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The Punisher is an Amarr [[Frigates#Damage_Dealer|Combat Frigate]]. The Punisher has the most base hit points and the most turret hardpoints of any Tech I frigate. The ship’s bonuses to armor resistances and laser capacitor cost reinforce these advantages, making it is possible to fit the Punisher for extraordinary tank and damage output. Unfortunately, the Punisher is also unique among combat frigates in having only two mid slots, which means the ship can only fit a single tackle module alongside a propulsion module. The Punisher is also very slow (especially when fitted for armor tank). As a result, the Punisher is not a strong solo PvP ship; opponents can easily keep the Punisher pilot at a distance and escape tackle. Novice Amarr solo pilots are probably better served flying the [[Tormentor]]. On the other hand, the Punisher is popular in small-ship gangs and frigate fleets where it can play the role of general damage dealer or bait, and where fleetmates can provide tackle. The Punisher is also a durable PvE frigate for Level 1 missions and for the Sisters of EVE epic arc. As a result, the Punisher is a great first frigate for new Unistas who want to learn about fitting, weapons, and defensive systems.
 
The Punisher is an Amarr [[Frigates#Damage_Dealer|Combat Frigate]]. The Punisher has the most base hit points and the most turret hardpoints of any Tech I frigate. The ship’s bonuses to armor resistances and laser capacitor cost reinforce these advantages, making it is possible to fit the Punisher for extraordinary tank and damage output. Unfortunately, the Punisher is also unique among combat frigates in having only two mid slots, which means the ship can only fit a single tackle module alongside a propulsion module. The Punisher is also very slow (especially when fitted for armor tank). As a result, the Punisher is not a strong solo PvP ship; opponents can easily keep the Punisher pilot at a distance and escape tackle. Novice Amarr solo pilots are probably better served flying the [[Tormentor]]. On the other hand, the Punisher is popular in small-ship gangs and frigate fleets where it can play the role of general damage dealer or bait, and where fleetmates can provide tackle. The Punisher is also a durable PvE frigate for Level 1 missions and for the Sisters of EVE epic arc. As a result, the Punisher is a great first frigate for new Unistas who want to learn about fitting, weapons, and defensive systems.
  
The Punisher is typically fit with small beam lasers, so that it can hit opponents at any range. By swapping crystal ammo on the fly, Punisher pilots can tune their optimal beam laser range between 8 and 25 km. A Punisher’s low slots are often filled with active or passive armor defense modules, and rig slots with armor rigs. The Punisher’s bonus to armor resistances pairs extremely well with frigate logistics, and a gang of Punishers and [[Inquisitors|Inquisitor]] can be tough to break.
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The Punisher is typically fit with small beam lasers, so that it can hit opponents at any range. By swapping crystal ammo on the fly, Punisher pilots can tune their optimal beam laser range between 8 and 25 km. A Punisher’s low slots are often filled with active or passive armor defense modules, and rig slots with armor rigs. The Punisher’s bonus to armor resistances pairs extremely well with frigate logistics, and a gang of Punishers and [[Inquisitor|Inquisitors]] can be tough to break.
  
 
==Skills==
 
==Skills==

Revision as of 03:14, 25 July 2018

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Ship Database
Punisher
Punisher
Amarr Empire
Amarr Empire
Standard Frigates
Punisher Class
RELATED UNI-WIKI REFERENCES

The Punisher is considered by many to be one of the best Amarr frigates in existence. As evidenced by its heavy armaments, the Punisher is mainly intended for large-scale military operations, acting in coordination with larger military vessels. With its damage output, however, it is also perfectly capable of punching its way right through unwary opponents.

SHIP BONUSES

Amarr Frigate bonuses (per skill level):
10% reduction in Small Energy Turret activation cost
4% bonus to all armor resistances

Required Skills
Training Time what's this?
25m 0s
Estimated training time only for the listed skills based on zero implants and without neural remaps.
Grouping
▪ Variations
Vengeance
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Vengeance
Assault Frigates Punisher Class
Icon hi slot.png5 (4/3) Icon mid slot.png3 Icon low slot.png4
Icon powergrid.png43 MW Icon cpu.png170 tf
Icon velocity.png295 m/sec
Icon capacity.png210 m³
,Retribution
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Retribution
Assault Frigates Punisher Class
Icon hi slot.png5 (0/4) Icon mid slot.png2 Icon low slot.png5
Icon powergrid.png62 MW Icon cpu.png140 tf
Icon velocity.png275 m/sec
Icon capacity.png135 m³

