Missiles in PvP?

AgentAnarkii

Hello, Anarkii here again with a few more questions while i wait to get my new computer.

1. 
   How viable are missiles/torpedoes in the PvP Game?
2. 
   How viable are stealth bombers in PvP?
3. 
   How long would it take to get into a Stealth Bomber and be able to do some good for your corp?

thanks in advance guys

 

-Anarkii Out!

batolemaeus

1. Pretty useless out of specialist scenarios
2. useful in 0.0 if fitted with bombs. Dps in small gangs is nice.
3. Evemon should tell you.

TheHatter

I like missiles alot, but they really are a pain in the butt to keep up with. Most of the time I end up just using Amarr combat ships, even though I freaking HATE lasers. 

Timmeyh

missiles works wonders in PVP doesnt it? looks like alot of ppl use it in pvp. seen some Scorps. Rattles and Ravens in some cool pvp vids. but that was a few years ago. personally im a Blaster dude so i rly dont know.

but torpedos are more of an hit-n-run weapon if ur doin solo.

tvalentine

drake is possibly the best BC in the game and it uses missiles. Caracal can lay down some good support dps, raven and typhoon can easily get over 1k dps, although they are kinda annoying to fit, and i wouldnt suggest going solo in them. Pretty much everything larger then rockets isnt bad in pvp i would say (although i dunno about capital ship missiles ...) With the exception of cruise missiles (maybe).

jrs77

Don't bother with missiles in PvP, they look good on paper but are actually useless, and here's why:

1. signature radius vs. explosion radius -> only effective versus bigger ships
2. speed vs. explosion velocity -> only effective against very slow targets
3. flightime -> takes time befor the damage arrives, while turrets hit instantly

Bombs and stealthbombers are a nice thing, if flown in a well coordinated group of stealthbombers. Pretty useless in solo-PvP.
Additionally, bombs can only be deployed in 0.0, so low-sec PvP isn't really possible with them.

Training-time for being effective in a stealthbomber is some 3-4 month.

Timmeyh

missiles can reach very high speeds, but yes they work much better agains battleships and larger, but then again with enough skill u can take out cruisers and BC too. Drake is btw a very good missile ship.

but if u decide to go for turrets i can say projectile turrets are awsome, try a Vagabond or a Sleipner. they hit hard and works wonders solo.

AgentAnarkii

Originally posted by batolemaeus

1. Pretty useless out of specialist scenarios

2. useful in 0.0 if fitted with bombs. Dps in small gangs is nice.

3. Evemon should tell you.

how can i use evemom without having an account with EVE and a character?

Timmeyh

Originally posted by AgentAnarkii

Originally posted by batolemaeus

1. Pretty useless out of specialist scenarios

2. useful in 0.0 if fitted with bombs. Dps in small gangs is nice.

3. Evemon should tell you.

how can i use evemom without having an account with EVE and a character?

 

i can send u a Buddy key which gives u 21 days trial access. just send me ur email on a PM