Four additional heat sinks help the 1S manage heat. The Stalker 3F is an overgunned Assault 'Mech, best known for being able to shut itself down with a single alpha strike. RogueTech is a near-total conversion for BattleTech, a set of different mods and assets all bundled up together. The Jenner D is both a scout and a fast harasser. Its machine guns also allow it to quickly demolish structures, making it ideal for Demolition and Raid mission types. 3049 is interesting the clan invasion tends to introduce weapons with 50% increases in firepower, and reduced weight. The Orion V has three tons less armor than the K model, making room for an additional SRM-4 rack on the right arm. I'll also take a Spector if I can't use the Lightray. It's almost impossible to find those anymore, though. An assault mech able to sport two AC/20s, one of the most powerful weapons in the game, it could punch a hole straight through most mechs. Better armed than light 'Mechs, medium 'Mechs can often outmaneuver heavier opponents in combat and bring their weapons to bear with better effect to the point of being superior combatants in single combat, given time and suitable terrain. - Malcolm Reynolds. It is a thrilling strategy video game based on board game mechanics, developed in 2018 by Harebrained Schemes - creators of games like Shadowrun or Necropolis and BattleTech Flashpoint DLC. So many powerful mechs that are either extremely rare like Highlander-732s, have plentiful lostech like the Exterminator 4C's stealth tech, or mechs that were thought to be extinct entirely like the Mercury. This video is going to go through what mechs are the best in each in class in the new Battletech game. The Archer ARC-2R is a fire support 'Mech that is intended to rarely see the front lines, but with enough firepower to punish anyone who tries to sneak up on it. Only Clan Jade Falcon is known to have delved into LAM research, but the project was terminated in 3059 after only two prototypes had been built. Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war. Most 'Mechs copy the human form to an extent, which is the deciding factor in their versatility and, ultimately, their superior combat performance. The Spider Anansi offers twin AMS to keep it safe from enemy missiles and just enough firepower to out-fight other light mechs without too much trouble. Yang uses the term juggernaut and its an apt one for this role these are your biggest and baddest BattleMechs and theyre generally capable of mounting a ridiculous amount of weaponry as well as tons of armor. [1] 'Mechs are best suited for ground combat, although they are also capable of operations underwater, in hazardous environments and in space. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a more expensive 'Mech that is under-armored, under-gunned, and incapable of jumping. MechWarrior and Battletech are registered trade-marks of Microsoft Corporation and are used under license. The one you can't recognize, or that your sensors can't identify. Weapons-wise, stick to basics a long-range autocannon or a pair of M Lasers will be plenty. I'll take a PXH-6D Phoenix Hawk, with the PLG-4Z Pillager a close second. Weapons are the bread-and-butter of the war-torn world of Battletech. Surprisingly, the 1R has proven itself a capable fighter, projecting respectable firepower with its PPC, LRM-5, and Medium Laser. Orion is best heavy and kintaro is best med. Armed with two LRM-15 racks and four Medium Lasers, it is also one of the few Heavy 'Mechs equipped with Jump Jets. All rights reserved. However, after six years of trying, the best the LIC could do was get a single person inside to make a map of the facility. Medium BattleMechs mount respectable weaponry with above-average speed and varying levels of armor. While matching neither in their respective niche, medium 'Mechs tend to have the best combination between speed, armor, and payload which gives them unmatched versatility. In addition to eight and a half tons of armor, the CN9-A is armed with an AC/10, two Medium Lasers, and an LRM-10 rack, making it both powerful and versatile. The 9R usually covers fast-moving Light 'Mechs as they engage the enemy, but it is equally at home using its Jump Jets to flank. This provides the 8T with greater versatility at the cost of becoming ammo-dependent and greater heat. Medium 'Mechs weigh between 40 and 55 tons and are very versatile. Few 'Mechs can match the ubiquity of the Griffin 1N. It is capable as a hit-and-run combatant, able to engage from long range thanks to its Large Laser, AC/5 and LRM-15. High priority targets that suddenly pop up on the battlefield. [6][7], The other major powers coveted the Hegemony's new BattleMech, and set about trying to acquire it themselves. With an Initiative of 1, assault 'Mechs take action last in a round. