EVE New Citizens Q&A

hi guys

i found level 3 missions tough in a vexor

i cant afford a myr and dont have the skills

should i give up?

I've done all Level 3 missions in a shield tanked and shield rigged Vexor with critical drone skills at Level 5. I've had no problem just using Hobgoblin IIs to complete the missions.

I don't think an Assault Frig is the right move given he is less than 2 months old, it takes the best part of a month just to get the bare requirements to fly one.

I think you would be better off training for T1 sentry drones and perhaps a mirco jump drive or just stick with a micro warp drive. Either way should trivialise level 3 missions.

I run L3 missions in a Vexor Navy Issue, which I'd much recommend over a standard Vexor because of the extra low slot. It's essentially a baby Ishtar, as you're able to field five sentries and receive bonuses to tracking speed. In fact, I'd prioritize training up sentry drones over advancing in ship classes. With Sentry Drone Interfacing to V and appropriate sentries (see the above recommendation re: using EVE-Survival) you're basically outputting Dominix damage.

In terms of tank, the VNI provides a lot of options. If you're having a lot of trouble, you can (1) use just two Drone Damage Amplifier IIs and fill the other four slots with armor tank (e.g., 2x EANM II + Damage Control II + Medium Armor Repper). Or (2) drop one EANM II and replace with a Drone Damage Amp II. Or (3) hull tank (i.e., 3x Medium Transverse Bulkhead I rigs + Damage Control II + EANM II or Reactive Armor Hardener and then as many Drone Damage Amps as you want). There are plenty of other set-ups, but those are generally fine lows.

Anyway. Don't give up. You don't need a Myrm for L3s. I'll send you a message in game.

AF is a side grade that really doesn't make any sense when you're looking at mission progression.

"Never give-up! Never surrender!" - Captain Jason Nesmith [Galaxy Quest]

I second this, especially if you want to do some pvp later on. The ishkur outputs respecable dps at a wide variety of ranges while having a small sig and strong enough tank to easily do level 3's. Assault frigates are extremely skill intensive though. I recommend nearly perfect fitting skills before moving into one.

Just be careful with it. Since you can't afford to lose it, be hyper-paranoid about it. Good luck to you!

Myrm because of it's shape can be a literal death trap I've lost several myrms in lvl 3's because I got stuck on geometry from the "tail fin" when attempting to warp, "the cargo delivery" being one of those missions where you're prone to get stuck.