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Harbinger, Zealot or Absolution for blitzing Level 3s?
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Aveza
Blazing Angels
#1 - 2016-03-12 11:25:42 UTC  |  Edited by: Aveza
Goal is fast mission completion for LP farming. In Amarrian space mostly against em/therm weak rats.

I'd prefer the Zealot since it's my favourite ship but how it fare against the likes of the Harbinger which has the drone bay, but is slower? Likewise, I'd pick the Absolution but not sure how the five turrets stack up compared to the Harbingers. All T2 fit.

Any advice/tips welcome.

Note: I can do level 4s easily enough with my Paladin but want try this way to see how much LP I can make.
Zhilia Mann
Tide Way Out Productions
#2 - 2016-03-12 12:09:53 UTC
Abso is fine on damage but it seriously lacks range. I'd go for either a Zealot or a NHarbinger if that's an option. Normal Harbinger is fine but the fifth mid for a third TC really helps the NHarbi. Maybe something like:

[Harbinger Navy Issue, L3 blitzer]
Heat Sink II
Heat Sink II
Heat Sink II
Medium Armor Repairer II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Damage Control II

10MN Afterburner II
Tracking Computer II, Optimal Range Script
Tracking Computer II, Optimal Range Script
Tracking Computer II, Tracking Speed Script
Large Compact Pb-Acid Cap Battery

Heavy Beam Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
Heavy Beam Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
Heavy Beam Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
Heavy Beam Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
Heavy Beam Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
Heavy Beam Laser II, Imperial Navy Multifrequency M
[empty high slot]

Medium Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II
Medium Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II
Medium Hyperspatial Velocity Optimizer II

Or, you know, try a Legion.
Aveza
Blazing Angels
#3 - 2016-03-12 12:28:24 UTC
Zhilia Mann wrote:


Or, you know, try a Legion.


Completely forgot about the Navy Harbinger, may go for that. I haven't considered the Legion as I've never flown one, though I've read that you sacrifice a decent turret setup if you add the drone subsystem. Haven't flown level 3s in a while so may be off about the need for drones.

They may not be essential, just an added (useful) bonus. Thanks for the reply, will take a look at that harby.
The Bigpuns
United Standings Improvement Agency
#4 - 2016-03-12 12:57:30 UTC
I also vote the NHarb as the best of the bunch. After that, Zealot or plain Harb. Both have lower dps than the abso, but the zealot gets the optimal bonus and will travel faster, while the harb has optimal and falloff bonuses. Don't discount the importance of damage application bonuses.
Barrogh Habalu
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#5 - 2016-03-13 09:17:20 UTC
On a side note, I hear a lot about L3 blitzing recently. Is that all the rage now?

Future of T3 cruisers - multi-tool they aspired to be instead of sledgehammer they have become
The Bigpuns
United Standings Improvement Agency
#6 - 2016-03-13 15:30:01 UTC
It's not a bad option if you don't have the skills and assets to blitz lvl 4's with burners. 3's can be done so quick they can turn out a good rate of isk and lp's, and are also very good for raising standings.
Arthur Aihaken
CODE.d
#7 - 2016-03-13 19:06:29 UTC
Barrogh Habalu wrote:
On a side note, I hear a lot about L3 blitzing recently. Is that all the rage now?

I think it's just the PvE flavor of the moment.

I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Forum Toon
Doomheim
#8 - 2016-03-13 22:48:05 UTC
Barrogh Habalu wrote:
On a side note, I hear a lot about L3 blitzing recently. Is that all the rage now?


Shorter ranges then L4 and much less dps to tank so you can take fast ship and blitz the objectives in order to hoard larger number of LPs.
Scotsman Howard
S0utherN Comfort
#9 - 2016-03-14 19:49:46 UTC
Aveza wrote:
Goal is fast mission completion for LP farming. In Amarrian space mostly against em/therm weak rats.

I'd prefer the Zealot since it's my favourite ship but how it fare against the likes of the Harbinger which has the drone bay, but is slower? Likewise, I'd pick the Absolution but not sure how the five turrets stack up compared to the Harbingers. All T2 fit.

Any advice/tips welcome.

Note: I can do level 4s easily enough with my Paladin but want try this way to see how much LP I can make.


It is a bit pricey, but Macherial is probably if not the best option (I am pretty sure most lvs 3s can be done in a bs).

It will give you the highest DPS/Tank/Speed, but again can be pricey.

It is skill intensive, but the ship is wonderful.

https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=345580
Yolli Sly
State War Academy
Caldari State
#10 - 2016-03-14 23:06:32 UTC
Aveza wrote:
Goal is fast mission completion for LP farming. In Amarrian space mostly against em/therm weak rats.

I'd prefer the Zealot since it's my favourite ship but how it fare against the likes of the Harbinger which has the drone bay, but is slower? Likewise, I'd pick the Absolution but not sure how the five turrets stack up compared to the Harbingers. All T2 fit.

Any advice/tips welcome.

Note: I can do level 4s easily enough with my Paladin but want try this way to see how much LP I can make.



Phantasm