Top Dog Discussion of the TDR-5S-T Hero variant of the Thunderbolt chassis. This variant has 9 Energy hardpoints. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:25:10 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:25:10 +0000 MechSpecs.com https://mechspecs.com/forums/top-dog.326/ TDR-5S-T Top Dog "Deadly Ranger" (8mpl TC6 le300) Fri, 06 May 2022 22:48:11 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5s-t-top-dog-deadly-ranger-8mpl-tc6-le300.18337/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5s-t-top-dog-deadly-ranger-8mpl-tc6-le300.18337/ invalid@example.com (Galahad2030) Galahad2030
https://mwo.nav-alpha.com/mechlab?b=8acf675a_TDR-5S-T]]> TDR-5S-T "Top notch v2" (4xLL, 2xERML, 2xSL, LE300) Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:05:17 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5s-t-top-notch-v2-4xll-2xerml-2xsl-le300.17827/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5s-t-top-notch-v2-4xll-2xerml-2xsl-le300.17827/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato

Dropping 2xML in favor of 2xSL for +1 DHS and fitting a very needed LE300 instead of XL engine.
4xLL and 2xERML are high mounted, while the 2xSL are low mounted (be sure to fit the left torso in the correct order: LL, SL, SL, ERML)

Skill tree: like any other heavy vomit laser build]]> TDR-5S-T "Top notch" (4xLL, 2xERML, 2xML, XL315) Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:03:55 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5s-t-top-notch-4xll-2xerml-2xml-xl315.17594/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5s-t-top-notch-4xll-2xerml-2xml-xl315.17594/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato


Classic vomit laser build but this time with 4xLL + 2xERML high mounted and 2xML (if I remember correctly you have to fit 2 laser before you can place those 2 high mounted lasers). Replace a ML for a 1xERSL and more armor if you wish to.]]> TDR-TB "WubFire" (3xLPL, 4xSPL, LFE300) Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:37:38 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-tb-wubfire-3xlpl-4xspl-lfe300.16327/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-tb-wubfire-3xlpl-4xspl-lfe300.16327/ invalid@example.com (renzor51) renzor51
]]> 2 Top Dog "The Rick" (1xLPL, 7xMPL, LE300) Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:22:30 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-the-rick-1xlpl-7xmpl-le300.15577/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-the-rick-1xlpl-7xmpl-le300.15577/ invalid@example.com (MayTag) MayTag




It can alpha 2.5 times or so before needing to cool down. Also it is quick and agile. Yes, the LPL can be traded out for 2 more MPL's and more engine but I prefer the extra range.

Top Dog "The Rick" (1xLPL, 7xMPL, LE300)]]> 7 TDR-5S-T Top Dog "The Pu(g)nisher" (3xLL, 4xERML, TC1, LE300) Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:13:03 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5s-t-top-dog-the-pu-g-nisher-3xll-4xerml-tc1-le300.15579/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/tdr-5s-t-top-dog-the-pu-g-nisher-3xll-4xerml-tc1-le300.15579/ invalid@example.com (CarloArmato) CarloArmato


It took a long time to figure out how to find the best vomit laser build on this chassis without having to fall back to my previous 5xERLL sniper version (which is still VERY valid despite being hot, though) or 2xLL + 6xERML... The trick was to actually fit a 3rd LL instead of a 5th and 6th ERML, so in the end I'm pretty confident I finally found the best vomit laser build to fully exploit slot layout and hardpoints.

Anyway, classic vomit laser build with very high right side hard point and high to low hardpoints on the left side.

Build has been built as symmetric as possible alpha-wise, but you can fit an asymmetric version to maximum exploit high hardpoints and to prevent losing the better LL compared to ERML if you plan to shield and lose your left side (despite LL being way worse when comparing DPS/damage to weight ratio)

More asymmetric version (and...

TDR-5S-T Top Dog "The Pu(g)nisher" (3xLL, 4xERML, TC1, LE300)]]> Top Dog "Dunderhead" (3x LLas, 6x MLas, STD275) Sun, 10 Jun 2018 21:26:19 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-dunderhead-3x-llas-6x-mlas-std275.9690/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-dunderhead-3x-llas-6x-mlas-std275.9690/ invalid@example.com (Sassafras) Sassafras

So while 9x MPLas is tempting, I think that it would be outclassed by the 5SS in almost every way except for Alphas. As such, going with standard lasers seems to be a decent option as you can fit in quite a few due to the weight savings. Similar Alpha to the 9x MPLas, but with much better range, though worse burn time. LLas go in the right shoulder to take advantage of the highest hardpoints.

