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[The6thMessenger]

How'd you build your Kaiju? Honestly i couldn't get a good build out on it. First i tried 2x LB10X + 2x SRM4A + 6 ML -- didn't really pan out well as i'm reminded of the damn speed.

Brawler's not that good, cause of the stupid team nascaring, i couldn't get in range fast enough, or survive long enough to do that much damage up close.

I tried 4x PPC, but it was met with so much free space, but at the same time i couldn't get enough heat-sinks when massed.

Now i'm using 2x LRM10A + 2x UAC5 + 4x ML, and STD 325 with 4 DHS and 1 AMS. Kind of works okay, i can dakka and lurm at the same time, fight at mid range too.

[Gryphorim]

I am waiting until civil war tech comes out, and plan to run a LFE360, 2 SNPPC, 2 LPPC and 2 RAC2 with 4T ammo. Should also be able to squeeze in 2 RL20's, but might forego those for LAMS and more heatsink

Alternately, I might build around a heavy gauss and 4 LPPC or something similar.

Edited by Gryphorim, 20 June 2017 - 09:48 PM.

[Elizander]

MRM 40+30 on each ST for a total of 140 MRMs?

[jjm1]

I don't have one, but every build I can think of that might be fun ends up being one of my Marauder builds except without the things that make them work.
6 arm Meds and a AC20/guass = Bounty Hunter without its JJs or range.
4 PPC = 3R without its lower arm actuators.
Pulse and SRMs = 5D without JJs or speed.

So yeah.. I don't know what you could do that's more efficient for the 100t bracket.

[Dee Eight]

I saw someone with an insane build 20 mins ago...two SRM6+artemis, two MGs, and six large lasers.

[El Bandito]

6xERLL + Gauss, with 350 XL and 16 DHS for long range big alpha, maybe?

[Kangarad]

ive tried a few builds allready, including 6 lpl / 4 er ppc / 2lbx10+2srm6+6mlas / 2xlrm20+6mpl ... tho none of the builds I tried where realy that good. its a shame the balistic slots are not spread over the st's

There are some combinations with the new tech id like to try out tho.

[The6thMessenger]

El Bandito, on 20 June 2017 - 11:27 PM, said:

6xERLL + Gauss, with 350 XL and 16 DHS for long range big alpha, maybe?

16 DHS isn't really that enough for such a hot build. exactly why i couldn't make 2x PPC work.

[El Bandito]

I know, but think of the 700 meter 69 damage alpha! You will not lose to any other alphas in terms of damage traded.

[Savage Wolf]

6 x ML, 2 x LB-X 10, STD 350 and lots of heatsinks. It was the only build so far that worked well. But considering trying to grind the c-bills for an XL 350 and see what that provides.

Edited by Savage Wolf, 21 June 2017 - 12:47 AM.

[PyckenZot]

6x ML and 2x LB10-X

And to say I got it for the PPC quirks,... Maybe when I've levelled it.

[Kangarad]

Savage Wolf, on 21 June 2017 - 12:30 AM, said:

6 x ML, 2 x LB-X 10, STD 150 and lots of heatsinks. It was the only build so far that worked well. But considering trying to grind the c-bills for an XL 350 and see what that provides.

what

std 150 ? look son, get a 250 at minimum... tho id say a 300 or 320 should be fine for 6 ml + 2lbx10 those internal heatsinks are a must and you need that speed.

[Savage Wolf]

Kangarad, on 21 June 2017 - 12:37 AM, said:

what

std 150 ? look son, get a 250 at minimum... tho id say a 300 or 320 should be fine for 6 ml + 2lbx10 those internal heatsinks are a must and you need that speed.

Whoops, that should be STD 350. Sorry for the typo. With STD 150 I doubt I'd ever reach combat before the match was over.

[Gaussfather]

I'm having fun playing the Kaiju, it forces you to go away from the meta builds and do something more well-rounded. Unfortunately its not fast enough to be a great brawler and everyone seems gang up on any 100 tonner they spot... So its kind of plays like a better Atlas because its XL friendly and right torso doesn't get hit a s much and the arms give more protection.

So... you need to think long-range... but the good thing is that the KC is pretty XL friendly and has lots of armor...

I find you need some balance and some long-range reach... so fun builds have been

2LPLs, 1TAG, 3MLs, 2AC2s, 2LRM15s... 350XL

2LPLs, 1TAG, 3MLs, 1GAUSS, 1LRM15, 1LRM10... 350XL

3LPLs, 1UAC5, 1AC5, 3MPLs... 360xl.... runs too hot most of the time but can be effective

6MLs, 2UAC5s, 340ST, 2LRM 10s (I think that was it...)

OK new fun build: 360xl, Gauss, 2PPCs, 2LPLs... 17DHS... put the 2PPCs on the right side and shoot with the Gauss... sniper fun!

Edited by Gaussfather, 22 June 2017 - 08:00 PM.

[InvictusLee]

46 STD heat sinks. 4 PPC's. Try it. Go go go go go!!

[Gagis]

I'm alternating between 6x MPL + 2x LBX10 and 6x ML + 2x LBX10 + 2x ASRM6. Unable to make a choise since both feel kind of lacklusrtre. 2x PPC + 2x LBX10 is an assymmetric option, but 40 point alpha is not much.

[The6thMessenger]

Gagis, on 23 June 2017 - 02:33 AM, said:

I'm alternating between 6x MPL + 2x LBX10 and 6x ML + 2x LBX10 + 2x ASRM6. Unable to make a choise since both feel kind of lacklusrtre. 2x PPC + 2x LBX10 is an assymmetric option, but 40 point alpha is not much.

Same problem actually. I think the issue stems largely from the nature of a 100-tonner, being so slow, that you're too slow to get to the fight early, or survive the trip long enough.

[Gagis]

The6thMessenger, on 23 June 2017 - 02:37 AM, said:

Same problem actually. I think the issue stems largely from the nature of a 100-tonner, being so slow, that you're too slow to get to the fight early, or survive the trip long enough.

Yeah. The Kaiju would be SO MUCH better if it had 1 ballistic and 1 missile on each torso and not 2 and 2. You could then use much more versatile combinations of ballistics. Dual gauss or dual AC20 with 6 ML or MPL would be very nice to pilot.

Actually, just about all variants of KGC would be better if the torsos were symmetric.

[The6thMessenger]

Gagis, on 23 June 2017 - 03:07 AM, said:

Yeah. The Kaiju would be SO MUCH better if it had 1 ballistic and 1 missile on each torso and not 2 and 2. You could then use much more versatile combinations of ballistics. Dual gauss or dual AC20 with 6 ML or MPL would be very nice to pilot.

Actually, just about all variants of KGC would be better if the torsos were symmetric.

Better? Yes. OP? I think so.

Edited by The6thMessenger, 23 June 2017 - 03:15 AM.

[Azure Kit]

LPL and 2 MLs per arm, AC20 on the right shoulder. 5 tons of ammo, rest is DHS.