List of BattleMechs

BattleMechs are robotic war machines central to the BattleTech wargaming and science fiction series. 'Mechs feature prominently in the franchise's board games, computers games and published fiction, and vary considerably in size, power, speed and armament.

Note: This list details mechs primarily from the Mechwarrior 4: Vengeance videogame and its expansions and can differ significantly from the Battlemech details given in the Classic Battletech and Mechwarrior tabletop wargames. This list represents a very small portion of the designs that exist in the Battletech Universe of which there are well over a hundred official canon designs.

BattleArmours
Different from BattleMechs, BattleArmours are smaller than a 'Mech's foot, yet they can pack quite a punch. Most people who have read the BattleTech books and have played some of the earlier Mechwarrior games will be familiar with the Elemental, which is the most familiar model in this class. The machines are designed to work in large numbers and are usually a more cost-efficient support for the more solid 'Mechs. A large number can even overwhelm the strongest 'Mech if coordinated properly.

Elemental

 * Tonnage: 1
 * Top Speed: 61.24
 * Tech: Clan

The basic BattleArmour. Developed by the Clans and the basis for all other BattleArmours. It is powerful, fast, has Jump Jets and can even mount ECM, Enhanced Optics, and Advanced Gyro. Its only downside is the armour, or lack there-of. They are apparently expensive, as planetary militias do not have power armor, according to Commander Natalia.

Light Class
Generally, the Light class of BattleMechs are used for recon/scouting, ambush and giving target locations to heavier 'mechs and artillery. However, there are some Light 'mechs that can do Fire Support, Frontal Attack and Command roles.

Dasher/Fire Moth

 * Tonnage: 20
 * Top Speed: 148
 * Tech: Clan

This extremely fast 'Mech. In addition to its extraordinarily high speed, it has enough firepower to match infantry and some vehicle opposition, making it ideal for both Recon and Hit-and-Run roles.

Commando

 * Tonnage: 25
 * Top Speed: 130
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The standard light 'Mech for House Steiner, it balances good missile and laser support with sufficient speed to make it a good raiding 'Mech.

Uller/Kit Fox

 * Tonnage: 30
 * Top Speed: 141
 * Tech: Clan

This Clan-'Mech carries a significant amount of firepower for its size and can come close to the speed of most of the fastest 'Mechs in its class.

Osiris

 * Tonnage: 30
 * Top Speed: 152
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

Unmatched in maneuverability, it carries a balance of weapons making it a great 'Mech for quick scouting missions.

Puma/Adder

 * Tonnage: 35
 * Top Speed: 105
 * Tech: Clan

Unusual for its class, this 'Mech uses higher than average firepower that makes fit more with the adaptable medium class than the scouting light class.

Raven

 * Tonnage: 35
 * Top Speed: 120
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

While not the fastest 'Mech in its class, it carries some of the most sophisticated sensor technology available to the Inner Sphere making it an invaluable scout.

Cougar

 * Tonnage: 35
 * Top Speed: 132
 * Tech: Clan

This light 'Mech is not always as fast as some of the other 'Mechs in this class, it has sufficient firepower to make up for what it lacks in speed and electronics. It was created from a modified version of the Puma during a time when the Jade Falcons found themselves short on resources after the war with the Wolves.

Owens

 * Tonnage: 35
 * Top Speed: 126
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A 'Mech with good long range support, speed and electronics, making it a good for scout missions where the pilot does not want to get too close. It is one of the first Inner Sphere Omni-'Mech-designs.

Hollander

 * Tonnage: 35
 * Top Speed:
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

This light, long range support 'Mech is easily recognizable by its Gauss Rifle, an unusually large weapon for a light mech.

Alternate Versions

Hollander II
 * Tonnage: 45
 * Top Speed: 101
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A remake of the original light 'Mech, it carries more armor and support weaponry than the original while chiefly performing the same function.

Wolfhound

 * Tonnage: 35
 * Top Speed: 120.02
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

Although often mistaken as a Medium 'mech due it its size, the Wolfhound is actually a Light 'mech that packs quite a punch. Able to field multiple beam weaponry while still being fast and having a very good Heat efficiency. Perfect for commanding a Lance of Light 'mechs.

Medium Class
The Medium Class of BattleMechs are a diverse family. Some are great for scouting, some are great for ambush, some are great for command and some are great for fire support. All Medium 'mechs are both fast, and deadly.

Strider

 * Tonnage: 40
 * Top Speed: 107
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A fast medium 'Mech with its origins in the Draconis Combine, this 'Mech excels in guerrilla tactics. It is notable for being one of the few Omnimechs of Inner Sphere origin.

