Edited by Tool Box, 17 October 2014 - 05:22 PM.
#1
Posted 17 October 2014 - 05:17 PM
#2
Posted 17 October 2014 - 05:18 PM
#3
Posted 17 October 2014 - 05:30 PM
Shadowhawk is a pretty solid jack of all trades, so it makes a good place to start since it does a bit of pretty much everything, but other mechs will do some of those specific things better. Shadwhawk has some pretty generous hitboxes, good speed, good loadout options, JJ. Other mediums have better visibility, more hardpoints, better torso twist, etc.
#4
Posted 17 October 2014 - 05:32 PM
... if you're a light pilot.
But seriously, it's probably the shadowhawk. I feel like the srm18+ griffin will give it a run for its money. The SHD-2K can run the same build with better hitboxes, but nobody expects a griffin to wreck face, so you tend to not get focused down early. =]
Edited by Tarogato, 17 October 2014 - 06:48 PM.
#5
Posted 17 October 2014 - 06:03 PM
If you want something tankier, there are a bunch of choices for ~4 lasers and ~2 SRMs, some with jumpjets, some with very high engine speed, some with blocking arm, etc, really depends on what you are looking for.
#6
Posted 17 October 2014 - 06:08 PM
#7
Posted 17 October 2014 - 06:57 PM
#8
Posted 17 October 2014 - 07:29 PM
#9
Posted 17 October 2014 - 07:44 PM
2K : http://mwo.smurfy-ne...d625cab05f64cdf
2H : http://mwo.smurfy-ne...7776ceab2639c4f
2D2 : http://mwo.smurfy-ne...eb578334f0b8819
@Shadowbane Opps yep 5M much better more jumpy too
5M : http://mwo.smurfy-ne...ffd7ad86c29254b
Just some of the builds available with this versitile Mech
Edited by muskrat, 18 October 2014 - 01:49 AM.
#10
Posted 17 October 2014 - 07:56 PM
Edited by Spheroid, 17 October 2014 - 07:57 PM.
#11
Posted 17 October 2014 - 08:34 PM
muskrat, on 17 October 2014 - 07:44 PM, said:
2K : http://mwo.smurfy-ne...d625cab05f64cdf
2H : http://mwo.smurfy-ne...7776ceab2639c4f
2D2 : http://mwo.smurfy-ne...eb578334f0b8819
Just some of the builds available with this versital Mech
The 2D2 isn't really the mech you want to be running the AC/20 on. Try the 5M instead. That way if your AC/20 gets taken out you've still got 2 MLs on the opposite arm. Also let's you strip some arm armour which means an extra JJ or half a ton of ammo.
#12
Posted 17 October 2014 - 09:07 PM
#13
Posted 17 October 2014 - 10:36 PM
the Cicada variants are the best scouts sue to high speed and the best support Mechs due to the ECM variant,
the Blackjack is the best mini Jagermech,
the Centurian is the best at tanking huge amounts of damage,
the Shadwhawk is the most versitile,
the Griffin with up-to 24SRMs and extreme agility is the best brawler
Edited by Rogue Jedi, 17 October 2014 - 10:37 PM.
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Posted 17 October 2014 - 11:33 PM
#15
Posted 18 October 2014 - 12:11 AM
Personally I've never done well in them. Give me a Hunchback, Wolverine or Blackjack any day of the week,
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Posted 18 October 2014 - 12:35 AM
#17
Posted 18 October 2014 - 12:41 AM
#18
Posted 18 October 2014 - 01:09 AM
We will probably see a lot more shadow hawk (and storm crow) owners with the incoming discount.
Edited by dragnier1, 18 October 2014 - 01:11 AM.
#19
Posted 18 October 2014 - 02:43 AM
3M without XL only for folowing a heavy or assault around.
3M with XL feel it doesn't realy matter since you are useless as soon as you loose your srm torso anyway.
I'm not very adept to torsotwisting ( I mean shieldside / one side wonder ) builds.
But I hear this 1N can be a nice hit and run mech. ( me thinks too slow and to inflexible )
Last thing I like for pugging is 1E
Has a brutal punch but don't try brawling or prolonged fights.
Follow other mechs around and hit enemys with a burst of punishing firepower.
Also try jumpsniping over boulders or ridges while moving.
Edited by The Basilisk, 18 October 2014 - 02:51 AM.
#20
Posted 18 October 2014 - 03:25 AM
For sniping though, you should consider a Cicaa 3M with ECM; ECM is a great tool for a sniper because you will not show up on the enemy radar, and it's fast enough to really get behind enemy lines or place itself far on a flank where nobody is looking, until they take a pair of PPCs to the back. Other Cicadas are build much like Jenners, with 4-6 energy weapons, but it's a larger, less maneuverable alternative. Technically a medium but plays as a light, if that floats your boat.
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