Fafnir FNR-5 "PileDriver" (2 RAC 5's, 2 LB10's, STD300)

Thread in 'FNR-5' started by F4CT0R, Mar 18, 2021.

  1. F4CT0R

    F4CT0R New Member

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    **I originally made this for my FNR-5 but you can run it on the 5E as well, without wasting ECM potential**

    This build can be incredibly strong, but it is crucial to have good positioning. The Fafnir nose is like a damage magnet, and it's too slow to flank or run away so you need to be supported by your team. When you DO have a good team comp and solid positioning this mech will absolutely melt whatever is in range, and can win most 1v1s point blank.

    (I'm not a fan of the arm ammo but I'm also not sure what to do instead. The build is too hot to add lasers)
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    Last edited: Mar 18, 2021
  2. F4CT0R

    F4CT0R New Member

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    Alt version to avoid ammo explosions:
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  3. Excalibaard

    Excalibaard 101 010 Staff Member

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    Now, I know you mentioned not wanting to have ammo in the arms, but with ammo in only one arm I feel its easier to protect. Besides, the fafnir arms are tiny compared to a lot of other mechs, most people will probably focus your torso. Removing a bit of armor from the legs (still plenty imho) and one DHS (debateable) gives the tonnage to run ECM in the CT, which gives you even more protection of your ammo arm because you can avoid being swarmed by lurms. As a cherry on top, the arm is now the highest priority component to take ammo from, so once you do start getting beaten up, hopefully you'll already have spent the ammo in your arm anyway.

    Give it a try, and let me know how it goes :)
     
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