Pirates Bane
#1
Posted 14 February 2016 - 07:41 PM
these are the builds i tried:
4 smpl ( too weak, 1E way better)
adding 2 machine guns isnt enough power
4 ML: runs too hot
1 ERLL (too weak)
Tell me if you know any real good builds and/or tactics u need to learn for the PB.
thx!
#2
Posted 14 February 2016 - 07:53 PM
#3
Posted 15 February 2016 - 11:31 PM
Sadly I switched my armor to ferro ASAP and don't want to pay to switch back and forth so I am a little limited. I almost thought about getting another PB just to run one with and one without ferro. Right now I have 4ML with both ECM and BAP. It is very hot and can't get very much damage in a match, but it gives me scouting bonuses and helps target weak mech parts quickly. I've taken out many exposed XL engines. Honestly I can't say BAP is better than a heatsink, but probably not really worse either.
I used the 2MPL 2SL for a long time and it is good, but the shorter range and less alpha eventually turned me away. The fact that the weapons also weigh 1 ton more than 4ML makes it pointless to me. The stock loadout has very respectable DPS for a light mech, though you have to be a very good pilot to use it. I really want to give stock a shot someday, maybe if I buy a 2nd PB.
#4
Posted 16 February 2016 - 07:18 PM
With only 4 torso mounted lasers, you have to be careful trying to tank, the Peanut Butter should be used to flank and backstab more so than the 1E or 3M.
#5
Posted 17 February 2016 - 01:49 PM
#6
Posted 17 February 2016 - 04:14 PM
stealthraccoon, on 16 February 2016 - 07:18 PM, said:
With only 4 torso mounted lasers, you have to be careful trying to tank, the Peanut Butter should be used to flank and backstab more so than the 1E or 3M.
I have had good luck with 4 spl/2mg, but you have to run with no arm or head armor. You also have to like to stay in close to the enemy to be effective.
#7
Posted 21 February 2016 - 03:17 PM
#8
Posted 22 February 2016 - 09:03 AM
#9
Posted 22 February 2016 - 09:29 AM
Invest GXP into MG range level 5 and Small Laser Range level 5. You can also yank the MGs and add two more DHS, but this is already a pretty heat-efficient mech, and add the Small Laser Cooldown level 5.
That's pretty much it.
PB's a pretty good mech, but it's still a Locust.
#10
Posted 22 February 2016 - 06:26 PM
i might give the stock build a whirl, but hmm, i question its abilities
#11
Posted 22 February 2016 - 10:36 PM
#12
Posted 15 January 2017 - 11:58 PM
#13
Posted 16 January 2017 - 01:02 AM
#14
Posted 16 January 2017 - 01:23 AM
Try it an other way.
Premise: you are playing PUG... If you fight orgonized, communicating team, stop read here.
Thanks to ECM you are nearly invisible. And your speed will make the rest. Run around enemy forces. If done well with map knowledge, you will be behind the enemy before the actual engagement begins.
Now your only advantage over other locusts hit. Even if an enemy can see you, he will not be able to spot you... When mainforces engage, lose 2-3 aphas at the back of the slowest assault and disapear, even if you are not in the optimal range, you will strip his rear torso
--If its an HBR or TBR-A Shoot his 3-energy HP Side torso. THIS makes him realy realy sad--
If the attacked manages to see you, he is still not able to spot you for his team... so you can reposition relatively save.
Than repeat the game.
Every time you do this, an enemy will not be able to shoot your mates and waste his time turning around... I made the exp. that beeing a solo big red dorito on enemies radar lets the enemies watch their backs even in PUGs... With ECM it will be only one assault doing so... Playing this way I harass 1 to 3 assaults at ones for the first 5-6 min preventing them from shooting my mates. In the last half of the game you can hunt damaged assaults and havies down from relatively save 300m.
In good matches I end with 500 to 700 DMG done. My best match was 7 kmdds and over 900 dmg.
Sure an E1 has much more power and is a plain upgrade to PB. But I'm an mediocre light pilot, I trade E1s potential effectivness for the ECMs invisibility of an PB. It makes my LCT much more forgiving and allows me to be an overall effective light pilot.
So short conclusion:
Do you know the maps? Do you have good awareness for the battlefield? Can you predict the the reactions of your victims in 90% of time? Can you pilot an light well?
If you can answer all this questions with yes, play your E1.
If you want a more forgiving LCT, knowing that your skill will be the limiting factor in an E1, play PB with MLs as I do.
#15
Posted 16 January 2017 - 01:39 AM
Windscape, on 14 February 2016 - 07:41 PM, said:
wanna go toe to tow, cause thats what i run and ill assassinate you quickly
the 1e is not way better because the lack of ecm..
Run the bane with 4 small pulse, cool down and range radar derp and ecm... and you will not be touched...
I can run around the middle of the enemy team and have no problems....
try again
I put my self on page one lights most kills... with the bane.
#16
Posted 16 January 2017 - 02:41 AM
Nerokar, on 16 January 2017 - 01:23 AM, said:
If you can answer all this questions with yes, play your E1.
If you want a more forgiving LCT, knowing that your skill will be the limiting factor in an E1, play PB with MLs as I do.
This, the ECM compensates skill limitations.
Also, the Mlas PB plays rather different then the 4xSPL + 2x MG's, the former relies more on alpha striking, needs a bit of range (compared to the SPL's) and pokes stealthy while the SPL version allows for very mobile combat / dogfights where you dance with the enemy.
#17
Posted 17 January 2017 - 08:48 AM
#19
Posted 17 January 2017 - 10:34 AM
4lex, on 17 January 2017 - 08:48 AM, said:
Yes, you dont need ECM to dodge lrms or ambush / avoid jenners, good situational awarenss and smart movement is all you need. ECM just makes that easier (skill compensation).
Edited by B3R3ND, 17 January 2017 - 10:37 AM.
#20
Posted 17 January 2017 - 11:29 AM
That's what I run, use it to be a pain in the *** to almost anything, also stealth TAG'ing from behind is pretty funny too.
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