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| ====== Merlin ====== | ====== Merlin ====== | ||
| + | <WRAP round column alert 60%>Looking for **[[military:doctrines:start|DOCTRINE FITS]]**?</WRAP> | ||
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| + | {{https://image.eveonline.com/Render/603_256.png?nolink}} | ||
| + | ===== Description ===== | ||
| + | The Merlin is the most powerful combat frigate of the Caldari. Its role has evolved through the years, and while its defenses have always remained exceptionally strong for a Caldari vessel, its offensive capabilities have evolved from versatile, jack-of-all-trades attack patterns into focused and deadly gunfire tactics. The Merlin's primary aim is to have its turrets punch holes in opponents' hulls. | ||
| + | ====Helpful Information==== | ||
| + | The Merlin is the best all-round PvP frigate for Caldari and may even challenge the Rifter for fleet effectiveness. | ||
| + | Your first priority in this ship is to tackle a valuable enemy ship and maintain your tackle. Also be aware that it is entirely possible to get the pod kill in this thing, so have the web and warp scrambler ready to lock it when it appears on the overview. Then pod his ass. | ||
| + | A versatile ship, the Merlin boasts a 3/4/3 slot layout. Offering the highest mid slot count of any t1 frigate along with a shield resist bonus, the Merlin is a natural shield tanker, with a Medium Shield Extender being the common choice of tank. Thanks to its 4 mid slots, the Merlin is the only t1 frigate capable of fitting a shield tank while still sporting the combination of Propulsion Mod, Warp Scrambler and Stasis Webifier. | ||
| + | The fourth mid-slot also opens up a number of unorthodox fitting options such as dual propulsion, or opting for an armor tank and using the extra mid-slot for either electronic warfare or an additional web for ultimate range control. | ||
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| + | The Merlin after the Inferno update has almost no downside. It is fast, tough, and can carry a decent weapons package. Fitted with small blasters, the Merlin can gain an even larger DPS level. | ||
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| ===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== | ||
| + | Caldari Frigate bonuses (per skill level): | ||
| + | * 10% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage | ||
| + | * 5% bonus to all shield resistances | ||
| - | ==== Required Skills ==== | + | ---- |
| + | ===== Requirements ===== | ||
| * Caldari Frigate I | * Caldari Frigate I | ||
| * Spaceship Command I | * Spaceship Command I | ||
| - | ==== Ship Description ==== | + | ---- |
| - | The Merlin is a Combat Frigate designed for frontline fighting. | + | ===== Non Reimbursable Fits ===== |
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| - | Caldari Frigate Skill Bonus per level:\\ | + | |
| - | 5% bonus to shield resistances \\ | + | |
| - | 5% bonus to Small Hybrid Turret damage | + | |
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| - | ===== Fittings ===== | + | |
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| - | ==== PvP ==== | + | |
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| - | === test_free === | + | |
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| - | <WRAP round important 40%> | + | |
| - | The Merlin is offered for free via the [[training:test_free|TEST Free]] program. Please see the Test Free page for details. | + | |
| - | </WRAP> | + | |
| - | <EFT>[Merlin, merlin test_free] | + | <code>[Merlin, merlin test_free] |
| Damage Control I | Damage Control I | ||
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| Light Electron Blaster I | Light Electron Blaster I | ||
| - | Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I | + | Small EM Shield Reinforcer I |
| Small Core Defense Field Extender I | Small Core Defense Field Extender I | ||
| - | Small Core Defense Field Extender I</EFT> | + | Small Core Defense Field Extender I</code> |
| ==== Old fittings ==== | ==== Old fittings ==== | ||
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| === High Skill Fleet Merlin === | === High Skill Fleet Merlin === | ||
| - | <EFT>[Merlin, High Skill Tackle Merlin] | + | <code>[Merlin, High Skill Tackle Merlin] |
| Magnetic Field Stabilizer II | Magnetic Field Stabilizer II | ||
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| Small Core Defense Field Extender I | Small Core Defense Field Extender I | ||
| Small Core Defense Field Extender I | Small Core Defense Field Extender I | ||
| - | Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I</EFT> | + | Small EM Shield Reinforcer I</code> |
| ~6700 EHP makes this Merlin a highly durable tackle with a long point. Can fit a scram if the situation dictates. | ~6700 EHP makes this Merlin a highly durable tackle with a long point. Can fit a scram if the situation dictates. | ||
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| === The Italian Troll === | === The Italian Troll === | ||
| - | <EFT>[Merlin, The Italian Troll] | + | <code>[Merlin, The Italian Troll] |
| Damage Control II | Damage Control II | ||
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| Small Core Defense Field Extender I | Small Core Defense Field Extender I | ||
| - | Small Anti-EM Screen Reinforcer I | + | Small EM Shield Reinforcer I |
| - | Small Anti-Thermal Screen Reinforcer I</EFT> | + | Small Thermal Shield Reinforcer I</code> |
| * ~3600 EHP plus the Medium Ancillary who can refill the entire shield with one cycle | * ~3600 EHP plus the Medium Ancillary who can refill the entire shield with one cycle | ||
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| //"Do not underestimate the power of the Troll Side"// | //"Do not underestimate the power of the Troll Side"// | ||
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eve/ships/frigates/merlin.1441819261.txt.gz · Last modified: 2015/09/09 17:21 by echod