Posted - 2009.03.10 17:58:00 - [3]

 

Use auto cannons on a rifter and orbit at 500.

check this site for some good set ups..
http://www.battleclinic.com/eve_online/ship_loadout_browse.php#filters

Then check this topic out for a good vid of a low SP playing using a Rifter like it should be used.
http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1010411

Posted - 2009.03.11 07:09:00 - [5]

 

Originally by: Spectre3353

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Best Rifter guide out there:

http://wensley.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/the-rifter-guide-solo-pvp/

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Thanks for that link, awesome read.

Posted - 2009.04.01 15:51:00 - [7]

 

Edited by: Leeloo Malaquin on 01/04/2009 15:54:15
I have few questions about Rifter combat with T1 equipment:

1. What ammo should I use with my Autocannons(I have been using EMP S and Depleted Uranium)? Is EMP S totally useless against armor?
2. If I fit a NOS(I'd use active tank) should I fit 3 autocannons or 2 autocannons + 1 Rocketlauncher? According to EFT rocket launcher is bad compared to cannons, but I guess it has some advantages against certain targets?
3. Lets say I use webber against a frig and it slows down. Does this mean that he doesn't hit me as good as before or that I hit him better or both/neither?
4. I notice that during battle when I orbit a target my ship doesn't go full speed(because of inertia I suppose). So anyway, if I try to orbit at 500m my ship orbits at little over 1km and doesn't go max speed. If I turn off my AB do I automatically orbit closer? Should I even use AB when orbiting targets that I have webbed or otherwise go slower than me? As you can see I don't really understand how it works.
5. Should I use 125mm,150mm or 200mm cannons? I understand that smaller guns track better(=hit faster targets with more accuracy) but if I use webber then I should use 200mm because now they will hit the target also?
6. I was told that I should orbit frigs at my turrets optimal + 1/2 falloff range and cruisers + biggers ships at 500m, I guess this is because frigates will hit me anyway so I should stick with optimal and bigger ships turrents wont track me if I fly close?

Posted - 2009.04.02 13:45:00 - [9]

 

1. Use EFT damage profiles and put the different ammos in. You'll see which is most effective against what (EHP of a ship will change accordingly). But Rep Fleet EMP S ftw.

2. AC > Rocket

3. A web will make both of you hit more easily, and will slow him down which enables you to control range more effectively. Remember, you can be webbed too, and probably will be.

5. Go with 125mm. Even with 150, you don't hit 100% of the time, let alone with 200m, and the damage boost is tiny, especially with mediocre skills. Moreover, 125mm will enable you to use a 400m armor plate, which is great against other frigs. The speed penalty is minimal, so you'll still be able to get under a cruiser's guns. OFC I'm talking with T1 ammo. If you plan on using Barrage and staying at falloff, 200m are better, because at falloff you'll be far enough to have perfect tracking anyway.

6. Cruisers will NOT be able to hit you even with a web, except if they manage to stay pretty far. Get good agility skills to make sure you don't get out of your orbit path and go far, enabling them to hit better.

People love T2 guns + barrage, but if the guy happens to be faster, you're ****ed. I like 125mm, rep fleet EMP S, and a 400m plate. It's slightly less good against bigger ships, but the 400m plate ensures a better tank while taking down drones (which are really the only thing you have to fear from cruisers or bigger).