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[Phoenix Gray]

Can anyone recommend a usable build for the 3M Banshee variant. Every combo I try overheats wildly.

[mariomanz28]

It's not my favorite BNC but it still does a pretty good job. All energy assault is going to be hot no matter what though. It has 2 LL, 6 ML, STD370 and 21 DHS to help keep it cool.

BNC-3M "Eidolon"

[El Bandito]

Phoenix Gray, on 22 May 2014 - 12:05 PM, said:

Can anyone recommend a usable build for the 3M Banshee variant. Every combo I try overheats wildly.

Something like this maybe? ER for long range and ML for close range. Keep the same type of weapon in the same slot for better convergence. Very good mobility and survivability. I shall christen it..."The Dot".

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...e4f8ae072481ade

Edited by El Bandito, 22 May 2014 - 01:12 PM.

[Roadkill]

2 x PPC, 6 x Medium Laser
Standard 350 Engine
22 Double Heat Sinks

Use of PPC vs ER PPC is intentional - it helps you remember that you shouldn't be using your PPCs and Medium Lasers at the same time.

[Soulscour]

Energy mechs generally overheat.
4 LL
3 ML
Standard 350 engine

BNC-3M

I do not use PPC because the energy points are so low.

[Bishop Steiner]

Roadkill, on 22 May 2014 - 12:15 PM, said:

2 x PPC, 6 x Medium Laser
Standard 350 Engine
22 Double Heat Sinks

Use of PPC vs ER PPC is intentional - it helps you remember that you shouldn't be using your PPCs and Medium Lasers at the same time.

downside to this, and every banshee is being the lest mobile mech in the entire game. Fair tradeoff in some ways, for the hardpoints..... except the lack of arm weaponry means that any decent ember pilot is gonna nom on your kneecaps for breakfast, and up close, as best, (the 3S) you will have all of ONE gun able to hit him. the e and M? None.

but yeah, I tend to use the 6 mlaser and 2 ppc, with a 400 XL, and maxi armor. End up with a little spare tonnage, but eh.....

[AlmightyAeng]

Just go with two of everything and name it "Rainbow."

[Khobai]

Check out this terribleness

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...fdaa49b055a6b38

[Mcgral18]

The WubShee is the best Banshee!

7 MPLs, XL400 and 1 LPL. Nearly max DHS at 23, and 10 points shy of max armor.

Melt the faces of anyone who opposes you with an alpha of 52.6 damage. Over 100 damage in 5 seconds.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f9f7e4e16912d00

You can fire twice without heat issues. Good luck after that.

[Bishop Steiner]

Mcgral18, on 22 May 2014 - 12:35 PM, said:

The WubShee is the best Banshee!

7 MPLs, XL400 and 1 LPL. Nearly max DHS at 23, and 10 points shy of max armor.

Melt the faces of anyone who opposes you with an alpha of 52.6 damage. Over 100 damage in 5 seconds.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f9f7e4e16912d00

You can fire twice without heat issues. Good luck after that.

I'll face the Wubshee with El Maton anyday. Because it actually has agility and arm weaponry, lol.

[Mcgral18]

Bishop Steiner, on 22 May 2014 - 12:44 PM, said:

I'll face the Wubshee with El Maton anyday. Because it actually has agility and arm weaponry, lol.

Challenge accepted. Nothing has beaten the WubShee in a duel as of yet. Meta needs focus fire to be most effective, yet this can blow an Atlas' arm off in two salvos. Let alone a Dragon Slayer.

Of course, its utility ends at 1 VS 1. Too hot to handle more than two at once, and even that is iffy. But it will melt your face, or melt trying.

Aside from that...isn't the 400XL more agile than the LM with a 380? Minimally, but non the less.

[Solahma]

Not going to lie, these builds are A LOT of fun, Single Heatsinks for Extra Efficiency

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...0233cdba5387ccb

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...bb79bc4a6d29562

[ThePieMaker]

This build seems pretty good here.
Decently fast, and you should have enough DHS to use PPC + LL at long range and ML + LL at close range.
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9c65059ee20295b

[General Taskeen]

I found the loadout for you:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...b#i=145&l=stock

Available for use on Stock Mech Monday's, Stock Mech Wednesday's, and Stock 'Mech Saturday's lol.

:-D

Edited by General Taskeen, 22 May 2014 - 01:02 PM.

[Bishop Steiner]

Mcgral18, on 22 May 2014 - 12:48 PM, said:

Challenge accepted. Nothing has beaten the WubShee in a duel as of yet. Meta needs focus fire to be most effective, yet this can blow an Atlas' arm off in two salvos. Let alone a Dragon Slayer.

Of course, its utility ends at 1 VS 1. Too hot to handle more than two at once, and even that is iffy. But it will melt your face, or melt trying.

Aside from that...isn't the 400XL more agile than the LM with a 380? Minimally, but non the less.

look at the chassis stats. Engine will give you more speed, but your torso rotation...is sadly lacking. For whatever reason, La Malinche is actually decently agile.

[Roadkill]

Solahma, on 22 May 2014 - 12:51 PM, said:

Not going to lie, these builds are A LOT of fun, Single Heatsinks for Extra Efficiency

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...0233cdba5387ccb

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...bb79bc4a6d29562

But you have to admit that it's painful to pay 21 tons for the equivalent of 6.2 heat sinks (comparing the second Mech to 22 DHS that a DHS version could carry).

[Diablobo]

I believe all the other Banshee builds are pretty good, but the OP asked for a 3M build, right? He probably has to level it, and he wants to find a good build for that particular model, so we should give him 3M choices.

This 3M is fairly fast, AND it is good with heat. What you give up in frontloaded Alpha, you more than make up for with DPS. This mech can sustain a good rate of fire and get you out of a tight spot if it gets too hairy. With a heat efficiency of 1.4, it is a lot easier to avoid overheating. If you are good with heat discipline, you can even swap out an arm heatsink to put another med laser in the head.
It might not seem like enough firepower, but you would be amazed at how much damage you can put out when you don't have to worry about overheating that much.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...498b73e036a019b

Edited by Diablobo, 22 May 2014 - 06:52 PM.

[Phoenix Gray]

Thanks all for the input. I guess until I scan score an XL400 I'll just have to hydrate heavily and not skip on the sunblock. *g*

[Captain Stiffy]

Mcgral18, on 22 May 2014 - 12:35 PM, said:

The WubShee is the best Banshee!

7 MPLs, XL400 and 1 LPL. Nearly max DHS at 23, and 10 points shy of max armor.

Melt the faces of anyone who opposes you with an alpha of 52.6 damage. Over 100 damage in 5 seconds.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f9f7e4e16912d00

You can fire twice without heat issues. Good luck after that.

8x MPL + AC/20

[kapusta11]

If you want to level it fast try this one http://mwo.smurfy-ne...34f338e038f5ee6

Try to keep distance between you and the enemy, range will make up for bad sustained damage, don't be afraid to fire all 4 ERLL at once when you have an opportunity to deal all that damage to the one spot, use 2+1 when up close (or multiclick chainfire button).

Edited by kapusta11, 23 May 2014 - 07:52 AM.