SDR-5K Sniper Build (1x ERLLas, 4x MG, 6x JJ, XL255)

Fun build, one of the few 5K builds that is actually fun! I usually run out of 2 tons of ammo though. Opted for less JJs and more armor though, it really helps.

 

You only say that because you never piloted a spider with a gauss.

 

WoW such a Long Thread......

Sadly I don't have the cash to rip out the DHS on this mech. but I'd love to see how this performs without them. Why? well I've been power grinding through my mechs, and that means I've got a nice collection of mastered mechs considering the amount of time I've played, but I'm poor. So anything that saves monies is a good thing.
I noticed that the on the 5V the DHS are not an absolute requirement, so I'm wondering if this is also the case with this mech.

Maybe someone rich can test this theory out for me?

 

It is not a requirement, you have a pretty decent heat rating without the DHS, but with DHS, you have a heat rating of 2.

 

Even after the MG-Nerf, this build is fury incarnate. I got the 5K just to level the 5D, without any interest to keep it...

I totally changed my mind.

I often pull more damage with this than the heavies and assaults in my team (peaking @ 850 dmg and 9 kills yesterday).

I would have loved to prove yesterdays awesome match to you with a screenshot, but when I pasted the screenshot it was just a black screen. You are free to doubt until I repeat this performance with a properly working screenshot-app.

Bottom-line: I'm in love with this little bug (never thought I'd say that as a heavy-pilot).

 

You can find your screenshot in Mwo folder/MechWarrior Online/USER/ScreenShots/

and I agree, this thing's a nasty little bugger. Perfect for kill stealing with the machine guns.

I run mine with a LPL though, as I prefer to brawl more with 5K rather than snipe.

 

Thanks for helping a noob out with the basics... here's the screenshot:

 

Why does nobody uses an XL Engine 285 with any Spider 5K or 5V?
Specs say that'll fit.