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==Summary==

The ~~changes brought to the~~ Merlin in the ~~Inferno release have made it~~ one of the ~~best~~ (~~if not ''the'' best~~) ~~Tech~~ 1 ~~frigates in~~ the ~~game~~, ~~especially~~ for ~~running Level I combat missions~~. 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 is a Caldari [[Frigates#Damage_Dealer|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 “[[Tackling#Types_of_tackle|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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 ==Summary==
-The changes brought to the Merlin in the Inferno release have made it one of the best (if not ''the'' best) Tech 1 frigates in the game, especially for running Level I combat missions. 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 is a Caldari [[Frigates#Damage_Dealer|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 “[[Tackling#Types_of_tackle|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==