Share your best brawling ship fits for $10

Alex Sinclair · 2023-08-09T14:56:21.086Z

We expect to be running regular ship-fit bounties, and we're starting off with a challenge. Tell us your greatest ship fits for short-ranged combat (-30km). It can be built for PvE or PvP, but you'll have to explain your reasoning. Description: The best setups for short-range combat, share your best brawler fits (-30km)...

Schadsquatch 8/9/2023, 3:14:39 PM

My favorite ship for brawling is the legendary Battle Heron!

Excellent for baiting larger blaster ships, it never fails to get a laugh out of the locals and the salty tears from the capsuleers you send back to Jita 4-4!

Never take a fight against ships that use drones or missiles, but a cocky Hecate or Sabre will go down quickly with your weapon disruption, rail gun and party drones.

Here is a TikTok of me taking on such a Sabre.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM2voQuXS/

Here is the fit:

https://zkillboard.com/kill/110821101/

Alex SinclairMod8/10/2023, 10:19:32 AM

Schadsquatch

You've gone a step beyond by proving your fit works in action. And I loved that enthusiasm after taking down the Sabre. Thanks for this great submission!

EVEIL 8/10/2023, 9:49:41 AM

The Gnosis is one of Eve's prettiest ships, and with its bonuses to basically everything it means you never quite know how one is fit when you come up against it. Every year players receive one to celebrate Eve's birthday, so they're nice and cheap too.

I use mine to gatecamp with drag bubbles. Slap a bubble down near a gate and see what falls into the trap.

Getting on for 1000dps, 36kehp, a scan resolution of 1225mm and overpropped with a 100mn afterburner, your engagement profile is as wide as your imagination.The sensor boosters help to catch anyone thinking they can microwarpdrive away from you before you can lock them, as well as catching those pesky exploration frigates. Once you have your target locked down, start blastin'.

https://zkillboard.com/kill/103242322/

[Gnosis, *Bubble Camp Gnosis]

Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

Damage Control II

Reinforced Bulkheads II

Sensor Booster II

Warp Scrambler II

Stasis Webifier II

100MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner

Heavy Neutron Blaster II

Medium Ghoul Compact Energy Nosferatu

Medium Ancillary Current Router I

Medium Hybrid Burst Aerator II

Hammerhead II x5

Republic Fleet EMP M x100

Scan Resolution Script x3

Void M x800

Melicien Tetro 8/13/2023, 10:06:56 PM

EVEIL

This looks like a lot of fun. :D

Brother Grimoire 8/9/2023, 6:42:43 PM

Ahoy mateys! Cap'n Grim here to show you the best way to lose 1.1b - I mean.... BRAWL LIKE A MAN!

Are you tired of PVP being "anchor, burn, follow broadcast targets" and want EXCITEMENT and LOSSMAILS in your life? I've got the fit for you. A fitting fit for a KING!

The Hyperion is the the most macho ship out there. With bonuses to Hybrid Turrets, Armor Plates, and Armor Reps, the fit is clear: Dual Reps with Blasters. Toss in a Grappler to hold your target close (BECAUSE SHOWING AFFECTION IS MANLY TOO) and you're on your way bankruptcy and fun! Don't forget your drugs!

[Hyperion]

1x Heavy Energy Nosferatu II

6x Electron Blaster Cannon II

Medium power

1x 100MN Afterburner II

1x Warp Scrambler II

1x Stasis Webifier II

1x Tracking Computer II

1x Heavy Stasis Grappler II

Low power

1x Damage Control II

2x Large Armor Repairer II

2x Multispectrum Coating II

2x 1600mm Steel Plates II

Rig Slot

2x Large Trimark Armor Pump II

1x Large Capacitor Control Circuit II

Charges

1x Tracking Speed Script

11,200x Void L

Drones

6x Warrior II

2x Hammerhead II

5x Ogre II

Implants & Boosters

1x Synth Drop Booster

1x Federation Application Booster IV

1x Imperial Mobility Booster IV

1x Agency 'Hardshell' TB9 Dose IV

1x Federation Defense Booster IV

1x Strong Exile Booster

Alex SinclairMod8/10/2023, 10:15:18 AM

Brother Grimoire

Showing affection is manly too. This is great! Thanks Brother Grimoire

James 8/9/2023, 8:55:17 PM

EVE Online ship fits can vary based on personal preferences, skills, and the specific tasks you want your ship to perform. However, I can provide you with a general fitting for a Venture with blasters that could work for short-range combat

Venture Vs Rapier + Naglfar and wins

https://zkillboard.com/kill/98246145/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iK3ZqLtH2A [Venture, **Blasters 0.0.1]

Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

5MN Y-T8 Compact Microwarpdrive

Medium Shield Extender II

Warp Scrambler II

Light Neutron Blaster II

Small Core Defense Field Extender I

Small EM Shield Reinforcer I

Hobgoblin II x2

Nanite Repair Paste x50

Void S x1000

Null S x1000

Alex SinclairMod8/10/2023, 9:39:07 AM

James

Nice! And thanks for including a video too.

Swagger Olacar 8/10/2023, 12:44:19 AM

Want to deal 1000 dps but Tech 2 guns are for omegas only? Too poor to buy a battleship? Look no further! Enginered by the Federation Navy the Exequror Navy Issue. Does exactly what the Tier 1 Exequror does...BUT BACKWARDS! Why reparing your oponents armor when you can vaporize it instead.

