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In fleet PvP Tech 1 frigates are generally used for tackling or electronic warfare, two roles in which they can have a significant impact. Tech 1 frigates are also flown for solo PvP: their speed and small size helps solo pilots to pick their targets, and their low cost makes them comfortably expendable. | In fleet PvP Tech 1 frigates are generally used for tackling or electronic warfare, two roles in which they can have a significant impact. Tech 1 frigates are also flown for solo PvP: their speed and small size helps solo pilots to pick their targets, and their low cost makes them comfortably expendable. | ||
In PvE the more combat-focused frigates are used to complete Level 1 missions, though once new pilots are a little wealthier and better-trained they often begin to use [destroyer]]s instead. | In PvE the more combat-focused frigates are used to complete Level 1 missions, though once new pilots are a little wealthier and better-trained they often begin to use [[destroyer]]s instead. | ||
Finally, there is the ORE mining frigate, the Venture, dedicated to collecting minerals and gas. | Finally, there is the ORE mining frigate, the Venture, dedicated to collecting minerals and gas. | ||
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=== Electronic Warfare === | === Electronic Warfare === | ||
Electronic warfare frigates all have bonuses to [[EW]] modules, such as the Target Painter, [[ECM]] modules, Remote Sensor Damper, and Tracking Disruptor. These ships operate at much longer ranges than other frigates, and rely on positioning and speed to survive as their shield and armor will collapse in a heartbeat. In a small pack, and with some support ships to deal damage, they can be formidable. | Electronic warfare frigates all have bonuses to [[EW]] modules, such as the Target Painter, [[ECM]] modules, Remote Sensor Damper, and Tracking Disruptor. These ships operate at much longer ranges than other frigates, and rely on positioning and speed to survive as their shield and armor will collapse in a heartbeat. In a small pack, and with some support ships to deal damage, they can be formidable. | ||
* {{Sh|Crucifier}}: Tracking Disruption, nice EWAR support. | * {{Sh|Crucifier}}: Tracking Disruption, nice EWAR support. Relies on prior knowledge of your targets while fitting, as certain disruptors only work on certain weapons. | ||
* {{Sh|Griffin}}: ECM. Nasty, high-priority target. | * {{Sh|Griffin}}: ECM. Nasty, high-priority target. | ||
* {{Sh|Maulus}}: Damps, decent EWAR support. | * {{Sh|Maulus}}: Damps, decent EWAR support. Damps being the best counter to kitey ships, expect to be primaried if any are on the opposing side. | ||
* {{Sh|Vigil}}: Target Painter. Offensive EWAR. Good support against small targets, but next to useless against BC/BS sized hulls. Due to the offensive nature of target painting and the stacking penalties related to it, generally only one is needed in a fleet. | * {{Sh|Vigil}}: Target Painter. Offensive EWAR. Good support against small targets, but next to useless against BC/BS sized hulls. Due to the offensive nature of target painting and the stacking penalties related to it, generally only one is needed in a fleet. | ||
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=== Fast Frigates === | === Fast Frigates === | ||
Fast frigates, sometimes referred to as 'tackle frigates', are built to align and reach their top speed quickly. Although their base speed, agility, and scan resolution would seem to make them good all-round PvP ships, their lack of slots and low fittings make them worse for that role compared to some other frigates. | Fast frigates, sometimes referred to as 'tackle frigates', are built to align and reach their top speed quickly. Although their base speed, agility, and scan resolution would seem to make them good all-round PvP ships, their lack of slots and low fittings make them worse for that role compared to some other frigates. | ||
* {{Sh|Executioner}}: Very capacitor-efficient, but not the most survivable. | * {{Sh|Executioner}}: Very capacitor-efficient, but not the most survivable. | ||
* {{Sh|Condor}}: High-damage missiles, and with the guaranteed damage of missiles, can actually threaten other small targets while staying beyond their range. | * {{Sh|Condor}}: High-damage missiles, and with the guaranteed damage of missiles, can actually threaten other small targets while staying beyond their range. | ||
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=== Damage Dealer === | === Damage Dealer === | ||
