Built a 'utility build' for Raven's ... raven. Posted over at 1sthussars page here: »
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With the transition of the Raven from unhittable brawl-machine to it's original intended role of 'the ultimate scout mech', I've been working with Raven to put together a build that will allow maximum utility given the variety of maps we've been seeing lately. This way you're a benefit to the team as a scout but also able to fit a variety of roles without sacrificing much.
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Features:
Max speed 295 XL engine.
Ferro fibrous, Endo, DHS.
1xLRM5 (for long range support).
1xSSRM2 (For close range brawling).
2xSmall lasers (For utility/close defense).
1xTAG (For target spotting/scouting).
1xGuardian ECM.
1xAMS (see below)
Ammo:
2 tons LRM ammo. This is going to last a long, long time with an LRM5. We're talking 360 rounds here. That's 72 salvos.
1 ton SSRM ammo. This mech is not going to be a power brawler, but should be able to help with close range 'finishing' of mechs. 50 salvos.
1 ton AMS ammo.
Armor:
Why AMS?
Several reasons:
1) AMS can shoot down enemy SSRMs. This enhances survivability.
2) With TAG being mandatory equipment for an LRM boat, it means ECM equipped mechs are still vulnerable. This helps with that too. A LRM boat can 1-shot a raven with a clean hit without AMS.
3) AMS stacks with other teammates AMS. So this is a very team oriented item.
4) AMS is likely to be buffed soon.
5) When you are 'light swarming' or ECM jamming an enemy LRM equipped mech it will shoot down their missiles as they go out.
How to play:
Traditional scout role - keeping around 750-500m, tagging targets, calling shots, shooting LRMS for fire support.
Harrasser - Ducking in and out of buildings and popping quick shots with lasers and SSRMs.
ECM shutdown of enemy LRM boats - With AMS & ECM this is a very solid anti-LRM mech. You can kill them with impunity.
Support mech - This is more the role of sitting with your team, providing ECM bubble support for them. So instead of scouting, running as part of the pack. This is NOT something you could do with the standard 3ML/2SSRM build because you'd be forced to leave the pack to go into 'striker' mode.
He's going to try it out tonight and see how it fares.