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| class=Cruiser
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| grouping=Standard Cruisers
|caption=Caracal
| hulltype=Caracal Class
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| faction=Caldari State  
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|info=The Caracal is a powerful vessel that specializes in missile deployment. It has excellent shield defenses, but poor armor plating. Its missile arsenal, when fully stocked, is capable of taking on frigate packs and Assault Frigates. Excellent for Level 2 PvE missions.
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| quote= Victory belongs to the relentless.
| quote_attribution= CEO Haatakan Oiritsuu
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| bonuses=<b>Caldari Cruiser bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>
5% bonus to Rapid Light Missile, Heavy Missile and Heavy Assault Missile Launcher rate of fire<br>
10% bonus to Heavy Missile and Heavy Assault Missile max velocity
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==Summary==
== Summary ==
The Caracal is an excellent choice for a level 2 mission runner because of it's ability to take on frigate packs. It can be either active or passive shield tanked. In fleets it's main role is taking on Assault Frigates and acting as a Tech 1 sniper when missile skills have been trained to extend targeting range and missile flight time.
The '''Caracal''' is a Tech 1 cruiser with bonuses to missile rate of fire (and therefore DPS) and missile range. It is a popular ship both for PvE combat in Level 2 missions and for various kinds of PvP combat.


==Skills==
As a mission-runner, the Caracal does well in Level 2 missions because it can rapidly destroy packs of frigates. The fully-selectable damage of missiles makes it more flexible in tackling missions than its Caldari turret equivalent, the [[Moa]]. A mission-running Caracal can run an active or passive shield tank.
* Caldari Frigate IV
* Caldari Cruiser II
* Spaceship Command Level III
* Electronics IV
* Missile Launcher I
* Afterburner Level I
* High Speed Maneuvering I
* Shield Upgrades I
* Hull Upgrades Level I
* Weapons Upgrades Level I
* Launcher Rigging Level I


In PvP, a Caracal fitted with Rapid Light Missile Launchers can put out serious damage against frigates and destroyers, and makes a fine entry-level "anti-tackle" cruiser. Fitted with Heavy Assault Missiles or Heavy Missiles, it can put out respectable general-purpose DPS for a T1 cruiser hull. These qualities make it a popular ship for both fleets and small gangs. It is also a viable solo PvP ship, and in this role it usually takes advantage of its range and kites.


== Skills ==
The Caracal is a forgiving ship which can be basically effective in the hands of a new pilot, and it is often a Caldari pilot's first step up from frigate- and destroyer-sized hulls. A character who has completed the EVE University [[Short Skill Plan]] will be able to get use out of the Caracal.


==Fitting==
The ship's performance can, however, be significantly boosted by further skill training, which can provide an edge in PvP or strengthen a PvE pilot as they progress towards the logical next step of the [[Drake]]. General [[fitting skills]] and [[support skills]] will help the Caracal as they help any ship, and the following skills are particularly notable:
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|name=Caracal, Budget PvE fitting
* {{sk|Caldari Cruiser}} determines the strength of the hull bonuses and anyone regularly using the Caracal would do well to train it to IV.
|high=Light Missile Launcher I<br>Light Missile Launcher I<br>Light Missile Launcher I<br>Light Missile Launcher I<br>Light Missile Launcher I
* [[Missiles#Skills|Missile support skills]] improve the ship's DPS and range.
|mid=Shield boost amplifier I<br>Medium shield booster I<br>Large Shield Extender I<br>Large Shield Extender I<br>Large Shield Extender I
** {{sk|Light Missile Specialization}}, {{sk|Heavy Missile Specialization}} and {{sk|Heavy Assault Missile Specialization}} unlock Tech 2 missile launchers, which can further boost DPS and also open up new tactical options with Tech 2 ammunition types.
|low=Ballistic Control System I<br>Ballistic Control System I<br>Damamge Control I<br>Nanofibre Internal Structure I
* [[Tanking#Shield skills|Shield tanking skills]] increase the Caracal's defenses.
|charges=Light Missile
* {{sk|Target Painting}} and a target painter module can help some fits with Heavy Missiles or Heavy Assault Missiles apply their damage better to targets.
|drones=Warrior Drone I<br>Warrior Drone I
|rigs=Medium Bay Loading Accelerator I<br>Medium Bay Loading Accelerator I
|recommended1=
|recommended2=
|recommended3=
|notes=
* This fit maximises the shield tank although with stacking penalties and concentrates on rate of fire.  
* The Caracal has a weak power grid so you will need to tune your fit your power grid or swop your Nanofibres for Aux Power Cores
* Training Engineering and Shield upgrades will help. Also train missile skills so that you can upgrade your missile launchers and missiles to improve DPS.
}}  {{Fittings
|name=Caracal, PvP solo
|high=Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II
|mid=Experimental 10MN MicroWarpdrive<br>Large F-S9 Regolith Shield Induction<br>Warp Disruptor II<br>x5 Prototype Engine Enervator<br>Small Capacitor Booster II
|low=Ballistic Control System II<br>Ballistic Control System II<br>Ballistic Control System II<br>Damamge Control II<br>
|charges=Caldari Navy Heavy Assault Missiles<br>Navy Cap Booster 200
|drones=Warrior Drone II X 2
|rigs=Medium Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I<br>Medium Core Defense Field Extender I<br>Medium Core Defense Field Extender I
|recommended1=
|recommended2=
|recommended3=
|notes=
* This fit is able to perma-kite using a cap booster, MWD, and T2 disruptor. Even without perfect cap skills you can easily manage this for long term engagements
* Web helps against tackle. HAMs still do pretty decent damage to small targets, so TP is more of a niche mod for this slot. (Good against inties, assault frigs, etc)
* Caracal has the nice ability to switch ammo without losing its damage bonus, so you can use any type you want.
* Downgrade to Meta as needed, for example meta 4 launchers are easier to fit and the damage loss isn't much if you are using faction missiles
* If your Navigation skills are a little low, consider dropping a BCS for a nanofiber so you can kite more effectively
}} {{Fittings
|name=Caracal, PvP fleet
|high=Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II<br>Heavy Missile Launcher II
|mid=Adaptive Invulnerability Field I<br>EM Ward Field I<br>Large Shield Extender II<br>Large Shield Extender II<br>10MN Afterburner I
|low=Ballistic Control System I<br>Ballistic Control System I<br>Damamge Control II<br>Nanofibre Internal Structure II
|charges=Heavy Missile
|drones=Warrior Drone II<br>Warrior Drone II
|rigs=Medium Bay Loading Accelerator I<br>Medium Bay Loading Accelerator I
|recommended1=
|recommended2=
|recommended3=
|notes=
* This fit maximises the shield tank although with stacking penalties and concentrates on rate of fire.  
* The Caracal has a weak power grid so you will need to tune your fit your power grid.  
* Training Engineering and Shield upgrades will help. Also train missile skills so that you can upgrade your missile launchers and missiles to improve DPS.
}}


