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==Summary==

The '''Raven''' is a dedicated missile boat~~, that~~ can ~~be fitted with~~ either cruise missile launchers or torpedo launchers and has ~~equal bonuses to~~ both. It is a very popular PvE ~~level 4 mission runner~~, since it can use any missile ammunition equally well, allowing free choice of damage type. Their low speed and less-than-stellar tank make Ravens a rarer sight in PvP, though torpedo ~~firing~~ Ravens can make a serious dent in enemy battleships... if they can get in range. When fit with cruise missiles ravens have excellent range without needing to sacrifice slots on tracking enhancers or computers. In PvE this is a nice advantage, but in PvP the long travel time of the missile gives the target ample time to align and warp away unless it is held by a tackler, making ravens unpopular PvP snipers.

The '''Raven''' is a dedicated missile boat. It can fit either cruise missile launchers or torpedo launchers and has a DPS bonus for both. It is very popular for PvE combat, since it can use any missile ammunition equally well, allowing free choice of damage type to target NPCs' weaknesses. Their low speed and less-than-stellar tank, and the delay imposed on missile damage by missile travel time, make Ravens a rarer sight in PvP, though torpedo Ravens muster dangerous DPS against other large targets.

==Skills==

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==Tactics==

The Raven is primarily used in PVE, specifically mission running, due to its reliance on missiles for damage dealing. Missiles take time to reach their target, invalidating or handicapping their use in certain other roles.

~~If you've come to the~~ Raven ~~via the Drake, you're~~ used to ~~being cap stable all the time. No longer~~. ~~Leave your afterburner and shield booster ''off'' most of the~~ time~~. When your shield drops~~ to ~~about 40%-33%~~, ~~pulse your shield booster to keep your shield~~ in ~~that range. Always keep an eye on your available capacitor charge; if you start to run low, warp out and recharge. Be aware that using your AB compromises your cap~~, and ~~therefore your ability~~ to ~~tank~~ damage.

The Raven is primarily used in PvE combat due to its reliance on missiles for damage dealing. Missiles take time to reach their target, handicapping their use in many PvP roles, and large missiles can struggle to apply damage to medium- and small-sized targets. In PvE, however, the Raven makes a fine ship, especially when fighting at range with cruise missiles

~~Your mission weakness is going~~ to be ~~frigates; killing these with cruise missiles is~~ ''~~slow~~''. Always ~~carry a flight of light scout drones~~ and ~~use these to kill frigates~~. ~~If you're facing elite frigates or interceptors~~ that ~~attack~~ your ~~drones, recall~~ your ~~drones, ignore the frigates~~, and ~~only kill them last if you have~~ to.

Pilots coming to the Raven from the Drake might be used to being cap stable all the time. No longer. Leave your afterburner and shield booster ''off'' most of the time. When your shield drops to about 40%-33%, pulse your shield booster to keep your shield in that range. Always keep an eye on your available capacitor charge; if you start to run low, warp out and recharge. Be aware that using your afterburner compromises your cap, and therefore your ability to tank damage.

When you've got the money, consider buying a Caldari Navy/Guristas X-Large Shield Booster to replace your Meta 4 or T2 booster, and Caldari Navy Ballistic Control Systems to replace your BCS IIs. From there, your money can go into ~~Caldari Navy CMLs~~ or into a ~~{{Ship|~~Raven Navy Issue~~}}. Note that~~ the ~~Caldari~~ Navy ~~CMLs have a~~ much ~~higher CPU requirement than~~ the ~~Arbalests~~, ~~so check your fitting in EFT with your skills to see if you can run them~~.

Your mission weakness is going to be frigates: killing these with large missiles is ''slow''. Always carry a flight of light scout drones and use these to kill frigates. It is essential to carry light drones as a defence against frigate NPCs which can tackle you and stop you warping out. By holding you down while larger NPCs pile DPS on you, these small enemies present in some ways the greatest danger in Level 4 missions. Keep an eye on your drones' health: if elite frigates or interceptors attack your drones, recall your drones, and then relaunch them.

When you've got the money, consider buying a Caldari Navy/Guristas X-Large Shield Booster to replace your Meta 4 or T2 booster, and Caldari Navy Ballistic Control Systems to replace your BCS IIs. From there, your money can go into faction missile launchers, or into saving up for one of the natural steps up from a Raven: the [[Raven Navy Issue]] (more DPS), the [[Scorpion Navy Issue]] (much stronger tank), the [[Rattlesnake]] (beastly tank and mixed drone/missile DPS), and the [[Golem]] (an ultra-Raven).

