Thank you very much for the tip Mr. Cromwell! You know I was really surprised with this model. The Banshee was one of the Mechs I was really dreading to review, but the PPC-X turned this into a surprisingly fun Mech. Punching enemies with the big gorilla arms matched with the PPC-X was a lot of fun. Admittedly, melee takes a bit of practice to get used to, but it was the only way I could see this Mech being viable even to a beginner.
Signing in... you're accessing [Beginner Level] training manuals for the [Banshee] [BNC-3E]... loading... [Document 1] Instructor's Comments: "Ironic how such a scary looking Mech has these little fangs. The Banshee 3E, in its factory setting, is little more than a artistic wall of metal; however, always take a moment to check its model series... the 3S is extremely dangerous, and you'll regret mistaking it for a 3E." Instant Action Code: MDQ4MDgxODQwODczMzQxMDEw Input this code during an Instant Action training pod simulation to recreate this same battle for training. [Table of Contents] 0:00 Intro 0:44 Description 1:56 Specifications 3:05 Strengths and Weaknesses 4:35 Recustomization 5:35 BattleROM Debriefing 6:13 Recustomized BattleROM Footage 10:35 Final Rating Join the Fox Republic TH-cam VODs: www.youtube.com/@gitgudfoxvods Twitch: www.twitch.tv/gitgudfox Discord: discord.gg/796kaWY2T6 Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@gitgudfox Instagram: instagram.com/gitgudfox/ Twitter: twitter.com/GitGudFox Facebook: facebook.com/GitGudFox
So was I actually. I may seem like "well obviously I just mod the Mech like this" but every video has a R&D phase for the potential variant where I try both my own ideas and my community's ideas until 1 winds up the winner.
Though I used to always loot and sell them, nowadays BNC-3S/M is one of my favorite mechs. She runs a little hot with my build but I've had some of the fastest TTK times with it. Its my non Hero mech of choice for Assault for most of the game (Marauder II is my pride if found.)
Yeah, even for the people who are less enthusiastic about Banshee 3S, it's good to know to try and defeat them before they get to 400m and begin using their medium lasers.
@@GitGudFox absolutely makes sense, when I run the banshee 2P the ai always goes for the sword arm first. I tried this build with a stalker and the stalker took most of the heat. This gives me a few good decoy ideas.
Great video! I never played mechwarrior but watching your beginner videos makes it seem alot more simple. Are you planning on making a beginner guide on the Urban light mech?
Eventually, I go in a pattern of Light>Medium>Heavy>Assault in that order. I'll continue until I've done 1 for each of the iconic model for each Mech chassis.
You could do the commentary on Solaris VII. If you ask me when you do your let's plays you should record commentary in this style for them it would be the best MW let's play on TH-cam.
Since the Solaris Showdown DLC, I've wanted to experiment with the Banshee with Binary lasers. Haven't gotten around to dusting one off. I'll probably just salvage one and see how it does. I'll of course, be using double heat sinks. But that's about it. If it works out ok, maybe mods.
I think Binary Laser could be really good as a human squad weapon. If you can coordinate everyone to fire on the same Mech, the damage could be overwhelming.
@@GitGudFox I noticed yesterday, using the Crusader Sa2 with 2 binary tier 1s and 2 medium lasers, it was pretty much instant kill on head shots. That's the only mech I have active/available with binary lasers. But it gets hot and shuts down easy. So I'm thinking bigger mech, less weapons, more double heat sinks. Might work, might not.
I made a duel binary laser build on the Stalker 3F had to downgrade the LRMs but added artemis to them downgraded the SRMs as well but I think it works well.
