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.
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
Fleet Tackle
150mm Light AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
150mm Light AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
150mm Light AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Damage Control II
Overdrive Injector System II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Republic Fleet EMP S x1
- Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
Solo PvP AC (Shield)
200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
Small Gremlin Compact Energy Neutralizer
1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Damage Control II
Gyrostabilizer II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Small Projectile Burst Aerator I
Small Projectile Collision Accelerator I
Republic Fleet EMP S x1
- Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
Solo PvP AC (Armor)
200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
200mm AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP S
Small Ghoul Compact Energy Nosferatu
1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Damage Control II
Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Small Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Small Nanobot Accelerator I
Small Projectile Burst Aerator I
Nanite Repair Paste x1
Republic Fleet EMP S x1
- Contact White 0rchid if this fit is outdated
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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