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  | shipname=Raven
  | shipname=Raven
| caption=Raven
  | class=Battleship
  | class=Battleship
  | grouping=Standard Battleships
  | grouping=Standard Battleships
  | hulltype=Raven Class
  | hulltype=Raven Class
  | faction=Caldari State
  | faction=Caldari State  
| race=Caldari
| roles=unspecified
  | variations={{Ship|Raven Navy Issue}}, {{Ship|Raven State Issue}}, {{Ship|Golem}}
  | variations={{Ship|Raven Navy Issue}}, {{Ship|Raven State Issue}}, {{Ship|Golem}}
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| ecmprio=2 <!-- 0 = none, 1 = low, 2 = normal, 3 = high, 4 = highest -->
  | powergrid=11,000 MW
  | powergrid=11,000 MW
  | cpu=750 tf
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  | lows=5
  | lows=5
  | mass=99,300,000 kg
  | mass=99,300,000 kg
  | volume=486,000 m&#179;
  | volume= 470,000 m³
  | cargohold=830 m&#179;
  | cargohold=830 m³
  | extrahold=
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  | extraholdtype=
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  | dronebay=75 m&#179;
  | dronebay=75 m³
  | bandwidth=50 Mbit/sec
  | bandwidth=50 Mbit/sec
| quote= A visit from the Raven is a visit from death itself.
| quote_attribution= Guristas Pirate after surrender to State forces
  | info=The Raven is the powerhouse of the Caldari Navy. With its myriad launcher slots and powerful shields, few ships can rival it in strength or majesty.
  | info=The Raven is the powerhouse of the Caldari Navy. With its myriad launcher slots and powerful shields, few ships can rival it in strength or majesty.
  | bonuses= <b>Caldari Battleship bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>
  | bonuses= <b>Caldari Battleship bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>
5% bonus to Rapid Heavy Missile, Cruise Missile and Torpedo Launcher rate of fire<br>
5% bonus to Rapid Heavy Missile, Cruise Missile and Torpedo Launcher rate of fire<br>
10% bonus to Cruise Missile and Torpedo max velocity<br>
10% bonus to Cruise Missile and Torpedo max velocity<br>
 
'''Role Bonus:'''<br>
100% bonus to Shield Extender hitpoints<br>
50% bonus to Armor Plate hitpoints<br>
5% Additional bonus to Reinforced Bulkhead hitpoints
  | structurehp=7,040 HP
  | structurehp=7,040 HP
  | shieldhp=7,700 HP
  | shieldhp=7,700 HP
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  | reqskills=*{{RequiredSkill|Caldari Battleship|I}}
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**{{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|IV}}
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**{{RequiredSkill|Caldari Battlecruiser|III}}
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  | totaltraintime=3d 20h 55m 10s
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==Summary==
== Summary ==
The '''Raven''' is an iconic missile boat, the fifth entry in the Caldari line of missile flinging monsters after the [[Kestrel]], [[Corax]], [[Caracal]], and [[Drake]]. It has a rate of fire bonus for all battleship-sized missile launchers and a velocity bonus for cruise missiles and torpedoes, which increases their effective range. This range bonus makes it possible to create cruise missile fits that reach up to 300 km, the maximum lock range of subcapitals.


The '''Raven''' is a dedicated missile boat. It can fit either cruise missile launchers or torpedo launchers and has a DPS bonus for both. It is very popular for PvE combat, since it can use any missile ammunition equally well, allowing free choice of damage type to target NPCs' weaknesses. Their low speed and less-than-stellar tank, and the delay imposed on missile damage by missile travel time, make Ravens a rarer sight in PvP, though torpedo Ravens muster dangerous DPS against other large targets.
The Raven is very popular for PvE combat since it can keep range and use any missile ammunition equally well, allowing free choice of damage type to target NPCs' weaknesses. It is also a good stepping stone to the Tech 2 [[Golem]].


