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JVN-HT "MAXIMUM SHENANIGANS!" (2MRM10, 4 ERSL, XL225)

invalid@example.com (The RadioStar) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:37:41 +0000

Here's a build to maximize your shenanigans.

NOTE: to achieve top performance, type a friendly "hi there" in chat before the match.

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JVN-HT "Pulse Boy" (4xMPL, 1xAMS, XL235)

invalid@example.com (renzor51) — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 06:50:37 +0000

Saw that there was no MPL build here. Slots are hard to work out with another DHS, but it works fine with AMS.

JVN-HT "Hi, compromise!" (2xSRM6, 4xML, XL235)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:42:58 +0000

I'm tryied to make a good mech out of this hero, but without many hardpoints on torsoes, it is not gonna happen... So I had to take compormises.

The main pro of this build is the alpha strike: 45 damage is very good for a 30 tonner, but you are very hot for being a light brawler.

Short version: try to use this mech as a heavy's-assault's backstabber or to assist your bigger brothers.

Use 4xML only (61% cooling efficiency) when target is at range (over 100-150 meters) or is smaller than a medium.
Use 2xSRM6 only (98% cooling efficiency) when you are at hug range (below 100 meters) for minimum spread. You should fire SRM6 over 100-150 meters only to big target (70+ tonners)
Alpha strike for back stabs or when both of previous points applies and you are cool enough to not overheat.

The cons of this mech are multiple:

Bad SRM6 spread at range (useless against lights or fast mediums if not at hug range)...

JVN-HT "Hi, compromise!" (2xSRM6, 4xML, XL235)

Hi There "Little Fury" (4xSPL, 2xSRM4, 1xJJ, XL255)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:28:25 +0000

It's basically a grown locust who belevied on itself: it does have good DPS, good speed, some SRM for crits / additional damage and 2 jump jets for urban environments.

Be sure to max out speed and you will be that annoying light that can disengage very easily and change target very fast, disrupting the action of lance.

JVN-HT "Salute" (4xSL, 2xSRM4, 1xDHS, 2xJJ, XL 255)

invalid@example.com (Ch_R0me) — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:58:12 +0000

Based upon build I use atm. Main weapon are arm-based Small Lasers, SRM-s are used as supplemental firepower.

JJ's should give you ability to go into higher places and such.
Pretty puch nice build, apart from less-then-average coolling, so watch the temp gauge.

JVN-HT "Tiny Laser Boat" (1xLPL, 3xERML, 2xJJ, XL225)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 06:39:54 +0000

I haven't tested it yet, but at least on paper it should deal slightly less damage than mine SRM-2 version and nearly a fifth than the classic SRM4 + ERSL version.

It does have a decent heat management / cooling efficiency and it should be able to pinpoint the damage better and at longer ranges. Still on the plus side, it does have jump jets for better maneuverability and for more "tactical" approaches.

One of the obvious cons is the lack of pure DPS: it doesn't deal so much damage compared to the SRM version, but as I said earlier, it should be waaay better at focusing on single components.

JVN-HT "Flanker" (4xERML, 2xRL20, 4xJJ, XL255)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:35:40 +0000

This is a mid-ranged skirmisher: it moves fast and is able to deal some damage at range.
Don't fire your rockets untill you have the chance to shoot them in someone's back or to finish off brawlers attempting to get close to you.

JVN-HT "Brawlish" (4xML, 2xSRM2, 4xJJ, 1xAMS, XL255)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:33:15 +0000

For those who don't like rocket from the "flanker" version, you can simply swap to SRM2 and downgrade your lasers to non-ER variant for better heat management. It does also makes sense since you basically kinda want to brawl (but keep in mind that you are squishy) and both SRM and medium lasers will have an optimal range of 270 meters.