@jus10hall89 I'll have to look into a Stalker build. Sounds awesome. I just salvaged a Thunderbolt last night and swapped out LRM15 and the ER PPC for an LRM10, Binary laser and swapped 2 double heat sinks for the 4 single heat sinks. I may consider going from LRM10 to LRM5. Probably opens up some more tonnage for heat sinks and armor. Worked pretty good, but still got hot. Two advantages to downgrading your LRM's and SRM's. 1. You use less ammo, so you can either carry less ammo, or stay engaged longer. Or you can add more ammo and stay engaged even longer. 2. More tonnage available for other weapons, armor, heat sinks. Then you can mod your systems for your fighting style/tactics. I usually just go basic and upgrade armor, speed and damage on whatever weapons are on the nech. So realistically, you could probably make up for a good portion of your LRM/SRM downgradr in mods at no weight penalty. So I guess I'll start looking into penalty mitigating mods. Currently the only mechs I have molded are my 2 Steiner Svout Lance's, 2 hero Highlanders and 2 Hero Victor's. With the addition of the Solaris Showdown DLC I'm running 36 mechs to cover all the weight classes and rep levels for the Arenas and conflict zones. Which is really expensive at $8 million C bills every 90 days. I'll be trying that Stalker build out!
@purpletigerracing7087 Sweet I mostly played on instant action. I also play on console so sadly, no mods for me But yeah, what I use for this build is the LRMs are LRM 5s with artemis and the SRMs are SRM 4 both have 1 ton of ammo sadly but I have 8 double heat sinks. Not really sure if the build is good for career missions but on instant action it's fun to use. If you can improve this build please let me know.
A bit off topic, sometimes I get a salvaged mech and I max armor/repair/replace everything...but, it's still short on weight even if I fill it with heat sinks. I wonder if it's lostech items that are supposed to be in the design but it doesn't show it....know what I mean? Do you have any videos that deals specifically with lostech components and what practical purpose they serve. Thanks in advance. All the best. Cheers.
You're probably dealing with a Mech that has Ferro-Fibrous armor. Ferro-Fibrous armor has the same strength as Standard Armor, but it weighs less, so 1 ton of Ferro-Fibrous armor is more units of armor than 1 ton of Standard Armor. Thing is that it changes the calculations. 1 ton of Standard Armor = 32 units of armor 1 ton of Ferro-Fibrous Armor = 36 units of armor The change causes your armor values to get a little ugly with the tonnage which tends to result in you having like some decimal value short of armor. It is possible to round your Ferro-Fibrous armor out to an even number, but it can mean just removing more and more armor just to make the number look prettier which might not be worth it.
Where do you get the Arena Fist item? Are they just in random shops or do you have to go to Solaris to buy them? I have noticed several of your refits use these fists but I have not been able to find them anywhere even though I have all the DLC's.
So you just need the Call to Arms DLC. They're just kind of random to find. Just keep checking your stores in the melee page. It's a bit inconsistent. I have gotten some from Solaris Arena level up rewards though. It's also inconsistent there as well.
A decent choice to put your AI dum-dums in as their first Assault 'Mech. No arm weapons to lose and 64 km/h makes them quick to respond to your orders.
@@GitGudFox But like with the Charger, that's really not utilizing the potential of their 'Mechs. Speaking of which... the altered Charger with the torso-mounted AC/20? Even better AI choice for the same reasons. I love those things.
That's debatable since most enemies don't have a lot of long range firepower. When you get close, the enemy is also getting close, so it's not just your allies that are potentially realizing their true power... but also the enemies get to realize their true power since most of them are armed with close range weapons.
PPC-X is non Canon and in a wayx Game-Breaking...i think it is too unbalanced. Also a 95 Ton Mech only with ONE Weapon....mega lol...that Mech is a Joke
Thanks!
Thank you very much for the tip Mr. Cromwell! You know I was really surprised with this model. The Banshee was one of the Mechs I was really dreading to review, but the PPC-X turned this into a surprisingly fun Mech. Punching enemies with the big gorilla arms matched with the PPC-X was a lot of fun. Admittedly, melee takes a bit of practice to get used to, but it was the only way I could see this Mech being viable even to a beginner.
Why do I feel like this mech build would be perfect for Popeye the Sailorman?
Not sure if it subsists of of spinach.
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[Document 1]
Instructor's Comments: "Ironic how such a scary looking Mech has these little fangs. The Banshee 3E, in its factory setting, is little more than a artistic wall of metal; however, always take a moment to check its model series... the 3S is extremely dangerous, and you'll regret mistaking it for a 3E."
