Elite: Game talk

Michael Wolfe
17 Aug 2018, 2:38am
Sierra-Kilo-1G'day CMDR's

I want to get into Thargoid hunting and was thinking of the chieftain, I am new to this and trying to get ideas of what kind of loadout I would be looking at? I understand that AX weapons are the best but not sure what kind of loadout would work the best, along with the internals


There are a few basic things to keep in mind when bug squashing:

1) Shields take a back seat to hull strength. Stack as many hull and module reinforcements as possible, and if at all feasible engineer them for maximum points, not resistances.

2) AX weaponry is a must for anything except the little Scouts. If you have the time and desire to acquire the Guardian weapons, they are amazing against Thargoids! I recommend the Shard cannons and the Gauss as must-haves. The Guardian hull and module reinforcements are also nice, as they protect against various not-nice tricks that the Thargoid ships have up their sleeves!

To acquire them is a bit of a commitment and entirely optional, but really do make a difference.

3) Wing up. Fighting a Thargoid Interceptor is way different than any other NPC- those first few times get the blood pumping for sure! Plus it's a blast to take one down with friends.

4) This might seem obvious, but have enough credits for several rebuys. Thargoids are tough, and there's no shame if you lose a ship or five at first.


Happy hunting!!




Last edit: 17 Aug 2018, 2:47am
Sierra-Kilo-1
17 Aug 2018, 2:46am
M. Lehman

Thanks CMDR I didn't even think of the Shard cannons I will add it to the list
Stoopidface
17 Aug 2018, 3:14am
Sierra-Kilo-1:

You mentioned the chieftain. I traded mine in on a Challenger and have found it to be a little tougher and less squirrely with engineered thrusters. The changes to the weapon hardpoints can produce a minor increase to dps but the real benefit seems to be better (and more) positions for running multiple weapon types, which offsets the lack of improved power distribution. Whether or not the extra cost is worth it is entirely personal preference. Also I have not done any Thargoid hunting yet so there may be benefits to using the Chieftain over the Challenger that I'm not aware of yet. Hope this was helpful... fly it like you stole it! \o/
Sierra-Kilo-1
17 Aug 2018, 3:46am
Stoopidface:

I have heard a fir bit about the chieftain being used, but I will keep the Challenger in mind when I go to set a hunter up.

THX CMDR
Maurice Starkill
17 Aug 2018, 10:20am
Hello cmdrs what do you find better at combat FDL or Krait MK2
Renraiku
17 Aug 2018, 11:24am
DarkLordStarkillHello cmdrs what do you find better at combat FDL or Krait MK2



That depends on a great many things. You will need to be much more specific.
Silver Taffer
17 Aug 2018, 11:31am
Only two words- Py Thon
LordPsymon
17 Aug 2018, 11:35am
Really depends who is flying it.
Archon Noxus (Backup)
17 Aug 2018, 11:37am
Silver TafferOnly two words- Py Thon


You mean Pyt Hon?
Kari Kerenski
17 Aug 2018, 12:08pm
I don't rate the Python as good for all-out combat as the FdL or Krait.

It is however an excellent pirate ship and outclasses both other ships at that role.
(Wettoast) Wanda Fersegi
17 Aug 2018, 12:19pm
Anyone want to take a stab at what the stuff shown in the chapter 3 teaser is supposed to be ?
Stryker Aune
17 Aug 2018, 12:21pm
FDL, Krait or python?

I'll go with the Challenger.
Maurice Starkill
17 Aug 2018, 12:22pm
Renraiku
DarkLordStarkillHello cmdrs what do you find better at combat FDL or Krait MK2




That depends on a great many things. You will need to be much more specific.


I do PVE bounty hunting and trading sometimes and BGS
Shnyrik
17 Aug 2018, 12:34pm
DarkLordStarkill I do PVE bounty hunting and trading sometimes and BGS


If you want a universal ship not only for bounty hunting, but to farm engineering materials, to deliver some cargo etc. -- then Krait is your choice.

If you want a killing machine for sole bounty hunting -- for something like a community goal of restoring order -- then choose FDL. Being properly outfitted it becomes fast and deadly. Personally I prefer short-ranged railguns as a main caliber and a thermal vented beam to dump heat. Literally: "BANG! Bring in the next one!" %)
Kari Kerenski
17 Aug 2018, 12:39pm
DarkLordStarkill
Renraiku
DarkLordStarkillHello cmdrs what do you find better at combat FDL or Krait MK2





That depends on a great many things. You will need to be much more specific.



I do PVE bounty hunting and trading sometimes and BGS


I'd recommend the Python - it's a multirole ship and can handle all those roles decently without you having to swap your outfitting about much (if at all).

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