Pyramid Skill Plan

Summary

This plan is intended for players looking to increase their knowledge and skill set beyond the Short Skill Plan. If you have completed the Short Skill Plan you are ready to move on to the Pyramid Skill Plan and the diverse world of ships and weapons that New Eden offers.

The first level of the Pyramid needs to be completed in its entirety and acts as the keystone that supports and ties together what follows; however, after this each level allows for specializations if so desired. For example, on Level-2 of the Pyramid you could choose to focus on T2 Logi and then move to Level-3 to work on T2 Command Boost Support & T2 Boosts without having completed T2 EWAR. This would benefit an Incursion runner interested in logistics and boosting as well as anyone looking to provide fleet support functions in any other kind of fleet. Some careful consideration will be required at each level to ensure you are gaining the skills needed to do the activities you are interested in.

Completing all specializations in each level will make a more complete pilot out of you but it will also take significantly longer to reach the highest levels of any given specialization. It is recommended that you focus on a specific role and work it through to the end and then return to a lower level of the pyramid and develop another specialization through to the end before repeating the cycle again.

In this way you will become an expert pilot that can provide unique capabilities in fleets and over time expand your portfolio of functions at this higher level.

Level-4 of the pyramid has no specific skill plans associated with it at this time. It is assumed that by the time you reach this level you would have a solid understanding of the requirements needed to specialize and choose a class of hulls and role within it.

Cost

Please note that NOT ALL of the skills on this plan are covered under EVE University's Skillbook Reimbursement Program Particularly those in Pyramid Level-4. The majority of skillbooks are covered but because this is a more advanced skill plan you will want to verify the individual skill book cost before assuming EVE University will reimburse you for it per the program guidelines.

The total costs for each stage of the plan are as follows (at the direct injectable price):

Pyramid Level-1: 4.5M ISK
Pyramid Level-2: 1 or 7M ISK per focus (10M ISK to complete the entire level)
Pyramid Level-3: 1M, 1.5M, or 9M ISK per focus (11.5M ISK to complete the entire level)
Pyramid Level-4: ??? ISK

(All prices were Jita Buy at time of documentation and are subject to change with the market; does not include skills previously injected for Short Skill Plan)

Suggested shopping lists

If you have the Freshman title in EVE University you can reimburse yourself for the cost of these skills by following the instructions on the Skillbook Reimbursement Program page. You can also check in the hangars for the campus you are based in, to see whether they have any of the skill books available.

If you are in EVE University but don't yet have the Freshman title you can still obtain reimbursement for the cost of the skills. You will need to copy and paste the prepared messages (below each shipping list) into the Corp channel so someone with the Freshman title or above can reimburse you from the Skillbook wallet. Remember to remove from the list any skills you already had trained.

Skill plans

Pyramid Level-1 - Fitting & Weapon Upgrades - cost 4.5M ISK This contains all the skills for Level-1 of the Pyramid Skill Plan - Fitting & Weapon Upgrades

Fitting Basic

Pyramid Skill Plan Level-1
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Thermodynamics IV
Mechanics III
Jury Rigging I
Jury Rigging II
Weapon Upgrades III
Shield Upgrades III
Jury Rigging III
Armor Rigging I
Astronautics Rigging I
Drones Rigging I
Electronic Superiority Rigging I
Energy Weapon Rigging I
Hybrid Weapon Rigging I
Launcher Rigging I
Projectile Weapon Rigging I
Shield Rigging I
Armor Rigging II
Astronautics Rigging II
Drones Rigging II
Electronic Superiority Rigging II
Energy Weapon Rigging II
Hybrid Weapon Rigging II
Launcher Rigging II
Projectile Weapon Rigging II
Shield Rigging II
Armor Rigging III
Astronautics Rigging III
Drones Rigging III
Electronic Superiority Rigging III
Energy Weapon Rigging III
Hybrid Weapon Rigging III
Launcher Rigging III
Projectile Weapon Rigging III
Shield Rigging III
Weapon Upgrades IV
Advanced Weapon Upgrades I
Advanced Weapon Upgrades II
Advanced Weapon Upgrades III
Shield Upgrades IV
CPU Management V
Power Grid Management V