==Skills==
The Raven also sees some use in PvP. Cruise missile fits, for example, are popular in larger scale structure defenses.
*'''{{Sk|Caldari Battleship}}''' to at least IV to take advantage of the DPS and range Buffs that come with every extra level in the skill.
*The usual L4 mission fit uses '''[[Skills:Missiles#Cruise Missiles|Cruise Missiles]]'''; train to IV and use Arbalest (Meta 4) or Caldari Navy (Faction) Cruise Missile launchers to get started. T2 Launchers and the accompanying T2 ammo requires '''[[Skills:Missiles#Cruise Missiles|Cruise Missiles]]''' V and '''[[Skills:Missiles#Cruise_Missile_Specialization|Cruise Missile Specialization]]''', a half-month train that isn't really useful outside of missioning battleships. However, if you plan on a career as a Raven L4 missioner, it's worth it for the productivity gain. Torpedos are not typically used as they only offer a slight (<10%) DPS gain for a quite severe range penalty.
*'''[[Skills:Missiles#Missile Launcher Operation|Missile Launcher Operation]], [[Skills:Missiles#Rapid Launch|Rapid Launch]], [[Skills:Missiles#Warhead Upgrades|Warhead Upgrades]]''', skills which increase DPS and are thus vital to all missile-based damage dealing ships, should all be trained to at least IV.
*Along with the requisite '''[[Skills:Engineering#Engineering|Engineering]]''' and '''[[Skills:Electronic Systems|Electronic Systems]]''' skills required for adequately fitting most ships. '''[[Skills:Gunnery#Weapon Upgrades|Weapon upgrades]]''' and '''[[Skills:Gunnery#Advanced Weapon upgrades|Advanced Weapon Upgrades]]''' should be trained to V and IV respectively to help alleviate fitting problems.
*'''[[Skills:Missiles#Guided Missile Precision|Guided Missile Precision]], [[Skills:Missiles#Target Navigation Prediction|Target Navigation Prediction]]''' and '''[[Skills:Electronic Systems#Target Painting|Target Painting]]''' to at least IV to combat smaller targets and gain access to the T2 '''[[Target Painter]]''' module.
*'''[[Skills:Electronic Systems#Electronic Warfare|Electronic Warfare]]''' should be trained to level III to allow training of '''[[Skills:Electronic Systems# Long Distance Jamming| Long Distance Jamming]]''' which increases the optimal range of target painters by 10% per level.
*'''[[Skills:Missiles#Missile Projection|Missile Projection]]''' and '''[[Skills:Missiles#Missile Bombardment|Missile Bombardment]]''' to at least IV and ideally V to maximize the range at which all missiles travel.
*'''[[Skills:Drones#Drones|Drones V]], [[Skills:Drones#Combat Drone Operation|Combat Drone Operation V]], [[Skills:Drones#Drone Interfacing|Drone Interfacing IV]]''' and '''[[Skills:Drones#Gallente Drone Operation|Gallente Drone Operation I]]/[[Skills:Drones#Minmatar Drone Operation|Minmatar Drone Operation I]]''' are all are important for getting as much DPS out of the drone bay as possible.
*'''[[Skills:Shields#Shield Operation|Shield Operation]]''' and '''[[Skills:Shields#Shield Management|Shield Management]]''' should be trained to at least IV to improve shield capacity and recharge rate.
*'''[[Skills:Shields#Tactical_Shield_Manipulation|Tactical Shield Manipulation]]''' should be trained to IV reduce shield penetration chance and to allow the use of the T2 [[Shield_Tanking#Shield Hardeners|Shield Hardeners]], taking it to V is considered by some to be a net negative to survivability.
*'''[[Skills:Shields#Shield_Upgrades|Shield Upgrades]]''' should be trained to IV to allow the use of T2 '''[[Shield_Tanking#Dampening_Amplifiers_and_Basic_Dampening_Amplifiers|Resistance Amplifiers]], [[Shield_Tanking#Shield_Boosters|Shield Boosters]], [[Shield_Tanking#Shield_Power_Relays|Shield Power Relays]], [[Shield_Tanking#Shield_Extenders|Shield Extenders]]''' and '''[[Shield_Tanking#Shield_Rechargers|Shield Rechargers]]'''.
*'''[[Skills:Shields#EM Shield Compensation|EM Shield Compensation]], [[Skills:Shields#Thermal_Shield_Compensation|Thermal Shield Compensation]], [[Skills:Shields#Kinetic_Shield_Compensation|Kinetic Shield Compensation]],''' and '''[[Skills:Shields#Explosive_Shield_Compensation|Explosive Shield Compensation]]''' trained to level IV to further improve shield resistances.
*Finally, '''[[Skills:Armor#Hull Upgrades|Hull Upgrades]]''' should be trained to level IV to allow use of the T2 '''[[Shield_Tanking#Damage_Control|Damage Control]]''' module.


