I just mastered my first mech, an ebon jaguar using srms and uac-5's. So I guess he is used as a brawler or direct fire support mech. I currently have advanced zoom and some weapon cooldown/range modules unlocked. I don't think zoom will be needed that much on this mech since he is mostly up close and personal. So what would be the best modules to unlock for this particular mech as its being used? Radar Derp? Seismic? Target info gathering? 360 target retention? Those would seem to be the best to me but I want other opinions of ppl who know more than I do. I do have other mech chassis that I use for other roles but this is my favorite mech and build so I am giving it some preferential treatment atm. I have just over 25,000 GXP to spend.
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- The Handsome Devil
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 09:15 AM
Seismic and Radar derp are your best bet for first modules. They good no matter what mech or build you are using.
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- Overlord
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Posted 03 December 2015 - 09:24 AM
here is a quick breakdown on my opinion on each module, use this information to make your decision
Seismic allows you to know when enemy Mechs are nearby without line of sight provided you are standing still,
Radar Deprivation is only really worth having if you are frequently getting hit by LRMs
Target Info Gathering is always useful but you can get the same effect with an Active Probe for 1 ton and 1 slot, however they do stack
360 Target Retention allows you to keep targeting a Mech when it moves behind you, I find this exceptionly useful in a fast harasser type Mech
all are useful in the right situation, and I do not think any of the others will be useful for you.
also consider Cooldown modules for your UAC5s and SRMs, however if you find your self having heat problems frequently they may not be of much use, as despite the name cooldown they acrutaly cause your Mech to generate more heat.
as you said you prefer getting up close there is no point getting the UAC range module, and SRMs spread out so much that extra range on those is pretty much pointless anyway unless you are chain-firing ASRM4 or SRM2
Seismic allows you to know when enemy Mechs are nearby without line of sight provided you are standing still,
Radar Deprivation is only really worth having if you are frequently getting hit by LRMs
Target Info Gathering is always useful but you can get the same effect with an Active Probe for 1 ton and 1 slot, however they do stack
360 Target Retention allows you to keep targeting a Mech when it moves behind you, I find this exceptionly useful in a fast harasser type Mech
all are useful in the right situation, and I do not think any of the others will be useful for you.
also consider Cooldown modules for your UAC5s and SRMs, however if you find your self having heat problems frequently they may not be of much use, as despite the name cooldown they acrutaly cause your Mech to generate more heat.
as you said you prefer getting up close there is no point getting the UAC range module, and SRMs spread out so much that extra range on those is pretty much pointless anyway unless you are chain-firing ASRM4 or SRM2
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- The Undertaker
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Posted 04 December 2015 - 05:05 PM
Right now Radar Deprivation will be very useful. Ever since the latest update, everyone is building lrm boats.
Seismic is good for most close to medium range builds as it helps your battle field awareness. Note that you have to be standing still for it to work.
I wouldn't discount the UAC range module, it increases your damage output over all in my opinion. SRM cool down is good too, but I'd use which ever combo fits your play-style.
For Consumables, if your new don't use them, it will save you a lot of MC.
Seismic is good for most close to medium range builds as it helps your battle field awareness. Note that you have to be standing still for it to work.
I wouldn't discount the UAC range module, it increases your damage output over all in my opinion. SRM cool down is good too, but I'd use which ever combo fits your play-style.
For Consumables, if your new don't use them, it will save you a lot of MC.
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