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[naterist]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...ec391f12e8ed4b4

my favorite assassin build so far.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...4040ed3727cf5f7

and a closer second.

Edited by naterist, 22 March 2017 - 08:51 PM.

[Bishop Steiner]

naterist, on 22 March 2017 - 08:43 PM, said:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...ec391f12e8ed4b4

my favorite assassin build so far.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...4040ed3727cf5f7

and a closer second.

my current 101
ASN-101

[Flying Blind]

Makes me so sad to hear that SRM4's are nerfed to death now and that Assassins are garbage. such an utter shame.

[Bishop Steiner]

Flying Blind, on 22 March 2017 - 09:54 PM, said:

Makes me so sad to hear that SRM4's are nerfed to death now and that Assassins are garbage. such an utter shame.

Not on this thread you haven't.

But tbh, for overall balance, I tend to find static epeen snapshots relatively meaningless. after 100 matches, if that's your average? Different story.

Edited by Bishop Steiner, 22 March 2017 - 09:58 PM.

[Flying Blind]

admittedly average is more like 500 damage but hey whatever. first page of this thread is full of SRM4 boohoo and assassin DOA but hey whatever, I'm gonna rock mine and love it.

[Bishop Steiner]

Yes...one person makes it full of boohoo and whining.....

[Bishop Steiner]

naterist, on 22 March 2017 - 08:43 PM, said:

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...ec391f12e8ed4b4

my favorite assassin build so far.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...4040ed3727cf5f7

and a closer second.

also, if I may be so bold, I steamlined your build slightly
ASN-101

[Lupis Volk]

I do like Bish's builds. The SRM 4 spread increase is noticeable but not the end of the world.

[Bishop Steiner]

Lupis Volk, on 22 March 2017 - 10:19 PM, said:

I do like Bish's builds. The SRM 4 spread increase is noticeable but not the end of the world.

the 2x LPL/1xML ST/ST/H cluster on the 101 is proving pretty effective, too, if a bit boring.

[Flying Blind]

The think SRM4's are in a good place

Sure I wish they had just improved the sixpack instead so IS would better compete with clan but I'm enjoying the assassin

[Lupis Volk]

Hey anyone got any DD builds?

[Quicksilver Aberration]

Lupis Volk, on 24 March 2017 - 02:03 PM, said:

Hey anyone got any DD builds?

ASN-DD

Until we get the RAC2, it is probably best to just avoid trying to mount a ballistic.

[Lupis Volk]

Quicksilver Kalasa, on 24 March 2017 - 02:14 PM, said:

ASN-DD

Until we get the RAC2, it is probably best to just avoid trying to mount a ballistic.

No ECM?

What's throwing me for a loop is the placements of the weapon hard points and the scarcity of them. I just can't think of anything.

[Quicksilver Aberration]

Lupis Volk, on 24 March 2017 - 02:23 PM, said:

No ECM?

For a mech that mainly has ballistic and missiles hardpoints, ECM is already pushing your weight and it isn't like it is essential these days. The DD suffers much like the WVR-7D does (which MASC is a pretty tight fit on that as well).

[Bishop Steiner]

Quicksilver Kalasa, on 24 March 2017 - 02:14 PM, said:

ASN-DD

Until we get the RAC2, it is probably best to just avoid trying to mount a ballistic.

sadly, true.

Also, for the 101... got the idea from Molten Metal's youtube video
ASN-101
might not be meta, but even while grinding basics, I have been getting really excellent and consistent results.

[Quicksilver Aberration]

Bishop Steiner, on 24 March 2017 - 02:30 PM, said:

Also, for the 101... got the idea from Molten Metal's youtube video
ASN-101
might not be meta, but even while grinding basics, I have been getting really excellent and consistent results.

That is actually a pretty meta Assassin

That is what I started with on it, but dropped the extra medium because I wanted more DHS since I felt I was putting up enough damage.

I do want to try 3 ERLL on it though, since it can poke really well (like the HBK-IIC-A). Would run 2 PPC on it too, but it is really hot.

Edited by Quicksilver Kalasa, 24 March 2017 - 02:34 PM.

[Bishop Steiner]

Quicksilver Kalasa, on 24 March 2017 - 02:33 PM, said:

That is actually a pretty meta Assassin

That is what I started with on it, but dropped the extra medium because I wanted more DHS since I felt I was putting up enough damage.

I do want to try 3 ERLL on it though, since it can poke really well (like the HBK-IIC-A). Would run 2 PPC on it too, but it is really hot.

well, since the head can't fit an ERLL, it kind limits, but tbh, I found the heat fine as long as I stay hit and run, and time my coolshot well if I need to press. But the added damage helps, and times I just poke with the ML while cooling.

[Quicksilver Aberration]

Bishop Steiner, on 24 March 2017 - 02:36 PM, said:

But the added damage helps, and times I just poke with the ML while cooling.

Typically that's how I play my heavies/assaults, but my mediums/lights I'm typically not a fan of this, don't know why.

[Bishop Steiner]

if it wasn't head mounted for optimal poking, I'd probably be less prone.

[Ted Wayz]

Quicksilver Kalasa, on 24 March 2017 - 02:14 PM, said:

ASN-DD

Until we get the RAC2, it is probably best to just avoid trying to mount a ballistic.

I'm having fun with my AC5. With the ballistic cooldown quirk and the fact that everyone seems to ignore the ASN I've been having fun.

Would love for better rewards for scouting or for solo kills versus specific types of mechs. Love using the ASN to hunt lights and/or scout. Excellent mobility, XL friendly and turns on a dime.