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[El Bandito]

I'm having hell of an enjoyable time with the 5W doing pure LRM build. So far I played 30 matches with it, and the results speak for themselves. With PGI deciding to quirk buff the Archer in few hours, this is what I could manage in my free time. People wanted proof of LRM Archer doing well, so here it is. 100% Solo-Q matches.

*edit* Special thanks the JackalBeast for the Archer pack and Aetes Nakatomi for the Tempest add on. Without your gifts, I wouldn't have been able to make my point in time.




Here is the build for the mech that earned its stripes. Eight LRM5s with over 1900 ammo, firing 4x4. Just stay near the front line, and lurm away. Forumites who had dropped with me can attest to its effectiveness.



Some match scores.

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And this mech is going to get buffs? Heehaw!

Edited by El Bandito, 22 March 2016 - 07:30 AM.

[MeiSooHaityu]

El Bandito tested, Archer approved!

Edited by MeiSooHaityu, 22 March 2016 - 03:34 AM.

[Navid A1]

You're getting close bandito... try this build... this evil evil build:







Its so satisfying

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Edited by Navid A1, 22 March 2016 - 07:16 AM.

[Thunderbird Anthares]

now if only the Archer's signature weapon would be viable...

[El Bandito]

Navid A1, on 22 March 2016 - 03:52 AM, said:

You're getting close bandito... try this build... this evil evil build:







Its so satisfying

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Hats off to you, sir. Truly, it is all about the pilot.

[skelley92]

I just started using them on Saturday and from all the doom and gloom about them on the forums before hand I was really worried that it would be complete s*** mech. But after playing it, I actually enjoy it and do pretty well with it.

I really like that build for the 5W Navid. It's close to the one I have been using from the start, no NARC 4 SRM 4'. It's fun giving someone a face full of SRM when they think all I have is LRM 5's. Actually had a guy in a Jenner get inside 180m and stop to line up a shot and SPAT! dead Jenner.

[saberrider]

El Bandito, on 22 March 2016 - 03:30 AM, said:

I'm having hell of an enjoyable time with the 5W doing pure LRM build. So far I played 30 matches with it, and the results speak for themselves. With PGI deciding to quirk buff the Archer in few hours, this is what I could manage in my free time. People wanted proof of LRM Archer doing well, so here it is. 100% Solo-Q matches.




Here is the build for the mech that earned its stripes. Eight LRM5s with over 1900 ammo, firing 4x4. Just stay near the front line, and lurm away. Forumites who had dropped with me can attest to its effectiveness.



Some match scores.

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And this mech is going to get buffs? Heehaw!

You have my deepest respect, Mr. Bandito.
they only problem I have:
I see an LRM5 build. and thats why I dont buy this mech. not before they fixed the bloody LRM20 launcher.

[Aetes Nakatomi]

Glad that T1 peeps are getting some good results too. Been a pretty sad week for me being called a noob farming underscrub just because I do well in the Archer and I'm T3.

Still, I I'm scoring 300-400 in bad games and 700-900 in good games now, when it gets buffed I should be like a rock god.

[Novakaine]

...........................grumble structure buffs ......meh......grumble fix my lrms.........grumble... moan.

[MeiSooHaityu]

Novakaine, on 22 March 2016 - 06:24 AM, said:

...........................grumble structure buffs ......meh......grumble fix my lrms.........grumble... moan.

Whoa! I just had a Quest for Glory Flashback lol.

[Johny Rocket]

Nice Bandito. I find the incoming quirks to be just gravy. I thought the mech was great out of the box, 1st match 4 kills (8 lrm5 split on 2 triggers, chain fired)
I have stired the **** on the DOA threads to help them get what they want because if I can make this thing work now, well tomorrow...

Navid A1, on 22 March 2016 - 03:52 AM, said:

You're getting close bandito... try this build... this evil evil build:







Its so satisfying

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I been running the 5W with 5 lrm5 and 4 srm6. On my phone so no fancy screenies but I have all 3 variants from the basic pack elited and the 5W mastered and sitting on 50K xp.