Chimera

 * Tonnage: 40
 * Top Speed: 112
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

Designed specifically to balance every component it can hold without favoring any one.

Hellspawn

 * Tonnage: 45
 * Top Speed: 112
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A scout 'Mech built with good missile capabilities and decent beam and ballistic support making it a well rounded 'Mech.

Black Hawk/Nova

 * Tonnage: 50
 * Top Speed: 119
 * Tech: Clan

This 'Mech carries plenty of firepower in its arms and is equipped with jump jets, however it is slower than average for a medium mech.

Bushwhacker

 * Tonnage: 55
 * Top Speed: 106
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A low-profile medium 'Mech that favors long ranged weapons.

Shadow Cat

 * Tonnage: 45
 * Top Speed: 112
 * Tech: Clan

A very versatile 'Mech which supports a decent amount of armor, jump jet support, good speed, and good range of weapons.

Uziel

 * Tonnage: 50
 * Top Speed: 107
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The model of medium class versatility, it has excellent firepower, great speed and can adapt to any situation as it comes.

Hellhound

 * Tonnage: 50
 * Top Speed: 116.06
 * Tech: Clan

A very well-rounded BattleMech, the Hellhound can carry all 3 classes of weapons while also mounting ECM and Jump Jets (not defaulted, however). Along with being fast and heavily armoured, the Hellhound packs quite a punch even with its default armaments.

Crab

 * Tonnage: 50
 * Top Speed: 104.62
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The original Crab comes with a a pair of Large Lasers, a Medium Pulse Laser, and a Large Pulse Laser. It was developed by the Star League and through its use in the Succession Wars its gained the reputation as the premiere beam support 'Mech in its class. Its customization is limited as it only bears beam hardpoints, but it is capable of carrying some powerful lasers in its arm hardpoints.

Heavy Class
The main BattleMech weight class of any military, the Heavy class excels at both fire support and frontal attack, with little difference between. Mounting missile, beam and ballistic hard points, they can switch from one role to another with ease.

Argus

 * Tonnage: 60
 * Top Speed: 93
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A formidable 'Mech built for the front line. It has a great support for ballistic weapons and an LRM rack with additional support for beam weapons making it a 'Mech to be feared. It is notable for being one of the first Inner Sphere machines to field a rotary autocannon.

Alternate Versions

Argus XT
 * Tonnage: 65
 * Top Speed: 93
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

This rebuild replaces the underused LRM rack with another arm and also upgrades its electronic capabilities.

Vulture/Mad Dog

 * Tonnage: 60
 * Top Speed: 100
 * Tech: Clan

An excellent fire support 'Mech with missile support and a good speed.

Alternate Versions

The Vulture has an infamously large amount of remakes due to the popularity of the base model.

Vulture II
 * Tonnage: 75
 * Top Speed: 97
 * Tech: Clan

With the versatile skeleton of the original Vulture, this remake upgrades its capabilities with Beam and Ballistic weapons.

Vulture C
 * Tonnage: 60
 * Top Speed: 100
 * Tech: Clan

Radically changing the look of the original, this turns the arms into huge cannons giving support for a dual Gauss Rifle.

Ares

 * Tonnage: 60
 * Top Speed: 115
 * Tech: Clan

An omni-mech built by Clan Jade Falcon which bears a good diversity of weapons. It excels in duels and normal combat. It was also manufactured as the Lion by Clan Nova Cat.

Catapult

 * Tonnage: 65
 * Top Speed: 104
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The original Catapult comes with a Large Laser, a Small Pulse Laser, and two Inner Sphere LRM20s. It is a second line fire-support Mech used primarily by the Capellan Confederation military. Its high speed for a heavy 'Mech, jump jet ability, and electronic countermeasures make the Catapult a very efficient fire-support Mech. It is also a reasonably modifiable 'Mech, possessing a number of available slots, mostly geared towards Missiles and Beam weapons. Its main draw-back is that it has Reflective armour for its default.

Alternate Versions

Katapult
 * Tonnage: 65
 * Top Speed: 104
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

Also known as the Catapult K, this variation replaces the LRM racks with Beam cannons.

Thor/Summoner

 * Tonnage: 70
 * Top Speed: 103
 * Tech: Clan

Named by Victor Steiner-Davion during his last stand at Trellwan for the Norse God of Thunder due to its use of a PPC (man made lightning) and an autocannon (thunder). It was also the preferred mech of Aidan Pryde.

The original Thor came with an array of four Clan ER Lasers, Clan SSRMs, and a couple Clan Ultra Autocannons.It is an easily recognizable 'Mech with a great emphasis on customization. Its versatility and power make it a good 'Mech for fighting in close quarters.

