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[Bishop Steiner]

So finally got my Enforcers elited (lack of time, tournament, Clan Unit drops, etc), took longer than normal, but it's all good!

Anyhow, out of the 3, must admit, the 4R is my favorite. has the most versatile hardpoints, and definitely the most useful quirks. About the only thing it can't do is run as fast as the others, but IMO, anything above a 280 or so, feels like a waste, as it really reduces the firepower. And it just doesn't NEED to be that fast.

My build is nothing fancy, it's simple, and effective in it's simplicity.
Baby Thor
Maybe because I'm used to using the ERPPC/LB-X combo on my SUmmoner, but I just find the 1-2 punch is solid, and the heat, manageable.

It ain't gonna replace my HBK-4G(F), but it makes for a very fine change of pace skirmisher.

What's your fave Enforcer and build?

[Fate 6]

My favorite Enforcer is sitting gathering dust. It doesn't compete with other mediums unfortunately.

[Risko Vinsheen]

I mastered my 4R yesterday with the AC/10 + 5 Medium Lasers. It's a lot of fun, indeed. I'm still not sure if I like them more than my Centurions but can't really complain with basically a Centurion with jump jets and more energy hardpoints.

I think the 5D would be better if they'd just give it the same quirks as the CN9-D, at least with the LBX.

The 5P is just... eh. I've had some good matches in it but I tend to get frustrated with it. One energy hardpoint just doesn't feel like enough.

[Finn McShae]

Havent tried with the PPC but I liked the 4R fine with a stock+ (add speed and 2 mlas instead of the small). I found eliting pretty easy even during the tournament when I was intentionally limiting my kills.

Never really broke 300 damage too often though.

I'm still figuring how to run mediums though, easier to get good scores in my Thud 5S (running nearly stock guns, no cheese).

[Xythius]

I'm running mine w/ an AC-10, 3 tons ammo, 5 medlas, 4 JJ's & XL250. I'd post a smurfy link, but on my phone @ work.

It is definitely the most useful of the three variants. It's a little on the warm side, I think a 1.23 heat eff in the 'mechlab, but I have the arm and torso lasers grouped seperately to help manage the heat. I find it to be a capable skirmisher and late game finisher. I don't have them elited yet, still working basic-ing the 5P (we're not friends...), but I am anxious to see how much it improves w/ Elite/2x Basics.

[Marauder3D]

I'm liking my Enforcers. I mastered the 5D first, somehow the LB-10X worked for me really well. I'll give this 4R build a try just for fun. I'm still not so sure about the 5P. I guess I just don't like living and dying by my luck with the UAC jam rate!

[SpessMarine]

Taking full advantage of the large laser quirk, this build has helped me get consistent top 5 scores. Unless its gauss or AC20, one ballistic on a 50t is too restricting IMO. This build allows for BAP, full JJs, plenty of heatsinks, and solid damage. My fave enforcer for sure.

Power FIST

Edited by SpessMarine, 24 February 2015 - 02:53 PM.

[Ekyo]

I really like them.

4R is a 2LPL & 3 MPL Version of the old Wubverin.
5P it kept the 2 UAC5. Yes it is not good for poking etc. but if they ignore you (they do that surprisingly often) you can really hurt them.
5D has 2 AC5 & 3ML. Nothing special.

I like their mobility, their appearance (although a head like in the concept art would be awesome) and the quirks are ok.
Nothing overpowered what you have to play, but good enough to have fun with them.

[Aethon]

Bishop Steiner, on 24 February 2015 - 02:29 PM, said:

So finally got my Enforcers elited (lack of time, tournament, Clan Unit drops, etc), took longer than normal, but it's all good!

Anyhow, out of the 3, must admit, the 4R is my favorite. has the most versatile hardpoints, and definitely the most useful quirks. About the only thing it can't do is run as fast as the others, but IMO, anything above a 280 or so, feels like a waste, as it really reduces the firepower. And it just doesn't NEED to be that fast.

My build is nothing fancy, it's simple, and effective in it's simplicity.
Baby Thor
Maybe because I'm used to using the ERPPC/LB-X combo on my SUmmoner, but I just find the 1-2 punch is solid, and the heat, manageable.

It ain't gonna replace my HBK-4G(F), but it makes for a very fine change of pace skirmisher.

What's your fave Enforcer and build?

I totally agree, man. The ENF-4R is wicked! I am really glad I purchased the whole pack, instead of just the Zeus; I love my PNT-10K and ENF-4R. Definitely keepers.

