The two most important broad categories are builds, which can kill other Light Mechs and the ones which are adjusted to fulfill other tasks. The relative speed and agility of a Light 'Mech allows it to pick apart heavier BattleMechs that may a difficult time keeping their weapons trained on a fast moving target. Comprehensive quick-guide on how to setup Fire Control to never ever have to worry about jamming your UAC/5s again. You are fast enough to get into cover easily, and you should because the Death’s Knell lacks ECM and AMS. Ranging from 20-35 tons, these Light BattleMechs generally prioritize mobility over armor and firepower. MWO Tier Lists Competitive Tier List This list focuses on the competitive scene, drawing from the state of player-run leagues. Jump to:navigation, search. Light 'Mechs are those that weigh between 20 and 35 tons. I used to have a Jenner and thoroughly enjoyed it and like to see else what else is out there. Try to shoot enemy heavies and assaults in the back. From MWO Wiki Jump to: navigation, search The Heavy BattleMech weighs in at 60-75 tons. Use your superior movement speed to not get hit. Light InnerSphere 20t - FLEA (with 6 variants) 20t - LOCUST (with 8 variants) 25t - COMMANDO (with 6 variants) 30t - JAVELIN (with 7 variants) 30t - OSIRIS (with 7 variants) XL and Light engines also need slots in the side-torsos Some bigger engines provide additional slots for Heatsinks, which don't use critical slots of your mech but still needs tonnage. Well you are about to be wrong. Snuggles Time 10,388 views 16:24 MWO: How to pilot light mechs ep3 - Route planning and movement - ⦠This Spider 5D build is one of the latter. However, certain situations and builds may contradict these guidelines. Hey guys! This build is not meant to fight other Light Mechs. Adding an AMS is also possible but you would end up with spare tons and less cooling. MWO: How to pilot light mechs ep 2 - Movement tips and tricks - Duration: 16:24. This mech buying guide is designed to give players who want to get into competitive MWO an idea of what to go for in terms of mechs and builds. Use your superior speed to bounce between the battles. Ready-made config-files included! Once they notice you, back off and look for another place to harass. L2P MWO Build 1: Laser Vomit Build 2: Gauss Vomit Build 3: PPFLD & Poptarts The Meta Competitive Mech Buying Guide Investing MC and making C-Bills in ⦠They are light, therefore generally fast why they tend to mount light weapon payloads or electronics and ECM equipment. Light mechs can fill many roles such as: recon, harassment, ECM cover, cap rushing and more. So ive been playing MWO for over a year and i was just playing trials and a few heavy and mediums i bought that i loved as miniatures from the tabletop. MechWarrior: How Heavy Mechs Define BattleMech Combat Heavy 'Mechs are the lynchpin of combat in the MechWarrior universe, but what is the best way that can you use these massive weapons of war? If you have incoming missiles, run away. The MechWarrior gaming franchise is all about giant stompy robots, and the lore and setting are deeply fleshed out to give all the mayhem more meaning and impact. Just a few tips on how to play light mechs in MWO, if you are a average player. Press J to jump to the feed. MWO: How to pilot Light mechs ep1 - classifications/types of lights - Duration: 13:13. Instead, try to use your TAG. They often serve as Scout 'Mechs or Striker Roles. Basic assumptions dictate that Light Mechs are quick, nimble, and lightly armored, while heavier 'Mechs have more room for equipment and armor. Ideally, they spend a lot of time chasing you down, at which point you make your escape. Maximum-Engine power rating with (round up to nearest 5 or 0): Light 'Mech = 1.4 x Stock-Engine Medium 'Mech = 1.3 x Stock-Engine This build is more of a harasser aka pain in the a*s. For more information on how to play this build, check the Hints-Playstyle section below. If you stand still you die. It can be argued that this better simulates a need for escorts. The giants of the 'Mech world, the 80-100 ton Assault BattleMechs are the de facto kings of the battlefield. From MWO Wiki Jump to: navigation, search The Heavy BattleMech weighs in at 60-75 tons. Endo Steel Structure is a Mech upgrade that you may purchase for roughly one million c-bills on every Mech (depending on Mech size). Please consider deactivating AdBlock. For mediums the Cicada and the Crab aren't bad; keep the Cicadas fast, try the 3M with ECM and a UAC5 + Medium Lasers or just straight laser vomit. There is still no light Mech on this blog so let´s change it. These mark the places where the Endo Steel Structure resides within your Mech. This site is an ISENGRIM project created by Tarogato and Scuro and is supported by our community contributors - a tireless legion of trusted and proven high-tier competitive mechwarriors who live the meta and are dedicated to providing the community with curated mech builds, mech-ranking lists, and the occasional tutorial and informative guide. Time for another submission by the community. This Spider 5D build is one of the latter. 