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Skill build for a maelstrom for speed running lvl 4 missions.
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lck Mage
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#1 - 2015-03-24 00:08:18 UTC
Hello, I am considering skiling into running missions, and wormhole combat with my corporation. I would like to run a maelstorm to run missions and do this with, I was wondering if anyone could send me a list of skills needed to pilot this ship effectively, the funding for the ship is not that big a deal, I trade in jita for all my money, thanks for the advice.
Auduin Samson
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#2 - 2015-03-30 08:01:21 UTC
I can't get online to check the exact skills needed right now, but before you jump into a battleship for L4 missions you should at the very least have the skills for all T2 tank and support modules (Gyros, TEs, shield boosters, shield hardeners) and have decent tracking and range skills. Despite Battleclinic's rage to the contrary, T2 weapons are not needed right off the bat, but they should definitely be a priority once you are in your ship. In the meantime, meta 4 weapons ('Scout' 800mm ACs/1400mm artillery depending on how you are flying) will do fine. T2 guns give you slightly higher DPS and the versatility of using advanced ammo, but I can tell you from experience that high-meta guns are fully capable of running missions.

Wormhole combat, on the other hand, will require much more. I assume you mean PVP here. If so, every possible advantage will come into play. If you're not already an experienced combat pilot, the absolute last thing you want to do is take a maelstrom into battle. You'll be eaten alive. Learn the ropes in frigates. When you start in PVP, you will lose MANY ships while you get used to it, so make sure you don't go broke doing so. Once you've mastered that, work your way up to larger and more powerful ships as the need and skill arises.
Ayzn Betokhn
Pandemic Horde Inc.
Pandemic Horde
#3 - 2015-04-06 19:21:59 UTC
If your trading makes isk irrelevant, I recommend adding gallente battleship to the skill plan and look at a machariel. Speed running will benefit quite a bit from the machariel's faster warp speed and faster speed on the battlefield. The maelstrom is a solid mission runner with a choice of 800 mm autocannons or long range artillery; but for a few hundred million more you could be in a machariel. The difference is worth the price.