Ships & Modules

I'm not finding any recent topics discussing drone ships. So to me that means either nothing's changed or no one gives a ****. ;) I like drones, so I was thinking to kind of "specialize" there. I do PvE only for now, and I don't have a lot of SP. See http://eveboard.com/pilot/Vendraen ...

Are there any good options for Cruiser-size drone ships for PvE right now? Any links/etc for good fits?

That's easily fixed.

Thanks for the advice. So you're saying the Gila might be ok? :D

just use ishtar with navy heavy, it can hit frigate size too

Since he mentioned "low level" pvp somewhere along the line, and since the Gila isn't exactly "low level," I'll quickly mention that the Tristan is a great little kiting drone ship, in the ballpark of about 6 mil if flown with T2 mods. That's my vote for the frig lineup.

For Cruisers, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Gila.

OP if you defined what your interpretation of low level missions are we could be more helpful.

Staying away from anything that resembles a T2 ship since I have no idea of your ISK stash until ewee get to the higher levels.

For level 1 and 2 missions the Tristan and Algos are both excellent choices. The Federation Navy Comet is more dependent on it's guns than the others but it is still a reasonable ship for drones pilots to fly.

For level 2's the Algos works well as does the Vexor.

For level 3's the Myrmidon is an excellent choice for drones pilots on a budget.
The Ishtar and Gila are both excellent ships that can be used in level 3 missions if you have the skills and the ISK for them.

With level 4's the Gila works but is considered by some to be less than optimal for a number of reasons. Like those who champion the GIla as a level 4 ship most of the reasons stated will be largely personal opinions and preferences.
The Ishtar is better at level 4's in my mind than the Gila simply because of it's larger drones bay and bonuses that affect all drones not just the mediums.
Dominix and Rattlesnake are both excellent drones ships for a level 4 pilot. The Domi would be a better low cost option but in the end I think the Rattle is the better mission ship overall.

Fine... Algos and Dragoon work fine for low end stuff, as do the Arbitrator and the Vexor.
Myrm or Prophecy for mid range stuff.
Gila, because... Gila.

What the hell? He must be immune.








Take him out back and shoot him.

Well fine then, check out the Worm.

Read the bonus

The Gurista Pirate ships (Worm, Gila, Rattlesnake) align well with the skills you have trained thus far and there is no question that anyone flying one of these will tell you the state of drone ships is awesome!

There is also no question that they are expensive and not "affordable to lose" for a newer player. You also need fairly good fitting skills - especially if you intend to use T2 launchers.

Another ship you may want to consider since it has a decent drone capability and uses your missile and shield skills is the Minmatar Bellicose.

Another option is the Gnosis - at 60 million it is a bit more expensive that normal T1 battlecruisers but it leverages all your existing skills and is bonused for drones. Gnosis will easily handle level 3 missions.

Edit: The Gurista ships have a huge role bonus for drones - For the Worm, each drone is equivalent to 3 normal drones.