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How to get more DPS with missiles?
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Galdar Nox
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2013-07-02 23:38:20 UTC
Hi,

I currently have the navy scorpion, I have 6 heavy missile launchers on it (which is the max)

My dps atm is pretty low and although lvl 2's are easy, they take a long time for me because of my low damage.

I really like my missiles and was wondering how to get more dps? I have trained som skill levels at heavy missiles and such and I have 2 missiles rigs, more damage and "cooldown"

Currently, I can't see any way for me to get more dps without training for many weeks in skills, anybody know any other ways?

My missile launcher has a dps of 18 with faction missiles and a range of 43. Should I use any other launcher for me dps?

PS. I dont want to lose alot of range.

I appreciate any answer, thx.

- Thomas
Ruskarn Andedare
Lion Investments
#2 - 2013-07-02 23:46:04 UTC
Galdar Nox wrote:
Hi,

I currently have the navy scorpion, I have 6 heavy missile launchers on it (which is the max)

My dps atm is pretty low and although lvl 2's are easy, they take a long time for me because of my low damage.

I really like my missiles and was wondering how to get more dps? I have trained som skill levels at heavy missiles and such and I have 2 missiles rigs, more damage and "cooldown"

Currently, I can't see any way for me to get more dps without training for many weeks in skills, anybody know any other ways?

My missile launcher has a dps of 18 with faction missiles and a range of 43. Should I use any other launcher for me dps?

PS. I dont want to lose alot of range.

I appreciate any answer, thx.

- Thomas


Skills, lots of skills - if your dps is 18 for a faction missile every relevant skill level will make a difference (look at the certificate planner for good missile skills)
Galdar Nox
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2013-07-02 23:49:22 UTC  |  Edited by: Galdar Nox
Ruskarn Andedare wrote:
Galdar Nox wrote:
Hi,

I currently have the navy scorpion, I have 6 heavy missile launchers on it (which is the max)

My dps atm is pretty low and although lvl 2's are easy, they take a long time for me because of my low damage.

I really like my missiles and was wondering how to get more dps? I have trained som skill levels at heavy missiles and such and I have 2 missiles rigs, more damage and "cooldown"

Currently, I can't see any way for me to get more dps without training for many weeks in skills, anybody know any other ways?

My missile launcher has a dps of 18 with faction missiles and a range of 43. Should I use any other launcher for me dps?

PS. I dont want to lose alot of range.

I appreciate any answer, thx.

- Thomas


Skills, lots of skills - if your dps is 18 for a faction missile every relevant skill level will make a difference (look at the certificate planner for good missile skills)


Ok, thanks. This helps alot :D

Edit: any recommendations to what skills, I have heavy missiles (lvl3) - Missile launcher operation for more rate of fire (lvl4)
Klymer
Hedion University
Amarr Empire
#4 - 2013-07-02 23:51:04 UTC
/facepalm

Stop using a Navy Scorpion for L2's and switch to something like a Caracal with Rapid Light Missile Launchers.
stoicfaux
#5 - 2013-07-02 23:52:22 UTC
Galdar Nox wrote:
Hi,

I currently have the navy scorpion, I have 6 heavy missile launchers on it (which is the max)

My dps atm is pretty low and although lvl 2's are easy, they take a long time for me because of my low damage.

I really like my missiles and was wondering how to get more dps? I have trained som skill levels at heavy missiles and such and I have 2 missiles rigs, more damage and "cooldown"

Currently, I can't see any way for me to get more dps without training for many weeks in skills, anybody know any other ways?

My missile launcher has a dps of 18 with faction missiles and a range of 43. Should I use any other launcher for me dps?

PS. I dont want to lose alot of range.

I appreciate any answer, thx.

- Thomas


Ah... use cruise missiles on your battleship hull. Cruise missiles will benefit from the Navy Scorp's RoF bonus (while Heavy Missiles will not.) And put 5-6 TPs on it if you're running level 2s.

Question for you. How many acceleration gates in level 2 missions allow battleships? (Meaning, are we really talking about a navy scorpion?)






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Hessian Arcturus
Doomheim
#6 - 2013-07-02 23:52:29 UTC  |  Edited by: Hessian Arcturus
Hey man. Definitely get cruise missles trained for starters. Cruise missles on a Navy Scorpion are sweet.

