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# When inside a plex, set your D-Scan to 360 degrees, and 1AU range, and ensure you are scanning regularly to detect anyone landing on the acceleration gate who may be about to enter. Switch to a longer range now and then to check what is happening elsewhere.

=~~Solo/Gang PvP Ships~~=

=== Lowsec solo ships ===

===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 prepare accordingly~~. T1 fits which work effectively tend to be "surprising" fits designed to out-wit more expensive ships, such as a dual web [[Merlin]] or kiting [[Punisher]]~~.

Any player flying T1 frigates in lowsec should not expect to get many fights against similarly-fitted players, and should expect to also take challenging fights against faction/pirate or T1 destroyers, and prepare accordingly.

~~===Faction / Pirate Frigates===~~

T1 fits which work effectively tend to be "surprising" fits designed to out-wit more expensive ships by presenting an unexpected tactical profile, such as a dual web [[Merlin]] or kiting [[Punisher]].

~~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/pirate frigates===

~~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~~.

These are very common sights in lowsec: they are technically T1 hulls, and so can enter Novice complexes, but they are more powerful than base T1 frigates.

~~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~~. ~~Many,~~ such as the [[~~Succubus~~]] or [[~~Daredevil~~]] are ~~deliberately designed to "break" the typical rules~~ of ~~the solo PvP meta in some way, making them hard to counter with tactics alone. These are quite advanced ships, and new pilots should probably not be flying nor fighting them without backup~~.

Faction frigates are a more expensive step up from base T1 frigates. While powerful, they can still be killed by a skilled base T1 frigate. The [[Federation Navy Comet]] is an especially popular option 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.

~~===T1 Destroyers===~~

Pirate frigates are substantially more expensive, but also have subtantial advantages versus almost all other frigate variants, and are some of the toughest opponents. Many, such as the [[Succubus]] or [[Daredevil]] are deliberately designed to "break" the typical rules of the solo PvP meta in some way. These are quite advanced ships, and new pilots should probably neither fly nor fight them without backup.

~~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 destroyers===

~~===~~T1 ~~Cruisers===~~

These can be thought of as larger frigates with poor range control due to their speed, but great DPS. They can be kited (or occasionally scram-kited, on which see below) by a skilled T1 frigate pilot, but they are also able to tear their way through almost any frigate (including pirate/faction hulls) if it's caught within their optimal range for long.

~~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~~.

T1 destroyers can be excellent choices for newer pilots, as they are cheap, they insure well, they use small weapons, and they can fight a much wider range of opponents than T1 frigates.

~~===T2 Assault Frigates===~~

T1 destroyers are more vulnerable than frigates to larger weapons, and will suffer if caught by larger ships outside the FW complex context, e.g. on a gate.

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]]).

===T1 cruisers===

~~===~~T3 ~~Destroyers===~~

T1 cruisers are relatively rare sights in Low Sec plexes (at least alone), and can be a magnet for other cruisers, or advanced ships such as pirate frigates and T3 destroyers looking to punch up.

~~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~~.

The few cruisers encountered in lowsec are often fitted specifically to kill frigates pilots, and new pilots should exercise caution around them. In particular, cruisers such as the [[Vexor]], [[Stabber]], and [[Arbitrator]] work very well against frigates and should probably be avoided by smaller ships.

A T1 cruiser is not an overwhelmingly long train for a newer player, they insure reasonably well, unlike pirate/faction/T2 frigates, and they offer certain advantages to the new PvP pilot. In particular, everything happens more slowly in a cruiser, which gives you more time to observe and learn from the fight. On the other hand, they cannot enter Novice or Small complexes.

===Assault frigates===

T2 assault frigates ("AFs") can enter Small plexes, and combine the agility of a frigate with higher DPS and much stronger tanks; when fitted with an Assault Damage Control, they can become briefly invulnerable. 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]]).

==Basic Ship Meta==

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 # When inside a plex, set your D-Scan to 360 degrees, and 1AU range, and ensure you are scanning regularly to detect anyone landing on the acceleration gate who may be about to enter. Switch to a longer range now and then to check what is happening elsewhere.
-=Solo/Gang PvP Ships=
+=== Lowsec solo ships ===
-===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 prepare accordingly. T1 fits which work effectively tend to be "surprising" fits designed to out-wit more expensive ships, such as a dual web [[Merlin]] or kiting [[Punisher]].
+Any player flying T1 frigates in lowsec should not expect to get many fights against similarly-fitted players, and should expect to also take challenging fights against faction/pirate or T1 destroyers, and prepare accordingly.
-===Faction / Pirate Frigates===
+T1 fits which work effectively tend to be "surprising" fits designed to out-wit more expensive ships by presenting an unexpected tactical profile, such as a dual web [[Merlin]] or kiting [[Punisher]].
-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/pirate frigates===
-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.
+These are very common sights in lowsec: they are technically T1 hulls, and so can enter Novice complexes, but they are more powerful than base T1 frigates.
-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. Many, such as the [[Succubus]] or [[Daredevil]] are deliberately designed to "break" the typical rules of the solo PvP meta in some way, making them hard to counter with tactics alone. These are quite advanced ships, and new pilots should probably not be flying nor fighting them without backup.
+Faction frigates are a more expensive step up from base T1 frigates. While powerful, they can still be killed by a skilled base T1 frigate. The [[Federation Navy Comet]] is an especially popular option 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.
-===T1 Destroyers===
+Pirate frigates are substantially more expensive, but also have subtantial advantages versus almost all other frigate variants, and are some of the toughest opponents. Many, such as the [[Succubus]] or [[Daredevil]] are deliberately designed to "break" the typical rules of the solo PvP meta in some way. These are quite advanced ships, and new pilots should probably neither fly nor fight them without backup.
-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 destroyers===
-===T1 Cruisers===
+These can be thought of as larger frigates with poor range control due to their speed, but great DPS. They can be kited (or occasionally scram-kited, on which see below) by a skilled T1 frigate pilot, but they are also able to tear their way through almost any frigate (including pirate/faction hulls) if it's caught within their optimal range for long.
-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.
+T1 destroyers can be excellent choices for newer pilots, as they are cheap, they insure well, they use small weapons, and they can fight a much wider range of opponents than T1 frigates.
-===T2 Assault Frigates===
+T1 destroyers are more vulnerable than frigates to larger weapons, and will suffer if caught by larger ships outside the FW complex context, e.g. on a gate.
-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]]).
+===T1 cruisers===
-===T3 Destroyers===
+T1 cruisers are relatively rare sights in Low Sec plexes (at least alone), and can be a magnet for other cruisers, or advanced ships such as pirate frigates and T3 destroyers looking to punch up.
-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.
+The few cruisers encountered in lowsec are often fitted specifically to kill frigates pilots, and new pilots should exercise caution around them. In particular, cruisers such as the [[Vexor]], [[Stabber]], and [[Arbitrator]] work very well against frigates and should probably be avoided by smaller ships.
+A T1 cruiser is not an overwhelmingly long train for a newer player, they insure reasonably well, unlike pirate/faction/T2 frigates, and they offer certain advantages to the new PvP pilot. In particular, everything happens more slowly in a cruiser, which gives you more time to observe and learn from the fight. On the other hand, they cannot enter Novice or Small complexes.
+===Assault frigates===
+T2 assault frigates ("AFs") can enter Small plexes, and combine the agility of a frigate with higher DPS and much stronger tanks; when fitted with an Assault Damage Control, they can become briefly invulnerable. 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]]).
 ==Basic Ship Meta==