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==Summary==

The Rifter is the primary damage frigate ~~for Minmatar~~. For ~~tackling a~~ [[~~Slasher~~]] or [[~~Merlin~~]] is ~~by far better. While the Rifter used to be considered the best T1 frigate (leading to many memes surrounding it)~~, it has ~~been nerfed to be similar in abilities to the others. In January, 2016, it is now widely considered one of the weakest solo frigates, along with the punisher~~.

The Rifter is the primary Minmatar damage-dealing frigate. For [[Tackling|tackling]], a [[Slasher]] is a safer bet, as it has tackling bonuses.

==Skills==

''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Rifter for a specific or ~~it's~~ common role(s) can be ~~written here~~.''

''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Rifter for a specific or itss common role(s) can be a added ere.''

==Tactics==

Rifter is strong by its falloff bonus. It shows off in Solo PvP fight in ability to Scram Kite. In a fleet PvP, Rifter is ok for newbie pilots as can be fit for quite solid tank. But its damage in optimal range is quite low and this causes low Rifter's popularity in fleets.

~~For [[Tackling_Guide|tackling]] in a~~ Rifter~~, spiralling~~ is key. The ship is agile and fast enough that you can use a standard spiral with a [[MicroWarp Drive]] (MWD). Your only concern will be on final approach (30 km or so) to pulse the MWD so that the increased signature radius doesn't come in to play as much, as the MWD's signature bloom only applies while the MWD is activated. If the ship is [[Afterburner]] (AB) fit, the pilot may consider tightening the spiral slightly. Afterburners [[Afterburner Details|do not have a ~~signature radius penalty]]~~, ~~so you can risking a little more (but still tankable) damage in order to decrease closing time~~.

The Rifter is not an outstanding frigate, but it does have a balanced 4/4/3 slot layout, which allows pilots some tactical flexibility.

~~==Roles==~~

'''PvE'''

~~===Solo PVP===~~

With no need to tackle the kind of enemies faced in new-player PvE combat and L1 missions, Rifter pilots can try mounting a small shield tank and putting a Damage Control and Gyrostabilizers in the lows lots. Pilots will probably soon move on from the Rifter to the [[Thrasher]] and then the [[Rupture]].

'''PvP'''

The Rifter ~~is an excellent ship for rookie pilots to learn their trade~~ in ~~due~~ to the ~~ship's endurance~~ and ~~it's low cost~~.

The Rifter sees some use in small-scale Faction Warfare battles. With its speed and its falloff bonus (and especially with T2 autocannon, which can use the falloff-boosting Barrage ammo), the Rifter can try to kite at the edge of warp scrambler range. Artillery fits are a squeeze, but can attempt kiting beyond scram range and within point range.

~~[http://dl.eve~~-~~files.com/media/corp/wensley/The_Rifter_Guide_Solo_PvP.pdf The Rookie Rifter guide] nothing~~ more ~~needs to be said aside from reference~~ to ~~this excellent piece of work~~.

In PvP fleets, the Rifter is not a bad choice for a new Minmatar character who wants to bring some small-sized DPS to the table, but it is worth checking with your FC whether or not a tackling Slasher might offer more utility to the fleet.

==~~=In Uni blobs=~~==

==Notes==

''~~Mainly used~~ in a ~~tackling role~~. ~~Focus~~ is ~~therefore on EITHER a MWD or an AB - MWD~~ for ~~sheer speed but at increased sig radius, AB provides a speed boost without~~ the ~~penalty to~~ the ~~increase sig radius~~, ~~It is much a matter of personal preference but bear in mind that a MWD makes you a whole world easier to target! <br> <br> For more on tackling please see:'' [[Tackling Guide]]~~

For more than a decade of Eve Online's history, the Rifter was once the best of all T1 frigates, highly popular for solo PvP and cheap, low-SP "swarm" fleets and regarded as "Eve's AK47": an affordable and reliable weapon wielded by many. This popularity, and perhaps its iconic silhouette when seen from above, gave it pride of place in publicity material and player memes.

Since a major frigate rebalancing in the middle of the 2010s, the Rifter has become a significantly weaker ship, and one seen much less often in PvP. Its silhouette is still used in game for the Fitting window icon and the cargo hold button within the Fitting window, however.

