44 replies to this topic

[Alfajk]

Almost every mech has this weapons available,but which one is best_ it depends on mech type_ for examle,i never see Assault with pointD Vulcan - why_ or berserker with pointD vulcan, its because pointD vulcan is weak or why_

[Zanozus]

SMC has too high accuracy, DPS and low heat generation.

[hendman]

The vulcan is best at short range with highest dps...........but it has one big drawback, the spinup time. I personally cannot get used to that, so nowadays I go for the smc. After the steam update the sustained weapons lost the drawback of increased spread, so even at range the smc is quite good.

[Zdragow]

None of them and all of them. It depends on what mech you use and how you like to play.

SMC has a high firerate and a low heat output, giving it more time to fire.
The Vulcan can rip things apart at close range, but has a higher heat output.
The AR is the most balanced of them all. It is the jack-of-all-trades.

[CounterlogicMan]

AR has the most versatility and trades high dps for superb versatility okay dps and okay burst per trace.

SMC has somewhat high dps lowish burst per trace decent accuracy at close-mid range and low heat gen.

Vulcan has high dps at close range, not very great accuracy (even at close ranges), high heat gen, and spin up time.

AR definitely is the most flexible of the three. It will shred most targets mid range (especially A-classes) if you can keep the cross hair on them. It can be a tough weapon to use because of the precision required coupled with the low visibility of the current default cross hair. SMC is good if you are overheating in fights or need a little more dps, close range utility, and accuracy. It is pretty good against A and B classes at cqc and corner play. Vulcan is more defensive nowadays, if you choose to assault with it you are pretty much dedicating yourself to the fight. If you stop firing you are giving your enemy a few second advantage but when you are firing you do some scary damage. The AR and SMC doing damage as soon as you pull the trigger make them, in my opinion, more suitable for assaulting a position. Don't fret because vulcan is still very good even with its spin up time.

All three are good in different situations.

[Alfajk]

i realy like Scout mech,but now i have max level and i dont want spend MC to transfer exp - which mech have similiar use_ (high movment speed,dodge and dmg) Berserk,Assault or Bruiser_
and one more question,what is cqc_

[rejwen]

Alfajk, on March 04 2014 - 07:22 AM, said:

i realy like Scout mech,but now i have max level and i dont want spend MC to transfer exp - which mech have similiar use_ (high movment speed,dodge and dmg) Berserk,Assault or Bruiser_
and one more question,what is cqc_

Berserk will be good for you  ,Cqc - close quarters combat

[Alfajk]

thanks,now i am trying Assault and berserker,but assault seems to be better,what "items" and "internals" do you recommend_

[KillaKiwi]

Every mech should get advanced reconstructor since armor regen is always useful.
Berserker has the highest air speed so air compresser works very well.

For assault you probably want offensive items. Emp, ism and detonator. But ism is not that great compared to emp in my opinon.
Same goes for berserker. But shields also work well. The assault throws the shield at the enemy to block the enemys fire so he can safely close in, while the berserker can use the shield to escape damage when he needs to make a run for it.
You can also use the shield to detonate the emp and hit enemys who are to close to it.
(Y--->emp) X      where (    ) = shield; Y = you and X = enemy

The radar scrambler is also usefull for both since you will engage most likely at close range.

[Lightangel112]

Berserker needs air compressor, extractor, and fuel converter (pro build)

Assault needs air compressor, deflector, and basic extractor (pro build)

[KillaKiwi]

I removed my fuel converter from A class mechs since it seemed that with the low armor there wasn't much point in keeping them.

[Alfajk]

when i am in air(holding shift) - does it count as "dodging" and i get 20% less dmg taken from Deflector item_

[Stingz]

Alfajk, on March 06 2014 - 09:34 AM, said:

when i am in air(holding shift) - does it count as "dodging" and i get 20% less dmg taken from Deflector item_

Only if you have air compressor and are air dodging.

You don't see many Zerkers with Vulcans since it heats fast and has spin up (good for pubstomping).
Also takes tons of XP to reach the 2nd last mech level.

Edited by Stingz, March 06 2014 - 11:33 AM.

[IareDave]

vulcan isn't an ideal choice for any mech besides the brawler. better off with smc/ar

[Interrobang87]

Stingz, on March 06 2014 - 11:32 AM, said:

Alfajk, on March 06 2014 - 09:34 AM, said:

when i am in air(holding shift) - does it count as "dodging" and i get 20% less dmg taken from Deflector item_

Only if you have air compressor and are air dodging.

You don't see many Zerkers with Vulcans since it heats fast and has spin up (good for pubstomping).
Also takes tons of XP to reach the 2nd last mech level.

This is inaccurate - you only get the bonuses from defector when you are on the ground

[IareDave]

Interrobang87, on March 09 2014 - 12:36 PM, said:

This is inaccurate - you only get the bonuses from defector when you are on the ground

Deflector works in the air.

[mrvile]

I just max ranked my Assault and I'm wondering if the AR is worth it... it seems like general concensus is that the SMC puts out more DPS and takes longer to overheat, but with my limited experience with the AR on my Berserker, I do like how the AR feels. I normally use the SMC on my Berserker because I try to force CQC, but I find myself engaging a little more cautiously with my Assault, so maybe the AR might be more useful_ Does anyone use the AR on the Assault and can you recommend it_

[Stingz]

mrvile, on March 15 2014 - 07:54 PM, said:

I just max ranked my Assault and I'm wondering if the AR is worth it... it seems like general concensus is that the SMC puts out more DPS and takes longer to overheat, but with my limited experience with the AR on my Berserker, I do like how the AR feels. I normally use the SMC on my Berserker because I try to force CQC, but I find myself engaging a little more cautiously with my Assault, so maybe the AR might be more useful_ Does anyone use the AR on the Assault and can you recommend it_

The tiny range advantage isn't worth the 6k+ price tag. The CRT comes with AR stock anyways.

Edited by Stingz, March 16 2014 - 06:16 AM.

[Duralumi]

Vulcan for close range DEEPS.

SMC for everything else.

Assault Rifle needs to be made a burst-fire weapon to differentiate itself from the Hawkins RPR.

Edited by Duralumi, March 16 2014 - 01:14 PM.

[mrvile]

Duralumi, on March 16 2014 - 07:37 AM, said:

Assault Rifle needs to be made a burst weapon to differentiate itself from the Hawkins RPR.

I would love that.