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[zje]

I decided to spring for a KFX-S and I'm loving it. Here is my current build. I've kept the weapons mostly stock, but swapped out the SSRMs for ECM, AMS, and more MG ammo. I decided to go with 1/2 ton ammo and the extra DHS to spread out crit slots hoping to keep the ECM and LPL intact.

My play style with lights is to normally hang around bigger mechs and give ECM/AMS, but still engage in brawling. I like my 6ML JR7-F, but sometimes I wish it had more reach since the bigger mechs often get involved in long range combat. The MGs are a joy to for finishing off mechs are range closes in.

Some questions:

(1) Since the C arm can go up to 3x AMS should I remove something (DHS, AMS ammo?) and add another one or two AMS?

(2) I don't see very many builds holding on to the pulse lasers. Are they not worth the tonnage? Alternatively, I'm tempted to swap out more things and go dual LPL, but that seems to be a waste of tonnage especially since ECM and AMS are so useful for my team.

Thanks!

[Brizna]

Don't bother with AMS imo unless you are going full. ECM will keep you and you mates safe for the most part. That said I do own a full support Kit Fox with ECM and 3xAMS and while the AMSs are dead weight most of the time when you get an LRM heavy enemy team with NARCs, TAG and /or UAV you ruin their day. When there are event people tend to bring more missiles but with this challenge you also got to get kills and KIt Fox isn't the best mech at that.

Conveniently my 3xAMS build is an ECM, LPLas, 2ERML, 3AMS build. I find the pulse laser is very solid weapon but dual wielding.... mmm too tight I think so will run hot as a Nova.