Damage dealer frigates (or 'combat frigates') are split into two sub-categories, with each race getting one ship of each type: ones with defensive bonuses, and ones with purely offensive bonuses. In general, they tend to have the ability to take a little more damage than their counterparts and deal out a little more damage in return, but they are not much of a match for a larger ship when alone. | Damage dealer frigates (or 'combat frigates') are split into two sub-categories, with each race getting one ship of each type: ones with defensive bonuses, and ones with purely offensive bonuses. In general, they tend to have the ability to take a little more damage than their counterparts and deal out a little more damage in return, but they are not much of a match for a larger ship when alone. | ||
==== Defensively bonused ships ==== | ==== Defensively bonused ships ==== | ||
* {{Sh|Punisher}}: Most durable T1 frigate by far. Pulses give it a nice range variation; but very commonly fit with Autocannons as it has no specific damage bonus. 2 mid slots make it a poor tackler. Highest Powergrid of any frigate. | * {{Sh|Punisher}}: Most durable T1 frigate by far. Pulses give it a nice range variation; but very commonly fit with Autocannons as it has no specific damage bonus. 2 mid slots make it a poor tackler. Highest Powergrid of any frigate. | ||
* {{Sh|Merlin}}: Four midslots. Can mount big tank, or full tackle plus a sensor booster for fast lock-ons. | * {{Sh|Merlin}}: Four midslots. Can mount big tank, or full tackle plus a sensor booster for fast lock-ons. | ||
* {{Sh|Incursus}}: Nice DPS when close up with blasters but short range. Can mount a strong active armor tank. | * {{Sh|Incursus}}: Nice DPS when close up with blasters but short range. Can mount a strong active armor tank. | ||
* {{Sh|Breacher}}: Missile ship with a bonus for active shield tank. Can even be dual-tanked by brave enough pilots. | * {{Sh|Breacher}}: Missile ship with a bonus for active shield tank. Can even be dual-tanked by brave enough pilots. | ||
* {{Sh|Damavik}}: Long-term ramping disintegrator damage. Bonused for armor resistances & spider tanking. Very expensive compared to the other T1 Frigates. | * {{Sh|Damavik}}: Long-term ramping disintegrator damage. Bonused for armor resistances & spider tanking. Very expensive compared to the other T1 Frigates. | ||
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* {{Sh|Rifter}}: High DPS, fast and effective frigate. Primary role as tackle or frigate DPS. Buffer tanked usually. | * {{Sh|Rifter}}: High DPS, fast and effective frigate. Primary role as tackle or frigate DPS. Buffer tanked usually. | ||
=== Logistics === | === Logistics === | ||
The logistics frigates have bonuses to small [[logistics]] modules, and can support small ship fleets. These hulls were originally meant for mining, but were repurposed with the release of the Venture. | The logistics frigates have bonuses to small [[logistics]] modules, and can support small ship fleets. These hulls were originally meant for mining, but were repurposed with the release of the Venture. | ||
* {{Sh|Inquisitor}}: Bonus to Remote Armor | * {{Sh|Inquisitor}}: Bonus to Remote Armor Repairers. | ||
* {{Sh|Bantam}}: Bonus to Remote Shield Boosters | * {{Sh|Bantam}}: Bonus to Remote Shield Boosters. | ||
* {{Sh|Navitas}}: Bonus to Remote Armor | * {{Sh|Navitas}}: Bonus to Remote Armor Repairers. | ||
* {{Sh|Burst}}: Bonus to Remote Shield Boosters | * {{Sh|Burst}}: Bonus to Remote Shield Boosters. | ||
=== Mining Frigate === | === Mining Frigate === | ||
There is a single T1 [[mining]] frigate, the Venture. It | There is a single T1 [[mining]] frigate, the '''Venture'''. It possesses a large mining hold of 5000m3 and strong bonuses to mining and gas yield while staying surprisingly cheap and easy to acquire for new players. The drone bay of 10m3 isn't huge, but can hold 2 mining or defensive combat drones of choice. Its built-in +2 bonus to warp core strength makes it somewhat safe against unprepared attackers, though it won't survive long against concentrated firepower, and it is not allowed to enter complexes in [[Faction warfare]]. | ||
* {{Sh|Venture}} | * {{Sh|Venture}} | ||
== Empire Faction Frigates == | == Empire Faction Frigates == | ||
Each empire has three faction frigates: a combat faction frigate, an offensively oriented exploration frigate, and an EWAR faction frigate. Empire faction frigates can be obtained through LP stores. | Each empire has three faction frigates: a combat faction frigate, an offensively oriented variant of an exploration frigate, and an EWAR faction frigate. Empire faction frigates can be obtained through LP stores. | ||
