Hunchback
#1
Posted 25 March 2014 - 11:19 AM
So i would be getting the 4h 4sp and 4p
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...93599b74a496383 so the OG sway back may try splas
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...b986896cd18d53e this build is old dont yell at me
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...7600a39c9b49109 Sp
So any one else got any nice builds for these three?
#2
Posted 25 March 2014 - 11:39 AM
I run my 4P similar to yours, but I drop one ML for one more DHS, just for a little more cooling. Build.
I also run my 4H similar to yours, but I only use 3 tons of UAC ammo (plenty of ammo for 1 UAC5) in exchange for a max engine, Std275. Build.
Again, I run my 4SP similar to yours, but I swap the Medium Laser in the head for a Small Laser, drop 1 ton of SRM ammo, add Ferro and upgrade the engine to a Std275. This also allows for max leg armor. Build.
#3
Posted 25 March 2014 - 01:31 PM
Edited by Roachbugg, 25 March 2014 - 02:16 PM.
#5
Posted 25 March 2014 - 04:13 PM
#6
Posted 25 March 2014 - 05:33 PM
#7
Posted 25 March 2014 - 06:20 PM
Roachbugg, on 25 March 2014 - 05:33 PM, said:
Go for it man! I've mastered all 6 Hunchbacks and they perform just fine. My average KD might be a little higher in the Shadowhawk but they are both fun as hell so I don't know what else you need. People that only take "optimal" mechs are missing out and some good fun.
#8
Posted 25 March 2014 - 06:47 PM
The P and SP already have lots of lasers, so embrace the Dakka.
Edited by CheeseThief, 25 March 2014 - 06:49 PM.
#9
Posted 26 March 2014 - 06:50 AM
CheeseThief, on 25 March 2014 - 06:47 PM, said:
I disagree. If you're going for long ranged dakka - might as well go SHD. Hunchie excels up close. (I love my AC 20 4H with 5 small lasers)
The main thing I'd tweak on your all of your builds is doing some armor shaving on the arms.
One bad thing about the Hunchback is the tiny arms - they don't shield the torso like the newer 55 tonners / Cent.
I don't think I have a hunchie with arm armor above 18 - and it's extremely rare for me to lose one before the associated side torso.
Also - if you check the hitboxes - it's surprising how much of your front torso on the hunch extends around back. Put your front right torso at 46, back armor at 2. (except for the 4sp of course)
Edited by Charons Little Helper, 26 March 2014 - 06:50 AM.
#10
Posted 26 March 2014 - 07:34 AM
mogs01gt, on 25 March 2014 - 04:13 PM, said:
I think the Hunch 4P "Swayback" is still one of the best Mediums in the game to date. 9MLasers in such as small package that can move 90+ kph is a serious threat in the right hands. Even with ghost heat, good weapons management still allows for great damage numbers that equate to some nice kills.
I believe the Blackjack has a variant that can do this as well (max 8MLasers), but I still prefer the energy boat in the Hunch personally. It is smaller and more nimble than the Blackjack. Only downside is the "hump" that you will need to be aware of.
IMO, No newer Medium can perform a swayback role quite as well as the Hunchback 4P.
#14
Posted 26 March 2014 - 08:29 AM
My favourite hunchbuild http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6cede4a08266b0d
mogs01gt, on 25 March 2014 - 04:13 PM, said:
So because Highlander out performs about every other mech in the game I should play only Highlander?
#15
Posted 26 March 2014 - 08:50 AM
#16
Posted 26 March 2014 - 08:54 AM
cdlord, on 26 March 2014 - 07:45 AM, said:
I've had more success with this 4H - http://mwo.smurfy-ne...dcef48439bd488c -
It's shorter ranged - but that seems to be where hunchies excel anyway. Once you can close - it has the same alpha - better heat - better speed for closing said distance - higher dps.
#17
Posted 26 March 2014 - 09:10 AM
Charons Little Helper, on 26 March 2014 - 08:54 AM, said:
I've had more success with this 4H - http://mwo.smurfy-ne...dcef48439bd488c -
It's shorter ranged - but that seems to be where hunchies excel anyway. Once you can close - it has the same alpha - better heat - better speed for closing said distance - higher dps.
My 4G is Founders though so I get bonus CB
#18
Posted 26 March 2014 - 09:10 AM
#19
Posted 26 March 2014 - 10:01 AM
Curccu, on 26 March 2014 - 08:29 AM, said:
If you want to play MWO at an efficient and competitive level YES!. That is how all PVP games are. You play what is most effective according to the games mechanics.
The 3x4 wont make any difference in game mechanics. The Shadowhawk and other new Med's will out class the hunchie.
Now saying 3x4 will be more "fun" so therefore I can run any mech I want, is a different discussion.
Edited by mogs01gt, 26 March 2014 - 10:01 AM.
#20
Posted 26 March 2014 - 10:09 AM
mogs01gt, on 26 March 2014 - 10:01 AM, said:
The 3x4 wont make any difference in game mechanics. The Shadowhawk and other new Med's will out class the hunchie.
Now saying 3x4 will be more "fun" so therefore I can run any mech I want, is a different discussion.
But most people don't. I don't care what the competitive crowds finds "best". The Hunchback allows me to have fun and it's effective enough to have a solid positive KD for me. And I've killed Shadowhawks in my Hunchie too.
Ug, it's so boring to play that way.
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