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[PacmanRejoices]

6SPL all the way. Takes advantage of your size and speed by allowing you to hit and run effectively.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...d4307fd2f1d0397

[Heffling]

LCT-1E

The IS version of the Cheetah, six SPLs to allow for quick strikes at rear armor.

[Fred013]

This may seem really stupid, but the locust LCT-1M has a quirk for +50% Energy Range, meaning this little guy's ER LLAS has a optimum of 1013M and a max range of around 2000M. I call it the poke-ust.

Edited by Fred013, 29 January 2016 - 04:28 PM.

[Wildstreak]

Fox With A Shotgun, on 27 January 2016 - 05:19 PM, said:

4ML != 5 SPL with extra range. If you are only counting alphas, yes. But for actual max and sustained DPS? Far from it.

I see a Locust with TAG not being DPS focused but if noticed, using Alphas while running then finding a new spot to TAG from.

I admit, I find it odd no one put up a sniper 1E. Sure, people usually think the 1V for rapid fire and there's Fred013's 1M but the 1E has high arm mounts allowing excellent peeking while not exposing legs at least.

[Oogalook]

By far my favorite Locust is the Pain in the Rear Torso build. I've sacrificed a bit of speed here by dropping to an XL 170, but this frees up 7.5 tons for weaponry. All it carries is 4xSRM2 and 3.5 tons ammo. The Pain has the highest possible DPS out of any Locust, coming in at about 17 DPS (with module), sustainable for 13 seconds before overheat. Its torrential SRM vomit is enough to down an enemy 'mech from behind even before he realizes he's in danger. Marvelous fun little killtoaster.

[DemonRaziel]

Shoot fast and shoot hard: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...4a571f270a8345d
Alternatively ML+AMS combo: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...d9990949cd48d7c

The latter build has higher alpha and offers double AMS on top.

[IraqiWalker]

Heffling, on 28 January 2016 - 04:39 PM, said:

LCT-1E

The IS version of the Cheetah, six SPLs to allow for quick strikes at rear armor.

I think you mean the Cheetah is the clan version of the SPL Locust.

[3xnihilo]

IraqiWalker, on 27 January 2016 - 10:19 PM, said:

These are the only two solid 1E builds that I think should be considered:

LCT-1E 6xSPL

LCT-1E 5xML

Or alternatively, just go to this thread
https://mwomercs.com...errated-locust/

and literally pick any build from there at random. Half the suggestions here are .... problematic, either for new players, or for the mechs.

Here is a man who speaks truth

Interestingly, the 5 ml build seems to have garnered a good bit of support on the underrated locust thread for its new player friendliness even though the 6 spl build is the favored build for many of the experienced locust pilots

Edited by 3xnihilo, 29 January 2016 - 07:24 PM.

[Takashi Uchida]

I still go 6 YOLO ML on the 1E.

[IraqiWalker]

Takashi Uchida, on 29 January 2016 - 07:35 PM, said:

I still go 6 YOLO ML on the 1E.

If you want real YOLO-ness (is that even how it goes?) I would suggest trying out the 6 SPL 1E. I KNOW you can be scary in it.

[Kalimaster]

Locust 3M Champion Variant

AC 2 CT (centered if possible)
Small laser RA
Small laser LA
1 ton AC 2 ammo RT
1 Jump Jet RT
1 Jump Jet LT
2 Heat Sinks RL
2 Heat Sinks LL
XL Engine 160

I enjoy the locust and I believe that this variant would make an excellent light sniper, adding some versatility to this popular Mech.

[Ovion]

Kalimaster, on 30 January 2016 - 08:28 AM, said:

Locust 3M Champion Variant

AC 2 CT (centered if possible)
Small laser RA
Small laser LA
1 ton AC 2 ammo RT
1 Jump Jet RT
1 Jump Jet LT
2 Heat Sinks RL
2 Heat Sinks LL
XL Engine 160

I enjoy the locust and I believe that this variant would make an excellent light sniper, adding some versatility to this popular Mech.