1. The Build Database gives a survey of all the mechs in MWO and a couple builds for each. Once you no longer see Dynamic Structure Slots you are out of space. A Hunchback weighing only 50 tons will get a bonus of 2.5 tons. I'm currently in the market for a light mech, but don't know which to choose. MWO: How to pilot light mechs ep 2 - Movement tips and tricks - Duration: 16:24. It will provide you with a hand full more tons (5% of the total weight) to play with but also occupy many critical slots (the lines where you put your equipment in). You should avoid fights with other Light Mechs Common Light 'Mech Weapons & Chassis All of the computer games include a variety of light 'Mech chassis, from a few in MechWarrior 2 and MechWarrior 3 to MWO 's much larger roster of light 'Mechs. I tried not to go on for too long about the intricacies of each point, but if you have any questions feel free to post them in the MetaMechs forum . It is highly recommended turning arm-lock off. There are also some lesser known but just as good choices like the Urbie IIC and the often forgotten Urbie IIC. Try to draw heavier Mechs away from the main fight. MWO offers many medium 'Mechs to round out a team, both Clan and Inner Sphere. BattleMech modification in MWO uses a mixture of the tabletop game's critical location tables and MechWarrior 4's hardpoint system, with 'Mechs featuring the familiar table layout but also having restrictions on what type and how many weapons can be placed in certain locations, primarily an attem⦠The giants of the 'Mech world, the 80-100 ton Assault BattleMechs are the de facto kings of the battlefield. These 'Mechs tend to balance firepower and armor over speed, making them lethal at both long and short range. Medium Laser to Medium Pulse Laser. It is not the strongest against other Lights, because it lacks the usual missiles and ECM. How does it work ingame: Dynamic Structure Slots. Lighter - Due to the usage of lighter materials, a Light-Engine weighs only three quarters as much as a Standard-Engineof the same power rating. I used to have a Jenner and thoroughly enjoyed it and like to see else what else is out there. Posted in Assault, General Information, Heavy, Light, Medium Comments: 7 comments on 2012/12/01. Competetive Highlander Builds (October 2013), The Trollmando – A Death’s Knell Quick-Guide. Light mechs can fill many roles such as: recon, harassment, ECM cover, cap rushing and more. Snuggles Time 8,564 views 13:13 8 Things I Learned The Hard Way In Battletech - ⦠Ranging from 20-35 tons, these Light BattleMechs generally prioritize mobility over armor and firepower. Light Mech Builds This is a listing of common builds used for light mechs in MWO. If you don’t think you need the Beagle Active Probe, go for the second build. Like all Hero 'Mechs, the -M can only be purchased with . In addition,you will lose internal space to put items, called critical slots; 14 to be precise. Do not fire while turning with your keyboard. Today, we’ll take a look at the Trollmando. There are also some lesser known but just as good choices like the Urbie IIC and the often forgotten Urbie IIC. While they generally excel as Brawler 'Mechs, their blend of traits means the Medium class of 'Mech is capable of filling many roles on the battlefield. Jagermechs Dual AC/20 (all Variants including Firebrand), MWO August 6th Patch Notes Summary – 12vs12, First Victory of the Day, New Hero Mech, Fastest Way To Get C-Bills in Mechwarrior Online, Centurion CN9-A SRM6 Brawler (with Video), Alpha Strike, Firepower, and DPS explained. Light Mechs range from 20 to 39.9 tons and form the majority of recce and scouting forces in the Inner Sphere. This mech buying guide is designed to give players who want to get into competitive MWO an idea of what to go for in terms of mechs and builds. This Mech runs up to 150kph, has decent armament, has ECM and TAG equipped, full Ferro Fibrous armor and is heat efficient. Bulkier - Further occupies 2 Critical Spaces in each side torso, adding another 4 slots to the 6 occupied in the C⦠Instead, adjust your Mech first, then use your mouse to place precise shots. Check out this guide by Draxa. BattleMechs typically weigh between 20 and 100 tons, and fall into one of four weight classes: Light, Medium, Heavy, and Assault. A Raven with ECM and StreakSRM2s will destroy you. For mediums the Cicada and the Crab aren't bad; keep the Cicadas fast, try the 3M with ECM and a UAC5 + Medium Lasers or just straight laser vomit. They are light, therefore generally fast why they tend to mount light weapon payloads or electronics and ECM equipment. Not possible? L2P MWO Build 1: Laser Vomit Build 2: Gauss Vomit Build 3: PPFLD & Poptarts The Meta Competitive Mech Buying Guide Investing MC and making C-Bills in MWO ⦠All your weapons are in the arms, and one would waste agility in leaving it enabled. