Ships & Modules

Barghest Torpedo

7x Torpedo Launcher, Faction torpedoes
1x Auto Targeting System I
5x Warrior II, 5x Hobgoblin II, 5x Curator II
5x Warrior TP-300 (optional)

1x 500MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive
2x Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
2x Missile Guidance Computer II, precision script
1x Pith C-Type Large Shield Booster

2x Dread Guristas Ballistic Control System
2x Ballistic Control System II
1x Co-Processor II
1x Missile Guidance Enhancer II

1x Large Warhead Rigor Catalyst II
2x Large Hydraulic Bay Thrusters I

The Barghest has several advantages that gear it for torpedoes: 200% torpedo velocity and 25% damage bonus, extremely low signature radius, high speed/inertia and a passive shield recharge on par with the Rattlesnake. It can tank a lot of missile damage just moving around at regular speeds which is why we're not inflating the signature radius with shield or hyperspacial rigs and shield extenders.

First and foremost, this setup needs Faction torpedoes to work. Javelin torpedoes do 30% less damage and you won't be able to apply full damage to some battleships with Rage torpedoes (keep a short supply for structures, though). Everything has been optimized to kill battleships in 2-3 volleys, elite cruisers in 2 volleys and cruisers and destroyers in a single volley. You run precision-scripted MGCs against everything except battlecruisers and battleships - so if the latter pulls range swap-out to range scripts. The MWD is recommended for short bursts to close range or reach objectives and gates.

This fit requires V skills in a lot of areas as CPU is tight (launcher rigging IV minimum), so if you're short you may need a CPU implant, a second co-processor or substitute more T2 modules for Faction. Auto Targeting System I is intended as a passive +2 target boost so you can lock 9 targets. Performance specifications reflect 7-10 Zainou missile implants (+5). The co-processor and MGE can be substituted for a pair of Prototype Hyperspacial Accelerators that will boost warp speed to 4.22AU/s with Ascendancy implants. Not Machariel speeds, but no slouch either.

Depending on your skills and implants, it's possible to break 1600 DPS (1869 DPS overheated) against battleships and structures. For all intents and purposes though, you'll find that achieving 100% damage application against anything larger than frigates lands you in the 1300-1400 DPS range and places the Barghest firmly in Rattlesnake territory. Torpedo range varies from 45.1km to 57.3km, which is optimal for most missions.

Pyfa fittings estimate came in at 365 million ISK plus hull, or around 1 billion ISK total.

You can definitely swap out to an AB as it helps tank damage, although it's not quite as effective at closing range with targets. The rigor can be swapped out for a Large Processor Overclocking Unit I rig and then you can run a pair of T2 missile guidance enhancers that almost replicates the rigor rig (it also bumps your range to 48.6km/58.5km). You may need to swap out one of the T2 ballistic control units for a Faction variant as it's still really tight on CPU.

The main reason I use the T2 rigor in my fit is so I can run a pair of Prototype Hyperspacial Accelerators in the lows to boost warp speed to 4.22AU/s. I give up a bit of range but it allows me to apply more damage when I swap out for range scripts on the missile guidance computers.

This is a troll fit, right?

It wouldn't be hard to do what you are doing with no co processor. I fail to see why one is even considered necessary. Once you open up the faction module can, just go all the way with it and stop eating CPU with a 4th BCU.

I've had a look at a torp Barghest multiple times and as much as I want it to work it just doesn't and with the how the torps are now they never will.

Each of the missile boats have at least some redeeming quality, be it tank, application, fitting space, DPS or all of the above if you're a rattlesnake.

The barghest gets what, faster missiles at the cost of all of the above? It's a raw deal and is just not something that can be fixed unfortunately. It's not really the Bagh's fault tho, part of it is because of the PvP bonus it gets so naturally can't be as good of a PvE boat and other part is just how bad torps are.

The Navy Raven would make a better torp boat in almost every single way and it's hardly suited for it in the first place. Not that I'd fly it (lacks Hyperspasials) but it can manage almost identical dps with same range and insanely better application at the cost of torp speed. Also has a paint on top of it all.

Also small error in the op. The barghest has 75 drone space and only 50 bandwith. You have 5 Curator IIs listed in addition to 75m3 worth of drones.

If I were to get a Bargh I'd probably fly something like this but it's been a while so i'd probably modify it here and there depending on how it does in missions. It has similar tank to my Mach so there will be missions it might not be able to do.

[Barghest, Torp]
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System x3
Missile Guidance Enhancer II x3

Republic Fleet Target Painter
Republic Fleet Target Painter
Pith C-Type Large Shield Booster
100MN Monopropellant Enduring Afterburner
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II
Adaptive Invulnerability Field II

Torpedo Launcher II, Caldari Navy Mjolnir Torpedo x7
[empty high slot]

Large Warhead Rigor Catalyst II
Large Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II
Large Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II

Hobgoblin II x5
Hammerhead II x5

True. It's too bad torpedoes aren't in a slightly better place.

Why wouldn't I just stick with my Golem?

These fits make my Ishkur all sweaty in it's 'no place'.

I've never understood why people would use this for pve...

We like to brag, just like cracked up pvp jocks.