I have tried several builds for this variant and this one has come out on top. I basically harass with the AC/2 and pick at damaged components. When I'm close enough I add in the MLas wich also gives me something for light vs light encounters. I skipped double heat sinks mostly because heat hasn't been an issue even when constantly firing the AC/2. Looking forward to getting the 5K out of my mechbay
There is NO POINT IN NOT HAVING DHS (esp when it is all internal DHS that takes up no extra space). Tried something like this with DHS and it was fun. Now put DHS on the build and you go from 2 stars to 4 stars.
AC/2s demand DHS. Then again, if you aren't planning on keeping it... well... I'd go with a build that doesn't require DHS to be effective.
Full continuous blast of this mech with both MLas and AC2 and you OH in 27 seconds. With DHS you OH in 1:36. I think the 1.5 mill cbills is worth it.
If you stay fast, 1.5 minutes of nipping at heels is far superior to .5 minutes. However... he only has 1.25 minutes of ammo.