Merlin: Difference between revisions

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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 has 3 high slots 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.

With the changes in Inferno, the Merlin is now one of the better, if not the best, T1 frigate in the game. It now has 3 high slots with 3 damage-bonused turret hardpoints, 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 most 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 has 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 frigates to PvP with, for old and new pilots alike.

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 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 has 3 high slots 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.
+With the changes in Inferno, the Merlin is now one of the better, if not the best, T1 frigate in the game. It now has 3 high slots with 3 damage-bonused turret hardpoints, 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 most 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 has 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 frigates to PvP with, for old and new pilots alike.