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[xDust]

Need some help deciding on a Pirates' Bane build.

One build has it running 4ML with 1t and 3 slots left; I used to run it with 1 MG and .5t ammo for the looks (and single MG, while I might as well have been doing nothing at all, was amusing to shoot). It runs kinda hot though, so maybe an extra heatsink?

My current build has 2 MPL / 2 SL with range modules on both. It gets ok damage (probably because I don't spend as much time cooling off) but it just doesn't feel like it bites as well as 4 ML. Seriously, 4 ML PBs sting. And small lasers- ~pew~ ... it's kinda... underwhelming. But they run cold, and have 167 range.

Both obviously have ECM, because there's no point running a PB without ECM.

[loopala]

omessiaho now you see why we love our little under armored death coffins.

o7 and welcome to the crazy train

[TLxB]

Dunno why,i had variety of mechs from heavyes to lights,but i find more attractive the light mechs.

Edited by TLxB, 17 May 2015 - 11:05 AM.

[loopala]

xDust, on 17 May 2015 - 10:29 AM, said:

Need some help deciding on a Pirates' Bane build.

One build has it running 4ML with 1t and 3 slots left; I used to run it with 1 MG and .5t ammo for the looks (and single MG, while I might as well have been doing nothing at all, was amusing to shoot). It runs kinda hot though, so maybe an extra heatsink?

My current build has 2 MPL / 2 SL with range modules on both. It gets ok damage (probably because I don't spend as much time cooling off) but it just doesn't feel like it bites as well as 4 ML. Seriously, 4 ML PBs sting. And small lasers- ~pew~ ... it's kinda... underwhelming. But they run cold, and have 167 range.

Both obviously have ECM, because there's no point running a PB without ECM.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...92dd1d763bed7ce

i was playing with the PB while i was on a tag kick. not a big damage mech but could hold it's own when caught. by switching out the tag for another ML or all the MLs for SPLs you get ok DPS without the heat. in the right drop you will be surprised by what a tag will get you in cbills and xp.

a single MG is almost always a waste of time.

the PB is not the killer that a 1e is but then what LCT is? on the damage bit i have a duel guass crab that does very low damage per match but has high kills and component destruction. there is more to the game then damage.

[Ovion]

xDust, on 17 May 2015 - 10:29 AM, said:

Need some help deciding on a Pirates' Bane build.

One build has it running 4ML with 1t and 3 slots left; I used to run it with 1 MG and .5t ammo for the looks (and single MG, while I might as well have been doing nothing at all, was amusing to shoot). It runs kinda hot though, so maybe an extra heatsink?

My current build has 2 MPL / 2 SL with range modules on both. It gets ok damage (probably because I don't spend as much time cooling off) but it just doesn't feel like it bites as well as 4 ML. Seriously, 4 ML PBs sting. And small lasers- ~pew~ ... it's kinda... underwhelming. But they run cold, and have 167 range.

Both obviously have ECM, because there's no point running a PB without ECM.

An extra DHS would be more useful here.

Otherwise, hope this helps:
Common Pirates' Bane Builds:
4SL, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4SPL, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4ML, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4SPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE
2SPL, 2MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
2SPL, 2MPL PIRATES' BANE
4MPL PIRATES' BANE
Uncommon Pirates' Bane Builds:
AC2 PIRATES' BANE
2SL, AC2 PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
AC2 PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
2ML, 2MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL180
3MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL180)

Edited by Ovion, 17 May 2015 - 11:23 AM.

[HimseIf]

i bought the PB but have not played it yet, is it really not great? And on smurfy i see no price tag on the 3V.

[xDust]

HimseIf, on 17 May 2015 - 12:07 PM, said:

i bought the PB but have not played it yet, is it really not great? And on smurfy i see no price tag on the 3V.

The 3V is gift store exclusive until it's released in a few months (weeks?). But it's also only $2.

And the Pirates' Bane is a Locust with ECM. So take that as you will.

Edited by xDust, 17 May 2015 - 12:17 PM.

[3xnihilo]

HimseIf, on 17 May 2015 - 12:07 PM, said:

i bought the PB but have not played it yet, is it really not great? And on smurfy i see no price tag on the 3V.