[Finn McShae]

Marauder3D, on 24 February 2015 - 02:52 PM, said:

I'm liking my Enforcers. I mastered the 5D first, somehow the LB-10X worked for me really well. I'll give this 4R build a try just for fun. I'm still not so sure about the 5P. I guess I just don't like living and dying by my luck with the UAC jam rate!

I did the same with the 5D, cant recall the engine size but it runs at about 99kph and I like the LBX 10 w/module fine, I like to be in close as a playstyle and lights legs are so much easier ro hit with my shotgun.

[Deathlike]

I don't like your build Bishop (personal preference), but I had projected that the 4R was the best Enforcer a while back.

When I get the chance to grind them, I'm sure to let you know if it's the "optimal" 50 tonner.

[Scout Derek]

Change the name from "Baby Thor" to "Urbies Bigger Brother"

[Marauder3D]

Finn McShae, on 24 February 2015 - 02:58 PM, said:

I did the same with the 5D, cant recall the engine size but it runs at about 99kph and I like the LBX 10 w/module fine, I like to be in close as a playstyle and lights legs are so much easier ro hit with my shotgun.

You used a 280XL, because my 5D runs that exact same speed. Works great!

[Votanin FleshRender]

I put a PPC in the high shoulder mount and then used four medium pulse lasers. The entire right side is a shield.

Lub it

[Marauder3D]

Bishop Steiner, on 24 February 2015 - 02:29 PM, said:

So finally got my Enforcers elited (lack of time, tournament, Clan Unit drops, etc), took longer than normal, but it's all good!

Anyhow, out of the 3, must admit, the 4R is my favorite. has the most versatile hardpoints, and definitely the most useful quirks. About the only thing it can't do is run as fast as the others, but IMO, anything above a 280 or so, feels like a waste, as it really reduces the firepower. And it just doesn't NEED to be that fast.

My build is nothing fancy, it's simple, and effective in it's simplicity.
Baby Thor
Maybe because I'm used to using the ERPPC/LB-X combo on my SUmmoner, but I just find the 1-2 punch is solid, and the heat, manageable.

It ain't gonna replace my HBK-4G(F), but it makes for a very fine change of pace skirmisher.

What's your fave Enforcer and build?

Well, with my second game, I hit 3 kills, 4 assists, all with only 291 damage. Clearly that PPC is spreading damage less than the 5 ML's I was using. Thanks for the build!

[Mirumoto Izanami]

My favorite Enforcer is definitely the 4R:
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...3d9faaa2a125a90

2 LL, 3 spls, Standard 260 (max engine size), 3 jjs.

I suppose you could use medium lasers, but I find the small pulses but in better work in a brawl. I do arrange my LLs that way, one in the higher torso slot for hill peaking, and I keep them on separate firing buttons.

I tried an AC 10 version, with an XL engine, and I did well enough in them, but with this one, I've done some mean mean things.
Yeah, it sucks its capped at 260, but 93 kph works just fine for me.

[Jetfire]

Dual UAC5 with ammo to spare and a small laser. Almost broke 700 dmg last night with 3 kills and 8 assists... then ran out of ammo.

[CycKath]

Too early, still not enough time piloting them thanks to the challenge. So far only just got them with endo for more ammo/heat sinks while retaining their normal engines as I get a feel for them. So far liking 5D most of all, I tend to operate at mid to short ranges where the LBX works best, closely followed by the 4R.

[StraferX]

I am almost starting to like the Enf-4R with the 5ml ac10 xl255, the other 2 hmm I am not really feeling much love for them. I will get them mastered but can see them collecting much dust as I find them very underwhelming. Sad because they are great looking mechs.

As much as I like the 4r I can not see it replacing my GRF or Shd with out some major quirking. The panthers on the other hand I can't find one I do not like and I hope the rest of the pack is awesome. I have high hope for the GrassHopper.

[Malleus011]

I've had some very good, multiple-kill matches with the 4P, though I find myself shooting and scooting a lot, and it also dies the fastest of the three.

The 4R I've had my best performances in, even though I'm not terribly good with an AC/10. (I do most of my shooting with UAC/5 or AC/20, and don't always adjust right to the 10). I think it probably is the strongest ENF.

That said, I've had the most *epic* games in the 5D - ones where I'm among the last couple of 'mechs standing in razor-close battles. Having a big, semi-auto shotgun really late in the game can make a decisive difference. Because I tend not to shoot the LB10-X at all early on, I tend to left-side peek more, and therefore end the game with a lot more armor remaining on the 'mechs vitals.

I'd be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. I think the Enforcer will be the first new 'mech I've gotten in a long time where I'll be keeping all three variants after Mastery.