Everyone knows about the rifter. This is the ship on which many make their first serious missions, try the first anomalies, explode in the first PvP. Many believe that the title of the best t1 frigate will always go to the Minmatar rifter ship, the eve online community has long sucked all the fitting options for this ship, indicated the areas of its application. Many keep their old rifters in the hangar as a talisman. For an EVE player, selling a frigate online is usually not something strange, but many capsuleers have up to a dozen rifters scattered across systems.
Rifter general information
The Minmatar frigate rifter in eve online is the most versatile t1 frigate. The presence of four high slots allows you to deal significant damage to the frigate, the presence of three mead and three low slots allows you to tank both with a shield and armor. The number of grids and processor power allow you not to experience problems with fitting. Of course, the ship is quite fragile, but the speed allows it to evade the heavy drones and slow guns of ships the size of a battlecruiser and above.
Minmatar agent runners can trade with a rifter in the eve online LP shop, the frigate obtained in exchange for a rifter is much faster, but even more fragile. Some players in eve online will gladly exchange the Rifter frigate for the Firetail faction ship. Firetail in pvp adequately fulfills the role of a tackler. True, the exchange in the LP shop is not very profitable, it is much more convenient to buy a rare ship on the market.
The T2 versions of the rifter are two assault ships, the Jaguar and the Wolf. Of course, in eve online, exchanging a frigate through an invention for its t2 version is a risky process, but many rifters are used precisely for the needs of inventors.
Rifter in pve
There is hardly a character of the Minmatar race who has not done the first level missions on the rifter. The ship perfectly accelerates up to a kilometer per second, which allows it to maintain the proper distance to opponents. In the artillery build, the rifter is excellent at killing enemies at distances of 10-15 kilometers, where not a single enemy npc reaches in the first level missions.
If you put machine guns on the rifter, then its DPS will become so great that the opponents will crumble in 3-4 seconds. High speed will allow you to leave if you smell fried. Look for this ship in the market section of eve online "sale of frigates". The Rifter is the perfect aid for the beginner.
Rifter in PvP
It would be very strange not to pay attention to the PvP qualities of the rifter frigate, eve online knows many cases of successful use of these frigates in the form of a mosquito fleet to distract the enemy or as "catchers", tacklers. Now they will object to me: how is it that the tackler needs to make an exchange in eve online for another frigate - Vigil! Yes, I will not argue, Vigil is much faster than Rifter. In addition, the Vigil frigate is sold online at a lower price. But speed does not compensate for less maneuverability and firepower. Vigil will be able to catch the enemy faster. Rifter will be able to hold him tighter.
When participating in PvP on rifter eve, the community suggests installing the following modules:
High energy slots: 2 x Small Missile Launcher, 2 x 200 mm Autocannon.
Medium energy slots: Warp Disruptor, 1 MN Microwarpdrive, Small Capacitor Booster.
Low energy slots: Overdrive injector system, Nanofiber Internal Structure, Inertia Stabilizer.
Comparison with competitors
Of course, Rifter is not perfect. It can't be made impenetrable like the Amarrian Punisher, the Caldari Kestrel is much better suited for missions, and the Incursus has a gigantic drone advantage. But the Rifter's versatility makes it the best T1 frigate. In eve online, the exchange of ships is not a very popular way to get ships, but if you have a shortage of funds, you will not find a better way.
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At the moment, the universe of the popular MMORPG has about ten types of ships that perform various functions and tasks. In eve, it is almost impossible to compare ships of one type with another, since, for example, a mining ship will extract resources much faster and more efficiently, but will not kill enemies with the same speed as dreadnoughts.
Frigate classification
Frigates. Initial ships that have fairly low attack and defensive stats. Most often used by beginners to complete the missions of the first level.
Interceptors. In eva online, interceptor ships do an excellent job of keeping enemy ships. Such ships are almost never used in combat missions. In eve, the sale of such ships is carried out at almost every station in the universe. In eva online hooks are often used by beginners due to their easy availability in the market.
special ships. This class specializes in reconnaissance of enemy territories and fleet positions. There are 2 subclasses of these ships. The former has invisibility bonuses, while the latter can deal a lot of damage with missiles.
attack ships. Ships of this class are also T1 frigates, but their characteristics are slightly higher than those of other ships of this class. Great for completing tasks of the first and second levels.
Ships of electronic countermeasures. Effective in small ganks. They are excellent tacklers due to their small size.
Destroyer classification
Destroyer. Most often used to complete missions of the first and second level. It is not used very often in pvp, but its price allows beginners to quickly earn money for a more powerful ship.
Barrage ships. In eve, it is impossible to compare ships of this class with the previous one, since not a single large-scale and medium battle in space can do without barrage ships. Their ability to place barrier spheres has decided the outcome of the battle more than once.
