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[Jules Wagner]

Hi all, I am relatively new to this game (but by no means the MW universe!) and I recently got the CN9-A©. I was wondering what are some fun loadouts for it? I was looking at the XL vs. Standard engine arguments and wondering which of those would be more beneficial for an optimum build. Just looking for suggestions or experiences with this mech. Currently running it with AMS, AC5, lrg pulse laser and SRM4 at ~87kmph with an XL.

Edited by Jules Wagner, 25 March 2014 - 08:54 AM.

[Voivode]

I'd suggest a standard engine in that mech.

I went with an AC/2 in the arm (2 tons ammo), 2xSRM6+Artemis (2 tons ammo) and 2x Medium Laser. It packs a good punch and is difficult to strip down to full zombie (i.e. center torso with the 2xML only left. You'll have to strip armor from the arm with no hardpoints. Mine goes 92KPH after speed tweak.

Here's a link to smurfy if you weren't aware of that fantastic site yet. Use it to help plan your builds.

[mogs01gt]

Im not a fan of XL's in cents.
CN9-A©

I harrass at range with the AC2 and wait for the brawling to begin. Also, it chase off lights decently.

Edited by mogs01gt, 26 March 2014 - 09:55 AM.

[Asrrin]

I love the CN9-A and it's the first mech I mastered.
as the first poster said, an AC/2, x2 SRM6 and a pair of MLs gives you the ability to engage at all ranges and is a good brawler.

For chasing lights I'd swap out the SRM6's with 3x SSRMs, and if you want to go pure brawler you can drop the AC/2, get x3 SRM6s and a pair of MPLs. It's a very versitile chassis.

Also, as said above, these are all using the ST275. the Cent is fast with it, and an XL makes you too prone to death.

[Jules Wagner]

Thanks everyone. I kept my AC/5, and went with 2 med lsrs and 2 ssrms and switched to the 275 std engine. Fun and durable. I do like throwing a Gauss on there from time to time...

[Modo44]

The simple AC10+2xML rig fits. The punch is weaker than on an AC20 Yen Lo, but you get better range, and you can do it with a standard engine for crazy durability. Anything from STD250 to STD275 will work (depending on ammo and AMS preference).

If your SRMs register, you can do the classic 2xML+3xSRM6(A) zombie with major firepower.

Edited by Modo44, 26 March 2014 - 08:32 AM.

[CSHubert]

I run XL in my Wang. I rarely feels the downside with XL in cent as I often Zombie late in the game. That means Im going 99,7 km with an XL280 ripping up with an ac20 and two mlas. I got AMS (important these days) and a bad attitude. Often Im misjudged because I hunt lights and roam behind my team only to pick an enemy heavy or assault to busy to notice me and let him have it... Cents are really durable with or without XL

Edited by CSHubert, 26 March 2014 - 08:27 AM.

[HumpingBunny]

Hello, and welcome to MWO! I too run Cents and I really enjoy playing them. Here is what I run on my CN9-A

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...2b504ea4cc43837

In my personal opinion, this build favors what I have deemed the 'twist & tap' tactic - meaning you expose your left arm (your dedicated damage sponge) to your opponent, twist left, unleash your weapons, twist right, and let your opponent shoot your left arm which is essentially a shield anyways. I think twist & tap works well with the Cents, especially when you shoot your opponent during their weapon recycle time. Just a suggestion from a fellow Cent-driver, hope this helps. Good hunting!

[CSHubert]

Just tried you AC2 build... It is prone to overheating because of that heat statistic on the gun...

Btw good build Bunny!

Edited by CSHubert, 26 March 2014 - 08:54 AM.

[Tylerchu]

I'm assuming you got it from the 5 win award. Use the stock engine, max all armor, 2 ML, 3 SSRM, 2-3 tons of ammo, AMS+1 ton ammo, BAP. BAP is pretty much always necessary (for me) when I have SSRM so that I can break through an ECM shield. Endo+DHS (if it's not already done) and if you need to take off some armor, start with the right arm.

[mogs01gt]

CSHubert, on 26 March 2014 - 08:48 AM, said:

Just tried you AC2 build... It is prone to overheating because of that heat statistic on the gun...

Btw good build Bunny!

You have to pick and choose which weapons to use. Typically I use the AC2 at range to harrass or when I can circle around an assault and get to that back armor. Once I get to mid range, I dont even try to use the AC2.

