CDA-3M Pulsifier (4x MPLas, 1x MG, ECM, XL300)

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Same scenario as my 2B build post. Have not built this yet, just looking for feedback on possible 3rd Cicada to level. I'll most likely sell it off afterwards, so I'm more inclined to go with the 2B, but the ECM makes this more team supporty I think. Anyone drive something similar?

ADMIN EDIT: Updated the build for proper ECM placement

 

I don't normally run with an MG, just hated to not use the hardpoint I'll look at ditching it and upping the engine.

Thanks

 

I'm with SubjectSeven. The Machine Gun isn't adding much, and you'd be hard-pressed to go through 1 ton of MG ammo in a match (10 rounds per second, 1 ton gives you more than 3 minutes of fire). I never burned through 2 tons on my 4xMG Spider. As boring as it sounds, I think this Mech works best as an energy boat, either with MLs or MPLs. Simple fact is this mech is sort of outclassed by the SSRM+ECM lights (and the fact that at 150 kph, the 35 ton mechs have more free weight), making it hard to find a good build here.

 

Would definitely drop the MG and get AMS. There are a lot of Missles around these days and they hit fast lights just as easily. ECM is normally cover, but, Tags and BAP reduce/eliminate effectiveness. Better to stay alive a little longer than go phew-phew-phew with 1 MG.


Also, small point on MG - Always looking directly at your target is a BAD idea. More MG mechs die because they forget to turn away before being hit with an alpha strike.... if they can't see your CT, they can't hit your CT.

 

Funny, I just built something like this build this morning but haven't had a chance to test it. I kept the stock engine, 10pts less armor, 2 less heatsinks, std armor, and only 1 ton of ammo.


I'm going to give it whirl anyway....I've never used MGs LOL

 

I run a very similar build, with a couple of adjustments.

only 1t of ammo for the mg, drop 2mpl for 2ml , add ams

 

Dropped the MG, add AMS instead. Did half a ton of armor trimming on the sield arms to sneak in another DHS.



Or, if you rather have it armored up.

 

I like the idea of this mech, but dropped the MG and ammo for AMS and BAP, moved armor off the arms to the legs. Given what I witnessed in 12v12 last night, this would make a decent brawler escort with the ECM and can contribute some nice DPS to the fight. And can chase lights somewhat, but doesn't have the speed to catch most spiders or ravens.

 

Reviving a dead thread since I bought a CDA-3M for the explicit purpose of having a mech that could actually win a match in Solaris Division 7, but that's a different build.

For solo QP games I'm using



This shit is great, it's fantastic at harassing and peeking and since it isn't a light it has just a bit more armor to help survive longer!

And yes, it can be slot optimized with Ferro but I'm cheap, I'm not downgrading and upgrading to go between QP and S7 builds if I don't have to.