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Completion of the above set of skills enhances the Short Skill Plan and provides the keystone that supports and ties together the higher levels of the Pyramid Skill Pan. From this point forward choosing a specific focus and completing it should be your goal. It is not necessary to complete all focus areas in a given level before moving on to the next level. Make good decisions based on what you want to do in game. You can always return to a previous level and work on a new focus area in the future. This is not a linear skill plan; however, there is a progression in ability from one level to the next.

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Pyramid Level-2 - T2 Equipment (T2 EWAR) - cost 1M ISK; 26.5 Days for Omega This contains the final skills needed for T2 EWAR Modules and related support skills

T2 EWAR

Pyramid Skill Plan Level-2 / T2 EWAR Focus
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Capacitor Emission Systems II
Capacitor Emission Systems III
Capacitor Emission Systems IV
Electronic Warfare II
Electronic Warfare III
Electronic Warfare IV
Sensor Linking I
Sensor Linking II
Sensor Linking III
Sensor Linking IV
Target Painting I
Target Painting II
Target Painting III
Target Painting IV
Weapon Disruption I
Weapon Disruption II
Weapon Disruption III
Weapon Disruption IV
Long Range Targeting II
Long Range Targeting III
Long Range Targeting IV
Weapon Destabilization I
Weapon Destabilization II
Weapon Destabilization III
Signature Focusing I
Signature Focusing II
Signature Focusing III
Signal Suppression I
Signal Suppression II
Signal Suppression III
Signal Dispersion I
Signal Dispersion II
Signal Dispersion III
Long Distance Jamming I
Long Distance Jamming II
Long Distance Jamming III
Frequency Modulation I
Frequency Modulation II
Frequency Modulation III
Target Management III
Target Management IV
Target Management V
Advanced Target Management I

Pyramid Level-2 - T2 Equipment (T2 Logistics) - cost 1M ISK; 32 Days for Omega This contains the final skills needed for T2 Logistics Modules and related support skills

T2 Logi

Pyramid Skill Plan Level-2 / T2 Logistics Equipment Focus
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Capacitor Emission Systems II
Capacitor Emission Systems III
Capacitor Emission Systems IV
Mechanics III
Repair Systems I
Repair Systems II
Remote Armor Repair Systems I
Remote Armor Repair Systems II
Remote Armor Repair Systems III
Remote Armor Repair Systems IV
Shield Emission Systems I
Shield Emission Systems II
Shield Emission Systems III
Shield Emission Systems IV
Long Range Targeting II
Long Range Targeting III
Long Range Targeting IV
Energy Grid Upgrades II
Energy Grid Upgrades III
Energy Grid Upgrades IV
Capacitor Management IV
Capacitor Systems Operation IV
Gravimetric Sensor Compensation I
Gravimetric Sensor Compensation II
Ladar Sensor Compensation I
Ladar Sensor Compensation II
Magnetometric Sensor Compensation I
Magnetometric Sensor Compensation II
Radar Sensor Compensation I
Radar Sensor Compensation II
Signature Analysis II
Signature Analysis III
Target Management III
Target Management IV
Signature Analysis IV
Gravimetric Sensor Compensation III
Ladar Sensor Compensation III
Magnetometric Sensor Compensation III
Radar Sensor Compensation III
Target Management V
Advanced Target Management I
Signature Analysis V
Capcitor Systems Operation V

Pyramid Level-2 - T2 Equipment (T2 Tackle) - cost 7k ISK; 8.5 Days for Omega This contains the final skills needed for T2 Tackle Modules and related support skills

