AWS-8R "Wooosh!" (4xLRM15+A, 2xML, TAG, XL300)

5/5,

3 ratings

I simply don't get how such a build as in the OP is worth 5-Stars for some of you... it's far too slow for repositioning, lacks a TAG, runs far too hot and is very low on ammo considering the amount of launchers and the 8R's quirks.

And no, I don't need to build and try the OP build to reach that conclusion. It's something the veteran players among us will notice on the very first sight.

There so many better builds for this variant in our forums, but rating in such an inflationary way dilutes the purpose of this site.

Now, I won't rate this thing how I think it would be appropriate for the OP's build, but I appeal to all of you to vote in a somewhat meaningful way simply to allow other users to quickly recognise the better builds of each chassis and variant.

 

I actually already was nice.

The 8R went through several 'best build' iterations in my opinion, and it's probably not possible to do an objecticely single 'best' build as of today, as personal preference will always matter.

What did we learn from this discussion regarding LRM boats for our fellow new players?

- Bring BAP and TAG.
- The number of launchers / ammo ratio matters as well as the quirks associated with each variant.
- Speed actually matters as well as being able to move with the group is the best protection possible against light mechs.
- Try to mount substantial backup weapons just in case or when running dry.

Example build:


Some pilots even went down to double LRM15+A as their firing rate is pretty high on the 8R, thus resulting in more ammo, additional cooling and something like double LPLAS as backup.

 

Made a Light Engine alternative. having 4 LRM15+A with 20% cooldown reduction is a scary thing indeed. Using a light engine lets is roam the battlefield a bit longer, at the cost of a shield arm, 1t ammo and 5 kph.

The ammo should be okay-ish with missile rack skills, though you can exchange the arm DHS or MLs for more ammo as desired. 2ML won't doo much against a fresh light getting up in your grill anyway, so it might be worth it stripping them out for more lurmz.

 

Made a slower adaptation with BAP and more DHS.



And one with just BAP, screw the extra DHS ;P

 

ALL RIGHT I admit it hurts commenting on the same lurm build 3 times in a row ;p



Likely THE best IS LRM mech. Make sure to apologize after running it though. My version uses a LE and no artemis. Could use a bit more ammo, even with missile rack skills.

 

Chaotic Harmony was running this during his "missiles go woosh" trolling campaign with an XL, closer to 3000 missiles and no lasers

 

What can I say, I'm a masochist

Not sure if XL is worth it, you are low on slots and close to the engine cap already. You'd have to remove endo and the weight gain is kinda negated. You do get more slots for DHS though, meaning it could run heat-neutral. If you strip the lasers and exchange it for 2t of ammo I think that's a decent in-between, but I like them for aesthetic reasons.