Hi all, This is another version of the famous chainsaw or rather the reworked AC5 version. I was grinding some CBills when I felt like trying the flamer and it turns out the low heat with the AC5's is a perfect match. Normally, I'd use the awesome range on the AC5 to pound at a distance but sometimes you will get in close and that's when the flamer goes to work. It will blind people, heat them even while you rip away with the AC5. Blinding them and rattling the cockpit! Twice in the last ten games I was saved with exposed and crit torsos from a assault that just couldn't see or use his full weaponry effectively on me while I barbecued and mauled him. Overall, the power of grouped AC5's is undeniable. Those last ten games? 9 out of 10 games I did 550+ damage. It was insane, I run it at masters level with all skills elite so that's 26 seconds to overheat with a max DPS of 13,2 dmg. 1, AC5's chainfire 2, Flamer 3, MLAS 6, AC's and MLAS for a semi alpha
Hi Lan, nice build you have here. I like the Triple AC5s, but i feel it lacks the Ammo. So i make it somehow similar to my CTF-4X 1000-2000 Damage Build, ok? You won't run out of Ammo even if you can survive till the end. IF?! Blagg
True Blagg, ammo can becomes a problem but so far I've not gone dry yet. More ammo is always good and downgrading the engine will solve that, tho I'm loving the 300 for the ability it gives. Nice alt version.
Alternatively you could drop the Ammo and replace one MLas by a Large Laser for even higher combined Longrange Punch!
I tried this build, but the game has bugged twice on me. I am walking along moving to a position and the mech will just shut down from overheat! Then I destroy myself, after doing nothing! The mech gods are out to get me I tells ya! Hanging to try this
That stunds like some real issues, did you try the repair tool? I really am quite fond of this build. The flamer is a circumstantial weapon, it will only be used on occasion but when it is, so much fun.
I've been running this quite a bit the past couple days. I really like this build. I was a little skeptical of the minimal back armor, but the XL300 keeps it nimble enough to keep the tough-side facing out. This build makes maps like Terra Therma much more playable in my opinion. The only minor issues I've had have been on the huge open maps, like Alpine. Even then, I just sit back and fire AC/5s until the distance closes a bit. This a great loadout.
Re-used the concept in my Protector brawler by replacing a torso MLas with a Flamer. Still works great!