T2 Tackle

Pyramid Skill Plan Level-2 / T2 Tackle Focus
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Propulsion Jamming III
Propulsion Jamming IV
High Speed Maneuvering II
High Speed Maneuvering III
Acceleration Control I
Acceleration Control II
Acceleration Control III
Evasive Maneuvering II
Evasive Maneuvering III
Navigation IV
Warp Drive Operation II
Warp Drive Operation III
Spaceship Command IV
Long Range Targeting II
Long Range Targeting III
Signature Analysis II
Signature Analysis III
Target Management III
Target Management IV

Pyramid Level-2 - T2 Equipment (T2 Tank) - cost 1M ISK; 37.5 Days for Omega This contains the final skills needed for T2 Tank Modules and related support skills

T2 Tank

Pyramid Skill Plan Level-2 / T2 Tank Focus
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Hull Upgrades IV
Hull Upgrades V
Shield Upgrades II
Shield Upgrades III
Shield Upgrades IV
Tactical Shield Manipulation II
Tactical Shield Manipulation III
Tactical Shield Manipulation IV
Shield Operation I
Shield Operation II
Shield Operation III
Shield Operation IV
EM Armor Compensation I
EM Armor Compensation II
Explosive Armor Compensation I
Explosive Armor Compensation II
Kinetic Armor Compensation I
Kinetic Armor Compensation II
Thermal Armor Compensation I
Thermal Armor Compensation II
EM Shield Compensation I
EM Shield Compensation II
Explosive Shield Compensation I
Explosive Shield Compensation II
Kinetic Shield Compensation I
Kinetic Shield Compensation II
Thermal Shield Compensation I
Thermal Shield Compensation II
Repair Systems I
Repair Systems II
Repair Systems III
Repair Systems IV
Mechanics III
Armor Layering I
Mechanics IV
Energy Grid Upgrades II
Energy Grid Upgrades III
Energy Grid Upgrades IV
Shield Management III
Shield Management IV
Mechanics V
Repair Systems V
Shield Compensation I
Shield Compensation II
Shield Compensation III
Shield Compensation IV

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Specialization is the key to being good in EVE. In level-2 you should have completed at least one focus area before moving up to the next Pyramid Level. You may complete more than one focus area but realize that each focus should be completed in order to enable its follow on counterpart in the next level. For example, if you chose to focus on T2 Logistics in Level-2 you now have the ability to utilize T2 logi modules. To complete the goal of flying T2 Logistics Cruisers in Level-4 your next step would be to focus on T2 Drones in Level-3 thus creating a path through the pyramid to rech your desired goal.

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Pyramid Level-3 - Support & T2 Weapons (T2 Missiles & Launchers) - cost 1.5M ISK; 12 Days for Omega This contains the final skills needed for T2 Missiles & Launchers and related support skills

T2 Missiles & Launchers

Pyramind Skill Plan Level-3 / T2 Missiles & Launchers Focus
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Missile Launcher Operation III
Missile Launcher Operation IV
Guided Missile Precision I
Guided Missile Precision II
Guided Missile Precision III
Missile Bombardment I
Missile Bombardment II
Missile Bombardment III
Missile Bombardment IV
Missile Launcher Operation V
Missile Projection I
Missile Projection II
Rapid Launch I
Rapid Launch II
Rapid Launch III
Rapid Launch IV
Target Navigation Prediction I
Target Navigation Prediction II
Target Navigation Prediction III
Warhead Upgrades I
Warhead Upgrades II
Warhead Upgrades III

Weapon V
Weapon Specialization III

Pyramid Level-3 - Support & T2 Weapons (T2 Ammo & Turrets) - cost 0 ISK; 22.5 Days for Omega This contains the final skills needed for T2 Ammo & Turrets and related support skills

T2 Ammo & Turrets

Pyramid Skill Plan Level-3 / Support & T2 Weapons / T2 Ammo & Turrets
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Controlled Bursts II
Controlled Bursts III
Controlled Bursts IV
Gunnery V
Motion Prediction III
Motion Prediction IV
Rapid Firing III
Rapid Firing IV
Sharpshooter III
Sharpshooter IV
Surgical Strike II
Surgical Strike III
Surgical Strike IV
Trajectory Analysis II
Trajectory Analysis III
Trajectory Analysis IV