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log in sign up User account menu 26 Light Mechs. Unlike most Hero 'Mechs, it does not come with Dual Heat Sinks, an XL Engine, or even Endo-Steel. The Death’s Knell build utilises all four energy hard points which are specific to this Hero Mech. If you are entangled with enemy Light Mechs, flee and group up with other Lights from your team. A Spider 5D build (the variant with ECM) sporting lasers, AMS, ECM, and Jump Jets. The MWO Clan Variants Tier List, made by GMan129 and hosted on MetaMechs.com Welcome to the Clan Variants Tier List! The two most important broad categories are builds, which can kill other Light Mechs and the ones which are adjusted to fulfill other tasks. While they generally excel as Brawler 'Mechs, their blend of traits means the Medium class of 'Mech is capable of filling many roles on the battlefield. 3. Light BattleMechs make the best Scouts, and can quickly and quietly reach the front lines to relay critical target information back to its teammates. From MWO Wiki. Never stand still. The two most important broad categories are builds, which can kill other Light Mechs and the ones which are adjusted to fulfill other tasks. Light Mechs range from 20 to 39.9 tons and form the majority of recce and scouting forces in the Inner Sphere. When someone else fires missiles at your target you will also get bonus xp+cbills. Pages in category "MWO Hero 'Mechs" The following 82 pages are in this category, out of 82 total. The above rules are absolute and without exceptions. Like all Hero 'Mechs, the -M can only be purchased with . Light 'Mechs (20 / 25 / 30 / 35 tons) are generally fast and have light weapon payloads or electronics. All the good intro light 'mechs except the Raven are humanoid; the Osiris isn't bad, the Urbanmech is a unique playstyle. There are also some lesser known but just as good choices like the Urbie IIC and the often forgotten Urbie IIC. So ive been playing MWO for over a year and i was just playing trials and a few heavy and mediums i bought that i loved as miniatures from the tabletop. These builds are often optimal for normal play as well, but their tier placement can be different. The Centurion was a 'Mech from the game's earliest days, featuring an adequate running speed, an LRM 10 launcher and autocannon-10 for medium range fights, and two medium lasers for close-range brawls. Light 'Mechs use speed to hide from detection while scouting ahead and employing hit-and-run tactics. If you are out of space and still have some tons left, I´d recommend maxing out armor and see if you can upgrade a weapon to something heavier without using up (much) more space e.g. From MWO Wiki. The following list will give you a rough idea on when to consider Endo Steel and when you should think of something else. 2. This is one of those Light Mech builds. This site is an ISENGRIM project created by Tarogato and Scuro and is supported by our community contributors - a tireless legion of trusted and proven high-tier competitive mechwarriors who live the meta and are dedicated to providing the community with curated mech builds, mech-ranking lists, and the occasional tutorial and informative guide. The -M provides the same 30% bonus that all Hero 'Mechs do. Ranging from 20-35 tons, these Light BattleMechs generally prioritize mobility over armor and firepower. The smaller/lighter your Mech the higher the chance Endo Steel is worth a look. While very similar and heavily based on the tabletop game's construction system, MWO openly admits to having tweaked and changed armor levels, weapon damage, rate of fire, heat and ammo levels. A quick and easy field of view guide which allows you to see more of the battlefield and of your cockpit! Medium 'Mechs (40 / 45 / 50 / 55 tons) are very versatile, the workhorses of most armies. Depending on your mech´s size the upgrade will roughly cost one million c-bills. Variants: FLE-15, FLE-17, FLE-19, FLE-20, FLE-FA, Variants: LCT-1E, LCT-1M, LCT-1V, LCT-3M, LCT-3S, LCT-3V, Variants: JVN-10F, JVN-10N, JNV-10P, JVN-11A, JVN-11B, Variants: OSR-1P, OSR-1V, OSR-2V, OSR-3D, OSR-4D, Variants: UM-R60, RM-R60L, UM-R63, UM-R68, Hero: K-9 (UM-K9), Street Cleaner (UM-SC), Variants: PNT-8Z, PNT-9R, PNT-10K, PNT-10P, Variants: PIR-1, PIR-2, PRI-3, PIR-A, PIR-B, Variants: MLX-Prime, MLX-A, MLX-B, MLX-C, MLX-D, MLX-G, Variants: ACH-Prime, ACH-A, ACH-B, ACH-C, ACH-E, Variants: KFX-Prime, KFX-C, KFX-D, KFX-G, KFX-S, Special: KFX-Prime(G), KFX-Prime(I), KFX-G(L), Variants: INC-1, INC-2, INC-3, INC-4, INC-5, Variants: COU-Prime, COU-C, COU-D, COU-E, COU-H, Variants: JR7-IIC, JR7-IIC-2, JR7-IIC-3, JR7-IIC-A, https://wiki.mwomercs.com/index.php?title=Light_Mechs&oldid=1655. Disengage and flee to your team’s other Mediums and Lights. Medium and Heavy 'Mechs are the most versatile classes overall, with Mediums slightly favoring speed over the firepower of The relative speed and agility of a Light 'Mech allows it to pick apart heavier BattleMechs that may a difficult time keeping their weapons trained on a fast moving target. Light Mech Builds This is a listing of common builds used for light mechs in MWO. Once you´ve purchased the Endo Steel Structure upgrade, you will notice two new kinds of items appearing in your critical slots (the lines where you equip your stuff): Dynamic Structure Slot and Structure Slot. If you try to hit an enemy with enabled ECM do not automatically switch your ECM to counter mode. The MechWarrior gaming franchise is all about giant stompy robots, and the lore and setting are deeply fleshed out to give all the mayhem more meaning and impact. Spiders are very prominent Mechs in random matches and the competitive scene. The Build Database gives a survey of all the mechs in MWO and a couple builds for each. Jump to:navigation, search. SSRM2) Comments: 7 comments on 2013/02/25. Light InnerSphere 20t - FLEA (with 6 variants) 20t - LOCUST (with 8 variants) 25t - COMMANDO (with 6 variants) 30t - JAVELIN (with 7 variants) 30t - OSIRIS (with 7 variants) XL and Light engines also need slots in the side-torsos Some bigger engines provide additional slots for Heatsinks, which don't use critical slots of your mech but still needs tonnage. All the good intro light 'mechs except the Raven are humanoid; the Osiris isn't bad, the Urbanmech is a unique playstyle. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Snuggles_Time Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/snuggles_time Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4026193 One common light chassis is the Commando, which is actually a bit slow for a light 'Mech. As an official product with a valid license, it can be regarded as apocryphal.In 2011, Herbert A. Beas II (then BattleTech Line Developer), confirmed in an official chat that MWO would not be canonical per se [1], i.e. An overheated Light Mech will be destroyed instantly, and your team will flame you and they will be right to do so! Best clan light mechs? Twitter: https://twitter.com/Snuggles_Time Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/snuggles_time Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4026193 Raven RVN-3L Build “Speed Freak” Fastest Light Mech with ECM, SSRM2s and TAG! Expensive - Acquirement costs about twice the amount of a equally rated Standard-Engine. r/mwo: The official reddit for MechWarrior Online. Similar to the Clan XL-Engines, the light engine takes up 2 critical slots in each side torso instead of 3. The -M provides the same 30% bonus that all Hero 'Mechs do. If you need more heat sinks and/or more ammunition do not go for Endo Steel, but consider upgrading to Double Heat Sinks. Ever wanted to be that annoying bugger that zooms around the battlefield, shooting everyone, spotting everywhere while the enemy team is working their bottoms off to catch you? Posted in All Chassis, Commando, Death's Knell, Hero Mech, Lasers and PPCs, Light, Roles / Build Types, Scout / Spotter, Signature Weapon Comments: Be the first to leave a comment on 2013/09/11. In MWO, I do think in a 1-on-1 fast-light vs assault, the match is tuned a bit more toward the light than TT is. A Commando Hero Mech harass-build sent in by e-mail. Light mechs are restricted by weight, while heavy mechs are restriced by space. These 5% depend on your Mech size and can be calculated as “Maximum tonnage times .05″. The Centurion was a 'Mech from the game's earliest days, featuring an adequate running speed, an LRM 10 launcher and autocannon-10 for medium range fights, and two medium lasers for close-range brawls. Never run straight at enemies. The above build has a BAP built-in for additional support while brawling and harassing. It uses the additional tons to use a larger engine. Canonicity [edit] MechWarrior Online, as such, does not meet the current criteria for canon for the BattleTech universe. Just a few tips on how to play light mechs in MWO, if you are a average player. Unlike most Hero 'Mechs, it does not come with Dual Heat Sinks, an XL Engine, or even Endo-Steel. Changing the number of crit slots/hardpoints would not only ruin this fundaments aspect of mech design, but also make certain canon mech builds There are also some lesser known but just as good choices like the Urbie IIC and the often forgotten Urbie IIC. I tried not to go on for too long about the intricacies of each point, but if you have any questions feel free to post them in the MetaMechs forum . This page was last edited on 13 July 2019, at 22:47. Welcome