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[MischiefSC]

What are your 3 favorite builds for the Clan mechs you've got? There's a lot of flexibility to Clan mechs and I'm often surprised when spectating at some of the things people bring - which I then try and find are GOD TIER entertainment.

As a Timby driver I'll start with my favorite 3 Timby builds -

The Buckton Special -

4xSRM6A, 4xCERML, JJ, ammo, DHS. Splatcat with 28 pts of laser damage to back it up.

Ripsaw -

2xUAC5 or 2xAC5x in torsos, 4xCERML and maybe x1CERLL or a TC. Can be very, very low heat and a lot of DPS. The UAC5 version runs with with TC and combined with the 4CERMLs melts face terribly quickly. The 2xAC5x can't benefit from TC (lbx can't) and so drops it and some ammo (which the lbxs use less of) for a CERLL on the RT for long range pokes and that little bit of UMPH in a face-hug.

FrankenWolf -

1 ERPPC, 1 Gauss in torsos. 3 or 4xCERML (I like 3 better, better heat management and the extra ton of Gauss ammo serves me better most games). The torso placed gauss and ERPPC hill-humps well; not shoulder mounted but high enough to clear most stuff. Works well at all ranges and packs about as much PPFLD as the Timby does well. With the firepower split it also still represents well with a torso missing. Runs hot if not managed well but if you run hot builds alright it's a rockstar - if you've got the coordination to make it work.

What do you run well?

[Joseph Mallan]

mine isn't allowed in the game... Yet.

[Mcgral18]

Nova can pack some firepower.

6 ERML, 6 ERSL 4 MG and 3k ammo is normally enough, with 18 DHS to keep it... hot.

NVA-S

Alternate versions remove the MG and a SL for 3 more heatsinks:

NVA-PRIME

Stripping armour can be done to keep the extra ERSL...but that can be risky on such a fragile mech.


Though...I've been having fun with a rather different Nova lately. It removes nearly half the armour in order to fit some Dakka in. Gauss or UAC10 is my preference, with 5 ERMLs on the UAC10, or 4 ERMLs on the Gauss.

The amount of armour you have to strip makes it purely a Lulzy build...but it performs half decently, since you can stay at 100% firepower, even when you are at 50% half way through the match.
NVA-B

Swap for a pair of LBx/AC2s, or a 10, add a bit more armour and go have some Dakka.

[WalkingDeathBot]

I enjoy my TBR prime like this:

4x ERML
2x Lbx 5s
2x Cstreak4's or SRM 4's
1x JJ

It is well rounded and the lbx 5's don't jam, have a tight spread and quick recycle. This has been my go to TBR build since I stumbled upon it. Clan ac's are just too nerfed (except the uac20 I love that one) with the multiple shots.

[Voidcrafter]

WalkingDeathBot, on 18 August 2014 - 06:32 PM, said:

I enjoy my TBR prime like this:

4x ERML
2x Lbx 5s
2x Cstreak4's or SRM 4's
1x JJ

It is well rounded and the lbx 5's don't jam, have a tight spread and quick recycle. This has been my go to TBR build since I stumbled upon it. Clan ac's are just too nerfed (except the uac20 I love that one) with the multiple shots.

Y U NO USE LBX20?!?
It's lighter than 2xLBX5s and if you cut a laser down, you would be able to fit enough ammo, arm 2xSRM6-es and you would have tons of spare space to either put lots of heat sinks or/and put some SRM2s/4s/more ammo/stuff.
The build I named is gonna totally eat your face if you face(too much faces facing here )it.

[Emmett Fetladral]

I am using the following spec. in my Timberwolf Prime:

6x ERML
2x LRM 20 + Artemis
6 additional Heatsinks

Works well for me, unfortunately cannot use 0,5 t because ne critical slots anymore.
I am thinking about to change one HS for another tonne of LRM ammo.

[Vassago Rain]

[Voidcrafter]

Vassago Rain, on 19 August 2014 - 02:48 AM, said:

Y I C NO IMAGE?!?
Or those are just points?
If so possitive or negative ones?

[Kaspirikay]

2 uac5 + 4 ML Bummerner

[Budor]

Timbers:

2 lpl 4 ml
1 ppc 1 lbx20 2 ml
1 ppc 1 uac20 2 ml
1 gauss 5 ml
2 alrm15 3 ml 1 tag

Jjs, baps or targeting computers because they still fit and i can.

Edited by Budor, 19 August 2014 - 10:56 PM.

[Shae Starfyre]

I've been brawlin in my Dire Prime:

2 CLBX 20's (6 tons of ammo)
1 CUAC 20 (3 tons of Ammo)
2 CSRM 6 (3 Tons of Ammo)

84 point alpha of spreadocity.

It is slow, it meanders to the front, the gritty front of an enemy worn, huddled together, expecting the worse; BLAM!

It has been called the Stealth Dire, the Meat Grinder, and the OMGWTF is that Monstrocity!

True Story: Stealth Dire stalking a brawler Atlas between some buildings; both Atlas and Dire decided to flank the main force, and came upon each other fresh.

Although, when I detected his ECM bubble, I stopped (I can stop faster) and my ground senors picked up his movements (the Atlas pilot was unaware and continued moving).

I made short adjustments in distance to get a cross vector as he appeared from around the corner dead on...

CT aimed, 84 point Alpha; followed by a double tap of the CUAC 20; another tap of the CUAC 20 (jammed at this point) just as he was twisting; took out his 3 SRM 6's, and his CT was almost exposed; tertiary damage to extremities.

