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In a pleasant coincidence, this was also a bounty that Sturmer raised in our last suggest-a-bounty bounty, so thank you for the suggestion!

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Ultimate Level 4 combat mission ship and fit (potentially on a day-1 character!)

A brief introduction is necessary before diving into fittings; otherwise, you might think I've gone mad:

Typhoon Fleet Issue Fit Overview

The Typhoon Fleet Issue (TFI) stands out for its speed, and impressive damage capabilities against both small and medium targets. Its ability to fully select damage profiles through drones and missiles, coupled with the option for auto-targeting missiles, makes it highly effective against smaller targets that typically fall before you can even lock them. Additionally, it's relatively affordable and doesn’t require extensive skills for effective operation or fitting.

Versatility and Adaptability - this fit works well with the standard Typhoon as well, using very basic modules (not even Tech 2), although initially, it will lack some damage output and application. However, as you train and improve your skills, its performance will significantly enhance.

While its tank may seem minimal, remember that the best defense in EVE is to avoid taking damage altogether. This ship is designed to speed-tank, using a light 2-slot tank setup primarily to repair minor damage incurred while manoeuvring. Developing skills to effectively avoid damage and pilot your ship are crucial, not just for PvE but also as a foundation for PvP or Abyssal space activities. So not just your character, but also you, as a pilot, will gain skills points.

Why the Typhoon Fleet Issue is Ideal for New Players

  • Affordability: The hull and fittings cost around 600 million ISK, making it a budget-friendly option.

  • Versatility: The fittings are adaptable, accommodating new players who may lack advanced skills, it works regardless of fittings meta levels, even works with regular t1 Typhoon.

  • Adaptive Weaponry: It utilizes adaptive weapon damage types and missiles, offering flexibility in combat.

  • Light Tanking: The minimal tanking requirements teach players essential ship piloting skills and how to effectively avoid damage, rather than relying on costly heavy tank setups typical of Marauders.

  • Blitz Capability: It's ideal for blitzing missions, allowing players to earn ISK efficiently and quickly.

  • Future-Proof Skills: Investing in skills for medium missiles will also benefit you if you decide to pilot a Gila, a top-tier ship for Abyssal space, while the Minmatar Battleship skill is necessary for those considering an upgrade to the Machariel.

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Low Profile Benefits: flying the Typhoon Fleet Issue also means staying off the gank-radar, as it doesn’t present a high-value target nor drop significant loot.

Fit Details

This fit is designed for the Typhoon Fleet Issue (TFI), but it can also be assembled on a regular Typhoon hull; simply adjust the tech level to T1 meta if you're limited by CPU. For missions that feel daunting, consider fitting cruise missiles and a Micro Jump Drive to engage targets from over 150km away. This setup allows you to maintain distance until you're ready to switch back to a Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher (RHML) fit. Alternatively, you can temporarily replace the fourth ballistic control with a damage control unit for enhanced durability.

[Typhoon Fleet Issue, Melamori's Speeder] Ballistic Control System II Ballistic Control System II Ballistic Control System II Drone Damage Amplifier II Drone Damage Amplifier II Ballistic Control System II Missile Guidance Enhancer II

Large Shield Booster II Missile Guidance Computer II Missile Guidance Computer II Eutectic Compact Cap Recharger 500MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive

Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II Auto Targeting System I Drone Link Augmentor II

Large EM Shield Reinforcer II Large Capacitor Control Circuit I Large Capacitor Control Circuit I

Hobgoblin II x5 Hammerhead II x5 Ogre II x5

Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Missile x1500 Missile Precision Script x2 Nova Fury Heavy Missile x1500 Nova Auto-Targeting Heavy Missile I x1500

You can pimp your ship and slap some X-type stuff, but it won't change much except ganking chances.

Core Stats

  • This setup assumes all relevant skills are at level 5 and few implants, we are looking at ~1700 DPS up to 75km, or 1500 DPS at 99km with Faction missiles.

  • Speed: 1242 m/s

  • The capacitor will last 2:20 minutes, which might shock permarunners, but if we factor speed, this time is enough to cover 173km and get away from any troubles. If using just MWD it's a capstable, if using SB then you have about 7 minutes to blow away these long-range BSes and reduce incoming damage to 0.

Missiles stats: faction, auto, t2 fury.

Tactics - how to pilot that thing?

Tactics vary by mission, and it's wise to consult a WIKI for specific mission details before undocking. Generally, upon entering a combat site, activate your MWD and maintain an orbit of around 50km, the effective range of your missiles. If you need to increase this distance, load range scripts to extend it to 80km+.

Target Priority: with a speed exceeding 1200 m/s, few ships can match your pace, except for spider drones which can be quickly neutralized by your enhanced medium weapon systems. Prioritize NPC battleships capable of inflicting damage from beyond 50km, focusing them down first to minimize incoming damage.

One-day-old character?!