PB is good, it just isn't the 1e which is a monster. But it holds its own with any of the other variants plus it has ecm. So, it is a good purchase

[Dino Might]

There be some darn good 1V pilots out there. I'm not even in the top 50. This is probably one of my worst performing Locusts, but I have a hard time calling myself a real Locust pilot when I'm only doing well in the LCT-1E with the mad hardpoint crutches. These 1V guys are legit!

[White Bear 84]

IraqiWalker, on 08 May 2015 - 04:41 AM, said:

You know, I have a CCNA exam in 8 hours (I've been trying to sleep for the last 2), and I can't get this darn song out of my head. Especially with the new lyrics. Job well done White Bear.

Haha how did the exam go?

I really hope we can get a rendition sometime.. ..otherwise I might have to sing and that would be bad...

On a side note, vote Bear for #1 Lolcust pilot! Ima gonna make you proud mama!!

Want to make MG work? Wait till they are open then get right up in their grill for crits by the dozen..

Edited by White Bear 84, 17 May 2015 - 09:06 PM.

[Nullmancer]

Ovion, on 17 May 2015 - 11:22 AM, said:

...Otherwise, hope this helps:
Common Pirates' Bane Builds:
4SL, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4SPL, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4ML, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4SPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE
2SPL, 2MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
2SPL, 2MPL PIRATES' BANE
4MPL PIRATES' BANE
Uncommon Pirates' Bane Builds:
AC2 PIRATES' BANE
2SL, AC2 PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
AC2 PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
2ML, 2MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL180
3MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL180)

I have a TAG with three med lasers and ECM on my Pirate's Bane, so I can herd PUG's like cats with a laser pointer.

*TAG enemy assault mech* "look! a dire wolf! kill it! kiiiillllll eeet!"

[Dino Might]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Our own White Bear 84 is #13 on the leaderboard and climbing! Keep it up, brother! Everyone break out the pom poms and give him a hand if you see him in game!

[That Dawg]

omessiaho, on 16 May 2015 - 06:28 PM, said:

Piloting this thing turned my hair grey.

fixed

[Dino Might]

Figured out group queue doesn't count! Now I'm on the board, but far behind White Bear. Just need a few lucky games to catch up

[That Dawg]

Ovion, on 17 May 2015 - 11:22 AM, said:

An extra DHS would be more useful here.

Otherwise, hope this helps:
Common Pirates' Bane Builds:
4SL, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4SPL, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4ML, 2MG, ECM PIRATES' BANE
4SPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE
2SPL, 2MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
2SPL, 2MPL PIRATES' BANE
4MPL PIRATES' BANE
Uncommon Pirates' Bane Builds:
AC2 PIRATES' BANE
2SL, AC2 PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
AC2 PIRATES' BANE (XL170)
2ML, 2MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL180
3MPL, ECM PIRATES' BANE (XL180)

All of those builds with zero points armor in the arms head etc, wont launch. You must have one point of armor or game wont let you save/launch into battle.

[Dino Might]

That Dawg, on 18 May 2015 - 01:14 PM, said:

All of those builds with zero points armor in the arms head etc, wont launch. You must have one point of armor or game wont let you save/launch into battle.

Is this new? I run my dual AC2 PB with no armor on any location.

[Scout Derek]

Hello gents!

Soon you may have up to 56 more LoLcust friends to join your club!

Anyways have a good time, I do when I pilot the Lolcust...

But sadly enough when I was chasing a locust, got the kill finally, the guy called me an idiot for chasing him halfway across the map.... I was in a kitfox c'mon!!! I even killed a atlas on that map!!!

[Ovion]

That Dawg, on 18 May 2015 - 01:14 PM, said:

All of those builds with zero points armor in the arms head etc, wont launch. You must have one point of armor or game wont let you save/launch into battle.

You're quite wrong, as I've dropped with 0 armour before.

Try it in training grounds if you like.

Yellow warning = noticfication.
Red warning = won't drop.

0 Armour is a Yellow warning.

[3xnihilo]

Scout Derek, on 18 May 2015 - 01:30 PM, said:

Hello gents!

Soon you may have up to 56 more LoLcust friends to join your club!

Anyways have a good time, I do when I pilot the Lolcust...

But sadly enough when I was chasing a locust, got the kill finally, the guy called me an idiot for chasing him halfway across the map.... I was in a kitfox c'mon!!! I even killed a atlas on that map!!!

You are up to 56?!? That is awesome!!!

[Ovion]

There you go.