==Tactics==
== Skills ==
* {{Sk|Caldari Battleship}} to IV to take advantage of the dps and range bonuses.
* {{Sk|Cruise Missiles}}, {{Sk|Torpedoes}}, and {{Sk|Heavy Missiles}} to V and the associated specialization skills to III to take advantage of [[tech 2]] launchers and the dps bonus.
* All of the [[Tanking#Shield skills|skills]] for a full tech 2 shield tank.
* Perfect or near-perfect missile support [[Skills:Missiles#Support Skills|skills]].
* Perfect [[Skills:Drones|drone skills]] to squeeze as much damage as possible out of your small drone bay.


The Raven is primarily used in PvE combat due to its reliance on missiles for damage dealing. Missiles take time to reach their target, handicapping their use in many PvP roles, and large missiles can struggle to apply damage to medium- and small-sized targets. In PvE, however, the Raven makes a fine ship, especially when fighting at range with cruise missiles
== Tactics ==
You can either fit a micro jump drive and cruise missiles and kite, or you can fit a microwarpdrive and torpedoes to brawl.


Pilots coming to the Raven from the Drake might be used to being cap stable all the time. No longer. Leave your afterburner and shield booster ''off'' most of the time. When your shield drops to about 40%-33%, pulse your shield booster to keep your shield in that range. Always keep an eye on your available capacitor charge; if you start to run low, warp out and recharge. Be aware that using your afterburner compromises your cap, and therefore your ability to tank damage.
== Notes ==
The Raven is a rare example of an EVE ship that has a name meaning the same thing as the name of another ship: "[[corax]]" also means "raven".


Your mission weakness is going to be frigates: killing these with large missiles is ''slow''. Always carry a flight of light scout drones and use these to kill frigates. It is essential to carry light drones as a defence against frigate NPCs which can tackle you and stop you warping out. By holding you down while larger NPCs pile DPS on you, these small enemies present in some ways the greatest danger in Level 4 missions. Keep an eye on your drones' health: if elite frigates or interceptors attack your drones, recall your drones, and then relaunch them.
== Patch History ==
{{Expansion past|
'''Version 20.09 Version 2022-10-11.1'''  [https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-20-09#2022-10-11.1 Patch notes]
* 🤝 All Battleships that had an assembled volume above 470,000m3 have been reduced to 470,000m3.


When you've got the money, consider buying a Caldari Navy/Guristas X-Large Shield Booster to replace your Meta 4 or T2 booster, and Caldari Navy Ballistic Control Systems to replace your BCS IIs. From there, your money can go into faction missile launchers, or into saving up for one of the natural steps up from a Raven: the [[Raven Navy Issue]] (more DPS), the [[Scorpion Navy Issue]] (much stronger tank), the [[Rattlesnake]] (beastly tank and mixed drone/missile DPS), and the [[Golem]] (an ultra-Raven).
'''20.03 Release - Build: 2013787 - 2022-03-08''' - ''"Road to Fanfest" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-version-20-03#Ship-Balancing Patch Notes])


==Notes==
Brand new Role bonuses have been added to all battleships (excluding the Praxis).
* 50% bonus to HP from all Armor Plates
* 100% bonus to HP from all Shield Extenders
* 5% additive bonus to all Reinforced Bulkhead modules, for those with discerning tastes.


The Raven is a rare example of an EVE ship that has a name meaning the same thing as the name of another ship: "[[corax]]" also means "raven".


==Patch History==
'''18.04 Release - Build: 1706308 - 2020-04-15''' - ''"Surgical Strike" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/news/view/patch-notes-for-18-04-release Patch Notes])
{{Expansion past|
'''18.04 Release - Build: 1706308 - 2020-04-15''' - ''"Surgical Strike" Update'' ([https://www.eveonline.com/article/q8tteh/patch-notes-for-18-04-release Patch Notes])
* T1, Faction and Pirate Battleship base hp increased by 10%
* T1, Faction and Pirate Battleship base hp increased by 10%
* T1, Faction and Pirate Battleship base scan resolution increased 30%
* T1, Faction and Pirate Battleship base scan resolution increased 30%
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