I tested the fit with a brand-new ALPHA character I created today. By applying the bonus 1 million SP and tweaking a few modules, I was able to pilot a battleship with nearly 900 DPS within 15 minutes. The skills investment was only 12 million ISK for books, and the setup could effectively deal damage to enemies of all sizes. While I wouldn't recommend running Level 4 missions with a one-day-old character due to issues with capacitor stability, missile range, and ALPHA restrictions on accepting Level 4 missions, it's definitely within the realm of possibility.

Do you like my new char name? =)


  • Ship name: Melamori’s Speeder

  • Character Username: Melamori

  • Short description: The Typhoon Fleet Issue excels in speed and adaptability, offering impressive damage capabilities with customizable damage profiles. Ideal for new players (ALPHA friendly) and veterans, it requires minimal skills, is cost-effective, and teaches essential evasion tactics. Perfect for L4 missions blitz for maximizing the efficiency.

Alex Sinclair's avatar

Sturmer - good news! CCP has chosen your fitting as the winner of this one too. So consider yourself twice-immortalised!

Sturmer's avatar

OMG! Great news! Then i saw your message I got adrenaline rush, thought maybe I failed again and posted it as comment lol

Alex Sinclair's avatar

Well it's nice that I can be the bearer of good news as well as the bearer of bad news!

EveOnlineTutorials's avatar

I am dropping Two Fits for this bounty & A video on the fits themselves.

Both fits are fully capable of destroying any level 4 mission, the Praxis as stated in the video, only struggles on Worlds Collide, Second room due to the massive damage input when you warp in, but you can quickly bring that under controls

The Tengu is an absolute face smasher fit, it's that simple, there is no level 4 if cannot smash to pieces and it is very versatile in its mission parameters, high damage application, agile and solid tank.

See Fits Below Video for Copy/Paste

https://youtu.be/7CQ_Iq3Hs1g

[Tengu]

Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System Caldari Navy Ballistic Control System Gistum B-Type 10MN Afterburner Pith X-Type EM Shield Hardener Pith X-Type Large Shield Booster Pithum C-Type Multispectrum Shield Hardener Republic Fleet Large Cap Battery Missile Guidance Computer II

Covert Ops Cloaking Device II Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II Sisters Expanded Probe Launcher

Medium Ancillary Current Router I Medium Capacitor Control Circuit II Medium Warhead Rigor Catalyst I

Tengu Core - Augmented Graviton Reactor Tengu Defensive - Covert Reconfiguration Tengu Offensive - Accelerated Ejection Bay Tengu Propulsion - Chassis Optimization

Sisters Core Scanner Probe x80 Missile Precision Script x1 Scourge Rage Heavy Assault Missile x2500

[Praxis]

Capacitor Flux Coil II Capacitor Flux Coil II Capacitor Flux Coil II Capacitor Flux Coil II IFFA Compact Damage Control Drone Damage Amplifier II Drone Damage Amplifier II

Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender X-Large Shield Booster II Multispectrum Shield Hardener II Multispectrum Shield Hardener II Large Cap Battery II Shield Boost Amplifier II Shield Boost Amplifier II

Light Missile Launcher II Light Missile Launcher II Light Missile Launcher II Light Missile Launcher II Light Missile Launcher II Light Missile Launcher II

Large Capacitor Control Circuit I Large Capacitor Control Circuit I Large Capacitor Control Circuit I

Hornet II x5 Federation Navy Hobgoblin x4 Federation Navy Hammerhead x5 Salvage Drone I x5 Hobgoblin II x5 Imperial Navy Infiltrator x6

Nova Fury Light Missile x11941 Inferno Fury Light Missile x11310 Mjolnir Fury Light Missile x11933 Scourge Fury Light Missile x11751

Alex Sinclair's avatar

EveOnlineTutorials great video and a nice looking fits! Could you reply with these details so that we can send it over to CCP to judge:

  1. Credited name - Provide the name, username, or moniker you'd like to be credited in-game

  2. In-game description - Write a short (50-word max) description to be included in-game. That description will read something like '[ship name], made by [your name] for Just About EVE Online. Thanks to its [...], it excels at [...] and [...], especially while [...]. Best used when [...]'

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Credit - EveOnlineTutorials Team (All fits are a team effort)

Both fits were tested in multiple level 4's to no issues except what was stated in the video.

Praxis created by the EoT Team

Due to its high shield rep, this ship fit can be flown by most new players within a short amount of time, whilst it is a light missile fit, as stated in our video on the fit, this can be changed for heavy missiles. It excels at quickly removing Frigates/Destroyers/cruisers from the field, dropping the incoming DPS significantly.

Tengu was created by the EoT team

Whilst this fit runs into the 1.7-1.8b range, its high versatility and long-range missiles enable even the newest players to T3's cruisers, able to use it effectively, this fit is best used to pull range and keep all NPCs at the 40km mark away from you. It can dispose of frigates and destroyers by using precision missiles to good effect, it also has the full ability to nuke battleships and down easily.

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