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[Odd Thomas]

Still figuring out skill tree.
Focusing on Scorch and KDK-3.

Below are the skill nodes activated for the Scorch with 2 X LB20-X + 4 X SRM 4
Have nothing in Survival or Auxiliary. Maxed out Radar Dep. Feeling like Survival is needed but what should be sacrificed? Scores noticeably poorer since patch. Getting banged up pretty badly & quickly...Feel much more fragile...LRM's seem to be in greater use now and there's more LR combat than before. Went from an average 2-4 kills per match with good Dmg to 0-1 kill and only fair damage. Will post KDK-3 in separate post. Thanks.

Edited by Odd Thomas, 19 May 2017 - 06:07 AM.

[Odd Thomas]

Anyone with info/suggestions on the Armor skill Nodes?

[Trenchbird]

Don't waste much time with them. Focus on attacking with the Scorch; Getting the damage out as much and as often as possible.

This is because the Scorch is much stronger as an offensive attacker, especially with your build (I personally run quad SRM-6+A instead of SRM-4s, but that's my personal preference). So getting that damage out early and with brutal efficiency will be a far better defense than a few extra points of armor.

tl,dr; Give the right side of the attack tree some 'lovin, mah dude.

Edited by Catten Hart, 19 May 2017 - 08:53 PM.

[Marauder3D]

I've noticed the Scorch isn't bagging me half the kills and damage it was. Opposing mechs just seem more durable right now.

[Odd Thomas]

Appreciate the replies. Thanks.

Right side of Firepower tree seems mostly Heat Gen....Cooldown.

Should I not waste skill points on LBX spread and Radar Dep? RD has helped quite a bit in the past.

Edited by Odd Thomas, 20 May 2017 - 07:50 PM.

[Marauder3D]

Specced ops to 200% seismic and 60% radar dep, mobility pretty heavy, and sensors almost full. Rest in firepower including missle racks and crit damage. I know my competition wasn't t1, but had 4 consecutive 900+ damage games and got my high score of. 1250. I agree that going full offense with your spec will help.

My build is 4srm6+Artemis and 2 lbx20. Guns are mostly for show, feel like 90% of my damage comes at 200 meters or so and he SRMs. Still love Scorch gameplay. Balances out how terrible I am in my Javelins.

[Odd Thomas]

Nothing in Agility?

You're getting good performance. Will give it a try.

Thanks

Edited by Odd Thomas, 21 May 2017 - 02:35 PM.