Need Help With The Shadow Cat
#1
Posted 08 October 2015 - 10:46 AM
#2
Posted 08 October 2015 - 10:54 AM
Lpl+,a couple ermls are probably a better levelling build.
Ermls and a uac10 are popular, too.
#3
Posted 08 October 2015 - 12:34 PM
#4
Posted 08 October 2015 - 12:42 PM
The 2 lpl with ecm is popular given it's unreal jumping
#5
Posted 08 October 2015 - 01:00 PM
The ERPPC serves as the main punch and lets you take advantage of MASC cornerpeeking (FLD), while the ERML let you have reliable hitscan at most ranges. It can also pack enough heatsinks to keep going for longer than many other Scat builds.
#6
Posted 08 October 2015 - 01:03 PM
But it really helps to be covert, you should never be the primary target, exploting the ECM and hill-humping, jump-sniping, pokablilty of the SHC. So wide flanks and harassing...not too far from your team that you can't get help if you get in deep. Situation awareness and positioning is key. Pick targets that can't match your optimal weapon range (if in a ranged spec)
3 builds I've had a lot of good matches in
- 2 LPL
- 2 ER-LL 1ac2
- 3 SSRM6 2SL
- UAC10 / 2ERML also work pretty well.
- Dual ER-CERPPC's works as well but its apocalyptic in its heat.
Edited by W A R K H A N, 08 October 2015 - 01:05 PM.
#7
Posted 08 October 2015 - 01:25 PM
2x SRM4, 3 Med pulse
2x Erppc
2x LPL (without MG's is better, but you can run the Clan Arrow build)
3x SSRM6's, 2 Er Meds
2x ER Large, 1x ER Med
Edited by DarthRevis, 08 October 2015 - 01:27 PM.
#8
Posted 08 October 2015 - 01:29 PM
This is another variation- http://mwo.smurfy-ne...8b5603ffa37950c
#9
Posted 08 October 2015 - 01:29 PM
SHC-A: CERLL, 2xCMPL, 2xCSRM4+Artemis, ECM
SHC-B: 2xCLPL, CERML, ECM
SHC-P: 2xCERPPC, 3xCMG, ECM
SHC-PRIME: Gauss, 2xCERML, ECM (My favourite)
#10
Posted 08 October 2015 - 01:53 PM
#11
Posted 08 October 2015 - 02:03 PM
DjPush, on 08 October 2015 - 10:46 AM, said:
I don't understand requests like that.
Look at its characteristics (45tons, medium speed, super-agility via MASC, incredible JJ-strength)
Look at its hardpoints (ECM, up to 3 E, up to 3 M, Ballistics bla, note the lower arm actuator)
Think what you want, like and excel with (long range, short range, missiles or direct fire?)
Play around in smurfy, tinker around a little at armor, ammo, etc. fill the rest up with HS.
Maybe try to transfer builds from other mechs (e.g. wubhawk 4xLPL -> 2xLPL at SHC)
Test ingame, fix weaknesses (too much heat? too low damage? too much face time?)
It's not so hard on the one hand and ultimately up to you yourself on the other hand.
Saying "I need help with a mech" sounds to me a little like saying "I need to buy food. How do I do it?"
Well. Get out and do it. That's it.
Edited by Paigan, 08 October 2015 - 02:07 PM.
#12
Posted 08 October 2015 - 02:07 PM
Another option is SRM4s + MPL or ML for high risk close quarters, or 2 LRM packs + MLs for ranged support.
Edited by Funkin Disher, 08 October 2015 - 02:12 PM.
#13
Posted 08 October 2015 - 02:11 PM
#14
Posted 08 October 2015 - 02:17 PM
a) it's not a brawler, don't even think about it
2) it's not a brawler, don't even think about it
Use it to gain high ground, reach out and touch someone. It's fantastic for making the opposing team keep their heads down.
Keep the ECM.
Try it with LPL, try it with medium and AC. Figure out what you like.
Now, would you please quit shooting me?
#15
Posted 08 October 2015 - 02:38 PM
The Shadow Cat is a mediocre light hunter, but it is very good at deterring lights. If you are not flanking or harassing, stick by the fatties and make lights think long and hard about getting into the fatties' rears because MASC will allow you to out turn most of them and even give a bit of a chase.
#16
Posted 08 October 2015 - 04:33 PM
#17
Posted 08 October 2015 - 06:14 PM
This is my favorite build at the moment.
- 1x C-UAC/10 + 2.5T ammo
- 3x cERML
- 11x DHS
It will perform like the BJ-1X, but with better range and jump-jets. Ridge-hump. Fire from the flanks. Always double tap to get 41 damage; it is timed perfectly with the laser burn. Run away when the enemy starts to focus you. Wash, rinse, repeat. It's very strong when played like this.
This is another good one.
- 1x cLPL
- 2x cMPL
- 16x DHS
It also plays just like a BJ-1X. It does 29 damage at 363 meters with the same sustain as a BJ-1X. Won't save you if you get rushed by heavier opponents, but in a 'Mech as fast as the SHC, that should not be a problem unless all your other team mates are dead.
And here's the other one I do.
- 3x cSRM4 + 4T ammo
- 2x cMPL
- ECM
- 14x DHS
It's a support brawler. You don't engage alone with it, you follow something heavier and then just sandblast targets. Though, I actually prefer it with cSRM2 in the arms. Being able to quickly fire again without a lot of heat is nice, and it lets you fit more DHS for better sustain.
#18
Posted 09 October 2015 - 03:32 PM
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