~~==Notes==~~

~~''You can add notes here.''~~

==Patch History==

{{expansion past|

'''November 2019 Release v.1.1 - Build: 1617768 - 2019-11-26'''

* 5% damage bonus per level replaced with 5% rate of fire ~~bonuse~~ per level

* 5% damage bonus per level replaced with 5% rate of fire bonus per level

'''Lifeblood v.1.0 - Build: 1203953 - 24.10.17'''

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 ==Summary==
-The Rifter is the primary damage frigate for Minmatar. For tackling a [[Slasher]] or [[Merlin]] is by far better. While the Rifter used to be considered the best T1 frigate (leading to many memes surrounding it), it has been nerfed to be similar in abilities to the others.  In January, 2016, it is now widely considered one of the weakest solo frigates, along with the punisher.
+The Rifter is the primary Minmatar damage-dealing frigate. For [[Tackling|tackling]], a [[Slasher]] is a safer bet, as it has tackling bonuses.
 ==Skills==
-''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Rifter for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.''
+''Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Rifter for a specific or itss common role(s) can be a added ere.''
 ==Tactics==
-Rifter is strong by its falloff bonus. It shows off in Solo PvP fight in ability to Scram Kite. In a fleet PvP, Rifter is ok for newbie pilots as can be fit for quite solid tank. But its damage in optimal range is quite low and this causes low Rifter's popularity in fleets.
-For [[Tackling_Guide|tackling]] in a Rifter, spiralling is key. The ship is agile and fast enough that you can use a standard spiral with a [[MicroWarp Drive]] (MWD). Your only concern will be on final approach (30 km or so) to pulse the MWD so that the increased signature radius doesn't come in to play as much, as the MWD's signature bloom only applies while the MWD is activated. If the ship is [[Afterburner]] (AB) fit, the pilot may consider tightening the spiral slightly. Afterburners [[Afterburner Details|do not have a signature radius penalty]], so you can risking a little more (but still tankable) damage in order to decrease closing time.
+The Rifter is not an outstanding frigate, but it does have a balanced 4/4/3 slot layout, which allows pilots some tactical flexibility.
-==Roles==
+'''PvE'''
-===Solo PVP===
+With no need to tackle the kind of enemies faced in new-player PvE combat and L1 missions, Rifter pilots can try mounting a small shield tank and putting a Damage Control and Gyrostabilizers in the lows lots. Pilots will probably soon move on from the Rifter to the [[Thrasher]] and then the [[Rupture]].
+'''PvP'''
-The Rifter is an excellent ship for rookie pilots to learn their trade in due to the ship's endurance and it's low cost.
+The Rifter sees some use in small-scale Faction Warfare battles. With its speed and its falloff bonus (and especially with T2 autocannon, which can use the falloff-boosting Barrage ammo), the Rifter can try to kite at the edge of warp scrambler range. Artillery fits are a squeeze, but can attempt kiting beyond scram range and within point range.
-[http://dl.eve-files.com/media/corp/wensley/The_Rifter_Guide_Solo_PvP.pdf The Rookie Rifter guide] nothing more needs to be said aside from reference to this excellent piece of work.
+In PvP fleets, the Rifter is not a bad choice for a new Minmatar character who wants to bring some small-sized DPS to the table, but it is worth checking with your FC whether or not a tackling Slasher might offer more utility to the fleet.
-===In Uni blobs===
+==Notes==
-''Mainly used in a tackling role. Focus is therefore on EITHER a MWD or an AB - MWD for sheer speed but at increased sig radius, AB provides a speed boost without the penalty to the increase sig radius, It is much a matter of personal preference but bear in mind that a MWD makes you a whole world easier to target! <br> <br> For more on tackling please see:'' [[Tackling Guide]]
+For more than a decade of Eve Online's history, the Rifter was once the best of all T1 frigates, highly popular for solo PvP and cheap, low-SP "swarm" fleets and regarded as "Eve's AK47": an affordable and reliable weapon wielded by many. This popularity, and perhaps its iconic silhouette when seen from above, gave it pride of place in publicity material and player memes.
+Since a major frigate rebalancing in the middle of the 2010s, the Rifter has become a significantly weaker ship, and one seen much less often in PvP. Its silhouette is still used in game for the Fitting window icon and the cargo hold button within the Fitting window, however.
-==Notes==
-''You can add notes here.''
 ==Patch History==
 {{expansion past|
 '''November 2019 Release v.1.1 - Build: 1617768 - 2019-11-26'''
-* 5% damage bonus per level replaced with 5% rate of fire bonuse per level
+* 5% damage bonus per level replaced with 5% rate of fire bonus per level
 '''Lifeblood v.1.0 - Build: 1203953 - 24.10.17'''