Missions & Complexes

Ah, valid point I suppose then. Haven't looked at the Amarr arc in forever.

I have just done the Amarr Epic arc in a Dominix.

Normally for level 4s I fly a single rep cap-boosted dominix with 2 large sentry damage augmentors and 3 omnidirectionals. This is enough to do almost every mission. But in the epic arc I had to warp out in structure.

The damage in the Amarr epic arc was way too high so I switched to a dual-rep dominix with 2 capacitor control circuits and 1 large auxillary nano pump as rigs. Also some cap rechargers in the mids. It did make my tank a lot higher and more then enough to perma tank it.
My damage was considerably lower so it took a while.

Also at some point in the arc you will get to fight mercs. They are caldari ships so you need to switch from tanking EM/Thermal to Kinetic/Thermal.

After the first two chapters, the epic arc splits. A highsec and a lowsec part. I did the lowsec part which could be easily done in an Ishkur apart from the very last rat which I had to bring in my ishtar for, but luckily for me, the last mission was in highsec, I don't know if that's always the case.

That also means I can't comment on the highsec part of the arc and I don't know if the damage will get a lot higher then in the first two chapters.

Fair point, I could have phrased it better.



It's still really annoying to even fit t2 350's on after the PG nerf. I'll be amazed if someone has a t2 425mm fit that isn't utterly gimped.





The problem is the domi's main attraction to many people is that it works as an afk missioner. If you're actively piloting you might as well trade it in for one of several better ships. Coming from someone who spent a good 6-7 months Domi piloting and changed.

and after looking at the options (keeping in mind i am VERY tired of losing ships to this) Im definitely going with the rattler. Its cheap (compared to T3 or Marauder) and the tank is sickeningly good. I dont care if it will take a bit longer, there is no chance ill lose it.

As i said I dont mission for money, im just trying to do the epic arc for the standing, so efficiency isnt my first concern.

Ty all for the input though!

For your skills, and doing Amarr Epic Arc, I would select a standard Apocalypse with eight megapulse lasers and a anti EM and Thermal tank.

True, a Navy Apocalypse is a tougher ship, but you are going to lose a few ships learning the general style. So hold off on the Navy ship until after you have the same ship with no losses for a few months, then you can get a Navy Poc and start collecting faction mods.

Now I assume you have all the core skills, laser and Amarr battleship skills at level five, a 3% hardwire for large laser damage and another implant for tracking or rate-of-fire would be a plus.

There are mission-runner fits for Apocs at several sources, but if you have been running Amarr for a few months you probably have a good idea what to fit. Battle clinic is said to have some good public information about fits.

Biggest hint: On any unknown mission, align to a warp out on entry to each level, kill scrambling frigates first (Acolyte II's or Hobgob II if possible) and watch your tank. Warp out, repair, return. Shoot webber towers and neut towers first if possible, if they are close let the drones fight them.

Oh, and fit tracking enhancers as well as heat sinks, as your NPC enemies will use tracking disruption, and fly T2 if you can, but Meta three if you have to.

not really a low SP pilot...45M SP in all pvp/pve skills 9M SP in gunnery alone

I love the abaddon but for the epic arc any active tank was just a sh*t show. they sucked down so much cap that it made my tank putter out within seconds, long before I could shoot the neut towers (esp. with the tracking disruption) and my drones couldnt take care of all the frigs before the fireworks show started.

Im thinking ill get a rattler for the epic arc and I might sell it when im done. probably for standard level 4s Ill go for a pally or navy apoc.