Ship Attributes

Fittings
Powergrid
powergrid
67 MW
CPU
cpu output
140 tf
Capacitor
capacitor
400 GJ
High
high slots
4
Launchers
launcher slots
0
Turrets
turret slots
4
Medium
medium slots
2
Low
low slots
5
Rig
rigs
3
 
small
Calibration
calibration
400
Navigation
Max Velocity
max. velocity
355 m/sec
Inertia Modifier
inertia modifier (agility)
2.9
Warp Speed
inertia modifier (agility)
5 AU/s
Base Time to Warp
base time to warp
4.78 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
No drone bay.
Targeting
Max Tgt. Range
max. targeting range
25.00 km
Max Locked Targets
max. locked targets
4
RADAR Sensor
RADAR sensor strength
10 points
Sig. Radius
signature radius
37 m
Scan Res.
scan resolution
640 mm
Structure
Structure Hitpoints
structure hitpoints
450 HP
Mass
ship mass
1,190,000 kg
Volume
ship volume
28,600 m³
Cargo Capacity
cargo capacity
135 m³
Armor
Armor Hitpoints
armor hitpoints
500 HP
Armor Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
50
THR
thermal resistance
35
KIN
kinetic resistance
25
EXP
explosive resistance
20
Shields
Shield Capacity
shield hitpoints
350 HP
Shield Resistances
EM
electromagnetic resistance
0
THR
thermal resistance
20
KIN
kinetic resistance
40
EXP
explosive resistance
50


Summary

The Punisher is an Amarr Combat Frigate. The Punisher has the most base hit points and the most turret hardpoints of any Tech I frigate. The ship’s bonuses to armor resistances and laser capacitor cost reinforce these advantages, making it is possible to fit the Punisher for extraordinary tank and damage output. Unfortunately, the Punisher is also unique among combat frigates in having only two mid slots, which means the ship can only fit a single tackle module alongside a propulsion module. The Punisher is also very slow (especially when fitted for armor tank). As a result, the Punisher is not a strong solo PvP ship; opponents can easily keep the Punisher pilot at a distance and escape tackle. Novice Amarr solo pilots are probably better served flying the Tormentor. On the other hand, the Punisher is popular in small-ship gangs and frigate fleets where it can play the role of general damage dealer or bait, and where fleetmates can provide tackle. The Punisher is also a durable PvE frigate for Level 1 missions and for the Sisters of EVE epic arc. As a result, the Punisher is a great first frigate for new Unistas who want to learn about fitting, weapons, and defensive systems.

The Punisher is typically fit with small beam lasers, so that it can hit opponents at any range. By swapping crystal ammo on the fly, Punisher pilots can tune their optimal beam laser range between 8 and 25 km. A Punisher’s low slots are often filled with active or passive armor defense modules, and rig slots with armor rigs. The Punisher’s bonus to armor resistances pairs extremely well with frigate logistics, and a gang of Punishers and Inquisitors can be tough to break.

Skills

Further information about additional or recommended skills to pilot Punisher for a specific or its common role(s) can be written here.

Fitting

PvE - Newbie
Punisher: PvE - Newbie
EFT
[Punisher, PvE - Newbie]
Dual Modulated Light Energy Beam I
Dual Modulated Light Energy Beam I
Dual Modulated Light Energy Beam I
Dual Modulated Light Energy Beam I

Optical Compact Tracking Computer
1MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner

Small 'Accommodation' Vestment Reconstructer I
Extruded Compact Heat Sink
'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I
'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I
Damage Control I

Small Capacitor Control Circuit I
Small Capacitor Control Circuit I
Small Capacitor Control Circuit I



Multifrequency S x4
Microwave S x4

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Faction frequency crystals, like Imperial Navy Multifrequency S, can be used to improve DPS but the crystals deteriorate with use.
Gang PvP - Newbie
Punisher: Gang PvP - Newbie
EFT
[Punisher, Gang PvP - Newbie]
Dual Modulated Light Energy Beam I
Dual Modulated Light Energy Beam I
Dual Modulated Light Energy Beam I
Dual Modulated Light Energy Beam I