Thanatos

 * Tonnage: 75
 * Top Speed: 99
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The original Thanatos came with an array of four Inner Sphere Pulse Lasers, an Inner Sphere LRM20, and an LBX 20 Autocannon. Its high speed for a heavy 'Mech, jump jet ability, electronic countermeasures, and extremely good agility (coupled with a very effective torso twist) make the Thanatos a very efficient in-close brawler. It is also a reasonably modifiable 'Mech, possessing a fair number of available slots, mostly geared towards ballistics.

Alternate Versions

Thanatos XT
 * Tonnage: 75
 * Top Speed: 99
 * Tech: Clan

An upgrade to the original Thanatos which removes the missile rack on the right arm and balances it with the left arm to give more emphasis on ballistic weapons.

Avatar

 * Tonnage: 70
 * Top Speed: 106
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

Based loosely off of the design of the familiar Vulture, which the Draconis Combine managed to get a hold of in the Battle of Luthien, it is overall a heavier, more diverse 'Mech than its inspiration. Like the clan machine that inspired it, it is an Omnimech and thus highly customizable based on varying mission profiles.

Mad Cat/Timber Wolf

 * Tonnage: 75
 * Top Speed: 95
 * Tech: Clan

The very model of clan versatility. It has a balance of missile, ballistic, and beam weapons with good speed and armor, which makes it a favourite amongst Clan and Inner Sphere pilots alike. It is the preferred heavy mech of Clan Wolf, though its effectiveness means it is found in the arsenals of nearly every clan to some extent.

Alternate Versions

Mad Cat Mk II
 * Tonnage: 90
 * Top Speed: 88
 * Tech: Clan

The more powerful assault variation of the Mad Cat with added jump jets but doesn't have the speed and maneuverability of the original. Despite that set-back, it is a favourite for Command roles. Despite having been made by clan Diamond Shark, the Mad Cat Mark II has never been liked amongst the Clans due to its not being an Omnimech, and because of this it is not called the "Timber Wolf Mark II".

Black Knight

 * Tonnage: 75
 * Top Speed: 99
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A versatile and strong answer to the clan's heavy 'Mechs. It has good beam support with omni hardpoints making it very flexible.

Nova Cat

 * Tonnage: 70
 * Top Speed: 107.96
 * Tech: Clan

The Nova Cat is known for its high speed and its Beam-only design. With the default version wielding 2 ER PPCs and 3 ER Large Lasers, its only draw-back is its low Heat Sink efficiency even with double-digit Heat Sinks and its default Reflective armour.

Assault Class
The main powerhouse of any military, even Merc, the Assault class has it all. PPCs, Long Tom's, Arrow IVs and Heavy Gauss Rifles. What they lack in speed they make up for in strong armour and kick-ass weaponry.

Awesome

 * Tonnage: 80
 * Top Speed: 90
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

This 'Mech bears a tremendous amount of energy firepower, but is slow and prone to heat difficulties. It makes every hit count and pays dearly for any one too many. The Awesomes default weaponry in the actual BattleTech canon is 3 PPCs and a small laser. A refit produced after reintroduction of double heat sinks to the Inner Sphere arsenal saw it increase its PPC count to four. An earlier, more complete refit by House Marik replaced the engine with an XL variant, increasing its speed, altered the PPCs to ER versions, and added additional support weaponry.

Pillager
This 'Mech developed by the Saint Ives Compact not only mounts an impresseve array of fire power but is second only to the Atlas in density of armor. Itonly has one vareint equiped with twin gaus rifles one larger laser and three mediem lasers. It was the mech of choice for Michael Searcy and the premeir assult mech of the Saint Ives Compact.
 * Tonnage: 100
 * Top Speed: N/A
 * Tech: inner sphere

Templar

 * Tonnage: 85
 * Top Speed: 94
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A versatile 'Mech designed for the forces supporting Davion by Kallon Industries. Its large omni hardpoints make it a dangerous threat to any adversary, and it can also be equipped with Jump Jets.

Annihilator

 * Tonnage: 100
 * Top Speed: 67
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

This massive 'Mech was introduced by the Wolf's Dragoons and carries a significant load of ballistic weapons.

Daishi/Dire Wolf

 * Tonnage: 100
 * Top Speed: 71
 * Tech: Clan

The original Daishi carries four ER Large Lasers, supplemented by two Class Five Ultra Autocannons, four ER medium pulse lasers, a couple machine guns, and a rack of 10 Clan Long Range Missiles. It is a favorite of Clan Smoke Jaguar, who have used it to deadly effect against the Draconis Combine during the initial Clan invasion of 3050. It is one of the most powerful Assault 'Mechs in the video games in which it appears. In MechWarrior 4, few other 'Mechs can carry equal firepower. Its only disadvantages is its unimpressive top speed. As an Omnimech, it can be heavily modified to suit unique purposes. It is the preferred mech of many notable mechwarriors including Victor Ian Steiner-Davion, Morgan Hask-Davion, Natasha Kerensky, and Hohiro Kurita.

