Merlin: Difference between revisions

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<i>Outdated - needs to be updated to reflect changes in Inferno</i><br>

The Merlin is unique among t1 frigates for having 4 mid slots, giving it great flexibility as a tackler, though it is a bit hampered by its low speed. As a damage dealing frigate however the merlin is a bit lacking with its split weapon systems and an optimal range bonus to hybrids, but no damage bonus. Though its base speed is slower than a punisher the merlin is usually tanked with a [[Eve_Lexicon#MSE|MSE]] rather than the punisher's armor plate, making it faster. Given the hybrid bonus on the merlin is to optimal, it is often fitted with autocannons instead of blasters when fit for close range.

Update (for Inferno)

With the changes in Inferno, the Merlin is now one of the better, if not the best, T1 frigate in the game. It now have 3 high slot with 3 damage-bonused turret hardpoint, allowing for exceptional damage at close range; while maintaining 4 mid slots which not only giving it great flexibility as a tackler but also the ability to fit a robust shield tank, complimented by a resistance bonus. Its speed is also decent; while not as fast as other minmatar frigates, most commonly the Rifter, fitting an MWD/AB combined with a Nanofiber Internal Structure is enough for the Merlin to match any other ship in speed.

In short, the Merlin have a good combination of everything: speed. tank and damage, not to mention being a Caldari ship, which most new pilots will already have training for; these advantages make it one of the best frigate to PvP with, for old and new pilots alike.

==Skills==

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 <i>Outdated - needs to be updated to reflect changes in Inferno</i><br>
 The Merlin is unique among t1 frigates for having 4 mid slots, giving it great flexibility as a tackler, though it is a bit hampered by its low speed. As a damage dealing frigate however the merlin is a bit lacking with its split weapon systems and an optimal range bonus to hybrids, but no damage bonus. Though its base speed is slower than a punisher the merlin is usually tanked with a [[Eve_Lexicon#MSE|MSE]] rather than the punisher's armor plate, making it faster. Given the hybrid bonus on the merlin is to optimal, it is often fitted with autocannons instead of blasters when fit for close range.
+Update (for Inferno)
+With the changes in Inferno, the Merlin is now one of the better, if not the best, T1 frigate in the game. It now have 3 high slot with 3 damage-bonused turret hardpoint, allowing for exceptional damage at close range; while maintaining 4 mid slots which not only giving it great flexibility as a tackler but also the ability to fit a robust shield tank, complimented by a resistance bonus. Its speed is also decent; while not as fast as other minmatar frigates, most commonly the Rifter, fitting an MWD/AB combined with a Nanofiber Internal Structure is enough for the Merlin to match any other ship in speed.
+In short, the Merlin have a good combination of everything: speed. tank and damage, not to mention being a Caldari ship, which most new pilots will already have training for; these advantages make it one of the best frigate to PvP with, for old and new pilots alike.
 ==Skills==