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[Donnie Silveray]

So I've had my eyes on the Hellslinger for a while as I'm a terrible fanboy of Battlemasters and having utterly enjoyed my Overlord package, but alas even at $15 thanks to this sale, the build is tricky to not be under constant overheating.

HELLSLINGER

I've read in these forums that the good ol BLR is a pretty XL capable assault class mech though I have my misgivings, being a smaller barn door than the Awesome. Also the PPC arms, can't say I have a good record of PPC accuracy in my time. The SRMs though make it more appealing to me to brawl hard. I could swap out some parts for a set of triple SRM6 for a good smackdown, or SRM4s for more cooling and bigger lasers. Thoughts?

[Summon3r]

i dont know what the quirks are off hand but ive always run non XL and 4 LPL 2 per torso on my battlemasters... its been ages since i ran a BLR though

[Titmoszisz]

I would not make ammunition in the CT - it is the most vulnerable part of the BLR's..., from close range! - , rather put it in the RT/LT - if the long range weapons are in the "hands". (and the feet of armor to move elsewhere)
...and a 4x any LL in the side torsos + SRM's variant?

Edited by Titmoszisz, 16 March 2015 - 09:27 PM.

[zudukai]

looks pretty good actually, just remember to forget about your PPC's as you close the distance, or conversely forget about the pulse lasers and SRM at range, remember to max your armor though.

Edited by zudukai, 16 March 2015 - 09:35 PM.

[Aleski]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...295d30bd1b11fd3

The Wubsinger is my build on dat awesome mech!

You can run PPC if you prefer, but the LPL is really better in a brawl =)

[Jorunn]

That looks hot Donnie. I run an HBR-PRIME ERPPC, 5x ERMLs, LRM15. It's a little hot too but judicious fire control and backing off with the LRMs in between is working well for me averaging 600 damage.

[Topshot Tiger]

Jorunn, on 17 March 2015 - 04:09 PM, said:

That looks hot Donnie. I run an HBR-PRIME ERPPC, 5x ERMLs, LRM15. It's a little hot too but judicious fire control and backing off with the LRMs in between is working well for me averaging 600 damage.

Why are you posting a hellbringer build on a Hellslinger build post?

Anyways, I run my Hellslinger like this:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...2a37bdcc766b6b3

Edited by TopshotTiger, 21 March 2015 - 12:08 PM.

[Jorunn]

TopshotTiger, on 21 March 2015 - 12:07 PM, said:

Why are you posting a hellbringer build on a Hellslinger build post?

Anyways, I run my Hellslinger like this:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...2a37bdcc766b6b3

DOH!!

I bought the Hellslinger when they went on sale and I have not been able to like it. I'm going to try some of your loadouts and see how they go. So far my LaMalinche is way superior except in paint job...

Edited by Jorunn, 21 March 2015 - 04:12 PM.

[Escef]

Like all Battlemasters, the Hellslingers torso energy hardpoints are pretty high up, good ability to shoot over ledges, small buildings, and short teammates. If you use PPCs they belong in those shoulders.

Ammo placement. Ammo needs to be in difficult to hit locations, or locations that don't take much fire. This usually means ammo goes in the head and legs, then arms, and finally torso locations.

If PPCs don't thrill you, the Hellsinger has some decent generic energy/laser quirks.

My Hellslinger build has worked out just fine for me for a while, and might make for a decent template to work from. http://mwo.smurfy-ne...aa665276a2bdd09

Dropping the Streaks and BAP for 3xSRM4 is definitely an option. Dropping the Command Console and replacing the LPLs with regular Larges (or even ERLLs) would free up enough tonnage to go for a 400XL engine (3 of my BLRs run 400XLs, I've run down mediums and circle-strafed other Assaults).

[zudukai]

Escef, on 22 March 2015 - 06:14 PM, said:

Like all Battlemasters, the Hellslingers torso energy hardpoints are pretty high up, good ability to shoot over ledges, small buildings, and short teammates. If you use PPCs they belong in those shoulders.

Ammo placement. Ammo needs to be in difficult to hit locations, or locations that don't take much fire. This usually means ammo goes in the head and legs, then arms, and finally torso locations.

If PPCs don't thrill you, the Hellsinger has some decent generic energy/laser quirks.

My Hellslinger build has worked out just fine for me for a while, and might make for a decent template to work from. http://mwo.smurfy-ne...aa665276a2bdd09

Dropping the Streaks and BAP for 3xSRM4 is definitely an option. Dropping the Command Console and replacing the LPLs with regular Larges (or even ERLLs) would free up enough tonnage to go for a 400XL engine (3 of my BLRs run 400XLs, I've run down mediums and circle-strafed other Assaults).

i highly advise against the command console, the benefits are not worth the tonnage, it's lesser then a targeting computer mk.1 and weighs 3 tons, anything else usually brings more value.

[Topshot Tiger]

Escef, on 22 March 2015 - 06:14 PM, said:

Like all Battlemasters, the Hellslingers torso energy hardpoints are pretty high up, good ability to shoot over ledges, small buildings, and short teammates. If you use PPCs they belong in those shoulders.

Ammo placement. Ammo needs to be in difficult to hit locations, or locations that don't take much fire. This usually means ammo goes in the head and legs, then arms, and finally torso locations.

If PPCs don't thrill you, the Hellsinger has some decent generic energy/laser quirks.

My Hellslinger build has worked out just fine for me for a while, and might make for a decent template to work from. http://mwo.smurfy-ne...aa665276a2bdd09

Dropping the Streaks and BAP for 3xSRM4 is definitely an option. Dropping the Command Console and replacing the LPLs with regular Larges (or even ERLLs) would free up enough tonnage to go for a 400XL engine (3 of my BLRs run 400XLs, I've run down mediums and circle-strafed other Assaults).

Why would you put the ppc's in his low slung arms over his shoulders (since they are so high up)? Putting them on his shoulders gives you the oppertunity to pop up, shoot, then retreat.

[Escef]

TopshotTiger, on 23 March 2015 - 08:26 AM, said:

Why would you put the ppc's in his low slung arms over his shoulders (since they are so high up)? Putting them on his shoulders gives you the oppertunity to pop up, shoot, then retreat.

It comes with the PPCs in the arms. Some people think the better lateral field of fire is better than the terrain clearance. Most experienced players disagree.