ANH-1A

ANH-1A "Warrior" (5xLB5, 2xLPPC, TC1, LE285)

invalid@example.com (Evvo) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:37:53 +0000

https://mwo.nav-alpha.com/mechlab?b=ad84bb3a_ANH-1A

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LB5 build for the 1A. Keep engaged on targets to make good use of it. Not 300 engine but just abit slower.
Rating: 5/5

ANH-1A "Hull Reaper" (3xUAC10, 2xLPPC, LE295)

invalid@example.com (Evvo) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:20:23 +0000

https://mwo.nav-alpha.com/mechlab?b=c0144400_ANH-1A

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Dakka build trying to make use of the HSL quirk. Not as strong as you'd think upfront, and somewhat reliant on the jams. Play it more passively and it can perform well.
Rating: 5/5

ANH-1A "Rac'age" (3xRAC5, 2xLAC5, LE300)

invalid@example.com (Remover of Obstacles) — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:19:20 +0000

https://mwo.nav-alpha.com/mechlab?b=45fdd906_ANH-1A

Looks like RACs will no longer have spread in the Dec. 2025 patch.

https://mwo.nav-alpha.com/mechlab?b=c60e0e04_ANH-1A

ANH-1A "Eidolon" (2xGR, 3xERLL, TC6, LE250)

invalid@example.com (Evvo) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:49:41 +0000

https://mwo.nav-alpha.com/mechlab?b=e9cc6f87_ANH-1A

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Sniper approach for the Anni. Other variants can give energy quirks but this one has gausses in the torso. Nice for firing when hot. Right sided lasers. TC6 for good velocity and extra range, crit chance. Hope your team plays with you and not leave your long range power position.
Rating: 5/5

ANH-1A "Head Shot" (4x AC10, STD280, AMS)

invalid@example.com (The Verge) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:39:27 +0000

It has AC10 quirks, and enough room to run all of them. I'm mad that this build hasn't been posted here; I'm actually shaking right now thinking about it. I'm mad online.

40 damage alpha which you can guarantee a head-shot. You will overheat if you alpha more than 3 times, so make sure to override your shutdown. Try to not shoot down enemy UAVs, but if you must, only use your arm mounted cannons.

Weapon Groups
1. Arm Cannons
2. ALL THE CANNONS
3. Chain Fire all cannons.

In quickplay, I am usually too slow to lead a push, so I like to ambush enemy mechs. I can always win a one vs one with anything that isn't an assault mech within 2 salvos. If that doesn't work, I chain-fire the cannons to keep my heat low, but DPS way up. The cockpit shake alone is enough to really hurt enemy accuracy if they don't have the right quirks.

Just ask...

ANH-1A "Head Shot" (4x AC10, STD280, AMS)

"Apocalypse" (3xAC10's, 2xLPPC's, AMSL, LE300)

invalid@example.com (Cael Rhythyr) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:48:50 +0000

Position, position, position.......when you move this slow you must keep situational awareness. That being said, let the match develop, pick your poison and start ripping things apart. You ARE the front-liner and when you push you will create panic and chaos. Not for the weak of heart.

ANH-1A "Stupidly strong" (3xPPC, 2xAC10, LE300)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:34:10 +0000

50 damage pinpoint with cooldown and heat bonuses... Oof

ANH-1A "DakkaZilla" (3x AC10, 1x LPPC, LFE300)

invalid@example.com (Solahma) — Mon, 03 May 2021 03:29:15 +0000

This is a modification of my original 3xAC10 build. I removed 3DHS and put in a LtPPC because it was running extremely cool even on Tourmaline.

2nd match in the build without the LPPC, but it would have performed the same if not better.

You REALLY have to hold your position in this mech an play carefully. It's arm AC10 is very low and will typically hit terrain if you are trying to peek. Rely on the mech's superior Firepower and Durability to win your engagements. Try to take advantage of friendly movements so you're not caught alone or jumped by multiple mechs. It's biggest weakness, as with most assaults, is getting ganged up on due to its speed and size. Just position well, be mindful of your hardpoints, and dakkadakkadakka

ANH 2A "The Quad" (4xRAC5, AMS, LE280) +alt (LE300)

invalid@example.com (HKO2006) — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 01:20:39 +0000

Basically ANH 2A "The Quad" (4xRAC5, LE300) but better armor quirks.

No AMS, one fewer DHS for LE300

ANH-1A "Instagib" (1xAC20, 2xAC10, 2xSNPPC, STD295)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:51:50 +0000

I'm almost sure you can't achieve a cooler build with the same weapon layout.

Anyway, 60 pinpoint damage with no ghost heat, extremely hot, slow and with just 30 alpha strikes possible. Completely overkill, but very few people will be willing to trade with you a second time.

-10% AC10 cooldown means it will achieve ~2s cooldown, half AC20 and SNPPCs cooldown. If you are willing to use AC10 alone as DPS weapons, you can further downgrade the engine and fit more ammo (which I do not recommend) or drop a SNPPC (which I still do recommend if you are looking for a viable build)

ANH-1A "Consistency" (3xAC10, AC5, 2xERML, STD 300)

invalid@example.com (Redshift Darkstar) — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:24:27 +0000

An older Solaris build from Dionnsai, this build works just as well in casual play as it does in Solaris, despite having low ammo. If you want, you can downgrade the engine to add more ammo or an AMS.

ANH-1A "Problem solver" (2xAC10, 2xRAC5, STD295) + alt (STD300)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Wed, 27 May 2020 15:54:29 +0000

Based on @Lorgot ANH-1A “The Problem-Maker” (3xAC10, 2xRAC5, STD250) + alt

WARNING: the following numbers are completely theory crafted, they should be tested first.

A bit less DPS comepared to the 3AC10 version, but it has better speed and ammo count for quickplay matches.

If my calculations are right, it should have 40 or more seconds worth of RAC's dakka (excluding jams) and if we consider the mean RAC5 duration before jam is ~7 seconds, it should be worth 5 full dakka pokes. Jam durations should be ~10s, so it's gonna be 1:30 worth of RAC dakka + jams if we don't consider time spend to dissipate heat.

Also, AC10 should be able to fire ~2 minutes non-stop while being heat stable on their own.

Not bad on paper.

ALT: STD 300 version featuring +1 DHS and -0.5 ton of AC10 ammo, but...

ANH-1A "Problem solver" (2xAC10, 2xRAC5, STD295) + alt (STD300)

ANH-1A "Dakka Monster" (2xAC10, 3xRAC2, LE300)

invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) — Wed, 27 May 2020 15:11:13 +0000

Very hot DPS monster with different projectiles speeds, but heat stable when using only those high mounted AC10s.

ANH-1A "Simple Smasher" (3xAC10, 5xML, Std300)

invalid@example.com (renzor51) — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:13:01 +0000

I found this video on a YouTube Channel (Nix Axer; great freaking videos and interesting builds) and tried to recreate this simple yet effective build. Uses the quirks. Going to try it.

Note: Possible to remove the TC1 and put in more ammo instead, but has some slot/tonnage difficulty in adding more heat sinks.

Here's the video. This guy crushes games with his various builds:

ANH-1A "Slugger" (2xAC10, 2xRAC2, LAMS, LFE300)

invalid@example.com (renzor51) — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:15:41 +0000

Made this on an ANH-1A after seeing something similar in the '2A' thread called 'The Punisher'. The 1A has a nice cooldown quirk for the AC10. Great DPS.