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[ibex230]

Currently, I removed the lasers, running 4x c-uac2 and 2x ppc and a load of heatsinks and extra ammo. This is mainly because I'm still a huge noob and get easily overwhelmed when I have to deal with more than 2 weapon types. Besides, I almost always forget to use any other weapons that I have equipped on anything but left and right mouse.

I'm averaging 200-500 dmg per run so far and hoping to increase that as I get more used to assaults.

What I don't like are the PPC's, I'm still far too bad to make good use of these and I'm considering of swapping them for er-large lasers. Would this be a bad choice?
Gauss seems too complicated for me with the load time otherwise they would perhaps be cool to use?

I really like playing a bit like a sniper, going in and out of cover to shoot bursts with the uac/weapons I have.
My comfort zone seems to be 300-700m, this is where I usually ditches most of my dmg.


Would love to have some input from experienced players!

Do you have any tips for fun builds/weapon combos for the Dire Wolf B?

[Brody319]

might try the Dakka wolf build. Just a bunch of UAC-5s, can bring some lasers for when you run out of ammo but other than that mostly just runs as many UAC-5s as it can.

[Fuggles]

Change the ultra twos to ultra fives and change the ppcs to large pulse lasers.

[ibex230]

Ok, so the consensus is UAC 5 and some laser when I run out of ammo?

[Fuggles]

You can use both at the same time, running out of ammo will take a long time. Two large pulse lasers will run fairly cool, you can use them with the autocannons. Twos and ppcs do not run cool.

[Fishbulb333]

LT + RT = Dual Gauss.

LA + RA = 2 LPL, 2 erML.

+ mk 1 targetting computer, cBAP, ammo and heatsinks.

Runs very cool, 1-2 alphas will melt almost anything.

Or, 2 gauss, 1 ppc (CT) + 4-6 ML (arms).

Or the usual 4-5 uac 5's + a bunch of ML.


edit - whenever possible, use the "A" right arm, add the lower arm actuator for better range of motion, and 2.5% better energy weapon cooldown compared to prime arm.

Edited by Fishbulb333, 02 November 2014 - 10:23 AM.

[Cyborne Elemental]

Try this out, its sure to piss sombody off, then mission accomplished.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...159fd6730e0e332

This is a decent ranger build too.
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...39722d05ed0e877

Edited by Mister D, 02 November 2014 - 10:54 AM.

[ibex230]

Ok, so far since I'm poor (1m credits) I've so far at least bought a DW Prime right arm and relocated a PPC there.

So far:

4x UAC2, 2x PPC, 2x M pulse laser

and according to most of you, 4x UAC5 and some energy for when the AC runs out. Is there a reason not to go beyond 5? Are 10/20 nevr worth it over smaller caliber?

[-Natural Selection-]

4xuac 10.. fun times

[ibex230]

Mickey Knoxx, on 02 November 2014 - 10:54 AM, said:

4xuac 10.. fun times

It sounds very Dakka, but what is the playable range/distance with UAC10? I've been very tempted to run higher caliber AC's, just because I want every salvo to feel like a flying sledgehammer.

[Brody319]

ibex230, on 02 November 2014 - 11:01 AM, said:

It sounds very Dakka, but what is the playable range/distance with UAC10? I've been very tempted to run higher caliber AC's, just because I want every salvo to feel like a flying sledgehammer.

well technically you can run 4 uac 20s, ultra ac 80s if you will, but it runs so hot its not worth it. but it will put down pretty much any mech that it looks at.

[ibex230]

Brody319, on 02 November 2014 - 11:05 AM, said:

well technically you can run 4 uac 20s, ultra ac 80s if you will, but it runs so hot its not worth it. but it will put down pretty much any mech that it looks at.

I just watched a video of 4x AC20, it seemed a bit too hot for my taste, it was basically a salvo and then you're done for quite some time.

[Kavoh]

I've tried the UAC/5 x6 and x5 builds and never really enjoyed it. I do however have an absolute blast with lb20 x2 and UAC/5 x2. Sure its an LB, but with the lack of solid slug single shot ACs, up close brawling, especially against other assaults sees most of those 40 pellets going into the area I aim at.

The only downside being the LB is a little ammo restricted, but my UAC 5s generally last me till end game.

Still hands down one of the most fun builds for me, even if its not super meta, but hey thats what dual gauss/LL/ML builds are for.

[MadPanda]

4x UAC10, 2x MediumLasers. Put the uac10's to the torsos. Rest of the tonnage to ammo.