Loadout Purpose
* These upgrades to components are just my recommendations and are not the best for every situation or pilot. If you’d like to discuss them further head over to the Channel Discord
Pilot
Punching Up
Punching Up is when your fighting targets that are larger and slower than yourself. If you don’t have trouble aiming with these then they are perfect for your situation. I only recommend Deadbolts if you are having trouble taking down shields.
1st Laser Cannon
M Series Laser Cannons have high sustained DPS this is great for when your target is larger and or slower than you. This will almost always be the case in PVE.
Optimal Range ~500m
Use Trigger Discipline
Pros: HIGH Sustained DPS, No Rearm,
Cons: Less Accurate, No Shield Pen.
I prefer M Series Cannons over other laser cannons when punching up, for their high Sustained DPS.
2nd Ballistic Cannon
Deadbolt Ballistic Cannons have high sustained DPS and can damage hulls through shields. This is great for when your target is larger and or slower than you and you are having trouble taking down their shields.
Optimal Range ~500m
Use Trigger Discipline
Pros: High Sustained DPS, Shield Pen.
Cons: Have to Rearm, Less Accurate
I prefer Deadbolt Cannons over other ballistic cannons when punching up, for their High Sustained DPS.
Punching Down
Punching Down is when your fighting targets that are small and maneuverable.
Laser Cannons
Omnisky Laser Cannons have good balance between sustained DPS and Projectile Speed. Faster projectiles are more accurate. And accuracy is needed if your target is smaller and faster than you.
Optimal Range ~700m
Use Trigger Discipline
Pros: HIGH Sustained DPS, No Rearm, Accurate
Cons: No Shield Pen.
I prefer Omnisky Cannons over other laser cannons when punching down, for their balance between accuracy and sustained DPS.
Punching Down
This is an honorable mention because it is a great way to kill small enemies fast but having to rearm when punching down seems less efficient.
Ballistic Cannon
Tarantula Ballistic Cannons have a good balance between sustained DPS and Projectile Speed. Faster projectiles are more accurate. And accuracy is needed if your target is smaller and faster than you. Ballistics can also penetrate shields when you are having trouble doing so.
Optimal Range ~700m
Use Trigger Discipline
Pros: High Sustained DPS, Shield Pen., More Accurate
Cons: Have to Rearm
I prefer Taurantuala Cannons over other ballistic cannons when punching down, for their High Sustained DPS & Accuracy.
Turrets
Punching Down
Laser Repeaters
CF Series Laser Repeaters have a fast firerate, a faster firerate will punish you less for missed shots. And they have a fast projectiles speed that is great for accuracy.
Optimal Range ~900m
Use Trigger Discipline
Pros: Faster Fire, High Accuracy
Cons: Low Sustained DPS
I prefer CF Series repeaters over other laser repeaters for their fast projectile speed.
Punching Middle
Laser Cannons
Omnisky Laser Cannons have good balance between sustained DPS and Projectile Speed. Faster projectiles are more accurate. And accuracy is needed if your target is smaller and faster than you.
Optimal Range ~700m
Use Trigger Discipline
Pros: HIGH Sustained DPS, No Rearm, Accurate
Cons: No Shield Pen.
I prefer Omnisky Cannons over other laser cannons when punching down, for their balance between accuracy and sustained DPS.
Punching Up
Laser Cannon
M Series Laser Cannons have high sustained DPS this is great for when your target is larger and or slower than you. This will almost always be the case in PVE.
Optimal Range ~500m
Use Trigger Discipline
Pros: HIGH Sustained DPS, No Rearm,
Cons: Less Accurate, No Shield Pen.
I prefer M Series Cannons over other laser cannons when punching up, for their high Sustained DPS.
Components
Power Plant
There is no benefit to upgrading your power plant unless it can’t handle your upgrades.
The Stock Power Plant is sufficient.
Coolers
There is no benefit to upgrading your coolers unless they can’t handle your upgrades.
The Stock Coolers are sufficient.
Shields
In 3.23 there is no benefit to Upgrading your shields.
It seems like they are keeping things baselined to test ships.
QT Drive
I prefer the fastest QT drive that can make the Jump from ArcCorp to Microtech. This will depend on the ships QT fuel capacity.
Every ship with a S2 or higher QT drive can make any jump in Stanton and have fuel to spare even using the fastest drive.
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