Cruiser Classification
Cruiser. Pretty cheap ship for quests and small ganks. In eve, ships of this class are sold at almost every station in the universe.
reconnaissance ships. This type of ship is great for solo pvp, but it is better not to use it for completing missions and large-scale battles. They are divided into two subclasses. The first specializes more in reconnaissance, and the second can carry out good resistance.
Heavy attack ships. These ships are much stronger and more powerful than their smaller brothers. Great for both ganks and missions of the second and third levels.
Logistics. In eva online, the logistics ship is only used to support allied ships. Their unique ability to pump up the shields and armor of the allied troops allows you to save nearly fallen pilots more than once.
Strategic cruisers. This type of ship appeared recently. The only class of ships that can be assembled as a constructor. In eve online, ships of this class are most often driven by experienced pilots who know how to fit it.
Heavy barrage ships. Ships of this class are great for defending territories in nullsec and lowsec. Their ability to tank themselves to the maximum allows them to withstand a huge amount of damage.
Classification of small industrial ships
Industrials. Ships, without which no pilot of the universe can do. Always used to transport resources and other loot. The only disadvantage of this class is the very low movement speed.
mining barges. The class is intended for the extraction of useful minerals and ores. An excellent choice for players who plan to mine in EVE.
Exhumers. Very similar to mining barges, but they mine a lot more ore and are also capable of mining Mercocite and Ice.
Ships for transportation. The T2 is a variant of the industrial that excels at transporting goods due to its perfect resists and abilities. In eve, wealthy corporations are most often involved in the sale of ships of this class.
Classification of battlecruisers
Battle cruiser. The best option for passing missions of the third level, as well as for several combat missions of the fourth level. They have excellent armor and shields.
Control ships. They can both support the navy and act as a powerful combat unit. In eve online, such ships are trusted only by proven pilots who know the tactics of conducting combat missions.
Battleship classification
Heavy ships for special operations. They do not have as high damage as other battleships, but they can set jump drives to surprise the enemy.
Marauders. In eve, a comparison between a ship of this type and a battleship is possible only after installing the most effective modules, since this class deals huge damage only when the scopes are focused.
Classification of large industrial ships
cargo ships. Ships with huge cargo holds that can be filled with any goods. The only downside is the very low speed.
Cargo ships with hyperdrive. Thanks to the hyperdrive, they can almost calmly move through zeros and low secs. In eve, comparison of some ships of this class with cargo ships is impossible, since their resistances are much higher.
The ship in EVE Online is the main location of the capsuleer throughout the game. And in order for the fan from the game to be maximum, it is worth paying attention to the ship classes. Each of them requires pumping certain skills. In total, there are about two hundred different models in the game, each of which has its own specialization and control subtleties. Therefore, in the game, all space ships are divided into three technological levels from simple to complex - Tech 1, Tech 2, Tech 3, and are grouped into almost three dozen classes. The most popular classes are ten.
Key ship classes
Assault ships.
These are Medium Strike Frigates (Tech 2). They differ from the Tech 1 prototypes by the abundance of cannons along the perimeter and reinforced armor with shields. Characteristics: - great firepower;
- small sizes;
- low speed (uncomfortable as tacklers).
- can put barrage probes (spheres up to 20 km in diameter);
- the properties of the sphere are such that the enemy cannot escape;
- management requires serious skills;
- suitable for those who have a good understanding of combat tactics.
Cruisers. The cruiser is one of the most sought-after ships among beginners. Tech 1 cruisers have a pronounced specialization. Characteristics: - low cost;
- good firepower;
- thick armor;
- narrow offensive capabilities.
- almost invincible model;
- requires serious skills and experience;
- can withstand the attack of battleships;
- high price.
- impressive armor;
- huge firepower;
- fast speed;
- low cost;
- minimum requirements for player skills.
. Battleships, they are battles, make up the main striking power in the game. The model is optimized for any purpose, it has a huge number of configurations. Characteristics: - high price;
- thick armor;
- serious offensive capabilities;
- high range of destruction (some models - up to 100 km);
- low speed and poor maneuverability.
- great firepower;
- mobile portal on board.
- serious requirements for skills;
- good firepower;
- very high cost.
The Titan is the largest ship in the game. Titanium is covered with armor several meters thick, which can be penetrated only by many hours of effort. You can destroy a titan with a fleet of other titans or maserships. Characteristics: - unprecedented offensive capabilities;
- jump portal for transferring ships between systems;
- no restrictions on the number of transfer of ships;
- the presence of a ship cloning station and a corporate hangar;
- long period of titanium construction (several months);
- very high cost.
Every EVE Online player can pilot absolutely any ship in the game, depending on whether he has skills for this type of ship or not. However, many players usually specialize in a certain type of ship, which depends on the chosen direction of the gameplay. It is unlikely that a pirate will learn the principles of ore processing, and an industrialist - the skills of managing strategic cruisers.
