The Heron has good computer and electronic systems, giving it the option of participating in electronic warfare. But it has relatively poor defenses and limited weaponry, so it's more commonly used for scouting and exploration.

The Heron is the Caldari T1 exploration frigate. Its bonuses lend its hand toward scanning down and running exploration sites, however it can easily be used for scouting. For an upgrade to the Heron, look into using a Buzzard.

Caldari Frigate Skill Bonus (Per Skill Level):

• 7.5% increase to scan strength of probes
• 5% bonus to Salvager cycle time

Role Bonus:

• +5 Virus Strength to Relic and Data Analyzers

• Caldari Frigate I
  • Spaceship Command I

[Heron, Beginner Explorer]
Improved Cloaking Device II
Core Probe Launcher I

Data Analyzer I
Relic Analyzer I
Type-E Enduring Cargo Scanner
Scan Pinpointing Array I
5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive

Nanofiber Internal Structure II
Nanofiber Internal Structure II

Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I


Hobgoblin I x3
Hornet EC-300 x3

Core Scanner Probe I x16

[Heron, TF Heron]

Nanofiber Internal Structure I
Damage Control I

5MN Microwarpdrive I
Cargo Scanner I
Relic Analyzer I
Data Analyzer I
Scan Rangefinding Array I

Prototype Cloaking Device I
Core Probe Launcher I, Core Scanner Probe I
[Empty High slot]

Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
[Empty Rig slot]

[Heron, Prober]

Expanded Probe Launcher I, Combat Scanner Probe I
[Empty High slot]

[Empty Med slot]
[Empty Med slot]
[Empty Med slot]

[Empty Low slot]
[Empty Low slot]

Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
Small Gravity Capacitor Upgrade I
[Empty Rig slot]

[Heron, FW Troll Fit]
150mm Light AutoCannon II
150mm Light AutoCannon II

X5 Enduring Stasis Webifier
1MN Y-S8 Compact Afterburner
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster
Medium Ancillary Shield Booster
Warp Scrambler II

Micro Auxiliary Power Core I
Damage Control II

Small EM Shield Reinforcer I
Small Kinetic Shield Reinforcer I
Small Thermal Shield Reinforcer I


Hobgoblin II x5

Cap Booster 50 x2
Void S x2612
Null S x64
Barrage S x1566
Republic Fleet EMP S x1112
Federation Navy Antimatter Charge S x578
Scourge Rage Rocket x500
Caldari Navy Inferno Rocket x1000
Nanite Repair Paste x10
Navy Cap Booster 50 x17