HBK-IIC-A HBK-IIC-A Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:13:10 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:13:10 +0000 MechSpecs.com https://mechspecs.com/forums/hbk-iic-a.371/ HBK-IIC-A "Heavy poker" (4xcHLL, 2xJJ, TC1, cXL275) Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:23:51 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-heavy-poker-4xchll-2xjj-tc1-cxl275.12905/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-heavy-poker-4xchll-2xjj-tc1-cxl275.12905/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato

The poking glass cannon that everyone hates and will ruin the day to your target... Or you will be ruined if someone manages to brawl you. Anyway, NEVER alfa strike with this build or your own monitor will melt down due to ghost heat.

This build has slightly less sustained DPS compared to the "classic" 2xLPL + NxcERML (3.55 VS near 3.78) but has way more alfa strike and damage over laser duration, which means you will poke with less frequency, but you will deal more damage per poke: 72 damage in just 2 seconds, 1.55s + 0.5 second of delay for the 2nd fire group.

You should prioritise heavies and assaults over mediums (you should ignore lights if they are not standing still or if you are sure they haven't an IS XL engine) and poke them when you are either sure they won't fire back at you or when your friendlies are engaging (so you can both be a diversion or share a little of your armor). When there is an assault in...

HBK-IIC-A "Heavy poker" (4xcHLL, 2xJJ, TC1, cXL275)]]> 5 HBK-IIC-A "Weapons Free" (4xcERPPC, 1xJJ, cXL255) Sat, 08 Jan 2022 01:39:25 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-weapons-free-4xcerppc-1xjj-cxl255.18061/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-weapons-free-4xcerppc-1xjj-cxl255.18061/ invalid@example.com (Remover of Obstacles) Remover of Obstacles No offensive quirks..., but you probably won't be targeted first.


You have to the PPCs in pairs (need skills).
After the first salvo, you are basically only using two PPCs until you can disengage and cool off.


More cooling.
Vapor Eagle probably does this better.

I like the 2x PPC with short range lasers better personally.]]> HBK IIC-A "Down the road, not across the street." (2x cLPL, 6x cSPL, 1x JJ, TC1, cXL255) Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:26:30 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-down-the-road-not-across-the-street-2x-clpl-6x-cspl-1x-jj-tc1-cxl255.10291/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-down-the-road-not-across-the-street-2x-clpl-6x-cspl-1x-jj-tc1-cxl255.10291/ invalid@example.com (enileph) enileph

You have some of the most accurate body removal tool ever.
Put it in perspective, I had games with around 500 damage only, but 2x solo kill.]]> 2 HBK-IIC-A "NYC POP" (2xcERPPC, 6xcSPL, 4xJJ, cXL275) Thu, 26 Aug 2021 01:37:01 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-nyc-pop-2xcerppc-6xcspl-4xjj-cxl275.16598/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-nyc-pop-2xcerppc-6xcspl-4xjj-cxl275.16598/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato


ERPPC poptarter which combines maximum JJ, maximum engine and 6xcSPL for self defense when brawling.
If we consider the single weapons groups (2xERPPC and 6xSPL separtely) build is very cool: use weapons accordingly to the situation / range.]]> 1 HBK-IIC-A "Undecided" (2xcERLL, 6xcMPL, cXL265) Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:13:11 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-undecided-2xcerll-6xcmpl-cxl265.17243/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-undecided-2xcerll-6xcmpl-cxl265.17243/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato

2xcERLL for early on damage / free trades or in case your team won't push and you have to help your team to sniper for afar, 6xcMPL for mid to short range fights / pokes or if your team wants to deathball as in most PQ matches.

Alpha strike only when you are very cool, so don't overdo it. In any case, you probably have some "wasted" or "non-optimal" weapon tonnage, so use this build with a grain of salt: it's not about being in your optimal range, but being the most effective to support your team.

Recommended skill tree: https://kitlaan.gitlab.io/mwoskill/...c62000000000000580e635ea7c7e6000000#s=Weapons]]> 1 HBK-IIC-A "Mini Pocket Weapon" (2xcHLL, 4xcERML, XL275) +alt (2xcLPL, XL225) Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:31:58 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-mini-pocket-weapon-2xchll-4xcerml-xl275-alt-2xclpl-xl225.17239/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-mini-pocket-weapon-2xchll-4xcerml-xl275-alt-2xclpl-xl225.17239/ invalid@example.com (HKO2006) HKO2006 "Ultima pocket weapon" with XL275 and one more DHS, because I often find myself firing the 6cERML only. This degraded version should give you more flexibility.

