3 PPC build such as this

Has 2 JJ's, 2 AMS, and has 2 medium lasers for backup in the torso - Only problem is it can run a little hot, but that seems to be the case for all Jester builds

[Burke IV]

JESTER

I dont own it tho so its just playing on smurfy. Somebody could try it

Edited by Burke IV, 05 November 2013 - 08:14 PM.

[Macbrea]

Ghost heat would kill that. You cannot run 3 LL.

I have been playng around with my K2 while I wait to purchase the Jester. Trying to test a build that seems to work for me. 2 LPL and 2 Flamers + 2 MG. On the theory, I can up that 2 either 2 flamers and 2 spl or 4 flamers. Depending on which works out better.

That with the jump jets and +30% c-bills may work out to be my farming mech.

[NRP]

Ok, been running this build:

XL350
2 LLs (also ERLLs)
4 MLs
2 JJs
2 AMS (1T)
19 DHS

I really think LLs/ERLLs work better than PPCs (solo PUGing anyway). ERLLs are a bit too hot at the moment though. They work great on cold maps though. Had a 5 kill 800 dmg game using ERs. It was hilarious. No armor. 1 leg. Hobbling around. Got the final two kills in that condition. Luckily the enemies were pretty beat up too.

This mech is a friggin blast to play. I got the basics unlocked in record time with this thing.

[Frytrixa]

The Jester is really a masterpiece, nice Artwork, well balanced and pure fun to play!

Here is my LOADOUT

It is a "happy trigger finger" loadout, the weapons I've chosen are pretty basic with 2xPPC and 4xML - but with 20xDouble Heat Sinks you don't even need a coolshot backup

Of course it has the additional Jumpjets and both AMS installed.
The good old XL300 doesn't max out the Jesters capability, but 82kph in combination with JJs is the best tonnage/function combinaton Icould find.

<3

[JeffGoldblum]

I've been running 2 Large Pulse Lasers and 4 Medium Pulse Lasers with an XL 300, dual ams with 1 ton ammo, and 2 jumpjets. 6 points shy of max armor with 57/60 in each leg. Its a very hot build, but with 6 energy hardpoints you're going to be hardpressed to find a build that isn't going to be hot.

[Scromboid]

This is the LOADOUT that I have been looking at. 2LL, 4ML, 2AMS, 2JJ. XL350 and 44% cooling. (with 2ERLL, it goes to 41%... still pretty amazing)

It is still theoretical as I am working on attaining that 350XL already for my Victor, but I cannot imagine why some of you would opt for the 300XL or 320XL when the 350XL will give you 2more DHS and more speed.

I am still waiting for this beat to go on sale, but, safe to say, this will be my first hero mech.

Edited by Scromboid, 06 November 2013 - 04:09 AM.