Ships & Modules

Abby can solo the Sansha 10/10

You'll want high base resists to EM/thermal so Minnie T2/T3 spring to mind and because of that the Loki (as per above). Not sure how much tank you'll need but an artie Loki with light drones would work fine imo.

Thanks for all your replies.

It looks like Loki is the best choice, thank you for the fit.

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Yep, the Loki is what I use myself too. Personally, I shield tank it, but that's mostly because I prefer shield tanking. It's nice that it's completely viable both shield and armor tanked.

There is no reason to ever use these underpowered weak drones, use hobgobs.

I use the Tengu for all Plexing. I know people think the Tengu is not good without its kinetic bonus but it can still equal or even outdamage other T3s with any damage type at similar ranges. I know the Tengu is better for other things but its still close to the best for this as well :3

[Tengu, OP Mini Golem]

Tengu Electronics - Dissolution Sequencer
Tengu Engineering - Augmented Capacitor Reservoir
Tengu Offensive - Accelerated Ejection Bay
Tengu Propulsion - Fuel Catalyst
Tengu Defensive - Amplification Node

Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Rage Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Rage Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Rage Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Rage Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Rage Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Mjolnir Rage Assault Missile

Phased Weapon Navigation Array Generation Extron
Gistum A-Type Medium Shield Booster
Gist A-Type Shield Boost Amplifier
Gist A-Type Photon Scattering Field
Gist A-Type Photon Scattering Field
Republic Fleet 10MN Afterburner

Damage Control II
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System
Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System

Medium Capacitor Control Circuit I
Medium Rocket Fuel Cache Partition II
Medium Hydraulic Bay Thrusters II

39km Range
741 EM DPS - with 2 implants (640 without)
1050 Sansha DPS Tank - with crystal set (684 without)
661m/s

For anyone curious this thing can get 988 DPS with Kinetic missiles if you replace the DCU with another BCU :3 Show me another T3 that can do this? Yes it is expensive btw :P But soloing anything short of a crazy torp 10/10 you'll earn that back pretty fast.

Edit: By the way you can use a HML fit for an even better tank since you will no longer need the TP and can fit another resist. With that you will have up to 1600 DPS Sansha tank and far more range and ability to hit frigates. You will just also lose some of the DPS. I just wanted to prove that it can equal the DPS of the other T3s without Kinetic ammo :3

Is the Navy Arma able to tank the plexes?

Also, I'd love to see a fit.

Has no-one considered the Munin?

E: Pretty sure it couldn't DPS high enough for the toughest plexes even if it could tank them, but seems a go for almost everything else.

I thought I should post my experiences since posting this thread.

I decided to go for the armor tanked Loki. I've managed to solo everything up to and including 7/10 DED plexes and of course Sanctums. However, although the tank was sufficient for any escalations I came across, I really found the DPS lacking. For example, I couldn't even break the tank in a 8/10 DED that I found (Sorry, can't remember the name). I never progressed past any of the first rooms in escalations because I wanted to try and solo them so I can't tell you how I found those Citadel Torpedo rooms.

A corp-mate uses the Legion with some success, may be worth looking into.

Thanks for your posts thus far, it has certainly given me some other ships to consider!

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Gah, split weapons on a Loki, it makes me want to cry. Why do you feel the need to do that?