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[georgetakei]

ATLAS AS7-D-D7
AC.20 4 ammo slots AC/2 2 ammo slots
2 med las AMS 1 ammo slot
ECM CASE 21 heatsinks

what be your build?

[Broceratops]

I'd take something that can take out the RT quick and then watch you flail around trying to kill me with 1 ML.

[georgetakei]

mechs flailing. trying to picture...

curious why you would rather take a jab then give constructive criticism?

why is this community so cynical?

[Father Christmas]

Tryed several in the Atlas AS7 D-DC - atm i use 2 ultra ac 5, 1 LRM20, 1 LRM15, a Narc and EMC

But i prefer the setup with a Ac20, 3 SRM6 and the EMC - so i can strip armor off the target, before i punch a large hole with the AC20

This is my prefered builds for the Atlas. Have ofte run out of ammo, so i happens that i reduce ammo and add 2 med lasers.

The lasers also have the advantage that they can dam light mechs legs when they try to "circle of death" me.

Edit - thinking of using the TAG, becouse so many pack a EMC these days.

Edited by Father Christmas, 10 January 2013 - 03:43 AM.

[Apoc1138]

georgetakei, on 09 January 2013 - 07:13 PM, said:

ATLAS AS7-D-D7
AC.20 4 ammo slots AC/2 2 ammo slots
2 med las AMS 1 ammo slot
ECM CASE 21 heatsinks

what be your build?

my favourite Atlas build is;
2 UAC/5's
2 or 3 SRM6's or Streak 2's
large laser in each arm (drop to mediums to allow 3 SRM6's)

[superteds]

its almost like there isn't an entire subforum filled with people trying to come up with 'new' and 'innovative' and 'out of the box' atlas builds.

having all of your damage in one (commonly shot off) side torso is a bad idea, there's some constructive criticism for you.

[Ravennus]

I'm still working through my hunchies, and then decided to go for Stalkers.... but the Atlas is still on my list!

For my first build, I'm planning on a DDC with ECM, Gauss (with CASE), 2 MPLAS in the arms for fast movers, and 3 Artemis SRM6s. All with near max armor and a decently fast engine.

I still wouldn't want to trade blows with a well built Stalker, but I think it would make a good frontman that could tank and lead the push.


IMHO the Atlas is still deadly, even if one side torso gets taken out. If 3 ASRM6s to the face isn't something to fear, I don't know what is.

Edited by Ravennus, 10 January 2013 - 03:37 AM.

[Apoc1138]

the problem with the gauss in an atlas is that when it goes pop, which it will do very easily, it will often dump a load of damage in to your CT as well... if you go with twin AC2's or 5's or UAC5's then your chances of losing the weapons at all is greatly reduced and even if they do go down you won't lose an entire section and/or get a load of damage on your core

but hey, try different things and see what works for you!

[Hellboy561]

2 AC2s - 3 tonnes of ammo
3 SRM6 - 3/4 tonnes of ammo (can't remember)
2 Med Lasers
ECM
Std 300
608 Armor

Is a good solid machine, can dish out decent amounts of damage whilst aiding my team with the ECM. Works like a charm but can be overpowered (as all assaults) if I am left unsupported.

Also to all assault pilots, put your ammo in your legs! I VERY rarely get legged in my Atlas, and it saves having to use a CASE in some situations.

[Apoc1138]

and the head... if you get critted in the head then you chances were already going to be dead anyway

[Armorpiercer M82]

AC20 + 3x ammo
MG + 1x ammo
2x SRM6 + artemis + 3x ammo
2x ML

AMS + ECM + DHS + ES
350 std engine = speed 62.4, HE = 1.30 , armor 608/614

Edited by Armorpiercer M82, 10 January 2013 - 08:39 AM.

[Vassago Rain]

Gauss, 4 tons, CASE.
3 SRM6, 5 tons.
Two medium lasers/medium pulse..
ECM.

[Mr Breaker]

Here is my Atlas build

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...c12254495d17f51

[Aym]

Atlas D http://mwo.smurfy-ne...70532b892f6f9a1

I like this build, I use a very similiar build in my DDC. If you really want AMS drop one DHS from the arm and 4pts of armor from each arm and leg, that'll give you the tonnage and arm space. You'll have to exercise fire-control at that point for heat of course.
I know 2 tons of AC/20 ammo doesn't seem like a lot but if you really get the opportunity to fire 14 good shots with it in a game and haven't had it destroyed from focus-fire your team should be in pretty good shape and you still have a lot of lasers to have fun with.

[The Amazing Atomic Spaniel]

I've almost stopped using Gauss on an Atlas. The problem with it is that everyone shoots at the gun rack and the wretched thing always explodes. This would be OK if one could a safe distance and avoid targetted shots hitting the gun rack, but the Atlas is so slow that you almost always end up with enemy mechs closing on you to brawling distance.

My own DDCs now tend to use either 2LL, AC20 and 3SSRM2 or AC20, 2ML and Arti SRM6s. It can still work OK as a missile boat with 3 LRM15s, but dropping into pug games with LRMs as your main weapon is always a bit of a gamble.

[Poptimus Rhyme Wallace]

My DDC runs the following:

3xLRM15+Artemis 4 tons of ammo
2xLB10X 3 tons of ammo
2x ML
ECM
STD280
Endosteel
11 DHS

Just stick one medium brawler next to it and it works wonders.

[georgetakei]

superteds, on 10 January 2013 - 03:34 AM, said:

its almost like there isn't an entire subforum filled with people trying to come up with 'new' and 'innovative' and 'out of the box' atlas builds.

having all of your damage in one (commonly shot off) side torso is a bad idea, there's some constructive criticism for you.

you assume people are all smart enough to think of this. you give pugs too much credit. out of 10 games ive only been cripppled down to my 2ML once

not my full running build either. its fun to try builds that seem stupid. i put out a lot of burst damage to unsuspecting players

H8Bitter, on 10 January 2013 - 05:36 AM, said:

My DDC runs the following:

3xLRM15+Artemis 4 tons of ammo
2xLB10X 3 tons of ammo
2x ML
ECM
STD280
Endosteel
11 DHS

Just stick one medium brawler next to it and it works wonders.

i tried using the 2LBX and i didnt feel it had the same punch as the ac20 ac2 combo. LBX has far the better heat control though

[Bubba Wilkins]

D-DC

AC/20 - 5 tons of Ammo
(3) SRM6's+Artemis, 4 tons Ammo
(2) Med Pulse
Standard 300 Engine
15 DHS
Endo Steel
Full Armor
ECM
No Command Console
99.7 tons.

Sensor and Target Gathering Modules.

Edited by Bubba Wilkins, 10 January 2013 - 08:05 PM.

[Elandyll]

Brawler D-DC

Gauss w/ 3 tons
2x LL
3x SRM6

Has worked the best for me so far...

[Shae Starfyre]

2 UAC5 (8 tons of Ammo)
2 MLAS
3 Streaks (2 Tons of Armor)
ECM
STD 300
Normal Armor, and Structure

Primary weapon are the UAC5
Mlas and Streaks are my light defense weapons (don't forget to toggle that ECM).