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[Table of Contents]
0:00 Intro
0:44 Description
1:56 Specifications
3:05 Strengths and Weaknesses
4:35 Recustomization
5:35 BattleROM Debriefing
6:13 Recustomized BattleROM Footage
10:35 Final Rating
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These were some brutal skirmishes, just the kind of fighting style I love. Close quarters melee hybrids are just great!
Yeah, the fact that they tend to ignore the Banshee lets it do some crazy rear armor damage.
Another great one. I really do love this format. Excited for whichever light mech is next!
Thanks! I'm starting the research for the light Mech today.
I really like this video style with the loadout set up and then the practical use of the mech in the mission. Very cool
Yeah, I felt it important to prove that the designs work. I add some extra handicaps to really hammer it home.
Wow. Yeah I was shocked by that performance.
So was I actually. I may seem like "well obviously I just mod the Mech like this" but every video has a R&D phase for the potential variant where I try both my own ideas and my community's ideas until 1 winds up the winner.
Holy crap, the BNC-3P build I made with the arena fists and masc looks to have some competition now.
Yeah, PPC-X and melee is pretty strong.
Though I used to always loot and sell them, nowadays BNC-3S/M is one of my favorite mechs. She runs a little hot with my build but I've had some of the fastest TTK times with it. Its my non Hero mech of choice for Assault for most of the game (Marauder II is my pride if found.)
Yeah, even for the people who are less enthusiastic about Banshee 3S, it's good to know to try and defeat them before they get to 400m and begin using their medium lasers.
This vid made me try one based on the threat perception, I tried differen gear and mech upgrades and had fun with it.
Yes, it's good to study the Mechs and identify which ones the enemy AI sees as high priority and which ones it sees as low priority.
@@GitGudFox absolutely makes sense, when I run the banshee 2P the ai always goes for the sword arm first. I tried this build with a stalker and the stalker took most of the heat. This gives me a few good decoy ideas.
So the PPC-X has done what centuries of Mechwarriors couldn't do. I have but one phrase for that Mech...
"I'd buy that for a $"
That's why the BattleROM is important. Have to prove the models combat.
So the Banshee finally fulfilled its intended role. Those punches would make Mike Tyson proud
Kind of ironic that it was made for melee... used in practicality as a sniper... then redesigned back into a melee.
Great video! I never played mechwarrior but watching your beginner videos makes it seem alot more simple. Are you planning on making a beginner guide on the Urban light mech?
Eventually, I go in a pattern of Light>Medium>Heavy>Assault in that order. I'll continue until I've done 1 for each of the iconic model for each Mech chassis.
@GitGudFox sounds good, keep up the good work!
The 3s is my favorite mech
It's pretty dangerous with all its lasers.
You could do the commentary on Solaris VII. If you ask me when you do your let's plays you should record commentary in this style for them it would be the best MW let's play on TH-cam.
Since the Solaris Showdown DLC, I've wanted to experiment with the Banshee with Binary lasers. Haven't gotten around to dusting one off. I'll probably just salvage one and see how it does. I'll of course, be using double heat sinks. But that's about it. If it works out ok, maybe mods.
I think Binary Laser could be really good as a human squad weapon. If you can coordinate everyone to fire on the same Mech, the damage could be overwhelming.
@@GitGudFox I noticed yesterday, using the Crusader Sa2 with 2 binary tier 1s and 2 medium lasers, it was pretty much instant kill on head shots. That's the only mech I have active/available with binary lasers.
But it gets hot and shuts down easy.
So I'm thinking bigger mech, less weapons, more double heat sinks. Might work, might not.
I made a duel binary laser build on the Stalker 3F had to downgrade the LRMs but added artemis to them downgraded the SRMs as well but I think it works well.
@jus10hall89 I'll have to look into a Stalker build. Sounds awesome. I just salvaged a Thunderbolt last night and swapped out LRM15 and the ER PPC for an LRM10, Binary laser and swapped 2 double heat sinks for the 4 single heat sinks. I may consider going from LRM10 to LRM5. Probably opens up some more tonnage for heat sinks and armor. Worked pretty good, but still got hot.
Two advantages to downgrading your LRM's and SRM's.
