Blue Ivy (IV) is my addition to the 4N builds. In comparison, I was considering a 4xLL build with some or all of the following: *1 more DHS and a bigger engine (300 or 310) *BAP *TAG *AMS and 1-2T ammo *More armor However, I think this is the best balance, even considering the quirks benefit LLs more. In regards to LL with 24 DHS vs LPL with 23... LPL with quirks and mech skills does 22% more DPS and 9% more DPH, due to a base 2 damage higher and same heat. The shorter duration, longer CD (with quirks) means LPL is slightly faster. 1 DHS will not make up a 9% gap in efficiency. The only real advantages of the LL build are range and speed. You're looking at 540 range vs 402 range, and about 10% faster movement. BAP and extra armor are largely superfluous, as this build does not rely on BAP (and you would be in range with your LPLs for BAP to be effective), and arms/legs are unlikely to be targeted. Torso is easier to hit than arms, and your lehs aren't that tempting if they know you have no ammo there. AMS is a debate we could have, but if you stick to cover until you're in range it shouldn't be an issue, and once you're in range your wubs will be scarrier than any missiles AMS could protect against. As it stands, this is a very simple build. Mouse 1 for left arm, mouse 2 for right arm. Click both if you want to alpha. Easy to avoid heat penalties and designed to maximize the wub. As I said above, a 25% decrease in range and 10% cut in speed to gain 22% burst and about 7% sustained DPS (by my estimates) seems to be worth it.