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. BattleMechs are typically divided into ultralight(below 20 tons), light(20-35 tons), medium(40-55 tons), heavy(60-75 tons), assault(80-100 tons), and superheavy or 'colossal' designs (over 100 tons), regardless of their actual battlefield role. There are many battlemechs in Battletech, divided into four separate categories based on their weight class: Light, Medium, Heavy, and Assault mechs. the Awesome 8Q has my vote but I have a soft spot for 3025. The dissolution of the Star League plunged the Inner Sphere into centuries of interstellar warfare soon known as the Succession Wars, a technological and cultural dark age in human history. Nobody wants to face down the Bounty Hunter. The BattleTech 1 & BattleMech 1 wargaming franchise includes many authorized titles in various face personality genres, including tabletop wargames, roleplaying games, collectible card games and video arcade PS1 and PC computer games. Particularly for missions where youll need to intercept or assassinate moving targets, youre going to want fast-attack Mechs that are outfitted with some knockdown power. Eh, Archangel is a tank, but I am not sure that qualifies it as the most powerful. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). The Anansi is probably the best go-fast mech in MechWarrior 5. The Clan Invasion had a lot of pilots filling their shorts. "If someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." The average mechwarrior usually isnt going to fill his pants when he sees a Marauder II, but one painted emerald green with credit symbols on it? By removing the LRM-10, two additional Medium Lasers and four additional heat sinks could be mounted. The artificial skeleton and musculature, combined with a large gyroscope system, provides stability for the BattleMech and allows for bipedal movement. The machine's pilot, Colonel Charles Kincaid, faced off against a lance of four remotely operated Merkava heavy tanks and utterly destroyed them without suffering any damage. The Cicada 2A was designed as a Medium 'Mech capable of the mobility of Light 'Mechs such as the Spider and Locust. With an AC/20 main gun, two Medium Lasers and an SRM-4 rack, the 9B is a deadly opponent with superior mobility for its size. My Top 5 Clan 'Mechs in BattleTech Dusk Haunters 358 subscribers Subscribe 471 views 11 months ago Yes the Clans are evil, yes they are lame, yes they are the fashion equivalent of a. Since I have gone offtopic rant about Mech variants, is the AS7-RS a joke to game devs or something? . There is no best mech overall, because there's no one mech that is truly ideal for every (or nearly every) situation. Capable of delivering sustained heavy fire over long ranges while retaining adequate mobility, they are formidable and powerful foes. Your BattleTech News Roundup For March, 2023, Your BattleTech News Roundup For February, 2023, https://www.sarna.net/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Superheavy_BattleMechs&oldid=837362. gets shot by the -1A5's AC/20. Logged The moderator formerly known as the user formerly known as nenechan Akalabeth Lieutenant Posts: 1533 Re: Best mech. Does it beat 0/1 Natasha Kerensky in a Widowmaker? Suggested chassis:Raven, Commando, Locust, Jenner, Panther, Flea. On 3 February 2439, as the Age of War gripped the Inner Sphere, the first combat trial of a new prototype BattleMech, the Mackie, was carried out near the city of Yakima in North America. Capable of cleaving a Mad Cat in half! Perhaps one of the best-known 'Mechs in existence, the Marauder makes a worthy opponent on the battlefield. Unfortunately, the thirteen heat sinks in the 4G mean that it is difficult for pilots to bring all of the 'Mech's weapons to bear at once. The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. Included the 203mm mod velocities. While lightly armored for its tonnage, it can direct a withering array of AC/2s and AC/5s at distant targets. [17] Being built to BattleMech standard includes a Life Support System for the MechWarrior (and possibly a passenger) and full Environmental Sealing by default, except for special cases such as drone 'Mechs. I close second would be from when the ComGuard revealed itself. I can't pick a single "best" mech, but probably the one I use most often is the Wolverine 8C. Use these BattleMechs to spot enemies for your indirect fire platforms and look for opportunities to take out vehicles. I would