101 replies to this topic

[ExplicitContent]

Probably a thread like this already, but what in your opinion is the most OP build, given the current quirks system and settings.

From my experience (limited), it is hands down the TDR-5SS. Running a STD 300, 7xMPL, with 20 DHS, it can rip off four 42 point alpha strikes in under 9 seconds without shutting down (with current quirks and modules equipped). It has decent enough speed at 82 KPH. Even after the PSR adjustments this is still a dependable 600-800 dmg mech for me.

So, what are your OP builds?

[Juodas Varnas]

Basically, any ACH, SCR or TBR build.

[Airu]

Is it OP or easy mode mech? Or are they the same thing? My highest damage and most kills done mech is SDR-5D.
Easy mode is 4spl ACH, takes almost no effort to do good in it, but a boring mech to play and feels sluggish.
Long ago it used to be JR7-F with 6 mlas, you could core an oblivious atlas with 2 alphas.

[sycocys]

Really depends on the setting (group vs solo) and how well any given team is willing to play as a team, but this guy has been racking up 4-5 pretty rapid kills a match.

[Monkey Lover]

Any mech boating 50+ alpha pulse lasers.

[ExplicitContent]

sycocys, on 26 October 2015 - 11:36 AM, said:

Really depends on the setting (group vs solo) and how well any given team is willing to play as a team, but this guy has been racking up 4-5 pretty rapid kills a match.

Thanks for actually posting a build instead of a generic answer

[Mawai]

Airu, on 26 October 2015 - 11:34 AM, said:

Is it OP or easy mode mech? Or are they the same thing? My highest damage and most kills done mech is SDR-5D.
Easy mode is 4spl ACH, takes almost no effort to do good in it, but a boring mech to play and feels sluggish.
Long ago it used to be JR7-F with 6 mlas, you could core an oblivious atlas with 2 alphas.

Myth

You have never been able to core an Atlas, oblivious or not, with a JR7-F with two alphas.

The center torso internal structure on an Atlas ... exclusive of armor is 62 points. A 6 ML alpha from a JR7-F has only ever been 30 points since the ML does 5 points of damage.

Can you do it with 3 alphas? Yes it is possible.

The 2 alpha myth goes along with the 4 second Atlas core myth originally propagated by a a PGI employee.

'We can't have true double heat sinks since it would allow a Jenner to core an Atlas in only 4 seconds!!!"

Whichever PGI employee made that comment (I don't recall which) ... obviously wasn't playing the same game since external true double heat sinks don't have much effect on a Jenner since it doesn't have the tonnage to mount many if any external heat sinks.

Anyway. Three alphas takes a minimum of 8 seconds more less (7.8s with current numbers) ... however, that will be 72 heat generated and only about 8 dissipated so the third alpha might overheat the Jenner ... I haven't checked recently.

[Gamuray]

Well, for me, if I am tired of playing mediums (which are not my specialty), I play this:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...9176d8a4b1781b4

And I usually get a couple 1000+ damage matches and ~4-5 kills and tons of assists. So big payout too

[QuulDrah]

if you are not yet familiar with the b33f, google for direstar... :-D

[CF Alpha Scout]

My EBJ-B build, with a Gauss and 5x Med Lasers. Got over 1000 damage with it.

[Lugh]

ExplicitContent, on 26 October 2015 - 11:18 AM, said:

Probably a thread like this already, but what in your opinion is the most OP build, given the current quirks system and settings.

From my experience (limited), it is hands down the TDR-5SS. Running a STD 300, 7xMPL, with 20 DHS, it can rip off four 42 point alpha strikes in under 9 seconds without shutting down (with current quirks and modules equipped). It has decent enough speed at 82 KPH. Even after the PSR adjustments this is still a dependable 600-800 dmg mech for me.

So, what are your OP builds?

Add in a cool shot 9x9 and you can do even better...

[MeiSooHaityu]

QuulDrah, on 26 October 2015 - 12:00 PM, said:

if you are not yet familiar with the b33f, google for direstar... :-D

They are fun and amusing videos to watch (like when he trolled Sean Lang or hid in the tree tops), but I wouldn't call that build OP. it's more of a fire once, get a one shot kill, and then proceed to melt into the ground with 300%+ max heat lol.

There are a lot more sustainable builds that end up being more useful through out the entire match. Still, the one shots to Sean Lang were pretty funny.

[JaxRiot]

CF Alpha Scout, on 26 October 2015 - 12:11 PM, said:

My EBJ-B build, with a Gauss and 5x Med Lasers. Got over 1000 damage with it.

