FAQs
9 new melee weapons are available to equip on these new 'Mech variants; BattleAxe, Claymore Sword, Katana Sword, Axe, Trench Blade, Long Sword, Hatchet, Claw, and Mace. Find them across the Inner Sphere in Campaign and Career mode, or equip them right away in Instant Action!
What does arm lock do in MechWarrior 5? ›
arm lock prevents the arms from aiming independantly of the torso twist. use this to prevent wasting ammo or heat when you forget if you put a weapon on a torso or an arm.
What is the slowest Mech in MechWarrior 5? ›
The 100-ton 'Mech has a maximum speed of 32.4 km/h, making it one of the slowest 'Mechs ever designed, together with the UrbanMech. It is by no means intended to use speed to outmaneuver an enemy, instead depending on its twelve and a half tons of armor to weather any fire that is directed at the 'Mech.
What is the max level in MechWarrior 5? ›
Increases the reputation level cap from 15 to 30 and provides additional rewards and negotiation points to use at higher levels.
Does faction matter in MechWarrior 5? ›
Outside of the bigger wiggle room in reward negotiations - reputation also affects quantity of stuff you find in industrial zones belonging to said faction, and some price markup with them. So, if you can help it - it is generally a good idea to be on good terms with major factions.
What is the largest mech in MechWarrior 5? ›
1 MechWarrior 5 - Atlas
There are hundreds of 'Mechs to choose from, but it doesn't get any more iconic than the 100-ton Atlas.
What is the biggest mech in MechWarrior? ›
Most iconic, Atlas of the Inner Sphere. Most deadly, Dire Wolf of the Clans. The biggest 'Mech in lore is the Orca. A 200 ton prototype superheavy.
Is there going to be a MechWarrior 6? ›
MechWarrior 6 is in development, and may be announced in 2023. MechWarrior made a comeback in 2019 after a 17-year hiatus, launching 5: Mercenaries to a decent score of 73 on Metacritic. But developer PGI isn't done yet, as president Russ Bullock has confirmed that a new game is in underway.
What weapon is call to arms? ›
Quick Facts about Call to Arms
- Type: Weapon.
- Weapon Base Needed: Axe, Hammer, Mace, Polearm, Staff, Sword, Melee Weapons, Missile Weapons.
- Number of Sockets: 5.
- Required Runes: Amn, Ral, Mal, Ist, Ohm.
Can you change your mercenary name in MechWarrior 5? ›
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
There's a mod called change company name on Nexus that does this. I used it. Works with my other two dozen mods just fine.
The JM6-DD has the single most Ballistic Hardpoints on any available 'Mech.
How does the narc work in Mechwarrior 5? ›
The Narc Missile Beacon is a missile homing utility that can be planted on enemy targets, causing friendly SRMs and LRM missiles (even those that do not traditionally have homing capabilities) to lock on to them. They are particularly useful when used in tandem with LRMs.
What is the most powerful weapon in BattleTech? ›
The basic energy weapons are the medium lasers and large lasers, but the real king of this type is the Particle Projector Cannon (PPC): huge damage and long range, but also massive heat.
What is the largest Mech in MechWarrior 5? ›
1 MechWarrior 5 - Atlas
There are hundreds of 'Mechs to choose from, but it doesn't get any more iconic than the 100-ton Atlas.
What is the biggest Mech in MechWarrior? ›
Most iconic, Atlas of the Inner Sphere. Most deadly, Dire Wolf of the Clans. The biggest 'Mech in lore is the Orca. A 200 ton prototype superheavy.