to GrimMechs! Hey there reddit! Yes, there are many great light mechs, like the Urbie IIC or the Urbie IIC. The relative speed and agility of a Light 'Mech allows it to pick apart heavier BattleMechs that may a difficult time keeping their weapons trained on a fast moving target. If your Mech runs with a lot of lasers, stream srm2 and other small weapons with little/no ammo Endo Steel Structure is worth a look, too. The Structure will be moved to another part of your Mech (where ever some space is left), and you can mount your items in Dynamic Structure Slots like in any other free slot. cant seem to find a good one < > Showing 1-10 of 10 comments TaintedLuck Jan 10, 2017 @ 8:32pm arctic cheetah and jenner IIC the 2 best clan lights Last edited by ⦠Posted in Light, Raven, Scout / Spotter, Short Range Missiles (e.g. All revenue from ads will directly go towards maintaining this site. Folllow them at all times, and you will be a great Light Mech pilot instead of just an average nuisance. There are several types of Light Mech builds. Light 'Mechs use speed to hide from detection while scouting ahead and employing hit-and-run tactics. Never ever overheat. Pages in category "MWO Hero 'Mechs" The following 82 pages are in this category, out of 82 total. Common Light 'Mech Weapons & Chassis All of the computer games include a variety of light 'Mech chassis, from a few in MechWarrior 2 and MechWarrior 3 to MWO 's much larger roster of light 'Mechs. Generally speedy, often times with ⦠Posted in All Chassis, Hot, Lasers and PPCs, Light, Roles / Build Types, Scout / Spotter, Signature Weapon, Spider, Support / 2nd Line Comments: 2 comments on 2013/11/07. Example: for an Atlas you will have 100 tons and upgrading Endo Steel Structure will yield you 5 additional tons. These 40-55 ton 'Mechs can carry a wide range of weapon systems while still favoring speed over armor. MWO offers many medium 'Mechs to round out a team, both Clan and Inner Sphere. Hey there reddit! The MWO Clan Variants Tier List, made by GMan129 and hosted on MetaMechs.com Welcome to the Clan Variants Tier List! Generally speedy, often times with ⦠Be mindful of enemy Light and Medium ‘Mechs. Be sure to drop by his profile and leave him a thumbs-up (link at the end of the guide). Here comes one of the best Raven 3L builds. Medium and Heavy 'Mechs are the most versatile classes overall, with Mediums slightly favoring speed over the firepower of Heavy 'M⦠Welcome to GrimMechs! These builds are often optimal for normal play as well, but their tier placement can be different. Press J to jump to the feed. MWO Tier Lists Competitive Tier List This list focuses on the competitive scene, drawing from the state of player-run leagues. Light Mechs. Light 'Mechs are those that weigh between 20 and 35 tons. If you realise incoming fire quickly and instantly change the lane and move to the left or right. However, they can be automatically moved to a certain extent: Dynamic Structure Slots can be treated like free slots. Endo Steel Structure is  highly recommended on light and medium Mechs. This will make you slightly faster and improve your heat efficiency due to the extra engine heat sinks. Hey guys! You should avoid fights with other Light Mechs and instead support your team, for example, by harassing LRM boats, spotting, and providing ECM/AMS cover. They often serve as Scout 'Mechs or Striker Roles. Always soften your falls with Jump Jets in order to avoid unnecessary damage to your legs. Do not engage other Light Mechs. These 40-55 ton 'Mechs can carry a wide range of weapon systems while still favoring speed over armor. MechWarrior: How Heavy Mechs Define BattleMech Combat Heavy 'Mechs are the lynchpin of combat in the MechWarrior universe, but what is the best way that can you use these massive weapons of war? A legged Light Mech is easy prey. Hunchback Brawler builds that can compete in the current meta. r/mwo: The official reddit for MechWarrior Online. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log in sign up User account menu 26 Light Mechs. Battlemech or 'Mech: take a tank and a huge exoskeleton, wrap it around a single soldier of the 30th century and get a fierce combat vehicle for a skilled pilot, that's a 'Mech. Heavy 'Mechs (60 / 65 / 70 tons) are still versatile, but generally with bigger and heavier weapon payloads. Yes, there are many great light mechs, like the Urbie IIC or the Urbie IIC. You should avoid fights with other Light Mechs This will make you vulnerable to other missiles. This Spider 5D build is one of the latter. Heavys often times but normally never a good idea on Assaults. Light Mechs. Maximum-Engine power rating cannot exceed 400 or ~8.5x the 'Mech's tonnage, whichever is lower. A simple table which explains the Alpha Heat Penalty System without any numbers or formulas. 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