=== Combat Faction Frigate === | === Combat Faction Frigate === | ||
The combat faction frigates don't have a T1 counterpart and have large bonuses to | The combat faction frigates don't have a T1 counterpart and have large bonuses to their factions' main weapon system. All are among the best tech 1 frigates for solo PvP and operate like greatly upgraded (but more expensive) versions of other tech 1 frigates. They are thus very popular in Lowsec. | ||
* {{Sh|Imperial Navy Slicer}}: Similar to the Punisher. Very good Pulse Laser damage, or very good Beam Laser range. | * {{Sh|Imperial Navy Slicer}}: Similar to the Punisher. Very good Pulse Laser damage, or very good Beam Laser range. Commonly seen fit with nanos as a kiter. | ||
* {{Sh|Caldari Navy Hookbill}}: Similar to the Kestrel. Good at kiting enemies around the field. | * {{Sh|Caldari Navy Hookbill}}: Similar to the Kestrel. Good at kiting enemies around the field. Five mid slots lend it to dual-web and dual-prop fits. | ||
* {{Sh|Federation Navy Comet}}: Similar to the Incursus. Ridiculous point-blank blaster DPS. Vulnerable to Energy Neutralizers. | * {{Sh|Federation Navy Comet}}: Similar to the Incursus. Ridiculous point-blank blaster DPS. Vulnerable to Energy Neutralizers. | ||
* {{Sh|Republic Fleet Firetail}}: Similar to the Rifter. Fast, evasive, and hard-hitting with either autocannons or artillery. | * {{Sh|Republic Fleet Firetail}}: Similar to the Rifter. Fast, evasive, and hard-hitting with either autocannons or artillery. | ||
=== Exploration Faction Frigate === | === Exploration Faction Frigate === | ||
The [[Exploration]] faction frigates are more offensive variants of the base exploration frigates. They trade out the salvaging skill bonus for a large bonus to a racial weapon type and gain an extra role bonus that reduces the CPU requirements of probe launchers. Each frigate comes with increased powergrid at the expense of less CPU, an extra point of sensor strength, more base tank, and in the case of the Imicus Navy Issue, an extra target lock. | The [[Exploration]] faction frigates are more offensive variants of the base exploration frigates. They trade out the salvaging skill bonus for a large bonus to a racial weapon type and gain an extra role bonus that reduces the CPU requirements of probe launchers. Each frigate comes with increased powergrid at the expense of less CPU, an extra point of sensor strength, more base tank, and in the case of the Imicus Navy Issue, an extra target lock. | ||
* {{Sh|Magnate Navy Issue}}: Functions similarly to a Punisher but with an additional midslot, has a capacitor issue so it's usually reserved for a capacitor booster. | * {{Sh|Magnate Navy Issue}}: Functions similarly to a Punisher but with an additional midslot, has a capacitor issue so it's usually reserved for a capacitor booster. | ||
* {{Sh|Heron Navy Issue}}: Functions similarly to a Kestrel but gains a midslot for more control or tank, also has 2 utility highslots if you choose to not fit a probe launcher. | * {{Sh|Heron Navy Issue}}: Functions similarly to a Kestrel but gains a midslot for more control or tank, also has 2 utility highslots if you choose to not fit a probe launcher. | ||
* {{Sh|Imicus Navy Issue}}: Functions similarly to a Comet in fight characteristics but trades the hull buffer for an additional midslot, damage is split over drones and hybrid turrets so it can be harder to work with. | * {{Sh|Imicus Navy Issue}}: Functions similarly to a Comet in fight characteristics but trades the hull buffer for an additional midslot, damage is split over drones and hybrid turrets so it can be harder to work with. | ||
* {{Sh|Probe Fleet Issue}}: Functions similalrly to a Firetail in it's ability to fit either shield or armor tank well, Extremely fast firerate and 2 utility highslots if you choose to not fit a probe launcher. | * {{Sh|Probe Fleet Issue}}: Functions similalrly to a Firetail in it's ability to fit either shield or armor tank well, Extremely fast firerate and 2 utility highslots if you choose to not fit a probe launcher. | ||
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== Pirate Faction Frigates == | == Pirate Faction Frigates == | ||
