Wormholes

Basically I don't have a scan alt so I wanted something that has a covert ops cloak, decent dps/tank AND the ability to use combat probes, so I decided on this:

[Proteus, All In One Hunter]

1600mm Reinforced Steel Plates II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Armor Explosive Hardener II
Damage Control II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

Experimental 10MN Microwarpdrive I
Shadow Serpentis Warp Scrambler
Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I

Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Sisters Expanded Probe Launcher, Sisters Combat Scanner Probe

Medium Hybrid Burst Aerator II
Medium Trimark Armor Pump I
Medium Trimark Armor Pump I

Proteus Electronics - Emergent Locus Analyzer
Proteus Propulsion - Wake Limiter
Proteus Offensive - Covert Reconfiguration
Proteus Defensive - Adaptive Augmenter
Proteus Engineering - Power Core Multiplier

1004m/s, 524dps with CN Anti, 585 with Void. 91k EHP. Basically very similar stats to a similarly fit regular cloaky proteus except a big hit to tank (40k EHP less) but more sensor strength.

What I wanted is advice on the fit mostly, it seems fine in theory but I question the amount of pimp on it, should I slap on more? I felt that the faction scram was a good investment for the 3pt scram, but faction hardeners add little to the tank for a big price tag so I left them out, same for mag stabs, opinions?

Also, should I put more tank on? I figured with target selection more dps is better so you can get out quick and if they're chewing through 90k ehp I've probably chosen the wrong target and I'm dead anyway.

Some tactics and tips would be greatly appreciated too?

Thanks for the response. I considered using a capless tank but I'll have to take a EHP hit and it will probably increase the price. Adaptive Augmenter is required for the extra highslot, using Aug Plating I would be forced to drop a gun which would reduce my dps even with a third magstab.

Good suggestion on the t1 scanning rig and t2 trimarks, I didn't consider that, it would mean a big hit to dps losing the t2 dps rig though, but improved probing and tank might be worth it, anybody with experience can help me decide if its a good tradeoff?

My opinion:

1. drop the DC for a third mag stab
2. change the defensive supfor the augmented plating
3. add a third trimark
4. swap prop sup for localised injector
5. Swap the engineering sup for an augmented capacitor which lets you use 5 small drones

Faction mods: If i had to choose one, i'd fit a true sansha warp scrambler.

Never not use 3 pt scram on a cloaky proteus. Those ventures can be tricky.

Edit: also drop the web for a imperial navy small cap booster and 100's. You are cloaky and you have a scram, and you have a mwd. They cannot get away. The only thing that would be able to get away from you is a dual web loki - maybe, but the best part about being cloaky is being able to pick your targets.

Haven't venture hunted in a proteus lately, good point.

Another vote for 3 point scram. Stops targets dead... Literally. Range won't be a problem with cloak / MWD.

Thanks alot for the advice guys, some really good help here. Alrite so taking everything into consideration, I decided to make some significant changes and ended up with this:

[Proteus, All In One Hunter copy]

1600mm Reinforced Steel Plates II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Centii A-Type Explosive Plating
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

Experimental 10MN Microwarpdrive I
Shadow Serpentis Warp Scrambler
Fleeting Propulsion Inhibitor I

Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Void M
Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Void M
Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Void M
Heavy Neutron Blaster II, Void M
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Sisters Expanded Probe Launcher, Sisters Combat Scanner Probe

Medium Trimark Armor Pump II
Medium Trimark Armor Pump II
Medium Trimark Armor Pump II

Proteus Electronics - Emergent Locus Analyzer
Proteus Propulsion - Localized Injectors
Proteus Offensive - Covert Reconfiguration
Proteus Defensive - Augmented Plating
Proteus Engineering - Augmented Capacitor Reservoir


Hobgoblin II x5
Hornet EC-300 x5
Salvage Drone I x5
Warrior II x5

Basically I took Rek's advice and switched the subs around which basically allowed me to keep the same dps while having an extra low and alot more EHP to play with as well as more speed. Also the drones allow for some extra utility (dishonor drones incase something goes bad especially). I also switched to full passive tank. I decided to keep the SS scram cause TS only adds 0.8km for double the price and I kept the web cause with this setup the cap is solid even without a cap booster although I'll still obviously stay away from neuts as much as I can. I pimped up the trimarks cause they don't drop if I die and they add alot of tank to the ship.

New stats: 130k EHP (40k improvement), 570dps with void + hobs (only a slight reduction), 1236m/s speed (232m/s increase)

Opinions on this new setup would be greatly appreciated :)

I agree, some counter to neuts would be good. I use a neut and cap booster, which makes otherwise impossible kills possible.

need small cap booster. drop the web.
use an active hardener if not an atype energized.

Can't argue that. Amazing ship, but it simply looks like a flying disaster. The drooping makes it look like an old woman's turd with serious case of arthritis. Furthermore there's only one good looking front sub for Proteus, and it's never been fitted on any ship on TQ.