He twisted back to fire his AC 20 and 1 LL, just as my 2 SRM 6 and twin CLBX 20's were primed; I took the hit, and blew out his other side due to my lateral movement and his twist, CT was spared.

(Ammo explosions were evident exasperating the carnage)

I think he was shocked, because he just stared at me, and I thought to myself, he must be mashing his firing controls and wondering what happened....oh, double tap CUAC 20 in his CT... followed by twin CLBX 20's (SRMs were not ready at this point). Nothing was left but some twitching legs.

Stealth Dire moved in for a flanking move on the rest of the enemy barely scathed.

three in the rear, the closest one first; Stalker right side rear, one alpha, dead... then a Centurion, rear CT, alpha, dead... Cataphract turned to an alpha and double tap to the CT dead (he was slightly damaged already).

Stealth Dire facing what was left of his team as they converged on a legged raven, priceless.

Edited by Aphoticus, 19 August 2014 - 05:02 AM.

[3rdworld]

5 UAC/5 Dire whale

4ML 3Art 6 Stormcrow

4ML UAC/20 Summoner

My favorites when I don't feel like running a Timber Wolf

[Ultimax]

3rdworld, on 19 August 2014 - 06:34 AM, said:

4ML 3Art 6 Stormcrow

I play that build as well.

Sometimes I go whole-hog and play this.

[MoonUnitBeta]

I love my UAC20 and 3ML Stormcrow.
It's got a good beat. Runs very well in 1v1. Take out Direwolves, Cataphracts, Atlai, anything you want. It's a beast.

Hell, even great 4v1. - It was myself, vs a Timberwolf, a Jenner, a Cicada, and another heavy which I didnt bother identifying. I died, but not until I disassembled and killed the Timberwolf. Although 4vs1, I still took out the "king". That says something towards either my playstyle, mech loadout, or something about how bad all 4 of those pilots were haha. I'm not sure which one it was or a combination of them all, but it was fun.

Even when there was 4 mechs in the cave on Forest Colony. Warhawk, Cataphract, Atlas, Ember. They were sitting in the cave pot shotting everyone. I charged in to push them back. Guns ablaze, I singled out the ember. He literally stopped. Like. Seriously. Derp shooting at me. I thought he was stuck but he started to increase throttle slowly and was at least walking. So I ran up to him and used him as a wall. Mowed right through him, sustained little damage because his MG's (lol). Ran up to the atlas who turned to run away around thinking it's a full on ambush. I core him from behind easy peasy. The cataphract had poor placement in the cave and his LOS was always interrupted by a rock or wall. Legged the Warhawk and took out a side torso before the Cataphract finished me off after sustaining some good hits from the Warhawk.

UAC20 ammo is limiting, but as long as you don't use it to sniper mechs you'll have lots to back you up in close fights like that.

It's wonderful.

Edited by MoonUnitBeta, 19 August 2014 - 07:13 AM.

[MischiefSC]

Anyone have some rock solid Adder or Kit Fox builds? Also looking for Nova and Warhawk builds.

[xhrit]

MischiefSC, on 19 August 2014 - 10:33 PM, said:

Anyone have some rock solid Adder or Kit Fox builds? Also looking for Nova and Warhawk builds.

My favorite kitfox build is ecm, 3 ermlas, uac5, and jj.
My 2nd favorite one is ecm, 2erlarge, and 2 mgs.

[MischiefSC]

xhrit, on 19 August 2014 - 10:50 PM, said:

My favorite kitfox build is ecm, 3 ermlas, uac5, and jj.
My 2nd favorite one is ecm, 2erlarge, and 2 mgs.

I have trouble with my kit foxes and using CERLLs with anything like survivability. The UAC5 though... I do love me some UAC5.

[Sandslice]

First, there are my two very similar Dire Wolf builds.

DWF-B "Dire Pickle": 2 UAC/10, 2 ERPPC, 2 SPL, 3 ERSL. This build, more than the Gausswolf 3PPC version "Jovian Bolt" I originally ran on it, is chiefly responsible for my DWF-B KDR being 1.08. (This is impressive for me.)
DWF-P "Plinko": 2 UAC/5, 2 UAC/2, 2 ERPPC, 6 ERSL. While it doesn't sound impressive, it's actually fun.

Next up: SCR-C "Benelli": LB-20X, 2 MPL, 3 ERML. Basically a Hunchback-type build. Silly, but hilarious when I shotgun someone in half.

And finally: KFX-S "Narkapod": LPL, MPL, 2 MG, Narc, ECM - and considering dropping the MGs.j

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Now, I also have a total joke SMN-D "Embrace the Pseudo-Mediumness, Blackjack Edition": 2 UAC/2, 4 ERML.

[Kiiyor]

DOOOOOM-Crow

[WalkingDeathBot]

Voidcrafter, on 19 August 2014 - 02:24 AM, said:

Y U NO USE LBX20?!?
It's lighter than 2xLBX5s and if you cut a laser down, you would be able to fit enough ammo, arm 2xSRM6-es and you would have tons of spare space to either put lots of heat sinks or/and put some SRM2s/4s/more ammo/stuff.
The build I named is gonna totally eat your face if you face(too much faces facing here )it.

I've tried the LBX20 and I find that it spreads dmg too much and the recycle takes ages and ages. I'm really happy with the range, spread, and recycle time of the lbx 5's thank you very much.