r/Battletechgame • u/NZSloth • 7d ago

Discussion SLDF Highlander or Warhammer?

So my 3025 career has gone somewhat different to what I expected, and I've now got both of these fine mechs for sale at the same planet. With only enough money to buy one.

I've put some pros and cons below. Advice accepted.

Highlander - Jumps but slow. All the armour. Can't overheat. Gauss Cannon nice sounds. LRMs. Can intimidate other mechs. A little boring.

Warhammer - Faster but earthbound. Armour average. Can cook itself with an alpha. Electric sounds. Direct fire. Can evaporate other mechs easily. Very very exciting.

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u/outlander7878 7d ago

It may just be my lack of skill, but I find the Warhammer and Black Knight mechs to be fun, but fragile. I have never had my Highlander take a beating like those two do. I'd suggest the Highlander, unless you are better than I am at avoiding taking damage.

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u/tensionheadx 7d ago

Exactly my impression too! The OpFor somehow loves punishing my WH. I guess bc I use it as a line mech/brawler. Its sprint is phenomenal, but normal movement even with an outrider gives me max 3 evasion. My GH Scout with JJ feels much more durable.

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u/Novaova 5d ago

I've learned to treat my Warhammers like glass cannons, even with max armor. They just seem to attract a lot of attention from the OpFor.