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[CommandConquer]

So, I looked online about how to unlock new weapons and it mentions pilot skills. The only ones I see are mech skills, so I was wondering how you go about looking for new weapons and unlocking them. Any help is appreciated.

EDIT: Someone told me how to find them, but I don't know how to delete a thread.

Edited by CommandConquer, 28 June 2023 - 11:47 AM.

[TheCaptainJZ]

Welcome to MWO!

Even though you say it was answered I'll answer anyway for anyone else's benefit.

Weapons aren't really unlocked. Every player has access to any weapon that the selected mech can equip. This is determined by that mech's hardpoints which there are 3 main weapon types: energy, ballistic, and missile. Each component, or body part, of the mech has different hardpoints. Actual locations do impact gameplay a lot. The other main thing to know is there are two factions, Inner Sphere and Clan. Mechs belong to one or the other factions and carry different faction tech, though there's a lot of similarity in names because both factions came from the same origin (in lore). Mixed tech is not allowed in this game (it was in some other Mechwarrior games)

There are skill you can unlock on a mech per mech basis that enhance the weapons. There's nodes for reducing cooldown, heat, and increasing range. There are no other kinds of skills--there's just a skill tree that is individualistic for every mech you own.

In the mechlab, to swap out weapons, you should see the "warehouse" or inventory list on the right side with various tabs. You can drag and drop weapons and equipment from the mech to the warehouse. It won't allow you to go over tonnage, so you'd have to remove stuff from your mech before adding things back on. There is a handy Strip button on the bottom-right if you want to wipe it clean to only the mandatory components. If you have a Clan mech that is an omnimech, you will also see an omnipod tab in the warehouse that will allow you to swap out components (body parts) and their hardpoints to get a different configuration, but more equipment is locked, like the engine as a tradeoff.

If you don't own something, you will see a price for the mech adjustments you've selected when you go to save it. You have to have that much cbills to make the changes. If you are strapped on cash, you might consider stripping some items from one mech to use on another you own. You can save mechs that are under tonnage, but you won't be able to play them unless they have all the necessary stuff equipped.

Edited by TheCaptainJZ, 29 June 2023 - 10:06 AM.

[CommandConquer]

Thanks for the information! I had someone tell me where the weapons were, but most of it was new to me. So, thank you again for the help!

[w0qj]

And a warm welcome to MWO!

It's a steep learning curve, but it's fun once you get the hang of it!

To further accelerate your MWO learning, perhaps joining a Unit that fits your timezone would help!
You'll end up asking them very specific questions, and good Units would reply you with answers and/or specific mech builds, or specific advice you are looking for.

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Some helpful online resources to start you off:

GOOD
http://grimmechs.ise...ts?list=general
http://grimmechs.isengrim.org/Database
http://grimmechs.isengrim.org
(Unfortunately smurfy.de is now gone)


MechDB 2.0
http://mwo.nav-alpha.com/mechs
http://mwo.nav-alpha.com/equipment
http://mwo.nav-alpha...uipment/weapons
http://mwo.nav-alpha...pment/ghostheat


OK
http://www.mechspecs.com

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Update HSL Quirk List & MWO/Cauldron Patch History since April 2021:
http://mwomercs.com/...-hsl-quirk-list
http://mwomercs.com/...auldron-changes

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All of below resources are "optional" for you to refer to as needed:
There are good YouTube videos from MWO streamers who take the time to explain:

Baradul** (circa 2018 to 2020 only)
TTB
JGx D A T A

Note: ** - Baradul used to explain in detail how your mech playstyle fits with your Skill Tree from 2018-2020. Recent 2021 and onwards Baradul videos use more cookie cutter Skill Trees with less explanation.

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Good Skill Tree Video (2 Parts)

Sean Lang's 2022 Skill Tree Guide

https://mwomercs.com...ew-player-guide

DATA's 2022 Skill Tree Guide
https://mwomercs.com...l-tree-tutorial



MrVaad's MWOconfig Cryengine Config Editor for MWO
http://mwomercs.com/...-editor-for-mwo
http://github.com/MrVaad/MWOConfig

Edited by w0qj, 29 June 2023 - 05:24 PM.

[TheCaptainJZ]

And of course ask any questions on the forums!

[CFC Conky]

Welcome to MWO.

Say good bye to your free time.

Good hunting,
CFC Conky

[w0qj]

There's also a decent Skill Tree tutorial with examples for specific Mech setups!

In the Skill Tree Guide (Currently at page 417 as of this posting):
https://docs.google....ihUp7zDCUw/edit
https://mwomercs.com...ffed-mech-guide

(I myself just found out about this Skill Tree Guide section; learning something new everyday!)

[Horseman]

CommandConquer, on 28 June 2023 - 10:45 AM, said:

So, I looked online about how to unlock new weapons and it mentions pilot skills. The only ones I see are mech skills, so I was wondering how you go about looking for new weapons and unlocking them. Any help is appreciated.

EDIT: Someone told me how to find them, but I don't know how to delete a thread.

Weapons are not unlocked. The mechs are divided into two techbases: Clan and Inner Sphere, each with its own weapons; even those that are available to both sides have different stats between the two. A Clan mech will only ever have access to Clan weapons, a Sphere mech will only ever have access to Sphere weapons.

If your mech has the required hardpoints for a weapon, you will see it in the mechlab as an option for equipping (be mindful that in order to actually equip it, your mech has to have both sufficient free tonnage and sufficient space in the section where the corresponding hardpoint is located) . In order to save the new loadout, you also have to have enough C-Bills to purchase the new weapons (or else have them in your inventory already).

Pilot skills and weapon modules are not a thing any more, they were removed with in mid-2017 and replaced with the mech skill tree.

Edited by Horseman, 03 July 2023 - 04:35 AM.