Ship Class Tactical Overview: Difference between revisions

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For more in-depth ship information, look at some of the other pages in the [[:Category:Ships|Ships Category]], or click the "More Details" link at the end of each section.

==~~Frigate Class Ships~~==

==Frigates==

=== T1 Frigates ===

These will ~~generally~~ just be [[Tackling|tacklers]]. Point, web, speed mod, overdrives etc in lows & mids, irrelevant DPS or [[NOS]] etc in highs. ~~Notable exceptions:~~ The [[~~Races#Minmatar|Minmatar~~]] [[~~Rifter~~]] is one of the best T1 combat frigs, and by most people even considered THE best. In a dogfighting fit with autocannons, afterburner, web and scram, it can take on most other frigs, and even some larger targets, and win (watch out for the [[~~Taranis~~]] ([[~~Races#Gallente|Gallente~~]] ~~combat interceptor)~~ and ~~all~~ [[~~Frigate#Assault Frigates|assault frigates~~]] though). The [[~~Races#Caldari|Caldari~~]] [[~~Merlin~~]] ~~comes~~ a ~~close second~~ (~~or beats the Rifter depending on fit and engagement scenario~~)~~, either using blasters as a close range brawler or rails and kiteing on the edge of web range~~. The [[~~Punisher~~]] and [[~~Incursus~~]] ~~are~~ the [[~~Races#Amarr|Amarr~~]] and Gallente equivalents, but they don't quite reach the level of the Rifter. Additionally, a well-fitted [[Kestrel]], taking advantage of four rocket launchers, can come as an extremely unpleasant surprise to the unwary.

These will often just be [[Tackling|tacklers]]. Point, web, speed mod, overdrives etc in lows & mids, irrelevant DPS or [[NOS]] etc in highs. The Minmatar [[Slasher]] can achieve very impressive speeds for a basic tackling hull. T1 frigates can also use [[EWAR]]; the [[Griffin]], [[Maulus]], and [[Crucifier]], in particular, can have a significant battlefield impact.

A group of T1 frigates, or one motivated pilot with time to work in, can take down a larger ship, though. The Caldari [[Merlin]] is tough and can put out surprising hybrid turret DPS. The Gallente [[Tristan]] can field a full flight of (potentially T2) drones.

Some pirate frigates are very powerful opponents. The [[Worm]] is extremely tough and puts out good DPS; the [[Dramiel]] is very fast indeed; the [[Garmur]] points and kites at irritatingly long ranges.

[[Frigate#T1_Frigates|(More Details)]]

=== T2 Frigates ===

====[[Interceptors]] (Inty / 'ceptor) ====

These are ~~the~~ primary tacklers ~~in anything but [[System_security#Null_security|0.0]] (where [[Interdictors|dictors]] and [[Heavy_Interdiction_Cruisers|hics]] take over, and even then have uses for pinning down kiters)~~. They have the highest [[scan resolution]] of any class, and only [[Vigil|Vigils]] ~~(Minmatar [[Electronic_warfare|electronic warfare]] frig~~) can match their speed. Their main purpose is tackling, and that's what they do best, but many interceptors can also be refit to be effective combat ships in an interceptor-only gang. Their firepower and tank will be low compared to other types of ships, but they have the advantage of very high speed (even when tank & gank fitted) and awesome agility. [[Frigate#Interceptors|(More Details)]]

These are often primary tacklers. They have the highest [[scan resolution]] of any class, and only [[Vigil|Vigils]]) can match their speed.

Their main purpose is tackling, and that's what they do best, but many interceptors can also be refit to be effective combat ships in an interceptor-only gang. Their firepower and tank will be low compared to other types of ships, but they have the advantage of very high speed (even when tank & gank are fitted) and awesome agility.

A typical tackling interceptor will hold point at you from a long distance. If the pilot wants to turn off your MWD or MJD, they will spiral in for a "scram-pass", in which they slide past you, briefly warp scramble you, and then coast out of your own scram/web range using their high starting speed.

