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Merlin Shield Brawling for FW
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Kirie Kumamato
Ascension From Okomon
#1 - 2017-05-02 04:59:12 UTC
TLDR: Please advise me on my fit!

I was reading posts and playing with fits for a standard Merlin. I thought I'd try a shield-tank with blasters and double webs to make up for range control issues.

While I intended to use this fit in solo FW, either to harass the NPC in an enemy novice plex or guard a friendly plex, I'm not sure this fit would suit the task. I don't think it would stand up against a Tristan. It's also more expensive than other fits I've read about, so I'd like to learn how to keep costs down. I'd appreciate any advice!


This is the fit:

[Merlin, ShieldBrawler]
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Damage Control II

1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender

Light Neutron Blaster I
Light Neutron Blaster I
Light Neutron Blaster I

Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I

Antimatter Charge S
SharpestBanana
Ouroboros Solutions
Recursive Horizons
#2 - 2017-05-02 05:03:42 UTC
Kirie Kumamato wrote:
TLDR: Please advise me on my fit!

I was reading posts and playing with fits for a standard Merlin. I thought I'd try a shield-tank with blasters and double webs to make up for range control issues.

While I intended to use this fit in solo FW, either to harass the NPC in an enemy novice plex or guard a friendly plex, I'm not sure this fit would suit the task. I don't think it would stand up against a Tristan. It's also more expensive than other fits I've read about, so I'd like to learn how to keep costs down. I'd appreciate any advice!


This is the fit:

[Merlin, ShieldBrawler]
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Damage Control II

1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
Medium F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender

Light Neutron Blaster I
Light Neutron Blaster I
Light Neutron Blaster I

Small Core Defense Field Extender I
Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I
Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I

Antimatter Charge S


Double webs won't do anything if they just warp off. You should fit a scram and 1 web
Kirie Kumamato
Ascension From Okomon
#3 - 2017-05-02 05:11:14 UTC
Thanks, SharpestBanana! I'm still worried about not being able to keep up with kiters; I'd rather they warp off than escape my range - how should I close in with 1 web 1 scram? Maybe a more powerful afterburner?
SharpestBanana
Ouroboros Solutions
Recursive Horizons
#4 - 2017-05-02 05:45:18 UTC
Kirie Kumamato wrote:
Thanks, SharpestBanana! I'm still worried about not being able to keep up with kiters; I'd rather they warp off than escape my range - how should I close in with 1 web 1 scram? Maybe a more powerful afterburner?


It depends really. If you get the drop or start fights around 10km and tag them with scram to shut off their MWD, you can wreck them (MWD doesnt work when scrammed so)

If they start at 15-20km, then you have to bait them or something by retreated, getting them to chase, and turn back + tag with scram.

Or you could fit a MWD yourself. Lots of different tactics! Just look up some videos and stuff about basic fighting tactics

And always run a scram/disrupt in pvp, if you don't whoever is losing a fight will simply leave
Kirie Kumamato
Ascension From Okomon
#5 - 2017-05-02 05:50:07 UTC
Will do! Thanks!