Merlin
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Development SHIP BONUSES
Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
Ship Attributes
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5 (4/2) 
5 
2
45 MW 
190 tf
290 m/sec
300 m³
Summary
The changes brought to the Merlin in the Inferno release have made it one of the best (if not the best) Tech 1 frigates in the game, especially for running Level I combat missions. You may fit this ship to fulfil almost any need, whether it be a swift shield tanked tackler, a very tough shield tank, or an above-average damage dealer.
Skills
Fitting
Tackle
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
Damage Control II
Overdrive Injector System II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
- Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
Magic Merlin (Fleet)
Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
- Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
Solo Blaster ASB
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Cap Booster 50
1MN Afterburner II
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Damage Control II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Cap Booster 50 x1
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
- Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
Solo Blaster Buffer
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Damage Control II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Ancillary Current Router I
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
- Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
Fleet-Up Fittings
LSC Magic Merlin - Newbro
Anode Light Ion Particle Cannon I
Anode Light Ion Particle Cannon I
Anode Light Ion Particle Cannon I
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
J5b Enduring Warp Scrambler
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Medium Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
Magnetic Field Stabilizer I
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
IFFA Compact Damage Control
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x600
NNitH Basic
Modal Light Electron Particle Accelerator I
Modal Light Electron Particle Accelerator I
Modal Light Electron Particle Accelerator I
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
Faint Scoped Warp Disruptor
1MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
IFFA Compact Damage Control
400mm Rolled Tungsten Compact Plates
Small Anti-Explosive Pump I
Small Anti-Kinetic Pump I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I
Antimatter Charge S x1000
Tackle
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
J5b Enduring Warp Scrambler
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Overdrive Injector System II
Damage Control II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
- Merlin tanky and high DPS, but low speed tackle; consider using Condor or another Race tackle frigate
BLAP Merlin
Anode Light Neutron Particle Cannon I
Anode Light Neutron Particle Cannon I
Anode Light Neutron Particle Cannon I
Initiated Compact Warp Scrambler
Limited Adaptive Invulnerability Field I
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Medium Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Vortex Compact Magnetic Field Stabilizer
Magnetic Field Stabilizer I
Small Ancillary Current Router I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Antimatter Charge S x2400
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1200
Nanite Repair Paste x10
- Navy Ammo should always be consumed first
- T1 ammo is included as backup for extremely long engagements
Magic Merlin
Light Neutron Blaster II
Light Neutron Blaster II
Light Neutron Blaster II
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
J5b Enduring Warp Scrambler
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Void S x2000
Null S x2000
- Good for solo fight.
- For fleets usage consider replacing another tackling module by invulnerability field to increase tank.
Solo PvP Buffer
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
J5b Enduring Warp Scrambler
1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Damage Control II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Ancillary Current Router I
Void S x720
Null S x720
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x720
Solo PvP ASB
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
Stasis Webifier II
Warp Scrambler II
1MN Afterburner II
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster
Damage Control II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Small Auxiliary Thrusters I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Cap Booster 50 x14
Void S x720
Null S x720
Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x720
LSC Magic Merlin - Standard
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
J5b Enduring Warp Scrambler
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
Medium Shield Extender II
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Damage Control II
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Void S x600
Null S x600
Federation Navy Antimatter Charge S x600
- Standard fit
Tactics
The Merlin is a powerful frigate in that it can be fit for either DPS or tackle, whilst maintaining a respectable tank for a T1 frigate (thanks to its shield resist bonus). A Merlin fit for DPS with Tech 2 Neutron Blasters firing Void can reach around 160 dps. Even with Ion Blasters and a fit more geared to tackling in a fleet, the Merlin can put out over 100 DPS with ease.
When flying a blaster Merlin, get in close. Your minuscule optimal ranges means you basically have to face hug your enemies. This can cause serious problems when fighting Kitey frigates or cruisers, especially since the Merlin isn't the fastest frigate out there. In these cases it's best to either run from the fight, or wait until an ally can web/scram down the enemy allowing you to catch up/warp to them.
Because Merlins are slow but tough, tackle Merlins usually serve as second tackle, applying a scram and web to hold a target still after faster frigates secure the initial point. Their significant DPS is a bonus in this role.
Notes
This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.
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