Relatively cheap, Alpha Friendly, effective and really fun. It only has 4 guns but it is somehow able to spit 1000 DPS Overheated, the fit I made is based from a Vedmak I used to fly a lot, with a single armor repairer but the hability to fit an armor plate for extra buffer and with little to no mass penalties so it still keeps the hability to close ranges and scam something fast enough. Would recommend.

[Exequror Navy Issue, Heavy Disintegration Special]

Federation Navy 800mm Steel Plates

Magnetic Field Stabilizer II

Multispectrum Energized Membrane II

Medium Ancillary Armor Repairer

50MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive

Warp Scrambler II

Stasis Webifier II

Medium F-RX Compact Capacitor Booster

Heavy Neutron Blaster II

Small Gremlin Compact Energy Neutralizer

Heavy Neutron Blaster II

Medium Ancillary Current Router I

Medium Auxiliary Nano Pump I

Hobgoblin II x5

Nanite Repair Paste x32

Void M x320

Navy Cap Booster 800 x1

Alex SinclairMod8/10/2023, 9:27:01 AM

Swagger Olacar

Nice one, thanks!

Alex SinclairMod8/10/2023, 10:34:30 AM

We hope to run more ship fitting bounties soon. So do let us know here if you have any feedback or ideas for them (formats, best sniping fits, best Bane fits, etc.)

greybill 8/10/2023, 3:46:13 PM

Alex Sinclair

I'd like to see people's suggestions for kiting cruiser and battlecruiser fits.

Alex SinclairMod8/10/2023, 4:36:22 PM

greybill

Thanks for the suggestion! I'm sure we can make that happen.

greybill 8/10/2023, 3:43:01 PM

This Vexor Navy Issue fitting is intended to roam nullsec and pochven with. It is was I call a "semi-brawler" as it utilizes a long-point instead of a scram. Together with the web, it enables the ship to stay at arm's length towards potential baiting ships while sending in drones for the dirty work.

The fact it has dual-armor repairers requires good cap management. Some experience may be required to fly it well. As moth active-rep ships, your arch nemesis are energy neutralizers. The ideal targets of this VNI are of Cruiser or Battlecruiser caliber.

MOA Brawling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nPZ5pUzFaE

Being a T1 Cruiser many players underrestimate the Moa and it's great tank and DPS. Together with guranteed close range engagement through the ESS this fit is a highly effective brawling shup punching above his weight!

FIT: https://pastebin.com/GskS8Pts

FUN INC 8/14/2023, 1:03:20 PM

A really subjective bounty! - Bottom line is there is no best ship or best fit in my opinion.

Brawling requires raw muscle and bags of commitment. Once you start an engagement, for the most part you are fully committed because of the short ranged weapons, and likely scram-web fit. For the most part, an MWD is common, but an AB gives better close range mobility, and the ability to evade enemy fire.

The ship i have chosen is the Federation Navy Comet, often referred to as the Fed Navy Comet, or just the Comet.

It has an AB, scram for tackle , a Medium Shield Extender (MSE) for tank, & blasters + warriors for damage.

This punches well above its weight and is a great little ship to fly!

A couple of worthy points: an AB ship will always have a difficult time catching a kiting ship. If you are not able to force an engagement at zero (or thereabouts) probably best move along!

It needs a 603 implant to fit the nos!

[Federation Navy Comet, Federation Navy Comet]

Damage Control II Magnetic Field Stabilizer II Magnetic Field Stabilizer II Small Ancillary Armor Repairer, Nanite Repair Paste

1MN Afterburner II Fleeting Compact Stasis Webifier Warp Scrambler II

Light Neutron Blaster II, Void S Light Neutron Blaster II, Void S Small Ghoul Compact Energy Nosferatu

Small Transverse Bulkhead I Small Transverse Bulkhead I Small Transverse Bulkhead I

Warrior II x3

Zainou 'Gypsy' CPU Management EE-603

Let me know how you go! \o/

Alex SinclairMod8/14/2023, 3:24:55 PM

FUN INC

This is super detailed and helpful, thanks FUN INC

MacGybo 8/15/2023, 11:19:06 AM

FUN INC

This is my favourite fit from those posted here.

When I think of brawling, I think of fast moving 1v1 frigate fights. My favourite brawler is the blaster daredevil. If you get that beast to orbit at 500m, it's melting whatever it's up against.

Your FNC fit is the closest thing to that style of gameplay. It's got the AB for the tight orbit, making it difficult to track. It's cap stable. It has the void loaded for maximum DPS. It has the hull tank rigs, which I also favour. I'd even bump them up to Small Transverse Bulkhead IIs - commit yourself! :) I'd also swap the warriors for acolytes but that's just nit-picking.

Give this man a bounty!

FUN INC 8/15/2023, 1:20:40 PM

MacGybo

Thx MacGybo ! - I'd toyed with the acolytes - but opted for the warriors - tbh - they are interchangeable imho - see which has better outcomes - it's the old marginal gains argument. Agree with the T2 rigs though - i may republish / reply with that fit too.

Time permitting I was going to bash out some solo chops in a video but sadly AT priorities over the weekend (tldr, [TA.] losing a FS Barg in 32 secs to get knocked out of the AT was far more important!) so time unfortunately didnt allow me to do so!

MacGybo 8/15/2023, 1:48:34 PM

FUN INC

Well you did enough to get my vote o7