[[Frigate#Interceptors|(More Details)]]

==== Covert Ops ====

~~They~~ can warp cloaked, and are used as scouts and for probing stuff down. Can also be used for tackling stuff it has scouted/probed out, but that's only for experienced people that know what they can and can't hold long enough for help to arrive, and which targets are worth the risk. [[Frigate#Covert_Ops|(More Details)]]

These can warp cloaked, and are used as scouts and for probing stuff down. Can also be used for tackling stuff it has scouted/probed out, but that's only for experienced people that know what they can and can't hold long enough for help to arrive, and which targets are worth the risk. [[Frigate#Covert_Ops|(More Details)]]

==== Stealth Bombers (SB) ====

Super high DPS/[[Alpha Strike|alpha]] frigates that can warp cloaked and doesn't have a sensor recalibration delay after decloaking. In 0.0, they can also launch bombs (basically a large, ranged, higher damage smartbomb). They have trouble hitting small targets with their torpedoes though. [[Frigate#Stealth_Bombers|(More Details)]]

Super high DPS/[[Alpha Strike|alpha]] frigates that can warp cloaked and doesn't have a sensor recalibration delay after decloaking. In 0.0, they can also launch bombs (basically a large, ranged, higher damage smartbomb). They have trouble hitting small targets with their torpedoes, though. [[Frigate#Stealth_Bombers|(More Details)]]

==== Electronic Attack Ships (EAS) ====

These vary a lot from race to race. Basically, they are frigate-sized versions of the combat recons that will be described below. [[Frigate#Electronic_Attack_Ships|(More Details)]]

These vary a lot from race to race. Basically, they are frigate-sized versions of the combat recons that will be described below. [[Frigate#Electronic_Attack_Ships|(More Details)]] Of particular note are the [[Kitsune]], which can provide powerful ECM jamming, and the [[Keres]], which can point from long ranges and delete an opponent's targeting range.

==== Assault Frigates (AS / AF) ====

High tank, usually high DPS frigates. If you get tackled by one of these, you're generally not going anywhere: they're a pain to get rid of when properly fitted. Their disadvantage compared to interceptors is that they're slower, and ~~often sacrifice their MWD~~ and ~~fit an AB instead to~~ be ~~able to survive longer after getting the target tackled~~. [[Frigate#Assault_Ships|(More Details)]]

High tank, usually high DPS frigates. If you get tackled by one of these, you're generally not going anywhere: they're a pain to get rid of when properly fitted. Their disadvantage compared to interceptors is that they're slower.

The [[Jaguar]] is a particularly popular tackling AF. The [[Wolf]], [[Retribution]] and [[Enyo]] can muster particularly high DPS, and sometimes a gang can be just armor-tanked examples of these ships backed up by T2 logistics frigates.

[[Frigate#Assault_Ships|(More Details)]]

