Optimizing mobility in Firefall

As an alternate build ... once you've been playing for a while, you'll start collecting Accord Credits. Those can be exchanged for Red Beans (or you can pay cash for the Red Beans directly). Red Beans can be used to purchase a reusable Glider Pad, which allows you to move much faster than walking.

However, to use it most effectively, you'll want to get high before deploying it. Therefore, I use energy cores (I find them to be more effective than energy recharge or jump heigh cores).

As I level frames, once I get a perk point, I put it towards Prototype Pistons (+0.5 m/s run speed). If you have a Tigerclaw to level 20, you can get Quick-Pivot Servos for 2 points (another +0.5 m/s run speed, +5% sprinting speed). I rarely bother with Get a Move On (requires Dreadnaugt level 10; +10% sprint if weapon is holstered; to holster, hold down 'Q' or whatever you've set your weapon switch key to), but it might be more advantagous if you're using a run speed core.

You can also get a free LGV as you progress in the game. From a patch note a month or two ago:

• The Accord has replaced the free battleframe trial for pilots returning for their second day of service with a permanent Cobra P-1 Light Ground Vehicle.
  • The Cobra P-1 LGV will be made available 24 hours after the first game session and must be claimed within 24 hours of delivery.
  • A blueprint to craft a Cobra P-1 LGV is still available at level 20 in Dredge for those who could not avail themselves of this gift.