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[DrSecretStache]

So I was trying to be creative. At first, I thought, "instead of a srm6, why not an srm4 and a ssrm2?" then I thought, "Hey, let's be crazy and go with an srm4 and an lrm5, cause I'm crazy."

Turns out, the little sucker can do some nice damage.

The lrm, instead of being used for any sort of long range shenanigans, is more used as a long range ssrm 2. While chasing mechs or circling mechs that are a ways away, the lrm5 adds a little extra damage with the lasers, and if you can get close enough, the srm4 can dish out a little hurt. or, if you are chasing a mech that is slightly faster than you, then you will still be able to hit them with the lrm5. Also, the lrm5 and the srm4 work to counterbalance each other: if you can't fire one, you could probably fire the other. The only downside is that it will run a little hot when firing everything.

Here's the nice thing:
range > 270m: lrm5
270m>range> ~180m: lrm5+2ML
range<~180m: 2ML+srm4 (better if closer, but still)
So I can effectively attack at ALL ranges.

The actual build:
Com-1D
Std engine 250
-5 HS in structure
-2 ML
-1srm4 w/ 1 ton ammo
-1lrm5 w/ 1 ton ammo
-no upgrades

Thoughts?

Edited by Zoughtbaj, 08 November 2012 - 03:19 PM.

[Harkonis]

I've enjoyed my jenner and commando with LRM's. I don't tend to mix SRM and LRM on smaller mechs though simply because of tonnage required for ammo for both though. I would probably rather have the 2 ML and 2 LRM 5's with 2 tons of LRM ammo for that.

[Reaver225]

I'm running an LRM10 and LRM5.

With a 100 standard engine and TAG.

It's surprisingly effective, even after the LRM nerf.

[Hauser]

Owh nice!

I like to see people using LRMs as long range streaks because they are under appreciated in that role.

[Eggs Mayhem]

I'm always hesitant to use LRM5s just because AMS will shoot them down, but it looks like a really fun build. Might have to try it sometime.

[stjobe]

Sounds like an interesting use of a Commando.

How about putting an Artemis system in? It should make the LRM5 even nastier.

Edited by stjobe, 09 November 2012 - 11:29 AM.