MTM1-MercenaryTechMod1
⚪ Last updated 2020Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #45 of 54 Balance mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
MTM1-MercenaryTechMod1:
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What does the mod?
- Reduces the mechwarrior cost.
- Added mech-chassis hardpoints for wapons.
- Change some mech-chassis tonnage.
- Change some wapons.
- Change some ammo.
- Change some heatsinks.
- Reduces LRM/SRM carrier missiles.
How to install:
!You need "ModTek"!
1) Locate your BattleTech game folder - usually its at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common or your SteamLibrary and open it.
2) Place the "MTM1-MercenaryTechMod1" folder inside the game's "Mods" folder: ...\BattleTech\Mods
3) Start the game.
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MTM1-MercenaryTechMod1 Changelist:
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3 x finances ("simGameConstants" folder),
3 x heatsinks ("heatsinks" folder).
86 x mech chassis ("chassis" folder),
157 x wapon ("wapon" folder),
3 x ammo box ("ammunitionBox" folder),
2 x vehicle ("vehicle" folder),
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Reduces the mechwarrior cost:
Base- 275. 0, Bonus- 125. 0, Hiring- 1000. 0
- 13% Weapon Heat,
- 18% Weapon Heat, InventorySize 2,
- 25% Weapon Heat,
Added mech-chassis hardpoints for wapons:
e=engery, m=missile, b=ballistic, ap=AntiPersonnel
20t-25t: c-torso, 1 e+ap
30t-35t: c-torso, 1 e+m+ap / arms 1 ap
40t-45t: c-torso, 1 e+m+b+ap / arms, r&l-torso 1 ap
50t-55t: c-torso, 1 e+m+b+ap / arms, r&l-torso 2 ap
60t-65t: c-torso, 2 e+m+b+ap / arms, r&l-torso 2 ap
70t-75t: c-torso, 2 e+m+b+ap / arms, r&l-torso 3 ap
80t-90t: r,c,l-torso 1 e+m+b+ 2ap / arms 3ap
95t-100t: arms, r,c,l-torso 1 e+m+b+ 2ap
And some not listet tonnage balance.
Weapons & ammo:
Heat7, Damage 3, HeatDamage 1, Tonnage 2, Instability 1, (all+, InventorySize 2)
Heat13, Tonnage 3. 5, InventorySize 2 (all+, 3), Instability 1
Heat19, Tonnage 5, InventorySize 3 (all+, 4), Instability 1
Heat25, Tonnage 6, InventorySize 4 (all+, 5), Instability 1
InventorySize 2
HeatGenerated 3, HeatDamage 1, Instability 4
HeatGenerated 6, Damage 7, Tonnage 1. 5 (Valiant 2)
HeatGenerated 9, Damage 6, (Valiant-Tonnage 3. 5), Instability 2
HeatGenerated 4, Damage 15 (Bonus +3&+6),
SmallLaserER
HeatGenerated 7, Damage 20 (Bonus +3&+6),
SmallLaserPulse
HeatGenerated 8, Damage 10 (Bonus +3&+6), HeatDamage 1,
MediumLaser 0-270
HeatGenerated 11, Damage
MTM1-MercenaryTechMod1 is a balance mod for MechWarrior that reduces mechwarrior costs, adds weapon hardpoints to mech chassis, adjusts tonnage, weapons, ammo, heatsinks, and reduces LRM/SRM carrier missiles. With 10 endorsements and last updated in August 2020, it offers a mix of tweaks for players seeking gameplay adjustments.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Covers a wide range of balance tweaks in one mod—costs, hardpoints, tonnage, weapons, and ammo.
- Small but dedicated following (10 endorsements) suggests it works for those who use it.
- Last updated in 2020, so it's stable for that era of the game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—may be outdated for current game versions.
- Only 10 endorsements, so it's a niche mod with limited community testing.
For MechWarrior players who want a broad balance overhaul without installing multiple mods. Skip if you prefer lore-friendly or minimal changes—this mod alters many core mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (2020) to avoid conflicts.
- Since it changes multiple systems, test in a sandbox save before committing to a career.
- Back up your original game files if you're manually installing, as the mod may overwrite balance data.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Battletech Mods
- Author
- MK
- Version
- 0.1.7
- Downloads
- 123
- Endorsements
- 10
- Category
- Balance
- Created
- 8/1/2020
- Updated
- 8/1/2020
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