The Crucifier was first designed as an explorer/scout, but the current version employs the electronic equipment originally intended for scientific studies for more offensive purposes. The Crucifier's electronic and computer systems take up a large portion of the internal space leaving limited room for cargo or traditional weaponry.

Like the Maulus, the Crucifier is an electronic warfare ship first and foremost - it has a balanced slot layout of 2/4/3 (slot layout nerfed from 3/3/3 in the Inferno expansion) and impressive base targeting range. Tracking disruptors are an incredibly effective form of EWAR due to the prevalence of turret ships, and a Crucifier sitting 70km away can easily take one or two turreted ships largely out of the fight.

Unlike the Maulus, the Crucifier's combat ability is fairly minimal. That said, you may find yourself unable to hit the Crucifier you just tackled once you have two bonus tracking disruptors aimed your way!

Due to it having a higher speed and more mid slots than the Punisher, the Crucifier is sometimes used as the de-facto tackling frigate of Amarr players.

Amarr Frigate Skill Bonuses (Per Skill Level):

• 7.5% bonus to Weapon Disruptor effectiveness
• 10% bonus to Weapon Disruptor optimal range

• Amarr Frigate I
  • Spaceship Command I

[Crucifier, TF Crucifier]
Damage Control I
Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Signal Amplifier I

5MN Microwarpdrive I
Tracking Disruptor I
Medium Shield Extender I
Tracking Disruptor I

125mm Gatling AutoCannon I
125mm Gatling AutoCannon I

Small EM Shield Reinforcer I
Small Thermal Shield Reinforcer I
Small Core Defense Field Extender I

Hobgoblin I x6
Warrior I x3

EMP S x1000
1MN Afterburner I x1
Optimal Range Disruption Script x2
Tracking Speed Disruption Script x2

TF Crucifier has an Afterburner refit in its cargohold.

[Crucifier, Fleet PvP]

DDO Scoped Tracking Disruptor I
Highstroke Scoped Guidance Disruptor
DDO Scoped Tracking Disruptor I
Highstroke Scoped Guidance Disruptor

F-89 Compact Signal Amplifier
F-89 Compact Signal Amplifier
Damage Control I

Small Particle Dispersion Projector I
Small Particle Dispersion Projector I
Small Particle Dispersion Projector I

Warrior I x3
Hobgoblin I x3
Acolyte I x3

Optimal Range Disruption Script x2
Tracking Speed Disruption Script x2
Missile Range Disruption Script x2
Missile Precision Disruption Script x2