ADR-A "Laser Adder" (2xcERLL, 2xcERML, 1xcERSL)

5/5,

2 ratings

If you like Pew-Pews, this is your build. Let the Lasershow begin!


Weapon Groups:
1. Left ERLLas
2. Right ERLLas
3. ERMLas (linked)
4. Flamer

Testrun:


Demo Clip from SideStrafe:


Blagg

***Update from 17.06.15 replacing Flamer by ERSLas***

 

Good build. But I've always been skiddish about breaking that 40% cooling efficiency minimum. I much prefer ~45% (or higher when possible). So while it might be a downgrade from the perspective of someone who is a pro at managing their heat I think I'd prefer regular medium lasers and 2 extra heatsinks.

 

This is THE build for this mech, one of the best builds.

 

I agree with enlieph.
Built mine along the lines og Magnificent B*stard, only slightly lower cooling eff though, because I fit a Targeting Computer IV in there aswell.

/CX

 

Similar to Blagg, I prefer the ERLLs in the arms for the better mobility. The Side Torso slots aren't that much higher to lose the harder hit/greater mobility of the erlls in arms.

 

Worked on an Adder build for almost half an hour, and it inevitably always led to this, and only this build.

By the way I had not seen this build before at all or even looked at Adder variants before, and came by the forum to see if anyone had posted it, which Blagg had.

Kudos.

 

Yeeeeeeep, this is pretty much the way to go. I'm still trying to find some kind of satisfactory alt build using the other possible hardpoints, but being limited to one hardpoint per location means that lulzy as things like LRM-20s are it's hard to justify losing a laser. Plan on using this as my Prime for ease of farming. For me personally, the only two things MAYBE worth changing at this point are:
-replace a ML with TAG
-replace a heat sink with CAP
We'll see what happens when targeting computers hit.

 

nice build, yes

i'm trying somethign else here.
switch RT to prime, add ams
remove 2DHS on LT and add TC4

you lose 1 laser and gain some defensive and a TC4 which will improve range on all your lasers, not to forget all the other bonuses a TC provides

endresult:

 

Ok so I am most likely missing something here but I have my Adder built EXACTLY like the OP's build and the heat eff. is way worse in game than in Smurfy. Am I same to assume its due to the fixed cig lighter in the CT?

 

Yeah this is functionally identical to the Adder build I got my 1,200+ dmage 6k/6a in.

Its a great build but feels like the only one currently that's works....

I tried quite a few setups using 2 c-ERPPC, 1 C-ERPPC+support weapon etc but they just don't work that well.

Only other variant I'm still running is the 4 SRM6 and I'm really not convinced but like to make multiple variants to keep some variety.

 

Have you already unlocked the Heat Efficiency Skills? How do you manage your Heat/setup your Weapon Groups? How do you fight your targets? Alphabeam alot? Using the Flamer? Fighting like a Ninja or Brawl like nuts? Give us some more information about your playstyle. I used alot Double LLas + BackupMLas builds in many IS Mechs, so this here shouldn`t have the Heat Issues you mentioned, unless you don`t manage your Heat smartly.

 

I handle my heat just fine, Blagg. My question was directed toward the physical numbers. I wanted to know if the flamer was causing the VASTLY different heat eff.'s and if so, is this a bug or an odd characteristic.

 

Yeah its the flamer. Its retardedly heat unfriendly so i always have it on a separate weapon group to only use it in emergencies.

Amusingly my 4 x SRM6 Adder uses it once out of ammo but that's the only time.

Never had a situation where I could zombie as low speed + armour doesn't really help in that venue so I always have some better armament until I run out of ammo.

 

Hmm, i don`t get it. The Flamer is producing 1 Heat/sec. You shouldn`t use it at all, if you got your Lasers active. But is really this meant or the question if a Flamer in the CT will slow down the Cooling, even without firing?

 

Maybe he means the difference in the way Smurfy displays heat [%] and the way the in-game showing a value between 0.0 and 2.0? That used to throw me off when building in-game, I've since learned to ignore the in-game mechlab's heat number.

 

What he said...only time i use the flamer is to troll someone lol

 

Actually it can be very effective if your other weaponry is out. Just coordinate with even one heavy and you can kill person after person by blinding/overheating them. It'll never be a first or even second choice weapon but its surprising how effective keeping someone blind is as almost everyone panics.

 

I have a nearly identical build with the ADR-PRIME



I prefer the ERML in the arms for mobility if I get caught in a dog fight. The ERML fire faster, deliver more of their damage due to shorter duration, and generate less heat. Still this is the loadout for this 'mech.



As you can see with 3 kills, 6 assists, and 650 damage done (and this with no 'mech skills yet) - it's very viable.

 

IF both your ERLL and ERML are out chances are that you are dead. In the off chance that you are not, mind as well flamer on for the last seconds of your life! But seriously, don't use the flamer if you have something else left.

On builds. The other one worth trying is 2x ERLL 2x SRM4. Same idea.