How do you take screenshots like that? Ive been trying to figure it out for months. I keep pressing the Print scr button, but I cant even find the screen shots folder

[CF Alpha Scout]

JaxRiot, on 26 October 2015 - 12:30 PM, said:

How do you take screenshots like that? Ive been trying to figure it out for months. I keep pressing the Print scr button, but I cant even find the screen shots folder

you press f12 for the screenshot, then you go to users, find mechwarrior online, you'll find a folder that says screenshots, click it then there you go. You can find the screenshot key in the options in the game. Have fun!

[Monkey Lover]

JaxRiot, on 26 October 2015 - 12:30 PM, said:

How do you take screenshots like that? Ive been trying to figure it out for months. I keep pressing the Print scr button, but I cant even find the screen shots folder

Press Ctrl+ print screen. This will copy it into your clipboard. Then paste it into any photo edit software such as ms paint.

[Wrathful Scythe]

JaxRiot, on 26 October 2015 - 12:30 PM, said:

How do you take screenshots like that? Ive been trying to figure it out for months. I keep pressing the Print scr button, but I cant even find the screen shots folder

Press print and look in this folder
C:\Users\"Username"\Saved Games\MechWarrior Online\ScreenShots

edit: TDR-5SS - Wublord

In my opinion, this one takes the cake. For pugqueue at least. Midrange fighter with a 42 damage alpha and a really short burn duration. And it also tanks damage like a pro while beeing pretty fast. I generally do better in my Thunderbolt than in my "clan-meta-laservomit-crutches". Its cooler and doesn't need to facetank damage as much because of the low burn duration.

But I wouldn't say that it's OP.... many mechs are pretty darn strong now, but maybe there are just to many OP mechs out there.

Edited by Wrathful Scythe, 26 October 2015 - 12:53 PM.

[Mcgral18]

Monkey Lover, on 26 October 2015 - 12:37 PM, said:

Press Ctrl+ print screen. This will copy it into your clipboard. Then paste it into any photo edit software such as ms paint.

MWO does it automatically.

Print Screen and F12 both do it. Located listed above; User/SavedGames/MWO/ScreenShots

[Airu]

Mawai, on 26 October 2015 - 11:47 AM, said:

Myth

You have never been able to core an Atlas, oblivious or not, with a JR7-F with two alphas.

The center torso internal structure on an Atlas ... exclusive of armor is 62 points. A 6 ML alpha from a JR7-F has only ever been 30 points since the ML does 5 points of damage.

Can you do it with 3 alphas? Yes it is possible.

The 2 alpha myth goes along with the 4 second Atlas core myth originally propagated by a a PGI employee.

'We can't have true double heat sinks since it would allow a Jenner to core an Atlas in only 4 seconds!!!"

Whichever PGI employee made that comment (I don't recall which) ... obviously wasn't playing the same game since external true double heat sinks don't have much effect on a Jenner since it doesn't have the tonnage to mount many if any external heat sinks.

Anyway. Three alphas takes a minimum of 8 seconds more less (7.8s with current numbers) ... however, that will be 72 heat generated and only about 8 dissipated so the third alpha might overheat the Jenner ... I haven't checked recently.

3 alphas it is in the back, some atlas pilots left like 10-20 armor pts there

[LordMelvin]

JaxRiot, on 26 October 2015 - 12:30 PM, said:

How do you take screenshots like that? Ive been trying to figure it out for months. I keep pressing the Print scr button, but I cant even find the screen shots folder

EDIT: Ninja'd

For me, I've pulled off regular 1k+ damage games in a 4x CERLL 2x Gauss Dire Wolf. Tried it with LPLs but it was too hot.

I'd actually put the Huginn at the top of the list. Those SRM RoF quirks are silly and I have a harder time fending one off than a firestarter.

Edited by LordMelvin, 26 October 2015 - 12:43 PM.

[Lugh]

Mawai, on 26 October 2015 - 11:47 AM, said:

Myth

You have never been able to core an Atlas, oblivious or not, with a JR7-F with two alphas.

The center torso internal structure on an Atlas ... exclusive of armor is 62 points. A 6 ML alpha from a JR7-F has only ever been 30 points since the ML does 5 points of damage.

Can you do it with 3 alphas? Yes it is possible.

The 2 alpha myth goes along with the 4 second Atlas core myth originally propagated by a a PGI employee.

'We can't have true double heat sinks since it would allow a Jenner to core an Atlas in only 4 seconds!!!"

Whichever PGI employee made that comment (I don't recall which) ... obviously wasn't playing the same game since external true double heat sinks don't have much effect on a Jenner since it doesn't have the tonnage to mount many if any external heat sinks.

Anyway. Three alphas takes a minimum of 8 seconds more less (7.8s with current numbers) ... however, that will be 72 heat generated and only about 8 dissipated so the third alpha might overheat the Jenner ... I haven't checked recently.

Yes. HOWEVER you don't need to do all 62points to kill it, you simple need enough engine criticals to destroy the engine.