Which light mech to choose?

So you think that light Mechs are awesome? Zippy and hard to hit? The ideal harassers? But which ones are the best? Read more to find out!

5. Cougar

With the ability to carry ECM and its inherent agility (jump jets FTW!), the Cougar is ideal for hit and run attacks. Two Clan ER PPCs give it a good punch at all ranges. Keeping its left arm empty makes for a nicely disposable shield.

• What makes the Cougar great:
• Stealthy
• Agile and hart to hit
• Can engage at all ranges
• Left-arm shield

Cougar build info:

Start at: 0:49

4. Flea

Carrying MASC can give this speedy little Mech an extra speed boost, making it nigh impossible to hit. Equip a Guardian ECM to become pretty much invisible and five medium lasers to increase your Flea’s bite.

What makes the Flea great:

• Tiny profile, tiny target
• Incredibly fast
• ECM capability
• Ideal scout

Flea build info:

Start at: 1:22

3. Kit Fox

Combining parts from the Kit Fox Clan OmniMech variants can make for a great Streak SRM boat, giving you a light Mech with incredible firepower. Make sure to fire your missiles alternatively, to avoid ghost heat!

What makes the Kit Fox great:

• Great little brawler
• The incredible amount of missiles
• Strong left arm shield

Kit Fox build info: 

Start at: 2:26

2. Pirate’s Bane Locust

With four medium lasers, three double heatsinks, and an XL engine, this is another Mech destined for hit and run attacks that will devastate your foes. Stealth armor gives this Hero Mech a very interesting aspect, making it also versatile as a sneaky scout.

What makes the Pirate’s Bane Locust great: 

• Invisible to radar, thanks to ECM
• No weapons in arms that can be shot off
• Higher turn and acceleration rates
• Leg armor bonus

Pirate’s Bane Locust build info:

Start at: 4:47

1. Wolfhound 2 

Six medium pulse lasers make for a speedy little laser boat. Add in four double heat sinks and shave off armor where it’s not needed. With so many pulse lasers you’ll have to monitor your heat levels.

What makes Wolfhound 2 great:

• Six medium pulse lasers pack a punch!
• Speedy
• No need to worry about ammo
• Can use an empty left arm as a shield

Wolfhound 2 build info:

Start at: 5:47

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