What are the must have DLCs?

[Rizo the Hunter]

This game is on my to buy list since idk when, I am going to get it this time around. But my question is, what DLC is crucial to the experience? I heard I need DLC to play career, is that true? if so which DLC?

Thanks!

[TeacherGalante]

Most people will say Heroes of the Inner Sphere is the most crucial. I'd say, get all of them if you can. Most add narrative missions; also, each DLC adds at least something fun to the mix (new mech variants, weapon types, etc.).

[Eazy-G]

If you can only get one for now, get Heroes of the Inner Sphere. It includes the Career mode. But honestly, get the rest when you can. The game now feels complete once you have them all.

[Bovril Brigadier]

DLC 1 2 and 4 in that order.
DLC 1 is the must have
2 and 4 are the nice to have, with 2 having the edge as it adds a lot of map assets and several new biomes.

[Harvey]

As mentioned by others Heroes of the inner sphere is a must.
Then optional, legend of the kestral lancers
Then if you have some spare money Call to Arms (this is by far adds the least to the game, unless you really want to use melee).
I've not got Rise of Rasalhague yet so can't comment on it.

[LeftPaw]

Grab what you can that is on sale.

[Solon]

All of them

[Alex]

Depends if you're into melee with mechs. Personally I didn't enjoy the Call to Arms much cause it didn't add much storywise but you got melee weapons on mechs now. So everything but the Call to Arms is my recommendation. I just finished the Rasalhague one and it was interesting.

[Bovril Brigadier]

I really would not recommend DLC 3. It honestly makes the game worse. The melee Mechs it gives AI are a complete joke and make this game way too easy.

[MrLuckless]

The big story DLCs are all mostly worth it, with the melee dlc being more of a meme then a legit tactic most of the time. Not all mechs were made equally, and the melee assassin they give you as one of the rewards for completing the mission that introduces melee mechs is like that joke from KUNG POW: ENTER THE FIST. You know the one, "we trained him wrong on purpose, as a joke."

The only melee mechs worth a damn are generally the ones that are fast enough to chase down their prey, which will usually be mechs smaller then themselves. Honorable mention to the Melee Cyclops, the one-eyed monster was given an equally devastating close range build to compliment Sleipnirs long range head chopping.

[hilburnashua]

Heroes of the Inner Sphere adds a lot of value to the game.
I don't like melee so I am not touching Call to Arms and nothing I have seen without mods would make me consider it.
The other two add some missions, some of which can be quite tough. But a decent value if you want to extend you playing.

[Voice]

Originally posted by MrLuckless:

The big story DLCs are all mostly worth it, with the melee dlc being more of a meme then a legit tactic most of the time.

I'll disagree with you on that, though I will freely admit that it takes some dedicated time getting used to how to make melee work in your favor. Against the 'armless' (catapults, stalkers, locusts, etc.) melee is a *huge* advantage.

I just wish melee attacks didn't damage *you* when you're the one making the attack.

[ಠ_ಠ]

Originally posted by Voice:

Originally posted by MrLuckless:

The big story DLCs are all mostly worth it, with the melee dlc being more of a meme then a legit tactic most of the time.

I'll disagree with you on that, though I will freely admit that it takes some dedicated time getting used to how to make melee work in your favor. Against the 'armless' (catapults, stalkers, locusts, etc.) melee is a *huge* advantage.

I just wish melee attacks didn't damage *you* when you're the one making the attack.

Not gonna lie, melee is one of my favorite aspects of the game. Not the most effective method of combat, but it is oh so fun.