Rifter
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Development SHIP BONUSES
Minmatar Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
Ship Attributes
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5 (1/4) 
2 
5
48 MW 
135 tf
375 m/sec
165 m³
Summary
The Rifter is the primary damage frigate for Minmatar. For tackling a Slasher or Merlin is by far better. While the Rifter used to be considered the best T1 frigate (leading to many memes surrounding it), it has been nerfed to be similar in abilities to the others. In Jan 2016 it is now widely considered one of the weakest solo frigates, along with the punisher.
Skills
Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Rifter for a specific or it's common role(s) can be written here.
Fitting
buffer shield artillery
250mm Light Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma S
250mm Light Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma S
250mm Light Artillery Cannon II, Republic Fleet Phased Plasma S
Medium Azeotropic Restrained Shield Extender
Faint Warp Disruptor I
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
Gyrostabilizer II
Gyrostabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Republic Fleet Phased Plasma S x1
- this is a theorycrafted fit for the post-Parallax rifter
FW Scram Kite
'Malkuth' Rocket Launcher I, Mjolnir Rocket
200mm AutoCannon II, EMP S
200mm AutoCannon II, EMP S
200mm AutoCannon II, EMP S
1MN Afterburner II
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
Gyrostabilizer II
Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste
F85 Peripheral Damage System I
Small Projectile Ambit Extension I
Small Projectile Ambit Extension I
Small Projectile Collision Accelerator I
Nanite Repair Paste x1
Mjolnir Rocket x1
EMP S x1
- AB scram-kiter for FW plexes
Tactics
For tackling in a Rifter, spiralling is key. The ship is agile and fast enough that you can use a standard spiral with a MicroWarp Drive (MWD). Your only concern will be on final approach (30 km or so) to pulse the MWD so that the increased signature radius doesn't come in to play as much, as the MWD's signature bloom only applies while the MWD is activated. If the ship is Afterburner (AB) fit, the pilot may consider tightening the spiral slightly. Afterburners do not have a signature radius penalty, so you can risking a little more (but still tankable) damage in order to decrease closing time.
Roles
Solo PVP
The Rifter is an excellent ship for rookie pilots to learn their trade in due to the ship's endurance and it's low cost.
The Rookie Rifter guide nothing more needs to be said aside from reference to this excellent piece of work.
In Uni blobs
Mainly used in a tackling role. Focus is therefore on EITHER a MWD or an AB - MWD for sheer speed but at increased sig radius, AB provides a speed boost without the penalty to the increase sig radius, It is much a matter of personal preference but bear in mind that a MWD makes you a whole world easier to target!
For more on tackling please see: EVE uni guide to tackling
Notes
This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.
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