Weapon Turret V
Weapon Turret Specialization III

Pyramid Level-3 - Support & T2 Weapons (T2 Drone Support & Drones) - cost 9M ISK; 43 Days for Omega This contains the final skills needed for T2 Drones and related support skills

T2 Drone Support & Drones

Pyramid Skill Plan Level-3 / Support & T2 Weapons / T2 Drone Focus
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Drones II
Drones III
Drones IV
Drones V
Drone Avionics II
Drone Avionics III
Drone Avionics IV
Drone Durability I
Drone Durability II
Drone Durability III
Drone Durability IV
Drone Interfacing I
Drone Interfacing II
Drone Interfacing III
Drone Interfacing IV
Drone Navigation I
Drone Navigation II
Drone Navigation III
Drone Navigation IV
Drone Sharpshooting I
Drone Sharpshooting II
Drone Sharpshooting III
Drone Sharpshooting IV
Light Drone Operation I
Light Drone Operation II
Light Drone Operation III
Light Drone Operation IV
Medium Drone Operation I
Medium Drone Operation II
Medium Drone Operation III
Medium Drone Operation IV
Light Drone Operation V
Amarr Drone Specialization I
Amarr Drone Specialization II
Caldari Drone Specialization I
Caldari Drone Specialization II
Gallente Drone Specialization I
Gallente Drone Specialization II
Minmatar Drone Specialization I
Minmatar Drone Specialization II
Medium Drone Operation V
Heavy Drone Operation I
Heavy Drone Operation II
Heavy Drone Operation III
Heavy Drone Operation IV

Pyramid Level-3 - Support & T2 Weapons (T2 Boosts & Command Skills) - cost 1M ISK; 49 Days for Omega This contains the final skills needed for T2 Boosts & Command support skills

T2 Boosts & Command Skills

Pyramid Skill Plan Level-3 / Support & T2 Weapons / T2 Boosts & Command Focus
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Leadership I
Armored Command I
Armored Command II
Armored Command III
Armored Command IV
Armored Command V
Armored Command Specialist I
Information Command I
Information Command II
Information Command III
Information Command IV
Information Command V
Information Command Specialist I
Shield Command I
Shield Command II
Shield Command III
Shield Command IV
Shield Command V
Shield Command Specialist I
Skirmish Command I
Skirmish Command II
Skirmish Command III
Skirmish Command IV
Skirmish Command V
Skirmish Command Specialist I

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If you've made it this far in the Pyramid give yourself a pat on the back! You now have formidable skills that can be utilized in a variety of fleet types. You can make use of T2 modules and equipment effectively on T1 hulls. To maximize those skills you'll want to consider stepping into T2 hulls and specializations however. T2 hulls provide unique bonuses that can exponentially multiply your skills making you a much more valuable fleet member. The diversity represented in Pyramid Level-4 is vast. Use the same focus and attention to detail you used to get this far as you consider what to focus on in Level-4. Complete all of a chosen focus before either returning to a lower Pyramid level, or selecting another area for specialization. You should have a good enough understanding at this point to make these choices on your own; however, skill plans and training are always great subjects for live discussion on Mumble! So get into your local campus chat and theorize with your fellow Unistas! Congratulations on your excellent progress thus far capsuleer!

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Pyramid Level-4 - T2 Hulls & Specializations - cost ??? ISK; ?? Days for Omega No Skill Plan is being provided for this level of the pyramid as this is where massive divergence and serious investment of training time will need to occur to achieve the desired end state.

T2 HULLS & SPECIALIZATIONS

T2 FRIGATES Assault Frigate Interceptor Covert Ops Stealth Bomber Electronic Attack Ship Logistics Frigate

T2/T3 DESTROYERS Interdictor Command Destroyer Tactical Destroyer

T2/T3 CRUISERS Heavy Assault Cruiser Heavy Interdiction Cruiser Recon Ship Logistics Cruiser Strategic Cruiser

T2 BATTLECRUISERS Command Ship