Aetes Nakatomi, on 22 March 2016 - 06:05 AM, said:

Glad that T1 peeps are getting some good results too. Been a pretty sad week for me being called a noob farming underscrub just because I do well in the Archer and I'm T3.

Still, I I'm scoring 300-400 in bad games and 700-900 in good games now, when it gets buffed I should be like a rock god.

The epeen is why I don't show my tier, its just a glorified xp bar. You don't have to be good to make tier 1 just play a lot.
I am T2 and play in an active unit with a lot of T1-T2 players so I laugh when accused of clubbing seals in the underhive.

Edited by Tractor Joe, 22 March 2016 - 07:14 AM.

[KodiakGW]

Can I get into that queue? If I tried that build, I'd be dead in the first 3 minutes every game because my light suicide rushed and their lights chewed on me while the rest of my team played hide-and-seek.

Edit: Noticed not using Artemis. You not seeing longer lock times?

Edited by KodiakGW, 22 March 2016 - 07:24 AM.

[Macksheen]

Sadly this is more about the state of lrm5 than the platform.

[El Bandito]

Macksheen, on 22 March 2016 - 07:14 AM, said:

Sadly this is more about the state of lrm5 than the platform.

The platform allowed the LRM5s to shine. 5W and 5S are performing as they are precisely due to large amount of missile launchers. Of course, PGI did derp when they increased LRM 10/15/20 cooldown in return for slightly less spread.

Edited by El Bandito, 22 March 2016 - 07:31 AM.

[Thunderbird Anthares]

which is leaving Tempest in the dust as far as missiles go, and its a sad sight

[MeiSooHaityu]

Thunderbird Anthares, on 22 March 2016 - 07:31 AM, said:

which is leaving Tempest in the dust as far as missiles go, and its a sad sight

6MLasers and 2 SRM6+Art . It should be even more viable with upcoming structure buffs.

[El Bandito]

Thunderbird Anthares, on 22 March 2016 - 07:31 AM, said:

which is leaving Tempest in the dust as far as missiles go, and its a sad sight

The Tempest having 6 energy hardpoints and ECM probably had something to do with that. If it lacked in one of those, then it could have received better missile quirks, I imagine. Personally I would trade the new structure buffs with offense related quirks.

Edited by El Bandito, 22 March 2016 - 07:45 AM.

[Gas Guzzler]

Archer with an XL engine eh? Now I know where to shoot if I run into you in game.

[Xavori]

First, I was assured...repeatedly....that lumries don't work in tier 1. My reality has been shattered. Woe is me and stuff.

Second, how much are you bribing your teammates to actually hit the R key? The biggest challenge I've had with the 5W is that since I need to get my own locks in 3/4's of matches, and I'm piloting a dainty mech wearing nothing but lacy lingerie for armor, it can go very badly very fast.

Navid,

How often do you actually manage to stick narcs? I mean, you're tying up a lot of tonnage that could be going to more lurmies

[3xnihilo]

El Bandito, on 22 March 2016 - 03:30 AM, said:

I'm having hell of an enjoyable time with the 5W doing pure LRM build. So far I played 30 matches with it, and the results speak for themselves. With PGI deciding to quirk buff the Archer in few hours, this is what I could manage in my free time. People wanted proof of LRM Archer doing well, so here it is. 100% Solo-Q matches.

*edit* Special thanks the JackalBeast for the Archer pack and Aetes Nakatomi for the Tempest add on. Without your gifts, I wouldn't have been able to make my point in time.



Here is the build for the mech that earned its stripes. Eight LRM5s with over 1900 ammo, firing 4x4. Just stay near the front line, and lurm away. Forumites who had dropped with me can attest to its effectiveness.



Some match scores.

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And this mech is going to get buffs? Heehaw!

I am stealing this build. Thank you.