Yen Lo-Wang "Mythweaver's" (1xAC20, 2xML, AMS, XL270)

5/5,

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This is the 'Mech I use when short on cash, I own all of the Founders 'Mechs, and both of the Hero Dragons, but when push comes to shove this 'Mech is a murderer. I don't know if it is because I enjoy piloting it so much or just because I believe in it's ability...but I never finish a match with less than one kill and often three or four. Heat is not an issue for even a novice with this variant. If I had to buy just one 'mech it would be a toss up between this and my Raven RVN-3L. (You can see the RVN-3L 'Mech in the Light threads)

 

I often find myself hesitant to pilot my Yen Lo, but you have me interested in trying again. (Needs to be mastered anyhow).
I'd enjoy reading a bit about your playstyle used when piloting this Hero.

 

This 'Mech is a Skirmisher. It is not designed to go toe to toe for prolonged periods against anything but Lighter 'Mechs. Used as a Harrasser to allow Heavier teammates to close the distance to larger targets or to hunt down and destroy enemy Lights.
If I am running solo (Without Comms or Lancemates that I know) I tend to gravitate around the outside of engagements, causing damage where I can, waiting for the right moment to engage an already damaged 'Mech...then I glide in to deliver the finishing blow. Many will cry foul...KILL STEALER! But to this I say that I am a team player. If I can finish an enemy quickly, they can no longer cause harm. Everyone I play with believes that Team Wins far outweigh KDR so I don't change my methods when pugging. That being said, I do my best not to step in front of anyone...intentionally taking their opportunity away, that would be a loser tactic.

One very important aspect of this 'Mech is Shot placement and Accuracy. If someone doesn't have the Patience to take their time this really isn't the 'Mech for them.:wink:

 

This Yen-Lo-Wang is mean and nasty. It runs really cool. Using the STD ENGINE 245 instead of the fragile XL will let you brawl against most heavies and assaults on par. But: protect your AC20. Your left arm and even left torso have to take all the damage.

 

Usually i would agree. Speed is life for lights and most mediums. The big advantage of the YLW is, he can sacrifice his left arm and torso for the reason of keeping his right torso, arm and AC20 safe. I tried the XL Engine on the YLW and it was a doble edged sword:
1. Trying to keep my AC20 safe leads to sacrificing the left side and getting the XL enginge destroyed
2. Trying to mitigate the damage on the side torsos leads to destroying the AC20 early game

But this is just my personal observation

 

You get the same (or better) credits for assists as you do kills. Every time I get a kill it's ego padding, I aim for as many assists as possible.

I'm picking up the Yen Lo Wang since it's on sale right now, probably going to check out this build.

 

Originally I had an XL build Wang that did 99 KPH, and had AMS or BAP if I wanted it. This wasn't working out so well because people kept stripping the AC/20 arm AND coring me on the XL engine (RT, CT, LT etc).

So, I took TruePoindexter's advice and got myself a STD engine in my Wang and noticed my survivability rate go up significantly.

NOTES:
The Wang is more of a support mech / brawler than it is a hunter killer. Why? Because of how easy that AC20 comes off! Believe me, people will target that weapon like a fat kid on a smarty because of how devastating it is at close range.

 

I started with the Mythweavers build but then I discovered this and that you were able to crank out a little more speed. Since the build runs super heat efficient anyways I changed to your primary configuration. I will see how that works out before deciding if I want to use the BAP version (with another DHS gone) when the BAP change comes later this month.

 

I like it!!! I've been running Yen Lo Wang now for a couple of months so here is my input; when we are able to select (or know in advance) what maps we will be dropping on this build will be king of the City/CQB fights and you can always swap the AC/20 for a Gauss on the larger range maps. You are also speedy enough to bring the fight to the enemy, no matter where they are!

I do like what you did with the BAP though as I see that becoming extremely important. Just because a Yen Lo doesn't have ECM or SSRMs doesn't make BAP worthless, you have the extra space so why not use it to support your team! The only drawback on the BAP build is 1 ton less ammo so you will really have to be careful how you handle your shots and make each one count!

Good build! 5* from me!

 

Whoops, oversight on my part. I've fixed it. Both variants have the same amount of ammo for the BFG

 

For 1.5 tons (read: either AMS or BAP...or both and pick up some ammo), I like the sound of the 300 XL. 2/3 of your firepower comes from that one weapon, anyway, so the more ammo the better. No SSRMs or long range weapons so I see no big need for BAP, and I'd rather rely on speed to avoid LRMs than AMS, as speed will help in situations AMS will not.

 

BAP will counter ECM on the 21st. Not just for me but also for my team mates. This is meant more for team play than solo pug stomping.

I haven't run out of ammo for the BFG yet with 28 shots. I just can't go spray happy with it.

Also, when and if I am in a situation where I need to swap the 20 for a gauss (think CW map voting or lobbies etc) I already have BAP installed

 

Still could sacrifice AMS for a bigger engine.

 

I'm finding this mech highly inefficient...

The XL + the AC/20 = 2 big problems that usually cause death.

 

I had a run where I had 1/28 shots left at the end. Granted I used maybe 2 or 3 shots at the beginning to watch heat and CDs, but still...

 

Tell me how it goes? Each time I encounter a Centurion, either against me or fighting alongside, I marvel at them still going when they are only a head, CT and legs... so the XL seems like a massive disadvantage for them?

 

Totally!

As does the AC/20 in the right arm. Sadly the 20 (or Gauss, whichever you prefer) is the main weapon so people know they can easily strip it off.

I'll make sure to post some results here later today of both builds

 

If you ask me, I find the centurion's arm less a problem (= less easy to destroy, easier to protect) than the hunchback's right torso.

XL engine is much more problematic, side torsos are too damn huge. Still, centurions are fast and mobile mechs, it's where they shine. Dilemma, dilemma
At first I used XL on every variants but I changed my mind: I still run my Wang and CN9-D with XL, but went for STD on CN9-A and CN9-AL. Depends on the mood, I can play what I want.

 

BIG EDIT: My build was similar enough that I didn't want to make my own thread, but then, I rambled on for 2 pages so I decided to move it in one anyways