Panther Guide
Hey guys, I love Mech Arena, and since some of my favoritemech aren't up here yet, I though I'd write a guide to help people use him better. I'm by no means a pro, and this is really my ideas and opinions, so feel free to play Panther however you want.
I'll also try to continue to update this guide if anything changes, but I can't garuntee everything is completley accurate still.
This guide is aslo based on mid game Panther stats, so keep that in mind while including energy limits and health.
Panther Breakdown
Panther is a attack type heavy mech that is the next mech to unlock after Juggernaught. This Mech is unlocked fairly early in the game and will take you all the way to late game. It has an ability that is very unique.
He can project out a fence like Stasis Barrier that you and your teammates can shoot through, but the enemies cannot. The stasis slows an opponent down if they touch it. This can be an extremely useful tool in any pilot's belt.
Stats
Classification: Heavy Mech (max energy of 24)
Role: Attacker - Attackers are designed to support maximum firepower and can equip a range of heavy weapons to unleash maximum damage
Ability: Stasis Barrier - Panther deploys a slightly zigzag energy barrier in front of it that slows Mechs and blocks shots
Traits
Area Denial - High weapon capacity combines well with Panthers Stasis Barrier ability. It has significant battlefield control in long, confined spaces or in places with mulitple choke points
Low Armor - Relies on Stasis Barrier and allies to control incoming fire due to its light armor. Very vulnerable to attacks from above or behind
Multiple Uses - Panther can be used in most situtations, for things like holding control points, blocking choke points, and flanking enemies
Ideal Weapons
Panther does well with heavy damage weapons that unload quickly, but have controlled fire. It needs these so it can make the most of its Stasis Barrier, while controling how it shoots.
It does't do well with Missile Racks, which unload every shot and take a long time to reload, or Pulse Cannons which have low accuracy. Panther also struggles with close range weapons like Shotguns.
Ideal weapons include RPG 8, Carbine 8, Plasma Cannon 8, and Longarm 8. These are the best possible weapons for Panther, but if you have other favorites, go for it. Panther is very versatile.
In Battle
A lot of people try to put up a Stasis Barrier right in the middle of the arena sideways to cover the entire arena. That's NOT how you do it. Panther launches the barrier forward for a reason.
If your try and deploy your barrier like that and just start shooting, it won't work. You'll be shredded and so will your teamates helping you.
Panther has light armor. It can't take tons of damage. The barrier launches out like that so enemies have to walk through multiple sections, while being slowed down, or go around it.
Here's what you should do.
- Find a choke point that is neccesary to you and your enemies
- Deploy your barrier into it
- Unload on a single target along with any teammates
- Walk away and reaload your weapons and reacharge your ability
This will allow you take little damage, because you will have blocked most enemy shots, unloaded, and gotten away while you reload. You can also cover flanks, and do the same thing in a small or thin area.
