TBR-C "Perfectionist" (3x cSRM6+A, 7x cSPL, TC1, 2x JJ) +Alt

5/5,

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After several days of attempting to create the ideal SRM-Brawler for this Chassis, I have finally arrived at one that suits me.



Here we have a Timberwolf that can brawl the pants off anything with its 3 Artemis-SRM6s and its 7 SPLasers, both of which weapon-types dish out amazingly heat-efficient damage, albeit at close range. But with a Targeting-Computer-MK1 on board, the range of the SPLs is really not all that shabby, especially when you add a Level5 Range Module.

With Max-Armor, an Alpha that'll scare even Direwolfs, and a sustainable DPS that's sure to rock the enemy team's world, this 'Mech is the perfect design for pilots who love to brawl, and who like to do it in cool, non-overheated comfort.

I present to you for your consideration and enjoyment: "The Perfectionist".

Edit: Replaced the original build with the 7x cSPL one, as it is really what this thread is about. For those interested in trying out the original (and as I now see it, less ideal) build, here it is:


The 3 ERMLs add a nice balance to the design, as they enable you to engage with decent effect at ranges beyond 300 meters. However, I chose to replace this original build in the thread with the updated, 7xSPL one, which I find to be even more "perfect" for the role this design is meant to fill.

 

Sadly, the brawl wasn't enough: they're cappers out-capped us big time, and that last Adder shut down somewhere, so we couldn't find him to kill him.

 

Another great match . . . and this time we won!

 

Still rocks.



Was last match of the night (or rather, early morning! ). I had switched the ERMLs in the Torsi for SPLs, so the build was entirely limited to VERY close range combat. No consumables, just some really nice positioning on both sides: our guys stayed tight, and the enemy came up close enough for me to tear them apart! 1000+ damage, 5 kills, 7 assists. Ain't nothing wrong with that!

Edit: Forgot to mention, this is how I've actually been running the build lately, for this match and for the last couple of weeks:


Basically, exchange the ERMLs for even more SPLs, for better heat efficiency at the loss of ranged ability. But since this is a build specifically designed for brawling, I haven't found it to be a problem; I actually prefer it, since I found the ERMLs in the original design strangely under-used.
Also, this redesign uses the suggestion made by @schnaetz and drops 1 ton of ammo for an extra DHS --- heat efficiency is bread-and-butter for a brawler.

 

This is how I've been running it the last few weeks, down to the very armor values as well.

 

Another great match in this thing (no consumables):



I also edited the thread title and the OP to show the 7xSPL build I have been using for quite some time now, instead of the original with its 4xSPL and 3xERML. The ERMLs are nice and all, but they're really just less efficient than the Pulses when it comes down to a brawl; and brawling is what this design is meant to do!

 

@Nakhar --- My sentiments exactly. Get this thing into sub-200 meter range, and it will DESTROY anything 1v1 . . . doesn't matter what. I'll go toe-to-toe against a Dire in this build, I won't even care. So long as I can get the jump on him at close range, I'm happy.

 

Very good point about that D torso! Sadly, it won't be available until April (?) so it'll be a long wait.

Regarding cSLasers, I can't say I've really considered them. The only advantage I see going that direction is the range, and since this thing isn't usually tight for weight anyway, I don't know that it's really even worth it, as it means lower alpha and longer burn times.