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[TheFlyingScotsman]

Just a fun build I've settled on. I don't plan to change it any time soon, because I regularly break the 250 barrier, and I've only had it elited for half a day. The scores can only go up!

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...be0c185e5646db3

Play it like a commando, rush in when it's safe, slap something larger, then ****** out as soon as you are in danger.

Text build:
3srm2 (3 tons)
1ml
xl190
107 armor
DHS
ENDO
FF

Edited by TheFlyingScotsman, 18 October 2013 - 02:00 PM.

[DONTOR]

Good build! but I honestly believe this mech needs the extra SRM instead of the 1 ton of ammo. Heres why, this mech is not in it for the long haul, it needs that extra punch when it gets into a sticky situation, you still get 25 shots, and when your dry you still have the medium lase,r so you arent helpless. Just my opinion.

[TheFlyingScotsman]

DONTOR, on 18 October 2013 - 01:58 PM, said:

Good build! but I honestly believe this mech needs the extra SRM instead of the 1 ton of ammo. Heres why, this mech is not in it for the long haul, it needs that extra punch when it gets into a sticky situation, you still get 25 shots, and when your dry you still have the medium lase,r so you arent helpless. Just my opinion.

Actually, when played right, I run out of ammo with 3srm2 and 3 tons. 4srm2 is too many, and I would rather have the ML on the mech still.

[Kevin Harxen]

This is what I run.

Locust

This mech has little armor as is, so avoiding confrontations is the way to go. Since that's the case, you only need enough armor to take a stray shot.

This loadout has brought me some nice 400 ish dmg games.

[Lord Perversor]

the one i currently run Peashooter

Just hang on with the big boys until you find someone alone or heavily dmged then dive in, alpha it twice and run away.

[Bront]

DONTOR, on 18 October 2013 - 01:58 PM, said:

Good build! but I honestly believe this mech needs the extra SRM instead of the 1 ton of ammo. Heres why, this mech is not in it for the long haul, it needs that extra punch when it gets into a sticky situation, you still get 25 shots, and when your dry you still have the medium lase,r so you arent helpless. Just my opinion.

Agreed. the 4 SRM2 build is good. It does need DHS though.

[Izzob]

Thinking of giving this a try

LCT-3S Streak/ML

[ShadowbaneX]

Snaloe, on 02 December 2013 - 09:18 PM, said:

Thinking of giving this a try

LCT-3S Streak/ML

Needs 2 more Heat Sinks.

[Buckminster]

I've run the 4 SSRM Locust before (with a 190 XL no less), and I've found that there really isn't much benefit over using just two or three Streaks.

I'm currently running mine as 2 SSRMs, ML, 2 tons ammo, BAP and a 190XL. It doesn't pack the same punch as a 4 SSRM alpha, but lasts a lot longer.

[Sunrise86]

This my Locust-3S

http://LCT-3S

Edited by Sunrise86, 18 December 2013 - 05:44 AM.

[Zordicron]

I run OP loadout, but with 4 SRM2, and a small laser. Double heatsinks is a must, 190 XL is a must in all locust IMO. It works. I have done 250+ dmg multiple times with only a fistfull of basics unlocked. Just gotta be careful where you are running, and NEVER run head on into anything. Always run from the side or back. Splat and escape.

[Supersmacky]

Sunrise86, on 18 December 2013 - 05:44 AM, said:

This my Locust-3S

http://LCT-3S

Pretty much the same as mine except I put the LRM ammo CT and HD, and didn't take the FF option:

LCT-3S "Babycakes"

[Ruccus]

Supersmacky, on 13 February 2014 - 01:13 PM, said:

Pretty much the same as mine except I put the LRM ammo CT and HD, and didn't take the FF option:

LCT-3S "Babycakes"

I've had some fun with an LRM Locust as well, though I use this build. I use an XL180 engine which makes it tight on weight versus the XL170, but to compensate I put both LRM5s in one arm and only lightly armour the other so I can fit the bigger engine.

[ReAL Jesus]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...997b63b622b3938

My fuc***g freakin' LRM locust.
No stupid lasers, only LRM's, only hardcore.

Edited by ReAL Jesus, 12 January 2016 - 07:31 AM.

[stuh42l]

You must be the real jesus with a necro like this.