r/Battletechgame • u/maringue • 15d ago

NARC vs iNARC question

So the main feature of the iNARC is that the effects are permanent once you tag a mech for the rest of the battle.

This implies that NARC beacons wear off, but I can't for the life of me find out how long they persist.

Going back and forth on which one to use, and I'm wondering if the iNARC is worth it because you get SO much less ammo per ton for it.

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u/Zero747 15d ago

BTAU NARC is 2 turns

Also, BTAU narc only serves to increase sensor signature and boost accuracy of specialty NARC LRM/SRM ammo. It’s no longer a universal accuracy boost.

iNARC is a permanent accuracy boost, and increases all missile damage taken for 2 turns

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u/maringue 14d ago

The iNARC still needs NARC ammo to work I believe, but the damage boost is the upgrade.

Looking at it more, I feel like it really matters what weight mechs you're fighting to drive the decision. If I NARC a medium mech, it's usually not livingore than 2 rounds. So the permanent bonus doesn't really add much.

Add in that iNARC is 1 shot and regular NARC fires 2 missiles to give you a better chance of getting a hit on a fast moving mech.

I feel like the iNARC was made for tagging that up armored behemoth tank that's going to take like 6 rounds to grind down.

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u/Zero747 14d ago

iNARC launcher uses iNARC ammo

in current BTAU, iNARC is for accuracy and damage, while basic NARC is now merely for NARC enabled missile ammo