Also, go to the Market, Skills subsection, Missiles subsection. Buy all them skills (minus the capital ones), inject, play...!!! Big smile

EDIT: You're only 18 days old. You need to get out of that Scorpion. You should be still in frigate/destroyer. And thinking about a Cruiser.
Support skills are your friend. Train your core skills, shield skills and missile skills...

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Ayuren Aakiwa
Intangible.
#7 - 2013-07-02 23:52:53 UTC
Skills, skills and more skills. Also, if you're only getting 18 dps per launcher and running level 2 missions, what the **** are you doing in a navy scorpion ??
Galdar Nox
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2013-07-02 23:55:36 UTC
Thanks to all, really helps alot :D
And yes, I'm using a navy scorpion and havent had any problems with acc. gates.
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#9 - 2013-07-02 23:56:51 UTC
Use Cruise or Torps...your Heavy missiles aren't getting bonused at all.

As said above, for L2s, use a caracal with rapid lights. Much better DPS against smaller targets.

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Just Lilly
#10 - 2013-07-03 00:01:33 UTC
He's probably playing it very safe ^^

As his skills goes up, he can switch to more "accurate" fit down the road.
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Naes Mlahrend
Devil's Horsemen
#11 - 2013-07-03 00:03:48 UTC
Not sure if anyone said this yet but...LVL2's with a Navy Scorp?
Galdar Nox
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#12 - 2013-07-03 00:05:08 UTC
After all Ive heard now I will buy a caracal :P

But probably like any other noobs, I just wanted A big and expensive ship and hoping to be OP, but I understand now it takes time and experience :P
Val'Dore
PlanetCorp InterStellar
#13 - 2013-07-03 00:06:40 UTC
Keep flying that Navy Scorp if you want to lose it.

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Just Lilly
#14 - 2013-07-03 00:08:12 UTC
A Caracal will do you good, and it will speed things up for you Blink
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Galdar Nox
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#15 - 2013-07-03 00:10:36 UTC
Val'Dore wrote:
Keep flying that Navy Scorp if you want to lose it.


What do you mean I will lose it? :P

A caracal is probably better but i feel pretty safe in a navy scorpion :)
Aiwha
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#16 - 2013-07-03 00:20:22 UTC
Galdar Nox wrote:
Val'Dore wrote:
Keep flying that Navy Scorp if you want to lose it.


What do you mean I will lose it? :P

A caracal is probably better but i feel pretty safe in a navy scorpion :)




Fitting HML's to a navy scorp is a warcrime in some constellations. Somebody may put your ship out of its misery.


Get a drake. Drakes are brick walls.

Sanity is fun leaving the body.
Galdar Nox
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#17 - 2013-07-03 00:37:10 UTC
Aiwha wrote:
Galdar Nox wrote:
Val'Dore wrote:
Keep flying that Navy Scorp if you want to lose it.


What do you mean I will lose it? :P

A caracal is probably better but i feel pretty safe in a navy scorpion :)




Fitting HML's to a navy scorp is a warcrime in some constellations. Somebody may put your ship out of its misery.


Get a drake. Drakes are brick walls.


:S

What launchers are best on a drake? Does every ship have some launchers or turrets they are best with?
Aiwha
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#18 - 2013-07-03 00:38:19 UTC
Galdar Nox wrote:
Aiwha wrote:
Galdar Nox wrote:
Val'Dore wrote:
Keep flying that Navy Scorp if you want to lose it.


What do you mean I will lose it? :P

A caracal is probably better but i feel pretty safe in a navy scorpion :)




Fitting HML's to a navy scorp is a warcrime in some constellations. Somebody may put your ship out of its misery.


Get a drake. Drakes are brick walls.


:S

What launchers are best on a drake? Does every ship have some launchers or turrets they are best with?




Heavies will work on a drake. Check the ship description, it'll tell you what size/type of weapon it gives bonuses to.



A navy scorp get bonuses to cruise missiles or torpedo launchers.

Sanity is fun leaving the body.
Galdar Nox
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2013-07-03 00:46:13 UTC
May I ask what a scorpion will be good for, since apparently doing lvl 2's with it is not a good idea.
Val'Dore
PlanetCorp InterStellar
#20 - 2013-07-03 00:53:31 UTC
A Navy Scorp when properly fit is a wreck factory in pvp.

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