This is a little hot, so 3x LLas + 5x MLas might be an acceptable alternate and you can squeeze in a STD280 and a bit more armor.]]> 2 Top Dog "TURN AND FIRE" (2xLPL, 6xERmlas, Tc1, LE300) Sun, 10 Jun 2018 20:39:39 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-turn-and-fire-2xlpl-6xermlas-tc1-le300.13744/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-turn-and-fire-2xlpl-6xermlas-tc1-le300.13744/ invalid@example.com (Retovath) Retovath

50 Damage alpha which matches the meta. This build puts that out twice before needing to cool down. It's happy to hill peak with two shoulder mounted cockpit level LPL for ultra low exposure profile poke. All weapons converge at ~450M with skills and TC1. LPL runs nearly heat neutral on most maps for continued dps if forced into a high heat non-poke brawl.

As a solo 1v1 brawl platform I frequently put MCII-DS in the ground by using a coolant flush, and aiming for ct with 3 alphas and 1 LPL volley.

Screenies:
[​IMG] [​IMG]]]> 3 Top Dog "Octopussy" (8x MPL, STD290) Sun, 29 Oct 2017 01:50:36 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-octopussy-8x-mpl-std290.9686/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-octopussy-8x-mpl-std290.9686/ invalid@example.com (enileph) enileph
I guess this would be the standard.
Would prefer that 7x MPL variant though, better quirk.]]> 5 Top Dog "Bull Mastiff" (2xLL, 6xML, LAMS, TC3, STD275) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:46:04 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-bull-mastiff-2xll-6xml-lams-tc3-std275.12508/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-bull-mastiff-2xll-6xml-lams-tc3-std275.12508/ invalid@example.com (Anunaki) Anunaki

This build has been a ton of fun lately. Packs a punch and cooling is acceptable. The TC3 matched up with skills is a powerful combo. If you feel the LAMS and TC3 are a waist and would like a speed version, try the Bull Mastiff S Model:



(At the time of the build, Mechlab weights were not showing correctly for me. FYI)]]> Top Dog "You Wot" (2xLPL, 4xML, STD275) Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:18:28 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-you-wot-2xlpl-4xml-std275.11538/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-you-wot-2xlpl-4xml-std275.11538/ invalid@example.com (Cabusha) Cabusha

One of my favorite IS builds. 42pt alpha, only 6pts shy of max armor, shield arms, 19 doubles and excellent cooling efficiency at 41%. This is a sustained damage juggernaut. Typically 3 full alphas on most maps before shutdown.

You could drop a heatsink or armor for one more ML, but I found that build too hot for my playstyle, even with Elites.]]> Top Dog "Top Wubz" (9x MPLas, STD300) Sun, 31 Jan 2016 11:56:01 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-top-wubz-9x-mplas-std300.9679/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-top-wubz-9x-mplas-std300.9679/ invalid@example.com (Solahma) Solahma
Plays exactly like the 5SS except more alpha, less range, and a good amount hotter.

Thing is hilarious though running into mechs with a 54 point alpha in 0.6 seconds.

The thing cannot alpha twice in a row on most maps unless you reduce the engine for a couple more heat sinks.



Come-back from 2v6 on Terra Therma. Top Ace :cigar:

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Moar cooling (probably a more viable trade-off)

]]> 5 Top Dog "Wub and Run!" (1x ERPPC, 8x MPLas, XL315) Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:27:27 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-wub-and-run-1x-erppc-8x-mplas-xl315.9695/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-wub-and-run-1x-erppc-8x-mplas-xl315.9695/ invalid@example.com (Nemesi12824) Nemesi12824

Because it had to be done and it may even work. :p]]> 1 Top Dog "The Immitator" (1x Lplas, 6x mlas, STD285) Thu, 08 Oct 2015 09:02:09 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-the-immitator-1x-lplas-6x-mlas-std285.9682/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-the-immitator-1x-lplas-6x-mlas-std285.9682/ invalid@example.com (Spheroid) Spheroid
This build is worse than the 5ss close and inferior to a Lplas 9se at range. Its not bad though as an in between hybrid. I really like it so far.

]]> 2 Top Dog "Wubbernaught" (3x LPLas, 6x SPLas, XL300) Tue, 14 Jul 2015 18:51:33 +0000 https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-wubbernaught-3x-lplas-6x-splas-xl300.9712/ https://mechspecs.com/threads/top-dog-wubbernaught-3x-lplas-6x-splas-xl300.9712/ invalid@example.com (Cpt Chattahah) Cpt Chattahah
No ghost heat, no fear! The great structure and armor quirks on this mech make it VERY XL friendly. Sure, you can go standard engine and use those same quirks to enable God Mode and never die... But where the hell's the fun in that???

XL300 allows for three. COUNT 'EM! THREE LPLs! With Energy range quirks, that's about 380m of 33 point burnination trailing off to an effective range of about 575m.

Then... They get close... 57 point alpha of dubstep death! Fire a couple alphas, then use your SPLs for a near endless stream of 24pt knife cuts. GINSU STYLE!

I was loving this mech on Sunday. Simply hilarious. Best purchase I've made in MWO in a long time.

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