SHD-2D2 Lighthunter (2x LLas, 4x SSRM2, BAP, AMS, 2x JJ, XL300)

I came up with a similar build, I had an XL280 still in my hangar:



Comes with AMS and a critseeker. I did almost 600 damage in my first match, that's not too bad. I have been using a very similar build on my Trebuchet for quiet a while now. However the lower speed is noticable. Guess you can't have it all. It might get better as I unlock basics and elites.

 

Nice build... fixed it for you. You had 1T of AMS ammo in the RL... so I dropped it & added 1 DHS... also put 2 heatsinks in the engine so they get the full x2 effect instead of just 1.4 iirc...

Nathan

 

I thought it was all DHS in the engine got it not just the top ten... I know smaller engines get burned either way but still would be better...

 

I don't think that the Shadowhawk can deliver the same fun as with a Penta.SSRM.Kintaro. Besides you need 100+ kph to hunt Lights effectively.

Compare it with:



or:



or:



It doesnt mean that your build is Bad.

 

I think Blagg is right, if you wanna be a dedicated light hunter a bit more speed would be good. So perhaps something more like this:



Large Lasers are downgraded to Med Pulse Lasers, which are great for lights. The extra speed compensates somewhat for the loss of range. The machine gun gives you a crit-seeking option if you open up a leg or whatever (and gives you something Blagg's KTOs don't have ). The other thing the SHD has over the KTO is obviously the JJs, which let you chase lights over terrain that they may give a KTO the slip on.

You could drop the machine gun or the AMS to move to a 350XL, or drop both and go max speed with a 360XL.

 

Here's how I'm running:



Speed is life. A ton less ammo, but, by the end of a round, I would rather have the speed. Plus, the maneuverability from the 320 doesn't hurt hunting the lil buggers.

Moreover, you can easily drop one DHS for the third ton of ammo. I just keep the DHS for the precision of the dual LL.

 

Cpt is better imo... AMS != +100kph... thats why I thought the AMS ammo was a mistake in the first place...

 

Here is mine, no AMS and XL 300, 14 DHS too. Runs pretty cool.

I don't just hunt lights with it, but when I do I try to cut the angles to make up for the lack of speed. Mostly I manage to drive them off. It does, however work great at kill stealing other mediums and heavies. This is a bunch of fun to drive.

 

The XL325 version definitely puts the fear of Blake into light 'mechs.

 

Oh yeah, I dig...



The three kills is fairly common, dual LL are just so great at knocking out exposed internals from anywhere within about 600m. Most matches are 300-400 damage, but, there are the nice few in the 600-700 damage range. I enjoy this quick lil' bastard.

 

After seeing all the missile hardpoints in a 2D2, i decided to try a streak-focused build that was incidentally identical to the OP. It is so much fun to blast people with 8 SSRMS while jumping and hitting exposed internals with the LL. Actually had a really good match where I doubled as a brawler and managed to get 5 kills, 5 asists, and 655 DMG. The LL definely make this mech versatile enough to go where he is best: flanking brawler or light hunter.

 

The biggest problem I've found is that I lose one or both LLas almost every match. But, hey, it's certainly better than losing a side torso, and 8xSSRM is nothing to scoff at.

I've found the biggest, funniest perk on hot maps. I'd forgotten that BAP lets you and your allies target 'mechs during shutdown. Two nights ago, I was cursing with a light lance and they destroyed a Jenner and an Ilya in shutdown all because I was there to give them telemetry.

 

Speed dude... XL320 all day.

 

Greetings fellow MechWarriors. Having been playing around with the Phoenix mechs recently I have been browsing these boards for build ideas. My first post will be to share my SHD-2D2 Fast Escort variant, possibly my favorite out of the three ShadowHawk chassis.

Basic premise combines speed (high engine rating) of the Light Killer build with the LLas range of the Lighthunter. Mad props to Saux and Aylek for the respective builds.



Weapon Groups:
Group 1: Left LL
Group 2: Right LL
Group 3: Streaks (Combined)
Group 4: Streaks (Chained)

Great for defending base against light cappers and skirmisher when the battle is met. It has solid firepower and decent reach combined with JJ and speed to move to advantageous terrain.

It definitely runs hot and while I run with coolshot, I rarely use it as I cool down while re-positioning.

Artemis isn't necessary, left-over from a previous build and forgot to remove it before saving.