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===T1 Frigates=== | ===T1 Frigates=== | ||
Solo T1 frigates have become rarer sights in FW space, and many that are seen are either "farmers" (players capturing Complexes for FW points who will run away from any combat), or part of a small gang rather than truly solo. For this reason, any player flying T1 frigates in Low Sec should not expect to get many fights against similar fitted players, and should expect to also take challenging fights against Faction frigates or T1 Destroyers, and should prepare accordingly. T1 fits which work effectively tend to be "surprise" fits designed to out-wit more expensive ships, such as a dual web [[Merlin]] or kiting [[Punisher]]. | |||
===Faction / Pirate Frigates=== | ===Faction / Pirate Frigates=== | ||
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These are also very common sights in Low Sec due to their power advantage versus T1 frigates while still being able to enter Novice plexes. | These are also very common sights in Low Sec due to their power advantage versus T1 frigates while still being able to enter Novice plexes. | ||
Faction frigates are a slightly more expensive, but still affordable step up from T1 frigates. While powerful, they can still be killed by a skilled T1 pilot, and should be seen as an extension of the frigate meta game when devising tactics | Faction frigates are a slightly more expensive, but still affordable step up from T1 frigates. While powerful, they can still be killed by a skilled T1 pilot, and should be seen as an extension of the frigate meta game when devising tactics. The [[Federation Navy Comet]] is arguably the most popular frigate in Low Sec space, due to its excellent balance of low cost (and SP requirement) against high combat effectiveness. Other ships such as the [[Caldari Navy Hookbill]] and [[Imperial Navy Slicer]] are also effective at fighting a wide range of opponents. | ||
Pirate frigates are substantially more expensive, but also have subtantial advantages versus almost all other frigate variants, and are some of the toughest opponents in PvP. In skilled hands they are able to take on ships substantially larger than themselves, or multiple other frigates simultaneously. These are quite advanced ships, and new pilots should probably not be flying nor fighting them without backup. | Pirate frigates are substantially more expensive, but also have subtantial advantages versus almost all other frigate variants, and are some of the toughest opponents in PvP. In skilled hands they are able to take on ships substantially larger than themselves, or multiple other frigates simultaneously. These are quite advanced ships, and new pilots should probably not be flying nor fighting them without backup. | ||
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===T1 Destroyers=== | ===T1 Destroyers=== | ||
These can be thought of as larger frigates with | These can be thought of as larger frigates with poor range control due to their speed, but great DPS/EHP ratio to make up for it. They can be kited (or occasionally scram-kited) by a skilled T1 frigate pilot but they are also able to tear their way through almost any frigate (including Pirate or Faction) if it's caught within their optimal range for long. They can be excellent choices for newer pilots, as they are both cheap and able to engage a much wider range of opponent than T1 Frigates. Excellent choices include the [[Algos]] or [[Coercer]] due to their flexibility in range. | ||
===T1 Cruisers=== | ===T1 Cruisers=== | ||
Relatively rare sights in Low Sec plexes, and a magnet for other cruisers, or advanced ships such as pirate frigates and T3 destroyers looking for an expensive killmail. The few cruisers you do see flying solo are often fitted specifically to kill adventurous or foolish frigate pilots, and new pilots should avoid engaging them. In particular anti-frigate cruisers such as the [[Vexor]] and [[Stabber]] should be avoided. | Relatively rare sights in Low Sec plexes (at least alone), and a magnet for other cruisers, or advanced ships such as pirate frigates and T3 destroyers looking for an expensive killmail. The few cruisers you do see flying solo are often fitted specifically to kill adventurous or foolish frigate pilots, and new pilots should avoid engaging them. In particular anti-frigate cruisers such as the [[Vexor]] and [[Stabber]] should be avoided. | ||
===T2 Assault Frigates=== | ===T2 Assault Frigates=== | ||
Assault Frigates (AFs) have become a more popular choice for Solo PvP after the 2017 patch to AFs which improved speed, fitting space, and added the Assault Damage Control modules. AFs are arguably now the dominant force in FW space. They can enter small plexes, and combine the agility of a frigate with the tank of a Cruiser when the Assault Damage Control module is active. They are an extremely difficult fight for any other frigate or T1 destroyer. Common solo AFs include the [[Hawk]] (with an extremely strong MASB shield tank), or the [[Retribution]] (often flown as a kiting ship, similar to a much tankier version of the [[Imperial Navy Slicer]]). | |||
===T3 Destroyers=== | ===T3 Destroyers=== | ||
Prior to the patch to Assault Frigates, T3 Destroyers were the dominant ship in low Sec, and remain a very challenging fight for most ships. While they can only enter Medium Plexes, they are only marginally slower than most frigates (and often faster with their propulsion mode active), while also retaining the unmatched damage and good tank of a destroyer hull. They make for great Brawlers and Kiters alike and are virtually impossible to counter in a T1 frig if flown well. Pirate and Assault Frigates may stand a chance, however only in skilled hands and with good tactics. Less experienced pilots should simply avoid these ships without substantial support. | |||
==Basic Ship Meta== | ==Basic Ship Meta== | ||