== Destroyer Class Ships ==

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 For more in-depth ship information, look at some of the other pages in the  [[:Category:Ships|Ships Category]], or click the "More Details" link at the end of each section.
-==Frigate Class Ships==
+==Frigates==
 === T1 Frigates ===
-These will generally just be [[Tackling|tacklers]]. Point, web, speed mod, overdrives etc in lows & mids, irrelevant DPS or [[NOS]] etc in highs. Notable exceptions: The [[Races#Minmatar|Minmatar]] [[Rifter]] is one of the best T1 combat frigs, and by most people even considered THE best. In a dogfighting fit with autocannons, afterburner, web and scram, it can take on most other frigs, and even some larger targets, and win (watch out for the [[Taranis]] ([[Races#Gallente|Gallente]] combat interceptor) and all [[Frigate#Assault Frigates|assault frigates]] though). The [[Races#Caldari|Caldari]] [[Merlin]] comes a close second (or beats the Rifter depending on fit and engagement scenario), either using blasters as a close range brawler or rails and kiteing on the edge of web range. The [[Punisher]] and [[Incursus]] are the [[Races#Amarr|Amarr]] and Gallente equivalents, but they don't quite reach the level of the Rifter. Additionally, a well-fitted [[Kestrel]], taking advantage of four rocket launchers, can come as an extremely unpleasant surprise to the unwary.
+These will often just be [[Tackling|tacklers]]. Point, web, speed mod, overdrives etc in lows & mids, irrelevant DPS or [[NOS]] etc in highs. The Minmatar [[Slasher]] can achieve very impressive speeds for a basic tackling hull. T1 frigates can also use [[EWAR]]; the [[Griffin]], [[Maulus]], and [[Crucifier]], in particular, can have a significant battlefield impact.
+A group of T1 frigates, or one motivated pilot with time to work in, can take down a larger ship, though. The Caldari [[Merlin]] is tough and can put out surprising hybrid turret DPS. The Gallente [[Tristan]] can field a full flight of (potentially T2) drones.
+Some pirate frigates are very powerful opponents. The [[Worm]] is extremely tough and puts out good DPS; the [[Dramiel]] is very fast indeed; the [[Garmur]] points and kites at irritatingly long ranges.
 [[Frigate#T1_Frigates|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
 === T2 Frigates ===
 ====[[Interceptors]] (Inty / 'ceptor) ====
-These are the primary tacklers in anything but [[System_security#Null_security|0.0]] (where [[Interdictors|dictors]] and [[Heavy_Interdiction_Cruisers|hics]] take over, and even then have uses for pinning down kiters). They have the highest [[scan resolution]] of any class, and only [[Vigil|Vigils]] (Minmatar [[Electronic_warfare|electronic warfare]] frig) can match their speed. Their main purpose is tackling, and that's what they do best, but many interceptors can also be refit to be effective combat ships in an interceptor-only gang. Their firepower and tank will be low compared to other types of ships, but they have the advantage of very high speed (even when tank & gank fitted) and awesome agility. [[Frigate#Interceptors|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
+These are often primary tacklers. They have the highest [[scan resolution]] of any class, and only [[Vigil|Vigils]]) can match their speed.
+Their main purpose is tackling, and that's what they do best, but many interceptors can also be refit to be effective combat ships in an interceptor-only gang. Their firepower and tank will be low compared to other types of ships, but they have the advantage of very high speed (even when tank & gank are fitted) and awesome agility.
+A typical tackling interceptor will hold point at you from a long distance. If the pilot wants to turn off your MWD or MJD, they will spiral in for a "scram-pass", in which they slide past you, briefly warp scramble you, and then coast out of your own scram/web range using their high starting speed.
+[[Frigate#Interceptors|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
 ==== Covert Ops ====
-They can warp cloaked, and are used as scouts and for probing stuff down. Can also be used for tackling stuff it has scouted/probed out, but that's only for experienced people that know what they can and can't hold long enough for help to arrive, and which targets are worth the risk. [[Frigate#Covert_Ops|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
+These can warp cloaked, and are used as scouts and for probing stuff down. Can also be used for tackling stuff it has scouted/probed out, but that's only for experienced people that know what they can and can't hold long enough for help to arrive, and which targets are worth the risk. [[Frigate#Covert_Ops|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
 ==== Stealth Bombers (SB) ====
-Super high DPS/[[Alpha Strike|alpha]] frigates that can warp cloaked and doesn't have a sensor recalibration delay after decloaking. In 0.0, they can also launch bombs (basically a large, ranged, higher damage smartbomb). They have trouble hitting small targets with their torpedoes though. [[Frigate#Stealth_Bombers|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
+Super high DPS/[[Alpha Strike|alpha]] frigates that can warp cloaked and doesn't have a sensor recalibration delay after decloaking. In 0.0, they can also launch bombs (basically a large, ranged, higher damage smartbomb). They have trouble hitting small targets with their torpedoes, though. [[Frigate#Stealth_Bombers|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
 ==== Electronic Attack Ships (EAS) ====
-These vary a lot from race to race. Basically, they are frigate-sized versions of the combat recons that will be described below. [[Frigate#Electronic_Attack_Ships|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
+These vary a lot from race to race. Basically, they are frigate-sized versions of the combat recons that will be described below. [[Frigate#Electronic_Attack_Ships|(More&nbsp;Details)]] Of particular note are the [[Kitsune]], which can provide powerful ECM jamming, and the [[Keres]], which can point from long ranges and delete an opponent's targeting range.
 ==== Assault Frigates (AS / AF) ====
-High tank, usually high DPS frigates. If you get tackled by one of these, you're generally not going anywhere: they're a pain to get rid of when properly fitted. Their disadvantage compared to interceptors is that they're slower, and often sacrifice their MWD and fit an AB instead to be able to survive longer after getting the target tackled. [[Frigate#Assault_Ships|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
+High tank, usually high DPS frigates. If you get tackled by one of these, you're generally not going anywhere: they're a pain to get rid of when properly fitted. Their disadvantage compared to interceptors is that they're slower.
+The [[Jaguar]] is a particularly popular tackling AF. The [[Wolf]], [[Retribution]] and [[Enyo]] can muster particularly high DPS, and sometimes a gang can be just armor-tanked examples of these ships backed up by T2 logistics frigates.
+[[Frigate#Assault_Ships|(More&nbsp;Details)]]
 == Destroyer Class Ships ==