Swapped HLL to LPL with XL225
]]> 1 HBK-IIC-A "Ebon Dwarf" (2xcLPL, 6xcERML, cXL275) Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:48:24 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-ebon-dwarf-2xclpl-6xcerml-cxl275.16597/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-ebon-dwarf-2xclpl-6xcerml-cxl275.16597/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato HBK-IIC-A "Ultima pocket weapon" (2xcHLL, 6xERML, cXL255) revisited for QP



2xLPL for (almost) LPL permafire, combined with 6xcERML for alpha strike and a XL275 for faster repositioning. 97% alpha heat means you can alpha strike even without a single skill node and no override in neutral or cold maps, but unluckily due to additional LPL weight this build has -3 DHS compared to the HLL version, but at least it has a slightly higher maximum DPS and overall lower burn time.]]> 1 HBK-IIC-A "Ultima pocket weapon" (2xcHLL, 6xERML, cXL255) Tue, 26 Jun 2018 22:01:59 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-ultima-pocket-weapon-2xchll-6xerml-cxl255.13199/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-ultima-pocket-weapon-2xchll-6xerml-cxl255.13199/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato


No need for jump jets: unless you really want to have the tactical advantage of shooting from the top of buildings, most of the times you have to stick with your team so you won't be able to camp a zone/building anyway, and because you have long beam duration, you simply can't poptart properly.

It is best played with a peek-a-boo style: poke with alfa strike, hide until you are back to 25-30% heat, repeat.
Needless to say you have to unlock every heat-related skill node: every heatgen, every coolrun, every heat-containment. Range is also best to max out, so you can apply full damage even at nearly 500 meters.

If it runs too hot for your taste, replace a ERML with a TC1.
Also remember that HLL have a slightly better Damage over Heat ratio compared to ERML, but they do have longer duration. Depending...

HBK-IIC-A "Ultima pocket weapon" (2xcHLL, 6xERML, cXL255)]]> 6 HBK-IIC-A "CrayCray" (8x cMPL, 1x JJ, TC1, cXL275) Mon, 28 May 2018 18:40:36 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-craycray-8x-cmpl-1x-jj-tc1-cxl275.10237/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-craycray-8x-cmpl-1x-jj-tc1-cxl275.10237/ invalid@example.com (enileph) enileph
You know the deal. It is hot though, and remember to split left/right or up/down fire groups to avoid ghostheat.]]> 2 HBK-IIC-A "Heavy Mover" (2xcHLL, 4xHML, cXL275) Mon, 28 May 2018 15:12:14 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-heavy-mover-2xchll-4xhml-cxl275.14083/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-heavy-mover-2xchll-4xhml-cxl275.14083/ invalid@example.com (Remover of Obstacles) Remover of Obstacles

Max engine, good alpha without ghost heat, lots of heat sinks.

If you aren't a stickler for symmetry or side poking, put one medium in the CT.]]> 1 HBK-IIC-A "Careful" (2xcERPPC, 5xcuPL, 3xJJ, TC1, cXL275) Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:14:58 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-careful-2xcerppc-5xcupl-3xjj-tc1-cxl275.14111/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-careful-2xcerppc-5xcupl-3xjj-tc1-cxl275.14111/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato
]]> HBK-IIC-A "Laser Emesis" (6x cMPL, 4x JJ, TC1, cXL275) Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:16:52 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-laser-emesis-6x-cmpl-4x-jj-tc1-cxl275.10199/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-laser-emesis-6x-cmpl-4x-jj-tc1-cxl275.10199/ invalid@example.com (lamppost) lamppost

Fast as heck, heat efficient, max jump jets, and a TC1 to boot. Same build I utilize with my HBR but faster and with jump jets. Super fun mech!]]> 4 "The Sunbeam" (6x cHML, 2x cERML, cTC1, cXL255) Mon, 11 Dec 2017 22:54:59 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/the-sunbeam-6x-chml-2x-cerml-ctc1-cxl255.13458/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/the-sunbeam-6x-chml-2x-cerml-ctc1-cxl255.13458/ invalid@example.com (NLR) NLR ]]> HBK-IIC-A "Multi-Purpose Laserback" (2x cLPL, 3x cERML, 1x Clan Probe, 1x JJ, cXL275) Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:12:36 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-multi-purpose-laserback-2x-clpl-3x-cerml-1x-clan-probe-1x-jj-cxl275.13010/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-multi-purpose-laserback-2x-clpl-3x-cerml-1x-clan-probe-1x-jj-cxl275.13010/ invalid@example.com (Kellias) Kellias

I love the Hunchback IIC for its combination of durability, speed, firepower, and mount locations. For this build, it can peek with the left side for cLPL shots and hill hugs quite well due to its mobility and high mounts. I prefer speed at least equal to 81-89 kph so that the majority of the clan mechs cannot run it down.

For Skils, I picked up all Laser Duration skills as well as most of the Range skills under Firepower, almost full Survival, almost full Torso Speed and Yaw as well as Kinetic Burst under Mobility, full Radar Deprivation, and an extra Module under Auxiliary.

[​IMG]]]> HBK-IIC-A "Igor" (4xcERLL, 4xcERSL, TC1, 2xJJ, cXL255) Wed, 27 Sep 2017 09:19:13 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-igor-4xcerll-4xcersl-tc1-2xjj-cxl255.12927/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/hbk-iic-a-igor-4xcerll-4xcersl-tc1-2xjj-cxl255.12927/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato


Heat efficiency without the small lasers is 40%, kinda good for a vomit laser.
swap the SLs with DHS if you want a pure sniper, but you will have to move the JJs in the center torso to fit everything]]> 1