Pirate faction frigates cover a wide range of specializations. They all gain bonuses from two empire frigate skills. Their blueprint copies can drop from certain NPCs or be obtained through the factions LP. | Pirate faction frigates cover a wide range of specializations. They all gain bonuses from two empire frigate skills. Their blueprint copies can drop from certain NPCs or be obtained through the factions LP. | ||
* {{Sh|Astero}}: A Sisters of | * {{Sh|Astero}}: A Sisters of EVE exploration frigate, and the lowest skill requirement for any ship able to use a [[Cloaking|Covert Ops Cloaking Device]]. Also has durable armor and a large drone bay, making it a capable hunter as well. | ||
* {{Sh|Cruor}}: Long range webs, and can choose between using enhanced energy neutralizers, or using enhanced nosferatus to power its lasers. | * {{Sh|Cruor}}: Long range webs, and can choose between using enhanced energy neutralizers, or using enhanced nosferatus to power its lasers. | ||
* {{Sh|Daredevil}}: Very high damage, and gains increased Web Strength, allowing it to immobilize any enemy it catches. | * {{Sh|Daredevil}}: Very high damage, and gains increased Web Strength, allowing it to immobilize any enemy it catches. | ||
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==== Covert Ops ==== | ==== Covert Ops ==== | ||
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Covert Ops frigates can warp while cloaked, and have bonuses to scanning and hacking. As [[scouting|scouts]] they can stealthily gather intelligence and use their scanning bonus to probe out enemy targets. They can watch enemy targets while in cloak and provide a warp coordinate for a much larger gang of heavy hitting ships in an organized surprise attack. Explorers can use the same scanning bonus to probe down PvE [[exploration]] sites. Due to their extreme fragility, cov-ops frigates should not generally be used in a tackling role, and are typically invisible at all times. | Covert Ops frigates can warp while cloaked, and have bonuses to scanning and hacking. As [[scouting|scouts]] they can stealthily gather intelligence and use their scanning bonus to probe out enemy targets. They can watch enemy targets while in cloak and provide a warp coordinate for a much larger gang of heavy hitting ships in an organized surprise attack. Explorers can use the same scanning bonus to probe down PvE [[exploration]] sites. Due to their extreme fragility, cov-ops frigates should not generally be used in a tackling role, and are typically invisible at all times. | ||
In E-Uni Covert Ops are mainly used as a forward scout or rear scout. | In E-Uni Covert Ops are mainly used as a forward scout or rear scout. | ||
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* {{Sh|Hound}} Explosive Torpedoes and Bombs. The fastest stealth bomber, it is good for quick getaways. Effective against armored targets. | * {{Sh|Hound}} Explosive Torpedoes and Bombs. The fastest stealth bomber, it is good for quick getaways. Effective against armored targets. | ||
=== Assault Frigates === | === Assault Frigates === | ||
Assault Frigates are no-nonsense combat frigates that offer either high durability, high damage, or both; and as they are still frigates, they are often very difficult to hit. When used as tackle ships, they do not have the same speed or range as a true Interceptor and so their tackle tends to be more death-or-glory, all-or-nothing; but their durability can shine through and they can hold their target tackled for an irritatingly long time. When used alternatively as defensive anti-support ships, or as mainline damage ships, their durability takes a backseat and their high potential damage shines, and allows them to either quickly destroy small targets or punch up with surprising force. | Assault Frigates are no-nonsense combat frigates that offer either high durability, high damage, or both; and as they are still frigates, they are often very difficult to hit. When used as tackle ships, they do not have the same speed or range as a true Interceptor and so their tackle tends to be more death-or-glory, all-or-nothing; but their durability can shine through and they can hold their target tackled for an irritatingly long time. When used alternatively as defensive anti-support ships, or as mainline damage ships, their durability takes a backseat and their high potential damage shines, and allows them to either quickly destroy small targets or punch up with surprising force. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IriZDp5vFOoFFpuJKmg9Tj0sEdXwaPUs/view Novice Frigates Yearbook 2021] | ||
* [https://www.patreon.com/posts/eve-online-2023-92274894 EVE Online Frigates Yearbook 2023] | |||
[[Category:Ships]] | [[Category:Ships]] | ||