1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
Initiated Compact Warp Scrambler

Extruded Compact Heat Sink
Extruded Compact Heat Sink
Prototype Thermal Plating I
Damage Control I
400mm Crystalline Carbonide Restrained Plates

Small Anti-Explosive Pump I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I
Small Energy Metastasis Adjuster I



Microwave S x4
Standard S x4
Multifrequency S x4

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Tracking issues can reduce damage application. Try to mitigate with effective piloting.
  • Swap Small Energy Metastasis Adjuster I for Small Energy Collision Accelerator I to improve DPS if tracking is not an issue or is adjusted with manual piloting.
  • Upgrading to faction frequency crystals (like Imperial Navy Multifrequency S) is recommended when affordable.
  • Carry Nanite Repair Paste to repair heat damage after overheating modules. The opportunity to dock up may not come often enough in hostile space.
Fleet PvP - Tackle
Punisher: Fleet PvP - Tackle
EFT
[Punisher, Fleet PvP - Tackle]

5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive
Faint Scoped Warp Disruptor

'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I
'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I
Prototype Energized Explosive Membrane I
Damage Control I
400mm Crystalline Carbonide Restrained Plates

Small Trimark Armor Pump I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I



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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • This fit is intended as a tackle frigate as part of a fleet. It is optimized for tank and therefore survivability rather than dps, however guns can be added to preference.
Gang PvP - Advanced
Punisher: Gang PvP - Advanced
EFT
[Punisher, Gang PvP - Advanced]
Dual Light Beam Laser II
Dual Light Beam Laser II
Dual Light Beam Laser II
Dual Light Beam Laser II

Warp Scrambler II
1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner

Co-Processor II
Damage Control II
Heat Sink II
Heat Sink II
400mm Crystalline Carbonide Restrained Plates

Small Anti-Kinetic Pump I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I
Small Anti-Explosive Pump I



Gleam S x4
Aurora S x4
Imperial Navy Multifrequency S x4
Imperial Navy Standard S x4

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Tracking issues can reduce damage application. Try to mitigate with effective piloting.
MWD Blaster
Punisher: MWD Blaster
EFT
[Punisher, MWD Blaster]
Light Neutron Blaster II
Light Neutron Blaster II
Light Neutron Blaster II
Light Neutron Blaster II

Faint Epsilon Scoped Warp Scrambler
5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive

'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I
'Refuge' Adaptive Nano Plating I
IFFA Compact Damage Control
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
400mm Rolled Tungsten Compact Plates

Small Trimark Armor Pump I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I
Small Trimark Armor Pump I



Void S x750
Null S x750

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FITTING DIFFICULTY
EVE VERSION
ASCENSION
ALPHA CAN USE
UNSET
EFT
SKILLS
NOTES
RECOMMENDED SKILLS
NOTES
  • Strong in fleet PvP due to high DPS and Tank.


Tactics

Note this is all subjective, so feel free to add your own opinions. It is also not complete, so feel free to add again.

PvE fitted punishers follow the same basic pattern as all other PVE frigates: fit a minimal active tank, and afterburner, and the biggest bonused guns you can. Being rather tanky due to the resist bonuses while also doing better damage then other ammar frigates, it is the ideal beginner's ships if not for one problem: you eat cap like there is no tomorrow. To fix this, either train up your capacitor skills and controlled bursts, and/or fit a nos in your 4th highslot, fitting skills permitting. Switching to standard crystals instead of multifrequency can also help slightly if you need that one extra rep cycle, but should not relied on.

PvP fits break down first by active or passive tank. One variant of note is the laser active tanked variant, sometimes called a "bleeder" fit. These use a nos in the highslots and a massive active tank, with the aim of eliminating almost all of the incoming dps, and slowly grinding the opponent down.

Flying solo or in a small group, the aim is find a compromise between sitting at your optimal and avoiding being in your opponents optimal. For laser ships, this normally involves using scorch, and sitting close to the edge of nos or scram range depending on your fitting, which puts you outside the effective range of blaster and autocannon fitted ships. However, due to only having two mid-slots, your range advantage is lost if the opponent is able to fit a web, so pick your targets with care.

Notes

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