Tools

Full Metal Kaiju Hunters Jaeger Loadout Planner

Match weapons, equipment, and perks to the map and kaiju you are actually fighting.

Last updated:

Loadout Planner

Use this Loadout Planner when you want a concrete kit for Full Metal Kaiju Hunters instead of guessing in the hangar. The tables below pair common Jaeger roles with scenarios: Prologue/Workshop practice, city farming, Breach pressure, and boss-badge hunts. Cross-check investment value on the Tier List, mech details in Jaegers, and patch notes on Version History before spending DNA or prestige resources.

Full Metal Kaiju Hunters is an early alpha Roblox experience (around 0.96a) by Jordans_Tragedy. Live notes land in the Tragic Works Discord — there is no dependable public Trello — so treat every recommendation as a starting template. After a weapon/VFX pass or a new mech drop such as Midnight Winter, revisit the matching row.

How to read the tables

  • Scenario describes the job: farm, clear, or badge hunt.
  • Weapons are the damage profile to prioritize (sustained, burst, anti-armor).
  • Equipment covers survival and utility modules you should not skip.
  • Perks are the first talent directions once you can invest.
  • Always finish the Getting Started loop so you understand DNA upgrades and prestige before chasing niche kits.

Early game and practice loadouts

Jaeger roleScenarioRecommended weaponsEquipment focusPerk direction
Starter / tutorial kitPrologueReliable starter arms with easy aim windowsExtra survival plates, basic mobilityDamage uptime → armor → cooldown
Workshop testerWorkshopWhatever you just unlocked; test one change at a timeKeep a balanced default setDo not prestige-spec here — learn timings
Early farm JaegerHong Kong / Neo Tokyo clearsMid-range sustained DPSDNA farm efficiency, repair/shield padsPrestige economy perks after basic DPS
Mid unlock enforcerNeo Tokyo / BloxYorkHybrid melee/range depending on kitMobility + interrupt resistanceBurst windows into sustained

Play on Roblox, finish the Prologue cleanly, then use the Workshop to validate one weapon swap before you take it into Hong Kong. If a kit feels weak, compare it against the Tier List instead of buying every cosmetic-adjacent option.

City, theater, and open-map farming

Jaeger roleScenarioRecommended weaponsEquipment focusPerk direction
Tank / Cherno-styleHong Kong attritionHigh-commitment fists / close shock damageMax armor, repair cadence, threat holdSurvival trees first, then damage
Balanced hunterNeo Tokyo / Mega TokyoFlexible mid weapons with clear combosShield + mobility mixCooldown reduction + crit/uptime
Mobility skirmisherBloxYork routesFast-tracking arms, gap closersDash/mobility modulesMove speed and reload/fire rate
Cold-pressure kitSiberiaStable long-fight DPSCold-map sustain, heat/management if presentEndurance over glass DPS
Expedition kitAustraliaVersatile clear weaponsSustain for longer rotationsResource and repair efficiency
Ocean pressure kitPacific OceanAnti-group or heavy single-target as neededEmergency repair + positioning toolsBurst save cooldowns

Farming DNA and preparing prestige should feel repeatable. If you wipe often in Siberia or Pacific Ocean, you are usually over-tuned for damage and under-tuned for repair windows — flip equipment before swapping the whole Jaeger. More map context lives under Guides and the overview on the Wiki page.

The Breach and high-pressure objectives

Jaeger roleScenarioRecommended weaponsEquipment focusPerk direction
Breach breakerThe BreachArmor-break / high burst openersTeam-friendly utility, panic repairBurst → survivability
Anchor tankThe Breach holdSteady threat weapons that keep aggro usefulMax mitigationTaunt/hold style perks if available
Flex DPSBreach + Mega Tokyo hybridSwap kit between clear and spikeModular equipment setTwo-path perks: clear vs spike
Prestige farmerSafe city loops then Breach attemptsBest DNA/minute weapons you can handleFarm efficiency modulesPrestige gain after core combat perks

The Breach is where unplanned loadouts fail. Bring the planner row that matches your role, not a random “strongest DPS” clip meant for Hong Kong farms. Confirm current tuning via Updates and the Discord community page after each alpha drop.

Boss badge loadouts

Badge hunts for Otachi, Leatherback, Slattern, and Mega Kaiju need tighter kits than open farming. Prologue and Alpha Tester badges are progress/community milestones — finish onboarding and stay active rather than forcing a raid-style loadout.

TargetJaeger biasWeaponsEquipmentPerks
OtachiMid-high mobility DPSTracking weapons that punish aerial/angle swingsMobility + burst saveAir/angle uptime and cooldown
LeatherbackTank or heavy burstArmor-break openers, shock/impact kitsHeavy mitigation before greed DPSBreaker perks then raw damage
SlatternCoordinated high-end kitsTop-tier sustained + interrupt toolsFull repair stack, utility for teamEndgame trees; no experimental meme perks
Mega KaijuBest-in-slot prestige kitsHighest reliable DPS you can survive withPanic buttons over luxury modulesFully upgraded combat paths
Prologue badgeStarter kitDefault reliable armsTutorial-complete gearFollow Getting Started order
Alpha TesterAny maintained mainCurrent patch meta from DiscordKeep a tested default setStay patch-current, not novelty

After a badge clear, return to farm tables so you do not stay on a glass boss kit while grinding DNA in Neo Tokyo. For scripts or automation talk, read Scripts safety notes — this planner is for legitimate loadouts only.

Jaeger × progression checklist

Progression stageWhat to equipWhat to avoid
Fresh accountPrologue-proven weapons, basic armorPrestige-only experiments
First DNA upgradesOne main weapon line + repairSpreading DNA across every module
Pre-prestigeBest clear kit for Hong Kong / Neo TokyoBoss-only glass cannons
Post-prestige refreshRe-apply planner row for your main roleIgnoring Discord patch notes
New mech unlock (e.g. Midnight Winter)Workshop test → city farm → BreachInstant badge attempts on day one

Session plan template

  1. Check Codes only if you care about temporary rewards (often empty in alpha).
  2. Skim Version History for weapon/mech notes.
  3. Pick a row from this planner that matches your map.
  4. Confirm Jaeger choice against Jaegers and the Tier List.
  5. Run the map, then adjust equipment before perks, and perks before swapping mechs.

Keeping the planner honest

Alpha games churn. When Tragic Works posts a changelog, update your personal notes and re-test in the Workshop. If community consensus shifts a Jaeger up or down, the Tier List should move first, then these tables. For community links and why Discord matters more than any board tool, see Links and Discord community.

Play on Roblox, kit with intent, and treat this page as a living checklist — not a forever meta gospel.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions.

How do I use the Loadout Planner?

Pick your Jaeger role and scenario row, copy the weapon/equipment/perk focus, then validate the kit in the Workshop before serious maps.

Are these loadouts ranked by tier list?

They are scenario kits, not a full ranking. Use the Tier List to decide which Jaeger to main, then return here to gear it.

What changes after a patch?

Weapons, VFX, and new mechs can land in alpha builds. Re-check Version History and Tragic Works Discord, then retest your row.

Which map should beginners plan for first?

Finish Prologue, practice in the Workshop, then build a Hong Kong or Neo Tokyo farm kit before Breach or boss badges.

Do I need different kits for Otachi and Leatherback?

Yes. Otachi leans mobility and tracking; Leatherback rewards armor-break and heavier mitigation. Use the boss badge table.

Is this required to play?

No, but planning loadouts before The Breach or Mega Kaiju hunts saves DNA, prestige, and wipe time.