Merlin

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Merlin
Merlin
Caldari State
Caldari State
Standard Frigates
Merlin Class
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The Merlin is the most powerful combat frigate of the Caldari. Its role has evolved through the years, and while its defenses have always remained exceptionally strong for a Caldari vessel, its offensive capabilities have evolved from versatile, jack-of-all-trades attack patterns into focused and deadly gunfire tactics. The Merlin's primary aim is to have its turrets punch holes in opponents' hulls.

SHIP BONUSES

Traits:
Caldari Frigate skill bonus per level:
4% bonus to shield resistances
5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage

Required Skills
  • Caldari Frigate I16m
    • Spaceship Command I8m
Training Time what's this?
0d 0h 24m
Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps.
Grouping
▪ Variations
Hawk
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Hawk
Assault Frigates Merlin Class
Icon hi slot.png5 (4/2) Icon mid slot.png5 Icon low slot.png2
Icon powergrid.png45 MW Icon cpu.png190 tf
Icon velocity.png290 m/sec
Icon capacity.png300 m³
, Harpy
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Harpy
Assault Frigates Merlin Class
Icon hi slot.png5 (1/4) Icon mid slot.png4 Icon low slot.png3
Icon powergrid.png50 MW Icon cpu.png185 tf
Icon velocity.png281 m/sec
Icon capacity.png165 m³

Ship Attributes

Fittings
Powergrid
powergrid
40 MW
CPU
cpu output
180 tf
Capacitor
capacitor
350 GJ
High
high slots
3
Launchers
launcher slots
0
Turrets
turret slots
3
Medium
medium slots
4
Low
low slots
3
Rig
rigs
3
 
small
Calibration
calibration
400
Navigation
Max Velocity
max. velocity
310 m/s
Inertia Modifier
inertia modifier (agility)
3.6
Warp Speed
inertia modifier (agility)
5 AU/s
Base Time to Warp
base time to warp
4.98 s
what's this?
Base Time to Warp is essentially the time needed for this ship to align and accelerate until it reaches 75% of its top speed and goes to warp. The time displayed here is the base calculated time with no account for any warp related skills, modules or any other effects.
Drones
Drone Capacity
drone capacity
0 m³
Drone Bandwidth
drone bandwidth
0 Mbit/sec
Targeting
Max Tgt. Range
max. targeting range
50 km
Max Locked Targets
max. locked targets
5
Gravimetric Sensor
Gravimetric sensor strength
11 points
Sig. Radius
signature radius
39 m
Scan Res.
scan resolution
580 mm
Structure
Structure Hitpoints
structure hitpoints
400 HP
Mass
ship mass
997,000 kg
Volume
ship volume
16,500 m³
Cargo Capacity
cargo capacity
150 m³
Armor
Armor Hitpoints
armor hitpoints
350 HP
Armor Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
50
THR
thermal resistance
45
KIN
kinetic resistance
25
EXP
explosive resistance
10
Shields
Shield Capacity
shield hitpoints
500 HP
Shield Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
0
THR
thermal resistance
20
KIN
kinetic resistance
40
EXP
explosive resistance
50


Summary

The changes brought to the Merlin in Inferno (found here) have made it one of the best- if not the best- Tech 1 frigates in the game, especially for running Level I combat missions. Pilots may fit this ship to fulfill almost any need, whether it be a swift shield tanked tackler, a very tough shield tank or an above-average damage dealer.

Skills

The Auxiliary Power Core II fitting requires training Capacitor Management to level V.

Fitting

PVP Brawling
Merlin: PVP Brawling
EFT
[Merlin, PVP Brawling]
Modal Light Ion Particle Accelerator I
Modal Light Ion Particle Accelerator I
Modal Light Ion Particle Accelerator I

Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Medium Azeotropic Ward Salubrity I
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
Warp Scrambler II

Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I


Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1080
Antimatter Charge S x1080

Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
RUBI 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
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RECOMMENDED SKILLS
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MWD - PvE
Merlin: MWD - PvE
EFT
[Merlin, MWD - PvE]
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II

Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Medium Shield Extender II
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
EM Ward Amplifier II

Damage Control II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core II

Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Small Hybrid Collision Accelerator I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I



Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
Null S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ODY 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • A PvE Tech II fit, with MWD and excellent shield resists.
  • With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 9.4 K EHP, flies at 2814 m/s (4028 m/s with MWD on overheat) and align in 5 s (3.4 s with MWD off). The capacitor will run off in 2 min 51 s.
  • Damage varies between 170 dps at 0.9 + 2.5 km with Caldari Navy antimatter, and 143 dps at 2.6 + 3.5 km with Null. Like most Merlin fits, it requires an "up close and personal" brawling approach to be effective
AB - No rigs
Merlin: AB - No rigs
EFT
[Merlin, AB - No rigs]
Modal Light Neutron Particle Accelerator I
Modal Light Neutron Particle Accelerator I
Modal Light Neutron Particle Accelerator I