1. You use less ammo, so you can either carry less ammo, or stay engaged longer. Or you can add more ammo and stay engaged even longer.
2. More tonnage available for other weapons, armor, heat sinks.
Then you can mod your systems for your fighting style/tactics. I usually just go basic and upgrade armor, speed and damage on whatever weapons are on the nech. So realistically, you could probably make up for a good portion of your LRM/SRM downgradr in mods at no weight penalty.
So I guess I'll start looking into penalty mitigating mods.
Currently the only mechs I have molded are my 2 Steiner Svout Lance's, 2 hero Highlanders and 2 Hero Victor's.
With the addition of the Solaris Showdown DLC I'm running 36 mechs to cover all the weight classes and rep levels for the Arenas and conflict zones. Which is really expensive at $8 million C bills every 90 days.
I'll be trying that Stalker build out!
@purpletigerracing7087 Sweet I mostly played on instant action. I also play on console so sadly, no mods for me But yeah, what I use for this build is the LRMs are LRM 5s with artemis and the SRMs are SRM 4 both have 1 ton of ammo sadly but I have 8 double heat sinks. Not really sure if the build is good for career missions but on instant action it's fun to use. If you can improve this build please let me know.
#Uglygang is here. Nice Banshee
Welcome good sir!
A bit off topic, sometimes I get a salvaged mech and I max armor/repair/replace everything...but, it's still short on weight even if I fill it with heat sinks.
I wonder if it's lostech items that are supposed to be in the design but it doesn't show it....know what I mean?
Do you have any videos that deals specifically with lostech components and what practical purpose they serve.
Thanks in advance.
All the best.
Cheers.
You're probably dealing with a Mech that has Ferro-Fibrous armor.
Ferro-Fibrous armor has the same strength as Standard Armor, but it weighs less, so 1 ton of Ferro-Fibrous armor is more units of armor than 1 ton of Standard Armor.
Thing is that it changes the calculations.
1 ton of Standard Armor = 32 units of armor
1 ton of Ferro-Fibrous Armor = 36 units of armor
The change causes your armor values to get a little ugly with the tonnage which tends to result in you having like some decimal value short of armor.
It is possible to round your Ferro-Fibrous armor out to an even number, but it can mean just removing more and more armor just to make the number look prettier which might not be worth it.
Where do you get the Arena Fist item? Are they just in random shops or do you have to go to Solaris to buy them? I have noticed several of your refits use these fists but I have not been able to find them anywhere even though I have all the DLC's.
So you just need the Call to Arms DLC. They're just kind of random to find. Just keep checking your stores in the melee page. It's a bit inconsistent. I have gotten some from Solaris Arena level up rewards though. It's also inconsistent there as well.
Lets see if PPC-X makes it in before even viewing
Lol, PPC-X is going to be in like all of my builds now.
I purchased a Banshee 3E during my first run of the Kestrel Lancers DLC. I’ve disliked it ever since. May have to dust it off now though.
It's a tricky Mech to use. I got fortunate that PPC-X was a thing.
A decent choice to put your AI dum-dums in as their first Assault 'Mech. No arm weapons to lose and 64 km/h makes them quick to respond to your orders.
You can also leave them as long range missiles / snipers where they can fight more safely.
@@GitGudFox But like with the Charger, that's really not utilizing the potential of their 'Mechs. Speaking of which... the altered Charger with the torso-mounted AC/20? Even better AI choice for the same reasons. I love those things.
That's debatable since most enemies don't have a lot of long range firepower. When you get close, the enemy is also getting close, so it's not just your allies that are potentially realizing their true power... but also the enemies get to realize their true power since most of them are armed with close range weapons.
@@GitGudFox My point is, why bother with a Brawler/Melee 'Mech at that point when a dedicated long-range one does the job better?
For your allies? I wouldn't. The melee/brawler is intended for the usage of a human who can pilot the Mech correctly.
PPC-X is non Canon and in a wayx Game-Breaking...i think it is too unbalanced.
Also a 95 Ton Mech only with ONE Weapon....mega lol...that Mech is a Joke
Well it was the only way to make PPC good. That's why they made it so overtuned.