Bluz

I don't think you should weaken the non-premium version of hybrid energy cannon. Its worse in every single way. I'd actually suggest that the flaminator should be buffed slightly and the hot flash buffed in someway as well. 
(Before divine the hot flash used to do more energy damage but with divine Hybrid does the same)
 

In this thread, I’ll post what I believe to be the best builds in the game (meta builds). Everyone is welcome to post and debate meta builds.
META = Most Effective Tactics Available (i.e. what's the best build in game to help you climb the ladder in arena and have the highest win rate). I've excluded "popular" builds that aren't really "meta." I'm defining meta as the best builds in their respective element and must at a minimum be able to achieve Rank 1 full stars (and preferably have the highest win rate possible).  The "best" builds are of my own opinion from arena testing.
Note this isn’t a build help thread. If you need build help, please go there. If you want to view older meta/top-tier builds, please go here.
I will maintain this thread for as long as I have the motivation 🙂 
Last updated: 5/13/2021
Best Build in Game:
“Best Heat”
 
PHYSICAL
Best Physical

 
HEAT
Best Heat

Boiler

 
Dual Magma

 
ENERGY
Best Energy

Dual Brightroar
Dual Bunker

Whoever posts senko meme here proves that you are not strong enough to be a furry and should be ashamed. 

Using a little filter because my skin is bad so this is a great reminder to start taking care of my face more (took this pic just now)

Firstly, no. You should not use that torso for your aforementioned builds - stick with Zarkares. 
However, that does not give you the "go signal" to food it. The Energy Free Armor is one of the top tier torsos in this game at the moment, right after the Monkeys. So please, keep it and DO NOT FOOD IT. 
It is very lightweight, has really good HP, and all-round resistance. The catch is though, is it literally doesn't have any energy. The best way to make use of this is running energy free heat mechs (i.e. Magma Blasts with Burning Showers). That's its only downside, very particular builds. 
Although if you want, you could run a Dual Desolation mech - F2P friendliest build you could do. 
I'll leave you these two useful tips: Don't food it and don't put energy modules on it. 
Good luck, pilot! 
 

Firstly, no. You should not use that torso for your aforementioned builds - stick with Zarkares. 
However, that does not give you the "go signal" to food it. The Energy Free Armor is one of the top tier torsos in this game at the moment, right after the Monkeys. So please, keep it and DO NOT FOOD IT. 
It is very lightweight, has really good HP, and all-round resistance. The catch is though, is it literally doesn't have any energy. The best way to make use of this is running energy free heat mechs (i.e. Magma Blasts with Burning Showers). That's its only downside, very particular builds. 
Although if you want, you could run a Dual Desolation mech - F2P friendliest build you could do. 
I'll leave you these two useful tips: Don't food it and don't put energy modules on it. 
Good luck, pilot! 
 

It's one of the best l-m torsos, you should most definitely keep it.
It might occur to you that you get other usefull energy free items later on ingame.

So I have already taken this test for about three times this past year, here are all of the results (good thing I sent them in my emails).

Test results of July 8, 2019: 


Test results of May 11, 2020: 

 
As of today: 

So I have already taken this test for about three times this past year, here are all of the results (good thing I sent them in my emails).

Test results of July 8, 2019: 


Test results of May 11, 2020: 

 
As of today: 

So I have already taken this test for about three times this past year, here are all of the results (good thing I sent them in my emails).

Test results of July 8, 2019: 


Test results of May 11, 2020: 

 
As of today: 

So I have already taken this test for about three times this past year, here are all of the results (good thing I sent them in my emails).

Test results of July 8, 2019: 


Test results of May 11, 2020: 

 
As of today: 

So I have already taken this test for about three times this past year, here are all of the results (good thing I sent them in my emails).

Test results of July 8, 2019: 


Test results of May 11, 2020: 

 
As of today: 

So I have already taken this test for about three times this past year, here are all of the results (good thing I sent them in my emails).

Test results of July 8, 2019: 


Test results of May 11, 2020: 

 
As of today: 

Filled this in ages ago as you can see top left. I need to do it again when I can be bothered some time, but @Fluffeh might kill me as he finds this test too inaccurate.
 
But hey, sharing personality type with Tolkien makes me happy?

Hey All! 
If you've never completed a personality test before I suggest having a go. They can tell you a bit about yourself and are fun to do 🙂
Take the test here!
Feel free to let others know what your personality is in the below thread. This is me:

Here is an ever reliable build that helps me survive in nowadays SM. My inventory is very limited so I work with what I have, and this build is no exception. Trust me, it sucks when I get cornered, but it still gets the job done. 👍 

The synergy between Plasma Cannon and Burning Shower is surprisingly good, given I'm in the correct ranges. The Magma is a place holder in case I get cornered by the enemy. And the Heat Bomb is there to help deal with energy mechs (but it is very useful against Physical mechs as well). The double shutdown against energy mechs is very helpful for me since that gives me the opportunity to use the Plasma Cannon (assuming I'm in the right range for it) again since it is the only weapon that needs energy in this build. The extra roughly 250 damage is very crucial in a battle, so every hit counts. 

Not really the best mech, I can do better, but this is what has been giving me the most success. 🙂 

Although I've been trying to come up with some changes with this build lately. So far, this is what I've came up with: 

I am not entirely sure whether or not dropping a heat bomb for the extra 300 hit points would be worth it (but I do get a second resistance drainer in return). Will be doing some runs with it to see which build is better. 😋 
Anyway, that's it for my mech sharing session for now. Good day! 🙂 
 

I think Alexander should share his mech and explain why it is built the way it is.