How good is the shadowhawk?

[MediocrePigeon]

I'm saving for a new mech and want to know if it's a good choice.

[83athom]

Its pretty nice. Not anything to really brag to much about, but it gets things done.

[MediocrePigeon]

I only have a Nova, and I want a IS mech. And it seems the Shadowhawk has the highest tonnage for it's class, not sure if it's me because I can't fit much in the Nova.

[PocketYoda]

Not a bad mech tbh..

[tutzdes]

Originally posted by MediocrePigeon:

I only have a Nova, and I want a IS mech. And it seems the Shadowhawk has the highest tonnage for it's class, not sure if it's me because I can't fit much in the Nova.

Clan weapons are lighter, so it is possible that you can bring higher firepower with 50 ton clan mech than with 55 ton IS one.

If you need jump jets and like high mounted ballistic hardpoints, shadow hawk can be a good option. Its main drawback is cockpit, vision angle is limited which can be annoying if you use free look often.

Other options are Wolverine and Bushwacker (Bushwackers lack jump jets, but are crazy powerful and durable with engines other than XL).

[Deckire]

before the Clan Invasion and the release of the stormcrow. The SHadowhawk was known to be the best 55 Tonner.

Right now, it is decent, depending on the variant, the 5M is a strong UAC mech, the Grey Death is strong with a Rapid Fire AC/10, the LBX10 3xSRM4 build for the 2H is still my favorite. (though people still do Pitch Fork 2xAC/5s, and Trident AC/2s) Most people like the 2K because of the Energy Hardpoints.

Overall it is a solid mech, that can fit into brawl, or support depending of the variant. Though it has been overshadowed recently with the Bushwacker and the Assassin in the IS line up.

[Jinete]

Originally posted by MediocrePigeon:

I only have a Nova, and I want a IS mech. And it seems the Shadowhawk has the highest tonnage for it's class, not sure if it's me because I can't fit much in the Nova.

The Shadowhawk, Bushwhacker, Griffin, Kintaro, and Wolverine are all 55 Tons. They all have their strengths with the Shadowhawk benefitting from its high ballistic mounts and jets.
The strongest of the group would probably be the Bushwhacker as it has armor quirks, good hitboxes and its torso weapons are cockpit level. The Griffin-2N is one you might want to consider if you enjoy missiles as it has high mounts and can carry ECM.
-Jinete

[lockwoodx]

Nova was pure energy vomit so try something new. I'd say depending on your ping, give the Kintaro a spin. Not as agile but will help teach you to twist compared to the Shawk, and you can kersplatty them fatties with SRM vomit. Think of it like a giant walking shotgun that actually does damage compared to LBX.

(also 5 lrm 5 trolololo tracer-fire build use to drive people nuts)

[PocketYoda]

Trebuchet is better imo.

[lockwoodx]

Originally posted by DanteYoda:

Trebuchet is better imo.

Hell yes! Bit of a learning curve tho. You're a billboard with legs until you get the twisting down. Named my treb hero El Guappo. Was the first hero mech I ever bought.

[Nightmare1]

Originally posted by MediocrePigeon:

I'm saving for a new mech and want to know if it's a good choice.

The Shadow Hawk is a solid workhorse. It's not flashy, but it can output good damage with a decent amount of tankiness and speed. Once upon a time, it was THE meta Mech for the Medium chassis.

[lockwoodx]

Be a real man and pilot a Hunchie 4G with an LBX20. Ok so it's really 2 10s and you can only go 50kph but your job is to hang around the big guys and when you see a light mech running by... BLAPBLAP!!! Scares the crap out of everyone who didn't expect that coming. Was even better back when it only had 1 barrel so the buck overlapped.

[Nightmare1]

Originally posted by lockwoodx:

Be a real man and pilot a Hunchie 4G with an LBX20. Ok so it's really 2 10s and you can only go 50kph but your job is to hang around the big guys and when you see a light mech running by... BLAPBLAP!!! Scares the crap out of everyone who didn't expect that coming. Was even better back when it only had 1 barrel so the buck overlapped.

I prefer the classic AC/20. It's oh-so-satisfying!

[lockwoodx]

Originally posted by Nightmare1:

Originally posted by lockwoodx:

Be a real man and pilot a Hunchie 4G with an LBX20. Ok so it's really 2 10s and you can only go 50kph but your job is to hang around the big guys and when you see a light mech running by... BLAPBLAP!!! Scares the crap out of everyone who didn't expect that coming. Was even better back when it only had 1 barrel so the buck overlapped.

I prefer the classic AC/20. It's oh-so-satisfying!

but the dual X10s have such BIG CRITS. HUGE TRACTS OF LAND LADDIE!!!!

[JC]

ac20+3ERSL's and JJ's is nice.. I also have a Streak+ERML version i use in Scouting when i'm in the mood to bloat scores for events :)


But basically the shadow hawk is just a solid and fairly mobile medium with nice hitboxes and JJ's. Not a meta mech, but no slouch. A good all around mech

[Xilo The Odd]

cant go wrong with a shadowhawk, its various chassis are great multi weapon platforms and some are jsut as good dedicating to 1 or 2 of their hardpoint types. i've seen triple AC 2 SHD-2H top the damage charts, while 2D score some decent kills. its all in what role you build it for and how you run it.

a lot of em make decent long range support, their narrow view angle makes em suited for it, brawling can be a little daunting since you dont have a wide field of view, you could have someone tearing into your left side and not know until its torn off. good awareness is a good thing in this mech.

the hero is kinda bleh, i havnt found a build i like for it, and i've tried many suggestions but i've decided it was a bad buy. the 2H, 2D2, and the 2K are probably my fav choices.