[kesuga7]

1 ac 5 - 60 ac 5 ammo - 3 srm 4 - 300 srm ammo - 2 mid pulse - 13 doubles - 90.9 kph - 288 armor

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...74e0dd144916723


or 14 doubles - 2 medium lasers instead of the medium pulse lasers and 96.2 kph instead'
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...e215c823076fe9e



Or -1 lb 10x - 2 medium lasers - 2 srm 2 - 1 srm 4 - 94.4 kph - 13 doubles - 304 armor
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...288daa4ffe46f31

Edited by kesuga7, 08 April 2014 - 01:54 PM.

[Thorqemada]

When SRM get fixed you can try 3x SRM6 + ERLL with a Std Engine - XL Engines work too since the Hitbox changes.

Edited by Thorqemada, 08 April 2014 - 02:23 PM.

[Jules Wagner]

Thanks all. I've been having a lot of fun with 2 SRM 6s an SRM4 and 2 med lasers with a 275 std engine and AMS. Fast, hardy and packs a punch.

Edited by Jules Wagner, 16 April 2014 - 06:34 PM.

[Gremlong]

This is probably my favorite Mech to pilot. I call it the CN9-A-SHTGN

3x SSRM (2 tons of ammo)
1x LBX10 (2 tons of ammo)
2 SML
STD 240
Max armor
ENDO, FIBRO and DHS

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...50b014bd7236a86

[kesuga7]

Gremlong, on 23 April 2014 - 05:24 PM, said:

This is probably my favorite Mech to pilot. I call it the CN9-A-SHTGN

3x SSRM (2 tons of ammo)
1x LBX10 (2 tons of ammo)
2 SML
STD 240
Max armor
ENDO, FIBRO and DHS

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...50b014bd7236a86

you could do that with 2 medium lasers,jumpjets and 87.5 kph with a standard on hawk (this is why i dislike them

however losing the arms means losing your lasers leaving you only scatter damage weapons in torso's and its not as good as spreading damage as centurion while being a more prioritized target
http://mwo.smurfy-net.de/mechlab#i=111&l=45a9db209fe47778d347313d36ca4b914dce7849


or you could downgrade to standard 265 for 85 kph for .50 tonns free
and take out a medium laser for 1.5 tonns while changing the other laser to 2 small

Edited by kesuga7, 25 April 2014 - 09:19 AM.

[Gremlong]

kesuga7, on 23 April 2014 - 10:29 PM, said:

you could do that with 2 medium lasers,jumpjets and 87.5 kph with a standard on hawk (this is why i dislike them <_<

however losing the arms means losing your lasers leaving you only scatter damage weapons in torso's and its not as good as spreading damage as centurion while being a more prioritized target
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...54d0ccd06252741


or you could downgrade to standard 265 for 85 kph for .50 tonns free
and take out a medium laser for 1.5 tonns while changing the other laser to 2 small

I can see what you mean, but there are a few reasons I prefer the CN9 over the SDH.
1) I prefer the lbx 10 in the arm for easier target tracking.
2) The CN9 runs a little bit cooler
3) The sustained DPS while not much higher, is a little higher.
4) The CN9 can lose both its side torso's and still have weapons.
5) Almost the same armor for being 5 tons lighter;. 340 SDH vs 338 CN9
6) The field of view in the CN9 I think is better than the SDH.

I do agree the SDH has the advantage with he jump jets. The minor differences for me tends to make me prefer the CN9.

[Horace83]

CN9-A(C)

AC10
2x SRM6 with Artemis
AMS
XL250


and

CN9-A(C)

3xSSRM
2xMPL
AMS
STD275


just 2 builds im trying out since i got the free Centi...

[ismell your fear or soiled pants]

2 builds i use
i use this 1 mostly because the shotgun is fun
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...31dcc523c5484c0
and this one for up close turn an atlas to a scrap heap
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...a3c21b0fb975853

[Runenstahl]

mogs01gt, on 25 March 2014 - 08:58 AM, said:

Im not a fan of XL's in cents.
CN9-A©

I harrass at range with the AC2 and wait for the brawling to begin. Also, it chase off lights decently.

That works well with a good team. On your own (in PUG-matches) you might want add a BAP (or the streaks will be useless against enemy ECM lights or cicadas). I would also prefer more ammo for the AC/2.

For a long time I was not willing to use XL-engines on my centurions, but once I tried them I'm not willing to go back to standard engines again. The added speed (for the Cent-D) or the extra-tonnage make well up for the ability to continue shooting with 2x ML for a short while after one of your sides is gone.