11 replies to this topic

[Alioth Sternfeuer]

Hey guys,

I am trying to build out the xp trees on the hunchbacks. I have the 4SP and 4P variants built out where I want them, but am not really sure where to go for the 4H.

Right now, I am running two mplas and an ultra ac 5. I haven't invested in endo, dhs, or a bigger engine yet. Does anybody have any suggestions on 4H builds they are having fun with? Right now I'm not having much fun earning xp on the 4H variant because the other two are so much better.

Thanks!

[Dakito]

I was going to go 5 ml, 1 uac 5, and a standard 245 engine. With ds, ams, and endo.

[Elizander]

I'd recommend plugging some small lasers in the extra energy slots for more damage and low heat when you're up close if you're not building it to handle 5 Medium Lasers. UAC/5 isn't much fun if you only have 1 though. Might wanna switch it out to something more reliable.

[Xiang]

Hey Alioth,

I'm also working on my hunchback xp. I currently only have 1 (4SP), but my 2nd should be running soon, and i am planning to run the 4H also. Im thinking of the following build (but havent fleshed it out yet to see what i will need):

AC/20
1-2 tons ammo
3-4 med lasers
Enough Heatsinks to be able to fire the lasers nonestop....

I know this is a more traditional build, and I may experiment more once i actually own the chasis, but this will be my starting point as i am still low on c-bills.

I like the idea of hitting hard with the ac/20 and using the lasers to keep the flies off my back (and if a light mech happens to run in a straight line long enough for me to hit it with the ac/20, all the better...LOL)

Xiang

[Alioth Sternfeuer]

Okay cool, I like all these ideas.

Has anybody been able to make a long-range variant viable? Maybe gauss or some large lasers?

[Xiang]

I considered the lg lasers on my ac/20 build, but the heat may be an issue in the early going, until i can afford some upgrades. If you have the c-bills for endo-steel, DHS, and an xl engine, you can probably run the lg lasers with the guass effectively.

If you are stripping the xl and equipment off your other mechs to do it without spending the cash, it may be worth a try....

[Op4blushift]

huh, i posted a thread exactly like this yesterday. Right now i've got DHS installed and a gauss with two medium laser backups (case with the gauss as well) and I'm going decent as a sniper with it. I was using the default build with DHS to pretty good effect as well though (4 ML and AC10).

[Jaded Jasper]

I like:
255 XL, endo, +3 sinks
Gauss w/ 3 tons ammo
5 Medium Lasers
slightly thinner than max armor

[LynxFury]

That's one of my keepers. I run it with standard engine, double heat sinks, 3 Med pulse, 1 med laser, large laser and AMS. It's a great money maker as well.

Edited by LynxFury, 16 December 2012 - 10:56 PM.

[Akadoodle]

I run double heatsinks (x3), one LB with 4tons of ammo, 4x Medium Lasers, STD 230 engine and endo-steel structure. You go 74,5 kph(82 kph with speed tweak). This a bursty build, considering you have LB and 4 Medium lasers--you can't hit them all in one place. If your aim is good, try a AC/10 with 3 tons of ammo with 4 Medium lasers--rest as previously said. Do not buy an XL engine!

Edited by Akadoodle, 27 May 2014 - 09:47 AM.

[JudgeDeathCZ]

my favourite <3
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...968d0dff4f414ac
You can switch ammo where you want as well as lasers position.

Edited by JudgeDeathCZ, 27 May 2014 - 09:53 AM.

[Wildstreak]

Given all the Hunchbacks I have tried on the 4H.

Gauss - NO, just no. the Hunch problem is hard enough, I actually had a Gauss once, the explosion damage makes it worse. DO not do this.

Usually best Ballistic weapons are:
AC/20 - You do not get to max engine and will be limited by range but have great damage up close.
AC/10 - Combination of a lesser version of the AC/20 and gives some range, I run 2 tons ammo, no more needed with 4ML and a STD250. Great Raider, Harrasser, Striker and Partner Mech. Still packs a punch.
LBX - This is good if you want an anti-Light build and/or are new.

Offhand, anything else may not be worth it. Though given some interesting versions I have seen of other Hunchbacks like the all Energy 4J, you could pack a MG and get a big Energy weapon in the LA.

If you want UACs or AC5s, get the 4G and run 2-3 Ballistics in combination.

Edited by Merchant, 27 May 2014 - 10:08 AM.