.... you have just under 1500 posts... how do you not know what a Champion mech is, and how could you be so far from what was requested in the OP?
Or are you just rolling?

A Champion is a pre-optimised existing variant with an XP boost.
The 3M has no Ballistic hardpoints, no Locust has Jump Jets (and it'd make them worse)

XL160 is a suboptimal engine (same weight as a 170, but worse).
Youve got it with Single Heat Sinks.
you've only left 2T for armour (Ideal is 3T)

I... just...

[Angus McFife VI]

Six TAG's and the largest STD engine

[VooDooAddict]

As a longtime locus fan... here are some builds. I've seen some similar in the thread (and voted for them), but have not seen these exact loadouts:

1st:

Backstabber - LCT-1E with 6SPL, 190XL, AMS, Half-ton AMS ammo, Endo, DHS, 107/138 Fero-Armor

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...85b83727a2cbc05

• Trimmed armor with AMS to be a team asset. More AMS for new player teams is a good thing, and good habit to get into for the amount of LRMs in lower Tiers. Another step towards herd immunity from LRM spam. Even if the new player isn't ultimately effective with the Locust 1E, it will provide light damage reduction for the team from LRMs.
  
• With only 1/2 ton of AMS ammo, this isn't going overboard on AMS to the detriment of DPS. Just some early match anti-LRM assistance.
  
• Prefer crit padding heatsinks. One DHS for each arm, and one for the shoulder with AMS.
  
• 1E is a variant not automatically owned by those who have the Phoenix pack. Giving those with the Phoenix packs reasons to run the trial from time to time or make an impulse purchase on an inexpensive champion.
  
• No TAG! New Locust pilots need to be hit and run. Not stand around and TAG for pickup players. Especially with trial mechs. Leave NARC and target painting to the Ravens.
  
• This build does NOT rely on current quirks to be effective. Even with evolving quirks, this will be a solid little ankle biter and backstabber.

Edited by VooDooAddict, 30 January 2016 - 12:12 PM.

[Kali Rinpoche]

Locust 3M (c)

LCT-3M

Good speed. Better weapon range for starting folks. Still maintains quick damage of pulse laser.

[stealthraccoon]

I'm all for the 3M: small pulse lasers and the use of AMS - because newbies love face tanking and being out in the open. Personally I only ran a 180XL and 4 SPL just so I could have 2 tons of AMS ammo, but the additional torso weapon does help.

[smurfy]http://mwo.smurfy-ne...f41efb088d82970[/smurfy]

I absolutely love my 1V, 3V and 1M, but I wouldn't wish them on someone new to the platform.


Of course the 1E is the star of the laser spew, but it there is no point in having a 6 ML Locust, and 6 ML Jenner champion - laser vomit is tedious enough as it is, at least mix it up some.

Edited by stealthraccoon, 31 January 2016 - 09:57 AM.

[Wedge Red Leader]

I present the Pathfinder...

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...e1115bdbeec79f9

Built around tracking down the opposing force, and marking them for destruction

[Borengar629]

LCT-1V

The one I like the most (other than the PB^^)

[Wildstreak]

Have to admit, rather amazing nearly every Locust shows up as a suggestion, only the 3V missing and really only one build you can do with it.

Wedge Red Leader, on 31 January 2016 - 08:18 PM, said:

I present the Pathfinder...

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...e1115bdbeec79f9

Built around tracking down the opposing force, and marking them for destruction

I would put the TAG in an arm, higher mount, allows peeking over terrain hiding your fragile legs from shots.

[IraqiWalker]

Wildstreak, on 01 February 2016 - 08:08 AM, said:

Have to admit, rather amazing nearly every Locust shows up as a suggestion, only the 3V missing and really only one build you can do with it.

That's pretty much why people don't suggest it. The only thing it has going for it is that she has the tankiness of a 35 ton light.