Flame Archflame Seven (1x LBX10, 4x MLas, 1x SRM4, XL325)
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Thread in 'Flame' started by Excalibaard, May 12, 2013.

  1. Excalibaard

    Excalibaard 101 010 Staff Member

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    Aylek's XL340 variant:



    My variant of the 'Archflame' got quite a few endorsements (including from Archwright himself), so I figured I'd give it his own thread. I keep coming back to this build, as it's really fun to use and it can deal some heavy damage/crits, especially when you have speedtweak unlocked.

    I included the version that Aylek shared down below as well, because it's better in my opinion, but I don't have the c-bills for it.

    My control croups:
    1: 4 MLAS
    2: LBX
    3: SRM
    6: Chained MLAS (press left on hot maps and left click for chained MLAS)
     
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    May 12, 2013
    Excalibaard, May 12, 2013
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  2. Regina Redshift

    Regina Redshift Sass Elemental

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    I purchased an XL325 just to run this config, and it was worth it.


    As far as I'm concerned, the Archflame7 is the official version.
     
    Jun 28, 2013
    Regina Redshift, Jun 28, 2013
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  3. Aylek

    Aylek Administrator Staff Member

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    My version is pretty similar. It's faster and uses AMS, but runs not that cool as yours.

     
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    Jun 28, 2013
    Aylek, Jun 28, 2013
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  4. Excalibaard

    Excalibaard 101 010 Staff Member

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    looks good, the LBX ammo is more in line with the amount of SRM salvos (25). I just don't have the XL340 so personally I'd drop down to 14 sinks and 30 ammo, to install AMS and half a ton of armor on the legs.

     
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    Jul 2, 2013
    Excalibaard, Jul 2, 2013
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  5. Regina Redshift

    Regina Redshift Sass Elemental

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    AMS is a worthy upgrade. The return of LRMs has meant that my Flame has had to spend more time under cover, and less time shooting backsides.
     
    Jul 2, 2013
    Regina Redshift, Jul 2, 2013
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  6. Aylek

    Aylek Administrator Staff Member

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    I bought that engine for my Flame when I got the mech for being the smallest engine that lets the mech travel more than 100kph including tweak. Later I found out that it's also the max engine on my beloved CTF 3D. :)

    [quote author=Archwright link=topic=1306.msg11508#msg11508 date=1372796550]
    AMS is a worthy upgrade. The return of LRMs has meant that my Flame has had to spend more time under cover, and less time shooting backsides.
    [/quote]

    This. Also, AMS is the stronger the more people mount it, and offers nice support for the group at a mere 1,5 tons.
     
    Jul 2, 2013
    Aylek, Jul 2, 2013
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  7. Blizzardjunkie

    Blizzardjunkie New Member

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    Wow! This build is a beast!

    Replaced the Gauss/4 ML build which was fun too, but this "In your face!" build is much more suited to my playstyle. A mastered Flame is pretty nimble for a heavy and thus can bring on a lot of sustained damage when played well.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Awesome site btw!
     
    Jul 14, 2013
    Blizzardjunkie, Jul 14, 2013
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  8. Regina Redshift

    Regina Redshift Sass Elemental

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    5/5,
    As stated, this is my officially endorsed Flame build.
     
    Jan 14, 2016
    Regina Redshift, Jan 14, 2016
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  9. Jack Red

    Jack Red Active Member

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    Great build. I use an xl320 with more ammo.
    This thing gets a lot of kills.
     
    Feb 13, 2016
    Jack Red, Feb 13, 2016
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  10. alphameric

    alphameric New Member

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    Fun mech! I use nearly identical setups on my Flame & 1C.
    My Flame gets an XL305 for more ammo & an SRM6 (since you're close anyhow).
    My 1C alternates a bunch between a couple fits (XL300, 4x MPL, LBX10 || XL325, 4x ML, AC10).

    Both operate as close range brawlers that move (relatively) quickly and do QUITE well near the latter half of the game.

    I started using the 1N and 5N as my everyday DRG, but after trying the Flame (and 1C retrofit) I've rarely used the 1N!
     
    Feb 18, 2016
    alphameric, Feb 18, 2016
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  11. Excalibaard

    Excalibaard 101 010 Staff Member

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    XL305 is highly suboptimal, mount the XL300 from your 1C (swap them out every once in a while) and get 1.5 more tons to spend.
     
    Feb 26, 2016
    Excalibaard, Feb 26, 2016
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  12. enileph

    enileph Star Lord

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    Well, pros and cons.
    Without AMS you can go REALLY FAST, with fullish armor.

    Your choice between the 3rd ton of ammo or another DHS for 41% Heat.
     
    Feb 26, 2016
    enileph, Feb 26, 2016
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  13. Excalibaard

    Excalibaard 101 010 Staff Member

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    Updated with new tech, exchanging the SRM for a RL so a decently sized Light Engine fits :)
     
    Aug 31, 2017
    Excalibaard, Aug 31, 2017
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  14. alphameric

    alphameric New Member

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    I've since updated my Flame to run an SRM2 with MPLs instead.
    The SRM2 and LB10 sync up near perfectly.
     
    Jul 14, 2019
    alphameric, Jul 14, 2019
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  15. Glowhyena

    Glowhyena New Member

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    4/5,
    It's a good build I bet, but...
    I like that one personally. :)
     
    Jul 16, 2019
    Glowhyena, Jul 16, 2019
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