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Merlin

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Caldari State ECM PRIORITY LOW Gravimetric what's this? LOW Priority Target Refer to your best judgement or the FC instructions on jamming targets. The priority displayed here is meant only as a basic guideline for prioritizing targets on a theoretical level, actual field priority may differ depending on the circumstances. List of Jamming Priorities by Alphabet Forum Discussions for E-War Standard Frigates Merlin Class HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS RELATED UNI-WIKI REFERENCES EVE Online Ships Overview EXTERNAL LINKS Merlin on zKillboard Merlin on EVE Workbench Merlin on Evepraisal

The Merlin is the most powerful combat frigate of the Caldari. Its role has evolved through the years, and while its defenses have always remained exceptionally strong for a Caldari vessel, its offensive capabilities have evolved from versatile, jack-of-all-trades attack patterns into focused and deadly gunfire tactics. The Merlin's primary aim is to have its turrets punch holes in opponents' hulls. SHIP BONUSES Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level): 5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage 4% bonus to all shield resistances Required Skills Caldari Frigate I16m Spaceship Command I8m Training Time what's this? 25m 0s Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps. Grouping ▪ Role(s) unspecified ▪ Variations Hawk Hawk Assault Frigates Merlin Class 5 (4/2) 5 2 45 MW 190 tf 290 m/sec 300 m³ ,Harpy Harpy Assault Frigates Merlin Class 5 (1/4) 4 3 50 MW 185 tf 281 m/sec 165 m³ ,Worm Worm Pirate Faction Frigates Merlin Class 3 (3/0) 4 2 40 MW 160 tf 320 m/sec 130 m³ ,Cambion Cambion Special Edition Assault Frigates Cambion Class 4 (4/1) 5 3 63 MW 225 tf 350 m/sec 150 m³ Ship Attributes Fittings Powergrid 40 MW CPU 180 tf Capacitor 350 GJ High 3 Launchers 0 Turrets 3 Medium 4 Low 3 Rig 3   small Calibration 400 Navigation Max Velocity 310 m/sec Inertia Modifier 3.6 Warp Speed 5 AU/s Base Time to Warp 4.98 s what's this? Base Time to Warp is essentially the time needed for this ship to align and accelerate until it reaches 75% of its top speed and goes to warp. The time displayed here is the base calculated time with no account for any warp related skills, modules or any other effects. Drones No drone bay. Drone Capacity Drone Bandwidth Fighters Fighter Bay Capacity 0 m³ Fighter Squad Tubes 0 Light Fighter Squad Limit 0 Heavy Fighter Squad Limit 0 Support Fighter Squad Limit 0 Targeting Max Tgt. Range 50.00 km Max Locked Targets 5 Gravimetric Sensor 11 points Sig. Radius 39 m Scan Res. 580 mm Structure Structure Hitpoints 400 HP Mass 997,000 kg Volume 16,500 m³ Cargo Capacity 150 m³ Frigate Escape Bay 1 Frigate Capacity {{{extrahold2type}}} Capacity 0 m³ {{{extrahold3type}}} Capacity 0 m³ {{{extrahold4type}}} Capacity 0 m³ Shields Shield Capacity 500 HP Shield Resistances EM 0 THR 20 KIN 40 EXP 50 Armor Armor Hitpoints 350 HP Armor Resistances EM 50 THR 45 KIN 25 EXP 10

Summary

The Merlin is a Caldari Combat Frigate. It is the slowest of all Tech I frigates, but also one of the toughest, in terms of both tank and damage output. As a result, the Merlin is a very popular damage dealer in small-ship fleet compositions. The ship can also be used as a “second tackle” frigate in mixed fleets, following up the initial tackler by applying a warp scrambler (“scram”) and stasis webifier (“web”) to targets. The Merlin is an outstanding PvE frigate for Level 1 missions and for the Sisters of EVE epic arc. Given its versatility, the Merlin is an excellent first ship for new Caldari pilots.

You may fit this ship to fulfil almost any need, whether it be a swift shield tanked tackler, a very tough shield tank, or an above-average damage dealer. The Merlin has a bonus to shield resistances, and so the ship is frequently fit with a passive shield tank (including extenders and/or additional resistance modules). Maybe more than any other Tech I frigate, the Merlin’s passive tank bonuses pair well with shield logistics fleetmates (like the Bantam). The Merlin is also typically fit with small blasters to take advantage of its bonuses to hybrid turret damage. In solo PvP, the Merlin works best as a short-range brawler, fighting at very close range while trying to hold tackle on targets. Unfortunately, because the Merlin is so slow, opponents can usually dictate the engagement range and keep the Merlin pilot at a distance. New Caldari pilots interested in solo frigate PvP might be better served flying the speedier Kestrel instead. By contrast, in fleet PvP the Merlin does much better by warping to another first tackler.

Skills

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Tactics

The Merlin is a powerful frigate in that it can be fit for either DPS or tackle, whilst maintaining a respectable tank for a T1 frigate (thanks to its shield resist bonus). A Merlin fit for DPS with Tech 2 Neutron Blasters firing Void can reach around 160 dps. Even with Ion Blasters and a fit more geared to tackling in a fleet, the Merlin can put out over 100 DPS with ease.

When flying a blaster Merlin, get in close. Your minuscule optimal ranges means you basically have to face hug your enemies. This can cause serious problems when fighting Kitey frigates or cruisers, especially since the Merlin isn't the fastest frigate out there. In these cases it's best to either run from the fight, or wait until an ally can web/scram down the enemy allowing you to catch up/warp to them. Another option would be replacing an Ion Blaster with a railgun instead, letting you deal some damage at a longer range.

Because Merlins are slow but tough, tackle Merlins usually serve as second tackle, applying a scram and web to hold a target still after faster frigates secure the initial point. Their significant DPS is a bonus in this role.

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