The Fives XL trades the old configuration's safety, sanity, cooling and std engine for a fast XL engine, extra ammo and unbridled optimism. Weapon Grouping 1 - Head MLas 2 - Arm MLases 3 - AC/5s (chain) 4 - AC/5s (linked) Pros High Sustained DPS: If you just wail on the AC/5s, you'll have good DPS. The mediums are only there for when you need to track a fast, close target or when you need damage NAO! The lower-than-average weight will skew your drop tonnage. Even so--let's face it--you could make a 'better' build with a Jagermech. Cons The "shoot here" torso: On the plus side, there's no ammo in it, and most of the crits are AC/5s. Just stay away from jumping 'mechs, as the top of the hunch is all right torso. Low Alpha: Usually harassers need a big alpha, but over the course of 2 second strafe, you should be able to drop 30 damage on the target. Just don't stick around long enough for them to return fire. Analysis This 'mech is as fragile as it looks. Stay within flanking distance of the big, meaty targets on your team and you'll live a lot longer. Baring that, stay within the AMS/ECM/BAP/Seismic bubble of a wolf pack. Barring that, stay way the hell back and pepper foes with the AC/5s and hope that by the time they've closed within MLas range you've cracked open a compartment and can carve them up.
