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What's the best Amarr ship for level 3 missions
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Puritanical
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2011-12-09 21:51:11 UTC
I'm currently flying an Abaddon, however my crap SP makes the ship a bit limited, I'm thinking of switching to something else, any suggestions?

Cheers :)
Vachir Khan
Rugged Ruff and Ready
#2 - 2011-12-09 22:25:30 UTC
Bigger ships aren't necessarily better, especially not on low SP. a Harbinger will do a lot better in this case. Don't rush into bigger ships too fast.
Zhilia Mann
Tide Way Out Productions
#3 - 2011-12-09 22:29:08 UTC
Puritanical wrote:
I'm currently flying an Abaddon, however my crap SP makes the ship a bit limited, I'm thinking of switching to something else, any suggestions?


A low skilled Abaddon isn't even great for L4s. Harbinger and NOmen are probably the best for L3s short of an Absolution/Legion.
Puritanical
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#4 - 2011-12-10 20:20:39 UTC
Cheers, I've also heard the Apocalypse is a good choice, any thoughts on that? Cheers!
Tippia
Sunshine and Lollipops
#5 - 2011-12-10 20:24:26 UTC
Harbinger, Legion.

Battleships are awful for L3s.
Puritanical
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#6 - 2011-12-10 20:29:26 UTC
Cheers :)
Zhilia Mann
Tide Way Out Productions
#7 - 2011-12-10 20:41:37 UTC
Puritanical wrote:
Cheers, I've also heard the Apocalypse is a good choice, any thoughts on that?


Apoc is the ship of choice for low-skilled L4s as far as laser boats go. They remain a bad idea for L3s due to inadequate damage application on sub-BS hulls. But keep her around when you bump up to L4s.
Puritanical
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#8 - 2011-12-11 17:09:34 UTC
Cheers guys, one more question if that's alright, out of the 3 battlecruisers currently available to me, which should I go for (lvl 3 missions in mind)
Prophecy, Harbinger or the Oracle?

Cheers :-)
Fix My Lasers
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#9 - 2011-12-11 17:16:34 UTC
Puritanical wrote:
Cheers guys, one more question if that's alright, out of the 3 battlecruisers currently available to me, which should I go for (lvl 3 missions in mind)
Prophecy, Harbinger or the Oracle?

Cheers :-)


Oracle is a total cr@p for missions since it has no drones.
Prophecy is a lowrider, too tanky and less ganky.
Harbinger is a good thing, but takes lots of SPs to fit properly.

Harbinger is the best among those 3, but if you have a little skills in ACs it's better to use Hurricane. The best ganky and tanky ship among all BCs.

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Puritanical
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#10 - 2011-12-11 17:21:31 UTC
Fix My Lasers wrote:


Harbinger is the best among those 3, but if you have a little skills in ACs it's better to use Hurricane. The best ganky and tanky ship among all BCs.


So you reckon I should train for that Minmitar Battlecruiser to gain the edge in lvl 3 missions?

What's AC? (durpie beginner question I'm sure)
Nalha Saldana
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2011-12-11 17:28:00 UTC
AC = Autocannons, short range projectile turrets. They are based off falloff for range instead of optimal.

Yes the Hurricane is great but the Harbinger works if you dont want to spend time on minnie ships.
Puritanical
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#12 - 2011-12-11 17:33:18 UTC
Nalha Saldana wrote:
AC = Autocannons, short range projectile turrets. They are based off falloff for range instead of optimal.

Yes the Hurricane is great but the Harbinger works if you dont want to spend time on minnie ships.



Harbinger it is then, can anyone suggest a loadout for me? Keep in mind I currently have 3million SP :)
Fix My Lasers
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#13 - 2011-12-11 17:39:41 UTC  |  Edited by: Fix My Lasers
Hurricane is better itself, but there is another thing that makes him much better - selectable damage type.
There are some rats that have very high resists to EM and TH damage, like Guristas and Angels. You'll be dealing 40-50% less damage to them, while hurri can just change the ammo.

P.S. also with ACs you'll have almost the same range as Lasers and much better tracking.

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Lili Lu
#14 - 2011-12-11 18:20:59 UTC
Aside from a Tech II or Tech III Amarr ship, assuming new(ish) skills, this is what I suggest