Some EVE Online players prefer to pick up a ship designed specifically for a particular style of combat. As an example, some ships have a bonus for firing long-range lasers, while others have a bonus for controlling drones. Some ships may have more powerful energy shields, while others may have armor.
Try playing EVE Online and you will see a significant difference with other MMORPGs. Yes, this game is not for a wide range, but every gamer on this planet must try it!
In total, there are many types of ships available in EVE Online. In addition to mining and industrial ships, all warships are usually divided into the following classes:
- Frigate - frigate
- Destroyer - destroyer
- cruiser
- BattleCruiser - battlecruiser
- BattleShip - battleship
- Capital Ship - flagship ships, among which the Titans stand apart
Most ships have separate subclasses, which usually consist of specialized ship designs (T2). In the class of frigates, such ships are:
- strike frigates
- frigates for special operations
- interceptors
- electronic-technical patrol frigates
- special purpose bombers
All ship classes in EVE Online from battleship rank and below have one or another of their specialized versions and can be used by any pilot as soon as he learns the necessary skills.
In this section of the site you will find guides to the various types and classes of ships available in EVE Online.
Ship identification system from Interbus Corporation
Ship identification system from Interbus Corporation ( Interbus Ship Identification System, ISIS) will show in detail the scheme with which you can determine any ship in EVE Online. All the ships in it are presented in an interactive way, demonstrate the requirements for the skills that are required to use them, and also show all the ships currently available for the player to control.
With the help of this system, the player can easily and quickly decide which ship of a particular faction, type and class he wants to strive for. ISIS called through the button on the panel on the left side of the game window or by pressing Alt+1 .
Where can I buy new ships and equipment?
You can buy new equipment and ships through the contract system or on the EVE Online market. Also, you can search for the ships or items you are interested in, both in the contract system and in the market.
With the help of the contract system, you can sell any item - damaged, with additional modules, while only packaged items with clear parameters are sold on the market. Also, some items can only be sold through the contract system.
In the second part of the EVE Online Exploration Guide, we'll talk about ships and skills. The material was prepared together with the guys from our corporation - The Eastern Cartel, as well as using English-language sources. Let's start with the ships.
1. Ships to explore in EVE Online
1.1 T1 frigates
The most accessible ships for exploration are Tier 1 frigates: Imicus , magnate , Heron , Probe. They have small bonuses to scanning and breaking containers. Pros include low skill requirements and low cost. The disadvantages include the fact that you cannot put Covert Ops Cloaking Device II on them. This is a key module for lowsec, zeros and W-Space exploration. It provides invisibility during the warp, and also does not impose restrictions during normal flight. Without it, you will be easy prey for lowsec gate campers and those who want to catch you in the BX.
However, with pumped skills and straight arms, these frigates pose a threat to other ships of a similar class. Let's say the nondescript Imicus has a fairly roomy drone hangar (for eight) and is able to fly four. The other day, my cocorp on such a boat dismantled the Manticore stealth bomber, and before that he rolled Heron. True, he is a fan of PvP on frigates, so this is a special case.
Therefore, the recommendation is simple: fly them in highsec for the initial experience. Of course, no one forbids you to fly in lowsec and climb into wormholes, but be prepared for the fact that lovers of easy prey will catch you there.
1.2 T2 frigates (Covert Ops)
More advanced versions of explorer frigates -, Anathema , Cheetah , Helios. In addition to stronger scan bonuses, they can carry Covert Ops Cloaking Device II. This qualitatively changes the process of moving through dangerous sectors of space. You can warp with a carpetcloth while remaining invisible. This makes the ship almost elusive. Also, clock does not affect the normal movement speed, unlike other similar modules. This is a big plus if you are warping for a date or relic, and the containers are at a distance of 60-70km or more. In addition, T2 frigates have bonuses to combat capabilities. The pluses include the fact that T2 frigates are relatively inexpensive. A body kit with a body kit will cost you 25-30kk. This money is repaid for one successful flight.
The disadvantages include the fact that it takes a long time to pump skills into them. Requirements: Racial frigates and Electronic Upgrades in V, which takes about three weeks in total. In addition, they are completely unsuitable for passing combat anomalies and dates and archaeological sites protected by sleepers. It only takes a couple of sleeper frigates to turn your ship into junk.
1.3 Faction ships
Faction ships for exploration include ships from the Sisters of EVE faction: frigate Astero, cruiser and battleship Nestor. They have bonuses for scanning and hacking. The advantages include low requirements for minimum skills and the ability to carry a carpet cloak. Often, beginners choose these ships because they can be boarded quickly, rather than waiting three weeks for the skills needed for Tier 2 frigates to swing.
