Owning the Abyss

Recommended ships & fittings

To help you survive and succeed in your exploration of the Abyss, here's some invaluable information on recommended ships and fittings that will increase the odds in your favor and speed up your access to the new gameplay.

These are our Tech 2 recommendations. We also have Tech 1 Abyssal fittings that are cheaper and have lower skill requirements.

You can copy the following fittings and import them through the fitting window (Fitting > Browser > Import & Export > Import from Clipboard).

[Rupture, T2 Abyssal Rupture]
Gyrostabilizer II
Damage Control II
Power Diagnostic System II
Gyrostabilizer II
Gyrostabilizer II

10MN Afterburner II
Large Compact Pb-Acid Cap Battery
Large Shield Booster II
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II

220mm Vulcan AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP M
220mm Vulcan AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP M
220mm Vulcan AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP M
220mm Vulcan AutoCannon II, Republic Fleet EMP M

[Empty High slot]
Medium EM Shield Reinforcer I
Medium Projectile Ambit Extension I
Medium Projectile Burst Aerator I

Acolyte II x6
Republic Fleet EMP M x1280
Acolyte II x6

[Omen, T2 Abyssal Omen]
Multispectrum Energized Membrane II
Multispectrum Energized Membrane II
Heat Sink II
Heat Sink II
Heat Sink II
Medium Armor Repairer II

10MN Afterburner II
Large Compact Pb-Acid Cap Battery
X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier

Focused Medium Pulse Laser II
Focused Medium Pulse Laser II
Focused Medium Pulse Laser II
Focused Medium Pulse Laser II
Focused Medium Pulse Laser II

Medium EM Armor Reinforcer I
Medium Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Medium Auxiliary Nano Pump I

Scorch M x5
Imperial Navy Multifrequency M x5
Acolyte II x8

[Caracal, T2 Abyssal Caracal]
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Damage Control II
Overdrive Injector System II

Large Compact Pb-Acid Cap Battery
10MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
Large Shield Booster II
EM Shield Amplifier II
Stasis Webifier II

Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Assault Missile

Medium Ancillary Current Router I
Medium Ancillary Current Router I
Medium Ancillary Current Router I

Hornet II x2
Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Assault Missile x660

[Vexor, T2 Abyssal Vexor]
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Medium Armor Repairer II
Multispectrum Energized Membrane II
IFFA Compact Damage Control

Large Compact Pb-Acid Cap Battery
Stasis Webifier II
Omnidirectional Tracking Link II
10MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner

Heavy Electron Blaster II, Null M
Heavy Electron Blaster II, Null M
Heavy Electron Blaster II, Null M
Heavy Electron Blaster II, Null M

Medium Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Medium Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Medium Explosive Armor Reinforcer I

Hammerhead II x5
Hobgoblin II x5
Infiltrator II x5
Null M x800
Optimal Range Script x1

Further reading

You can also check out The Expert Gila's Guide to Abyssal Deadspace in EVE Online and Ship fittings for EVE Online's Secrets of the Abyss event, published by Massively Overpowered, for even more in-depth guidance and strategies!

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