==Tactics==
== Tactics ==
PvE
PvE
* Kite the rats !! Use your missile range to keep the frigates away from you while you pick them off with your missiles. It is possible to Alpha strike a rat frig with ordinary light missiles. If there are rat destroyers and cruisers with the frigates then take out the frigates first, then the destroyers, then isolate and take out the cruisers. Use your afterburner to stay out of their effective range but inside your missile optimal. Train your missile skills to increase optimal.
* Kite any rats! Use your missile range to keep the frigates away from you while you pick them off with your missiles. It is possible to [[Alpha|Alpha strike]] a rat frig with ordinary light missiles. If there are rat destroyers and cruisers with the frigates, then take out the frigates first, then the destroyers, then isolate and take out the cruisers. Use an afterburner to stay out of the rats' effective range but inside your missile's optimal. Train your missile skills to increase optimal.


PvP solo
PvP solo
* The Caracal has bonus to kinetic missiles and the Assault Missile Launchers chuck them out stupidly fast so this ship is a frig killer. What your do is act as bait so let him come to you when he is in range make sure you warp scram him first then web (not web then scram as it will help him warp off fast) Orbit him at about 2k and shoot. Get your drones out as well for added DPS, but don't get them out until you have him pinned down.
* The Caracal has nice bonuses for missiles and is decently fast, so it is a very good kiting ship. With the HAM tweaks, it's good for taking out smaller ships (without using light missiles) that can catch it, while still being able to put a lot of DPS onto larger ships that can't catch it. Basically, you just want to kite away from them, maybe heat your MWD initially if they warp in close/you are on a gate or station, then turn it off as it will burn out quite fast if you don't pay attention. Depending on your missile and cruiser skills you'll want to keep them from 20-30 KM away with HAMs. When you are running low on cap, simply pop a booster charge and keep burning along.
* Your goal is to avoid getting scrammed at all costs, so try to hit smaller ships that can catch you first and deal with bigger ships later. If there is a big ship that can hit you from afar giving you trouble (for example Abaddon), pull a lot of range (at least 100 KM) and try to split smaller ships off for easy kills.
 
PvP fleet (Large)
* If you are Rapid Light fit, focus on enemy destroyers, frigates, and possibly drones (if necessary). If you intend to target enemy interceptors, you will require more levels of Caldari Cruiser and/or Missile Projection, as the base speed of light missiles is too low for them to catch up with an interceptor. Both of those skills increase your missile velocity (while piloting a Caracal). A missile velocity of over 5000m/s should allow them to catch up with most interceptors.
* If you are Heavy Missile (HML) or Heavy Assault Missile (HAM) fit, attack the target your FC calls primary. If you are using HAMs but it would be unsafe to get into range to use them on the designated primary, simply switch to attacking smaller ships such as frigates until such a time as you can damage the primary target.
 
Small Gang
* If you are kiting, small gang tactics are going to be pretty similar to solo tactics, except that you will likely want to burn in the same direction and be aligned to the same thing as your fleetmates. There are all sorts of small gang compositions that you can try out. For instance: 2-5 Caracals, 1 Bellicose. In this example, the Caracals apply DPS while the Bellicose supports them with Target Painters and help tackle.


PvP fleet
== Notes ==
* Focus on enemy attack frigates and drones. Use your range to advantage. Warp out if your shields buckle and before you are down to armor
The Caracal is named after a medium-sized wild cat species that is widespread in parts of Asia and Africa. It is fast and agile, and hunts chiefly at night.


==Notes==
== Patch History ==
This vessel qualifies for the University [[Ship Replacement Program]], [[PYOS]], and [[BYOM]].
{{Expansion past|
'''Version 21.06 Release 2024-02-20.1'''
* Caracal- Missile velocity bonus now only applies to Heavy and Heavy Assault Missiles.
 
'''October 2019 Release - 2019-10-15.1'''
 
''Every Cruiser, Battlecruiser and Battleship now warps faster than before.''
* Warp Speed increased from 3 AU/s to 4 AU/s (+1 AU/s)
}}


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