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Cyprus Amaro
Tortuga Coalition 102
#1 - 2012-06-22 04:09:45 UTC
I'm looking for PvP fits for the new Merlin. Searched but didn't find anything. Low skill pilot.

Thanks
Paikis
Vapour Holdings
#2 - 2012-06-22 04:54:32 UTC
[Merlin, Blasters]
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I

Medium F-S9 Regolith Shield Induction
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Experimental 1MN Afterburner I

Light Neutron Blaster II, Null S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Null S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Null S

Small Hybrid Burst Aerator I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Mira Lynne
State War Academy
Caldari State
#3 - 2012-06-22 05:17:35 UTC  |  Edited by: Mira Lynne
Paikis wrote:
[Merlin, Blasters]
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I

Medium F-S9 Regolith Shield Induction
X5 Prototype Engine Enervator
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I
Experimental 1MN Afterburner I

Light Neutron Blaster II, Null S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Null S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Null S

Small Hybrid Burst Aerator I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I



Other than Rigs, this is the same fit I use, with the exceptions of T2 Tackle/Prop - IMO Extremely important given the Merlin's speed.
Optionally, you can drop to Ions, Trade AB for MWD, Trade a MagStab or two for a Nano/Overdrive and you have some incredibly Durable fast tackle for fleet work.

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Cyprus Amaro
Tortuga Coalition 102
#4 - 2012-06-22 05:33:17 UTC
Thanks for the above suggestions. I did mention "low-skill" pilot but likely didn't stress it enough. I'm afraid I can't fit the T2 versions of those modules.

Any suggestions using Rails instead of Blasters?
Tragedy
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2012-06-22 05:46:49 UTC
Yes. Dont use rails.
Malcanis
Vanishing Point.
The Initiative.
#6 - 2012-06-22 06:55:28 UTC
Cyprus Amaro wrote:
Thanks for the above suggestions. I did mention "low-skill" pilot but likely didn't stress it enough. I'm afraid I can't fit the T2 versions of those modules.

Any suggestions using Rails instead of Blasters?


Even with low skills you're only about 3-4 days away from T2 small hybrids at most.

You could look at 75mm gatling rail options, but they really depend on T2 guns as well.

"Just remember later that I warned against any change to jump ranges or fatigue. You earned whats coming."

Grath Telkin, 11.10.2016
Cedo Nulli
Royal Amarr Institute
Amarr Empire
#7 - 2012-06-22 07:16:38 UTC
Cyprus Amaro wrote:
I'm looking for PvP fits for the new Merlin. Searched but didn't find anything. Low skill pilot.

Thanks



You know ... I searched for merlin fits just yesterday ... I typed "Merlin" and in the top 3 there was a nice "new merlin fits" thread. Roll
Vilnius Zar
SDC Multi Ten
#8 - 2012-06-22 11:40:32 UTC
[Merlin, PVP - Active]
Damage Control II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Tracking Enhancer II

1MN Afterburner II
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Cap Booster 50
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Cap Booster 50
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I

Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S

Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I



[Merlin, Dual prop]
Damage Control II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

1MN Afterburner II
Limited 1MN MicroWarpdrive I
Medium Shield Extender II
Warp Scrambler II

Light Ion Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S
Light Ion Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S

Small Ancillary Current Router I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I




[Merlin, PVP AB]
Damage Control II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core II

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

Light Neutron Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S
Light Neutron Blaster II, Antimatter Charge S

Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Aliaksandre
Screaming Hayabusa
#9 - 2012-06-22 15:09:33 UTC
Cyprus Amaro wrote:
Thanks for the above suggestions. I did mention "low-skill" pilot but likely didn't stress it enough. I'm afraid I can't fit the T2 versions of those modules.

Any suggestions using Rails instead of Blasters?


When people post T2 fits it gives you an idea of what you need to be working towards. In the meantime, just downgrade what mods you need to.
Kalli Brixzat
#10 - 2012-06-22 17:32:18 UTC
No love for the 150mm sniper Merlin?
Mira Lynne
State War Academy
Caldari State
#11 - 2012-06-22 17:45:07 UTC
Cyprus Amaro wrote:
Thanks for the above suggestions. I did mention "low-skill" pilot but likely didn't stress it enough. I'm afraid I can't fit the T2 versions of those modules.

Any suggestions using Rails instead of Blasters?


The T2 Guns make a World of difference, slightly less so for Rails but they are still important.
As for a Rail fit, I cant remember the Exact Fit, but i've been tinkering around with something along these lines:
150mm Rails
Two Tracking Disruptors
MWD
Warp Disruptor
Low Slots to Taste (Nano/Overdrive/TE/Magstabs)
Has some minor CPU issues.

Alternately, you could go with 75mm Rails and an MSE. Not much experience with that fit.

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Kalli Brixzat
#12 - 2012-06-22 17:59:33 UTC
Mira Lynne wrote:
Cyprus Amaro wrote:
Thanks for the above suggestions. I did mention "low-skill" pilot but likely didn't stress it enough. I'm afraid I can't fit the T2 versions of those modules.

Any suggestions using Rails instead of Blasters?


The T2 Guns make a World of difference, slightly less so for Rails but they are still important.
As for a Rail fit, I cant remember the Exact Fit, but i've been tinkering around with something along these lines:
150mm Rails
Two Tracking Disruptors
MWD
Warp Disruptor
Low Slots to Taste (Nano/Overdrive/TE/Magstabs)
Has some minor CPU issues.

Alternately, you could go with 75mm Rails and an MSE. Not much experience with that fit.


Lately, I've been using:

3x150mm Railgun II

MWD
Warp Disruptor II
Tracking Disruptor II
SSE II

Overdrive Injector
Tracking Enhancer
Mag Stab

I do go unrigged because it's not worth the investment for a ship like this. If I were to rig it, I'd go all deeps. No shield rigs because the last thing a frigate needs is sig bloom.

This fit offers me range control to the extreme. I do realize that going unwebbed could be dangerous, but worth it IMO. A web could easily be fit in place of the SSE, but that comes with its own dangers...like being made of paper.

All in all, this is an excellent throw away PvP frigate. The Merlin was second to the Rifter in term of gank frigates at low cost. After the recent changes, it is my new #1 and my rifters have been collecting dust. It's just that good.
Ravenclaw2kk
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
#13 - 2012-06-23 09:58:02 UTC
Vilnius Zar wrote:
[Merlin, PVP - Active]
Damage Control II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Tracking Enhancer II

1MN Afterburner II
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Cap Booster 50
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster, Cap Booster 50
J5b Phased Prototype Warp Scrambler I

Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S
Light Electron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge S

Small Processor Overclocking Unit I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I



The fit is good on paper and in 1 v.s 1's but in a small gang situation, it just doesn;t have the buffer and ends up going down real fast. I know as i have tried it and got more or less insta popped.
Vilnius Zar
SDC Multi Ten
#14 - 2012-06-23 23:39:32 UTC
It's a solo roamer, in gangs you want EHP ofcourse.
Paikis
Vapour Holdings
#15 - 2012-06-24 06:49:28 UTC
Kalli Brixzat wrote:
[quote=Mira Lynne]The Merlin was second to the Rifter in term of gank frigates at low cost. After the recent changes, it is my new #1 and my rifters have been collecting dust. It's just that good.


Merlins have always been good. The dual weapons systems just meant you needed more skill points to bring them up to par. Rifters are still good, you just can't hit F1, orbit and go AFK anymore.