==Notes==

~~''You can add notes here~~.''

The Raven is a rare example of an EVE ship that has a name meaning the same thing as the name of another ship: "[[corax]]" also means "raven".

==Patch History==

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 ==Summary==
-The '''Raven''' is a dedicated missile boat, that can be fitted with either cruise missile launchers or torpedo launchers and has equal bonuses to both. It is a very popular PvE level 4 mission runner, since it can use any missile ammunition equally well, allowing free choice of damage type. Their low speed and less-than-stellar tank make Ravens a rarer sight in PvP, though torpedo firing Ravens can make a serious dent in enemy battleships... if they can get in range. When fit with cruise missiles ravens have excellent range without needing to sacrifice slots on tracking enhancers or computers. In PvE this is a nice advantage, but in PvP the long travel time of the missile gives the target ample time to align and warp away unless it is held by a tackler, making ravens unpopular PvP snipers.
+The '''Raven''' is a dedicated missile boat. It can fit either cruise missile launchers or torpedo launchers and has a DPS bonus for both. It is very popular for PvE combat, since it can use any missile ammunition equally well, allowing free choice of damage type to target NPCs' weaknesses. Their low speed and less-than-stellar tank, and the delay imposed on missile damage by missile travel time, make Ravens a rarer sight in PvP, though torpedo Ravens muster dangerous DPS against other large targets.
 ==Skills==
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 ==Tactics==
-The Raven is primarily used in PVE, specifically mission running, due to its reliance on missiles for damage dealing. Missiles take time to reach their target, invalidating or handicapping their use in certain other roles.
-If you've come to the Raven via the Drake, you're used to being cap stable all the time. No longer. Leave your afterburner and shield booster ''off'' most of the time. When your shield drops to about 40%-33%, pulse your shield booster to keep your shield in that range. Always keep an eye on your available capacitor charge; if you start to run low, warp out and recharge. Be aware that using your AB compromises your cap, and therefore your ability to tank damage.
+The Raven is primarily used in PvE combat due to its reliance on missiles for damage dealing. Missiles take time to reach their target, handicapping their use in many PvP roles, and large missiles can struggle to apply damage to medium- and small-sized targets. In PvE, however, the Raven makes a fine ship, especially when fighting at range with cruise missiles
-Your mission weakness is going to be frigates; killing these with cruise missiles is ''slow''. Always carry a flight of light scout drones and use these to kill frigates. If you're facing elite frigates or interceptors that attack your drones, recall your drones, ignore the frigates, and only kill them last if you have to.
+Pilots coming to the Raven from the Drake might be used to being cap stable all the time. No longer. Leave your afterburner and shield booster ''off'' most of the time. When your shield drops to about 40%-33%, pulse your shield booster to keep your shield in that range. Always keep an eye on your available capacitor charge; if you start to run low, warp out and recharge. Be aware that using your afterburner compromises your cap, and therefore your ability to tank damage.
-When you've got the money, consider buying a Caldari Navy/Guristas X-Large Shield Booster to replace your Meta 4 or T2 booster, and Caldari Navy Ballistic Control Systems to replace your BCS IIs. From there, your money can go into Caldari Navy CMLs or into a {{Ship|Raven Navy Issue}}. Note that the Caldari Navy CMLs have a much higher CPU requirement than the Arbalests, so check your fitting in EFT with your skills to see if you can run them.
+Your mission weakness is going to be frigates: killing these with large missiles is ''slow''. Always carry a flight of light scout drones and use these to kill frigates. It is essential to carry light drones as a defence against frigate NPCs which can tackle you and stop you warping out. By holding you down while larger NPCs pile DPS on you, these small enemies present in some ways the greatest danger in Level 4 missions. Keep an eye on your drones' health: if elite frigates or interceptors attack your drones, recall your drones, and then relaunch them.
+When you've got the money, consider buying a Caldari Navy/Guristas X-Large Shield Booster to replace your Meta 4 or T2 booster, and Caldari Navy Ballistic Control Systems to replace your BCS IIs. From there, your money can go into faction missile launchers, or into saving up for one of the natural steps up from a Raven: the [[Raven Navy Issue]] (more DPS), the [[Scorpion Navy Issue]] (much stronger tank), the [[Rattlesnake]] (beastly tank and mixed drone/missile DPS), and the [[Golem]] (an ultra-Raven).
 ==Notes==
-''You can add notes here.''
+The Raven is a rare example of an EVE ship that has a name meaning the same thing as the name of another ship: "[[corax]]" also means "raven".
 ==Patch History==