Edited by Mr MooFlarby, 18 April 2014 - 09:38 AM.
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Good Ballistic Mech?
#1
Posted 18 April 2014 - 09:34 AM
#3
Posted 18 April 2014 - 09:43 AM
Have a look at mechspecs http://www.mechspecs.com/forum/ for build ideas; check the sections for the Jagers, Cataphracts, etc to look for a build that sounds fun and brings the dakka.
#4
Posted 18 April 2014 - 09:49 AM
Jagers actually have LESS armor than Cataphracts, due to tonnage, and nearly all the good ballistic builds use an XL engine, making them even more vulnerable.
Don't get me wrong, I ADORE my Jagermechs...favorite chassis...but I think you'll want to look at Cataphracts.
Or ANY of the below.
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Good 2+, 3+, 4+ and 6+ Ballistic-Centric Mech Heavy Chassis:
All the Jagers
All the Cataphracts
Good 3+ Ballistic-Centric Assault Mechs
Banshee 3E
Battlemaster 1D
Victor 9B
Good 2+ Ballistic-Centric Assault Mechs
Atlas DDC
Atlas D
Battlemaster 1G
Victor Dragonslayer
Victor 9S
Highlander Heavy Metal
Good Assault Mechs that can load an AC20
Stalker Misery
Atlas DDC
Atlas D
Atlas K
Atlas RS
Atlas Boar's Head
Banshee La Malinche
Banshee 3S
Banshee 3E
Highlander 733C
Victor 9S
You have options, enjoy.
Edited by Ghost Badger, 18 April 2014 - 12:34 PM.
#5
Posted 18 April 2014 - 10:19 AM
I like all variants but 4X and Ilya get the most ballistics slots, 1X is a good mech if you want to run an AC-20 and lasers, of course you could do that with the 3D and have jump jets, 2X will get you missles, it's not a great LRM platform but you can run a couple of LRM 10 or 15s if you want variety.
#6
Posted 18 April 2014 - 10:26 AM
Do you like shooting over rocks, then backing up so you don't get your face shot off? Get a Jagermech.
Do you like being able to duke it out and brawl? Get a Cataphract.
Do you like arms that can swivel left-to-right? Get a Cataphract.
Bear in mind that the nickname for the Cataphract is the "Glassaphract". They are giant targets and their torso weapon is easy to shoot - lose the torso, lose the arm too. Jagermechs are much more forgiving in that department, but don't carry as much armament.
Lately I've heard some interesting things about the Banshee.
#9
Posted 18 April 2014 - 12:08 PM
Xarian, on 18 April 2014 - 10:26 AM, said:
"Glassaphract" with very low armor. This thing is made of paper and carrying 3 time bombs (Gauss Rifles). Does pretty well.
Armored Cataphracts..
Because Cataphracts.
#11
Posted 18 April 2014 - 12:48 PM
#12
Posted 18 April 2014 - 12:49 PM
As for good ballistic mechs, pick one you like with ballistic slots and assuming you can aim and compensate for projectile travel you win...it's the op weapon of choice.
#13
Posted 18 April 2014 - 01:53 PM
Mr MooFlarby, on 18 April 2014 - 09:34 AM, said:
Those are the ones you'll want if you want to go ballistic. Cataphract for the city/frontline, Jagermech for hillfighting/support.
By the way, there is this cool topic that might be usefull for buying mechs in the future
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#14
Posted 18 April 2014 - 02:16 PM
DavidHurricane, on 18 April 2014 - 09:41 AM, said:
Jagers have higher up arms.
I prefer Jagermechs over Cataphracts (most people say otherwise).
This is a money making machine when you do it right.
No offense, but that's a terrible build. you have all of your ammo in the side torsos, and using two case with an XL engine. Case is useless when using an XL engine, so drop both of them for 2 spare tons. Move all the ammo into the feet and center torso. and then upgrade the XL engine to a 280.
JM6-DD
#15
Posted 18 April 2014 - 03:29 PM
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#17
Posted 18 April 2014 - 10:28 PM
And yeah, stay away from the Awesome! There's a reason you don't see too many of them dropping into matches.
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Posted 18 April 2014 - 11:44 PM
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#20
Posted 19 April 2014 - 12:11 AM
As ballistic platforms - both have their faults , and both have their advantages.
On certain maps the jager has the advantage , others - the 'phracts have it.
Gaming style and terrain are limiters , more so than pilot experience.
Which mech he chooses must be compatible with his own style of play....
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