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Caracal no longer kinetic bonused, Ferox comparison - Drake down to 6 launchers, Brutix 6 turrets |
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The Caracal is arguably the most effective Caldari cruiser for PvE. It receives strong bonuses to increasing the range of its missiles, as well as a | The Caracal is arguably the most effective Caldari cruiser for PvE. It receives strong bonuses to increasing the range of its missiles, as well as a rate of fire bonus for missiles. It can fit an effective shield tank and keep opponents at bay while dealing damage to them from afar. It has no bonus for a specific damage type, so can match the missile type to the NPC. | ||
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There are some niche uses for the Caracal in PvP, for example as dedicated frigate-hunter as its Rapid Light Missile Launchers can deal a huge amount of DPS to frigates. With higher fitting skills it is also possible to equip it with a full rack of Heavy Missile Launchers and achieve ranges in excess of 130km. | There are some niche uses for the Caracal in PvP, for example as dedicated frigate-hunter as its Rapid Light Missile Launchers can deal a huge amount of DPS to frigates. With higher fitting skills it is also possible to equip it with a full rack of Heavy Missile Launchers and achieve ranges in excess of 130km. | ||
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The Ferox is a versatile battlecruiser capable of a strong [[Shield_tanking#Shield_Tanking_Styles|passive or active shield tank]] and of over 125km optimal range with railguns or heavy kinetic and thermal damage with blasters. However, it is overshadowed by the [[#Drake|Drake]], whose | The Ferox is a versatile battlecruiser capable of a strong [[Shield_tanking#Shield_Tanking_Styles|passive or active shield tank]] and of over 125km optimal range with railguns or heavy kinetic and thermal damage with blasters. However, it is overshadowed by the [[#Drake|Drake]], whose six damage-bonused launchers surpass the Ferox's seven turrets, and its hybrid turret range bonus is generally less favored than the damage bonus of the Gallente [[Gallente_Basic_Ship_and_Skill_Guide#Brutix|Brutix]] battlecruiser. | ||
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