have to say my best mech for the IS would be the Thuderbolt 7S. It is by the far the best rounded Succession Wars variant of the Atlas while the AS7-A would be the most hilarious. This build stays close to the original and features its long-range missile pods as well as the medium pulse lasers in the arms. The Awesome is an Assault 'Mech best suited for long range fire support. Larger, assault-class Mechs like the Awesome and Zeus can easily be used as direct-fire snipers due to their respectable armor capabilities, build the lighter platforms around as many LRM racks as you can mount. With even less armor than the standard 9B, the Victor 9S is quite vulnerable. Medium 'Mechs are the workhorse 'Mechs of most armies. When you start doing 4.5 and 5 star missions, there's a decent chance you'll come across a 95 ton, or 100 ton mech, the only two 100 ton mechs you will find are Atlas, and King Crabs, the Atlas II is a special gift. At close range, its weight allows it to deal considerable melee damage. All it can dish out is 40 points of damage for no heat if it's standing still, or 50 points if it wants to gain 10 heat. Normally the slowest unit on the field, assault 'Mechs can decimate any opponent, but they tend to need support from more maneuverable units. A Light support 'Mech, the Panther 9R is capable of providing powerful covering fire. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. [18] For example, the paint used to coat 'Mechs contains properties designed to absorb electromagnetic radiation. Gray shows sub-optimal range . While not as mobile as other medium 'Mechs, it does carry Jump Jets, and is both heavily armored and very heat efficient. The arguably most famous ultralight design (and also the first that was ever published) is the FLE-14 subvariant of the Flea, massing 15 tons while most other variants weigh in at 20 tons. Energy weapons, such as Lasers, Particle Projection Cannons and Flamers, require no ammunition and take up less space but produce tremendous waste heat. A Demolisher tank when you're in it's range.3x AC 20. Unfortunately, this comes at the cost of armor - against similarly-sized 'Mechs, the 9B is distinctly more vulnerable. . With a Medium Laser, SRM-6 and SRM-4, the 2D can deal out far more punishment than its size suggests. "LMAO, a Charger?!" Changed 128mm LBX AC/10 and LBX AC/10 SLD base velocities to 1300 m/s. It's an almost perfect mix of speed, firepower, heat capacity and armour. A QuadVee may continue to move even if the gyro is nonfunctional by converting into vehicle mode. Its creation was a means for the Clan to bolster its touman. This is a fun topic, but I feel like something important hasn't been mentioned yet. The Atlas is the king of the battlefield, capable of bringing a dizzying array of weapons to bear on targets at any range. ). The Banshee 3E was originally designed as a close combat 'Mech, paradoxically armed with a PPC and AC/5. My favorites for each class would be: I recently salvaged a Catapult CPLT-C4, the one that has two LRM-20s stock. Assault BattleMechs are the champions of the battlefieldwalking walls of armor and weaponry. Since so little information can be found, this guide is written with a range of tips and tricks to give new players a more leisurely start. Light Mech. The result is more firepower, at the cost of increased heat. After assaults, individual pilots in notable mechs made the biggest impact. Ballistic weapons, such as Machine Guns, Autocannons and Gauss rifles, produce little waste heat but require ammunition and have greater weight and space requirements. This is typically where most of the QuadVee's weaponry is housed. Missile weapons, including Long Range Missiles and Short Range Missiles, produce less waste heat but require ammunition, with the benefit of using specialty warheads like Inferno or engaging in indirect fire. In addition, it gains six heat sinks and two additional tons of armor. For equipment, rangefinders are great for scouts, as theyll give them an extra bit of vision that you can use to direct fire from your long-range artillery. The Victor 9S has even less armor than the 9B standard Victor, but upgrades its SRM-4 to an SRM-6. Well, for me it would be the BRZ-C3 Berserker. Three PPCs and 28 heat sinks allow the AWS-8Q to deal out massive punishment at extreme range. $39.99. It was designed to fill a 'light Assault' role, with a rate of speed more akin to that of a Heavy 'Mech. but has very short range . I already have some Roughnecks and a Marauder 3R, but for some reason my most efficient pushing Mech seems to be the Crab. 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