Fafnir

 * Tonnage: 100
 * Top Speed: 73
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The original Fafnir is armed with twin Heavy Gauss Rifles and 3 ER Medium Lasers (BattleTech Canon) or twin Heavy Gauss Rifles, a pair of Inner Sphere Large Lasers and Inner Sphere Medium Lasers (MW4: Mercs canon). It was created by Defiance Industries, who wanted to create a successful Mech similar to their failed Defiance model. The result was the threatening Fafnir, which was favored by the Lyrans during the FedComm Civil War. Though quite slow, it has quite thick armor to compensate for its lack of speed. It can also carry a lot of alternatives to its standard armament that are limited, however, to Beam and Ballistic weapons due to the omission of Missile hardpoints. Due to a lack of Heavy Gauss Rifles during the FedCom Civil War, a variant of the Fafnir, the FNR-5B, replaces the Heavy Gauss' with normal Gauss Rifles and carries 2 ER Large Lasers and 2 ER Medium Lasers.

Atlas

 * Tonnage: 100
 * Top Speed: 75
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The infamous skull-headed 'Mech, it bears more armor than any other 'Mech and has a lasting amount of firepower. It is also infamously slow to compensate for its power. It is worth noting the Atlas was the first mech to field a Class 20 autocannon and was designed to the specifications of Aleksandr Kerensky, the progenitor of the Clans prior to the Exodus.

Alternate Versions

Warlord
 * Tonnage: 100
 * Top Speed: 75
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

An upgrade to the Atlas designed by the Lyran Alliance.

Battlemaster

 * Tonnage: 85
 * Top Speed: 95.02
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The Battlemaster is a 'mech that is rightly favoured by Commanders for its heavy armament and strong armour, however it is often set-back by slow speeds.

Alternate Versions

Battlemaster IIC
 * Tonnage: 85
 * Top Speed: 95.02
 * Tech: Clan

Clan version of the Battlemaster that removes the pistol-like beam/ballistic guns and replaces them with forearm-mounted twin beam/ballistic guns, which gives it more firepower.

Longbow

 * Tonnage: 85
 * Top Speed: 93.06
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The Longbow is primarily a fire-support BattleMech, fielding 2 LRM20's, 2 LRM15's and 3 Medium Lasers. It is favoured by all of the houses of the Inner Sphere for its weaponry, high armour and faster-than-usual speed.

Hauptmann

 * Tonnage 95
 * Top Speed: 76.07
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The first OmniMech fielded by the Lyran Alliance, the Hauptmann carries a very strong and very diverse array of weaponry, with Omni hardpoints on its arms. And a shoulder-mounted Ballistic rack that can carry a Gauss Rifle or Long Tom Artillery (default being an LBXAC20).

Victor

 * Tonnage: 80
 * Top Speed: 92.02
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

The Victor is a venerable assault mech easily recognized by it's distinctive head shape and the use of heavy ballistic weapons in all variations (in some cases a Class 20 autocannon and in others a Gauss rifle)and short range missle rack in its torso. It was the preferred mech of Prince Ian Victor Steiner-Davion prior to receiving his Daishi Prometheus.

Gladiator/Executioner

 * Tonnage: 95
 * Top Speed: 81.07
 * Tech: Clan

The Gladiator is a favourite amongst Clan Ghost Bear for its high power and ability to use Jump Jets. Although its default armament might not seem impressive, and takes away a lot of weight, its ability to quickly and easily mount a Clan Gauss Rifle while still retaining Jump Jets and lots of Beam weaponry places it as one of the elite.

Sunder

 * Tonnage: 90
 * Top Speed: 89.75
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

Being the first Inner Sphere Omnimech, the Sunder is primarily a Fire support 'mech, with the ability to field LRMs, PPCs, Gauss Rifles and Large Lasers while still retaining an adequate Heat sufficiency and armour, its main drawback is being slow in speed.

Cyclops

 * Tonnage: 90
 * Top Speed: 65
 * Tech: Inner Sphere

A classic assault BattleMech design favored by commanders for its communications suite, weapons mix, and good overland mobility, the 90-ton Cyclops was a mainstay of regimental command units but a rare sight on the battle lines. Known for its high quality regimental command computer interface, the cyclops belies its name, giving commanders unmatched control over the deployment of their forces.