Loadout Purpose
* These upgrades to components are just my recommendations and are not the best for every situation or pilot. To get more of an insight on why I’ve picked some of these components please check out my Components Guides on YouTube. These go pretty in-dept. If you’d like to discuss them further head over to the Channel Discord
Pilot
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Laser Cannons
Laser Cannons have higher 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.
Great for PVE bounties, and for fighting larger ships.
Optimal Range ~800m
Use Trigger Discipline
Pros: HIGH Sustained DPS, High Alpha Damage
Cons: Slow Projectile Speed, Slow Firerate
I prefer FL series cannons over other laser canons for their lack of spread and sound.
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Laser Repeaters
Laser Repeaters have a high fire-rate and fast projectile speed. This is great for PVP or for dog-fighting smaller/faster ships.
Higher Projectile Speed can be beneficial in PVP as well.
Pros: High Projectile Speed, Long Range, Fast Firerate
Cons: Low Alpha Damage
I prefer NDB laser repeaters over other laser repeates for their sound and appearance. Otherwise there is no difference
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
Stealth Signature, Ballistic Resistance, and Component Health are the same across all Grade A shields.
I recommend upgrading to the FR-76 because of its distortion resistance.
QT Drive
I prefer the fastest QT drive that can make the farthest jump in Stanton. This will depend on the ships QT fuel capacity.
Because of the lightnings 2,500 Quantum Fuel Capacity I went with the VK-00.
DPS Calculator Loadout
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