Medium Azeotropic Ward Salubrity I
Limited 1MN Afterburner I
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I

Damage Control I
Linear Flux Stabilizer I
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I



Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ODY 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
  • Shield Management III
  • Power Grid Management V
NOTES
  • A PvP intro fit, with afterburner, no rigs and meta modules.
  • With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 4.9 K EHP, flies at 977 m/s (1272 m/s with AB on overheat) and align in 5 s (3.4 s with AB off). The capacitor is stable.
  • Damage is 155 dps at 1.1 + 3.1 km with Caldari Navy antimatter.
  • If speed is required instead of dps, replace the magnetic field stabilizer by a nanofiber module. If additional dps is required at the expense of armor, replace the damage control by a magnetic field stabilizer.
  • Low SP characters will not be able to fit an MSE and Neutron Blasters unless they have Shield Upgrades III and Power Grid V. Use ION or Electron blasters until fitting skills improve.
AB - Tech II and Rigs
Merlin: AB - Tech II and Rigs
EFT
[Merlin, AB - Tech II and Rigs]
Light Neutron Blaster II
Light Neutron Blaster II
Light Neutron Blaster II

Medium Shield Extender II
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Experimental 1MN Afterburner I

Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Damage Control II

Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Polycarbon Engine Housing I



Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
Null S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ODY 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • A more advanced (and more expensive) PvP fit, with afterburner, rigs and Tech II modules.
  • With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 6.9 K EHP, flies at 1054 m/s (1377 m/s with AB on overheat) and align in 4.6 s (3.1 s with AB off). The capacitor is stable.
  • Damage varies between 176 dps at 1.1 + 3.1 km with Caldari Navy antimatter and 140 dps at 3.2 + 4.4 km with Null.
  • If speed is required instead of dps, replace the magnetic field stabilizer by a nanofiber module. If additional dps is required at the expense of armor, replace the damage control by a magnetic field stabilizer.
MWD - No rig
Merlin: MWD - No rig
EFT
[Merlin, MWD - No rig]
Light Ion Blaster I
Light Ion Blaster I
Light Ion Blaster I

Medium Subordinate Screen Stabilizer I
Upgraded 1MN Microwarpdrive I
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
'Langour' Drive Disruptor I

Damage Control I
Magnetic Vortex Stabilizer I
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I



Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ODY 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • An intro PvP fit, with MWD, no rigs and meta modules.
  • With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 4.8 K EHP, flies at 2814 m/s (4028 m/s with MWD on overheat) and align in 5 s (3.4 s with MWD off). The capacitor is stable.
  • Damage is 125 dps at 0.8 + 2.5 km with Caldari Navy antimatter.
  • If additional speed is required instead of dps, replace the magnetic field stabilizer by a nanofiber module. If additional dps is required at the expense of armor, replace the damage control by a magnetic field stabilizer.
MWD - Tech II and Rigs
Merlin: MWD - Tech II and Rigs
EFT
[Merlin, MWD - Tech II and Rigs]
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II
Light Ion Blaster II

Medium Shield Extender II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I

Damage Control II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core II

Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I



Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S x1
Null S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ODY 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • An advanced and more expensive PvP fit, with MWD, rigs and Tech II modules.
  • With all skills at V and before boosts, this ship has 7.6 K EHP, flies at 2814 m/s (4028 m/s with MWD on overheat) and align in 5 s (3.4 s with MWD off). The capacitor is stable.
  • Damage varies between 165 dps at 0.9 + 2.5 km with Caldari Navy antimatter and 132 dps at 2.6 3.5 km with Null.
  • If additional speed is required instead of dps, replace the magnetic field stabilizer by a nanofiber module. If additional dps is required at the expense of armor, replace the damage control by a magnetic field stabilizer.
Supertank Merlin
Merlin: Supertank Merlin
EFT
[Merlin, Supertank Merlin]
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II
Light Electron Blaster II

Medium Shield Extender II
Limited 1MN Microwarpdrive I
Faint Epsilon Warp Scrambler I
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster

Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core II
Overdrive Injector System II

Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I



Navy Cap Booster 50 x1
Void S x1
Null S x1

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ODY 1.0
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • This fit sacrifices a web for a MASB in the fourth midslot. Between the buffer, resists, and booster, this fit has incredible survivability for a T1 frigate, enabling you to hold down many targets that would otherwise be able to shed you too quickly for backup to land.


Tactics

No sub-article about Merlin roles or piloting tactics. You can write them here.

Notes

This vessel qualifies for the University Ship Replacement Program, PYOS, and BYOM.