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[IraqiWalker]

The Wakelord, on 08 January 2015 - 01:38 AM, said:

Any recommendations for the 1X? I feel going an AC20 doesn't fit & an AC10 build wouldnt be worth it (when the 1AA has 2PPCs and goes faster), so trying to figure out a good build.

VND-1X

ERPPC for cracking at range, and MGs for the end game.

Or you can switch to LPL, STD 225, MPL + 3MGs

I personally think the 1X would work rather well with the 3 MGs.

[The Wakelord]

IraqiWalker, on 08 January 2015 - 02:14 AM, said:

VND-1X

ERPPC for cracking at range, and MGs for the end game.

Or you can switch to LPL, STD 225, MPL + 3MGs

I personally think the 1X would work rather well with the 3 MGs.

I'll give it a whirl

[IraqiWalker]

The Wakelord, on 08 January 2015 - 06:25 AM, said:

I'll give it a whirl

Try this one out as well

TripleEhBeef, on 13 September 2014 - 09:21 AM, said:

Here's what I'm putting together for the 1X.

VND-1X

Just gotta buy the engine and DHS and I'll see how it goes.

[Dramastorm]

I like http://mwo.smurfy-ne...6128eadff68e700

erppc, 2x mpl, 2xsrm6+arty, 1xJJ, max engine, nearmax armour, es,ffs,dhs,art(can scrub artemis for more ammo if you want)

[HARDKOR]

I average 500 damage w/ xl295 and 3 erl in the AA.

[The Wakelord]

The Wakelord, on 08 January 2015 - 06:25 AM, said:

I'll give it a whirl

Ok it sucks. Everything the 1X does, the 1AA does better. I could stick a UAC5 there, but then I would be without the speed or armour to justify it.

[IraqiWalker]

The Wakelord, on 11 January 2015 - 11:23 PM, said:

Ok it sucks. Everything the 1X does, the 1AA does better. I could stick a UAC5 there, but then I would be without the speed or armour to justify it.

Well, for one, it was a mistake on my end to put ERPPC (force of habit). It's supposed to be a regular PPC. The 1X can fire those at a scary fast rate, very cold, and with high speed.

[The Wakelord]

IraqiWalker, on 12 January 2015 - 12:43 AM, said:

Well, for one, it was a mistake on my end to put ERPPC (force of habit). It's supposed to be a regular PPC. The 1X can fire those at a scary fast rate, very cold, and with high speed.

It does ... but the 1AA does it better with +40% velocity instead of +25%. I'm enjoying my 1AA greatly - rocking it at about 105kph with 2PPC on the cannon arm.

But having trouble with the 1X. Closest I can get to okay is LPL+3MG+biggest engine+ NARC/SRM.

[Rando Slim]

See I really hated the Vindicators at first, thought they were too slow, low arms etc........then I discovered the damage rolling ability of the Vindy with a standard engine.....the Vindicator 1R with 5 medium lasers and srm 6 and a max size standard engine is really a nice, effective machine. Its far more survivable than a xl-vindicator or any form of blackjack I cant find things I like with the other ones very much yet, but that 1R is a hidden gem.

Edited by Scrotacus 42, 13 January 2015 - 01:11 PM.

[Kjudoon]

I'm still working on loadouts I like. The 1X has been torture to basic, the 1R is good with dual PPCs, but I've been looking for something quite different with the 1AA.

I actually downgraded the engine there to a Std 275 so still very zippy, but with a PPC/LPL combo backed with a cooling pair of SPLs it's been quite surprising.

The 1X I finally gave up trying to do much with it and stuck to a much more standard loadout: PPC, ML 3mg and a Streak2 for bug spray on lights. I'm not happy with it, but it's tough, and with it's 4 jjs very maneouverable. It's good to get up high and snipe, as that seems to be it's forte, but it's anti-light battery seem to be sufficient to close the deal on endgame or drive off those who get too close. It just never seems to have the punch to close the deal on bigger wounded mechs a lot unless you get lucky.. THAT is the most disappointing part of that mech.

[Ratpoison]

VND-1AA

PPC, 3 MPLAS, XL 295, 4 Jumpjets, 2 AMS with 2 tons ammo and an extra heatsink in the engine. Very agile and effective against a variety of targets, I love this mech.

[Tasker]

I'm not as down on the Vindicator as some, but it absolutely needs more arm structure or something. Way too easy to lose your arms, and that's where your key weapons are going to be on most builds.

[Bigbacon]

The Wakelord, on 11 January 2015 - 11:23 PM, said:

Ok it sucks. Everything the 1X does, the 1AA does better. I could stick a UAC5 there, but then I would be without the speed or armour to justify it.

try
2xAC5
2xML

[Mondos]

The VND-1R, does it need a change in quirks? It just feels like a slower version of the 1AA.

[Kjudoon]

The only change I would want to see is bigger max engines in all of them. At 118kph it is just starting to feel right.

[Inflatable Fish]

the St. Ives Blue *desperately* needs quirks that actually matter.

[Vindicator Jones]

If your having trouble with your St Ives Blues, then might I suggest something a bit different. 2xlargelasers 2xStreaks Max JJ Max Engine and add some dhs or ditch one dhs and get a medium laser for the head. Ive been getting some interesting results with it. Most people like the AA for speed, and thats great, but the 1R really does deserve another look, more firepower and more HS, and when your brawling the extra speed of the AA isnt really needed (depending on situation of course)

The greatest advantage of this mech is its JJ abilities, keep moving and keep flying, and you can do well with the vindicator line.

[Inflatable Fish]

I don't have trouble with the SIB, it's just that its quirks are absolutely negligible and terribly bland. compared even to the other variants of the same chassis, they're lackluster at best.

[Kjudoon]

I have found a 1x build I am mostly happy with. At least it is an awesome little support harrasser.

1 PPC
1 LRM10 3 tons ammo
1 MPL

Max XL
4 JJ


Great fun.

[LT. HARDCASE]

The only 1X build that works for me is an ERPPC + AC10 combo. Something like this.