BEGINNER Combat Fer-De-Lance | Elite: Dangerous

[@clericneokun]

Thank you for this video. It definitely made things easier for a long-time returning player like me who's no longer familiar with any of the systems. I stopped playing just before Engineers was implemented so constantly seeing them as a requirement in almost all the builds I come across to sure as hell did not make my first steps easier.

[@KreeKree]

You're most welcome CMDR o7 welcome back

[@MarkFennjewellery]

Thanks you just got my own FDL loaded it out and it was a nightmare!! but this build was a great help for a newbie

[@KreeKree]

I'm glad I was able to help o7

[@hoplophobic]

I've received the invitation to Tod McQuinn, but aside from some minor bounty hunting very early in my Elite career, all I've done is exploration. After years in the black, I've decided to come back and play a bounty hunting FDL for a bit (have to spend my money somehow since all I've really use is my Krait Phantom). This is incredibly helpful so I can get enough vouchers to unlock McQuinn's upgrades. Subscribed and thank you.

[@KreeKree]

Nice! I'm glad I was able to help and thank you so much for the support o7

[@zeehero7280]

biggest mistake possible is putting a fixed weapon on a ship less manuverable than a fighter. Unless all you plan to shoot at are big and bigger ships

[@KreeKree]

@@zeehero7280 not necessarily. I understand where you're coming from. It can be difficult but I think you are able to fly with flight assist off during the fight, it can make it easier on you. Plus I think choosing fixed weapons is a personal choice.

[@CapFlipGaming]

​@@KreeKreeplus fixed does more damage and less taxing on the ship. I also love that the chaff doesn't mess you up at all.

[@KreeKree]

@@CapFlipGaming exactly, very true.

[@isaacwhite7602]

I’ve always ran my FDL with one huge multi cannon and a bunch of beams I’ll have to try this build out

[@KreeKree]

Awesome, let me know what you think of it!

[@botep5529]

Oh thank God. I'm pretty new and engineering still seems pretty confusing to me. I just bought my first FDL and Ive been having trouble finding beginner non engineered advice. Thanks!

[@KreeKree]

You're most welcome CMDR o7

[@sirenia755]

i was looking at a multi-cannon web site and found that they have a delay to then except the class 4, there do not have spin-up delay, if you use multi-cannon, you will have to return to stock up in ammo as if you use lasers, you can stay much longer in the high resource extraction sites, 4 beam lasers, 2 on each side are great at knocking down a shield from a big ship, if you get close, use all 4 to drop there shield quickly, use short busts only, ill try your build to see if its better.

[@KreeKree]

Awesome, I'm always open to feedback o7

[@aloseman]

For the algorithm! Just bought my first FDL, outfitted it, and discovered it drew so much power that I couldn't even adjust my pips. I turned back into the station to reoutfit. Quick question: I thought I heard somewhere that the shield boosters had a decreasing efficiency. As in the first one gave a boost of 20%, the next one 18%, then less for the next. Is that accurate?

[@KreeKree]

Awesome! The fdl is a lot of fun but experimenting with the build is definitely a good idea. I don't think so, but I could be wrong.

[@VetGamer]

Hey would you happen to have a fdl goid build you'd recommend? Currently working on guardian weapon unlocks.

[@KreeKree]

I actually haven't come up with a AX FDL build before but it's a great suggestion. If you like, you can join the Discord linked in the description and ask others as well. Meanwhile I'll see if I can come up with a build for you.

[@DarthShadow1980]

I only used 1 module reinforcement as I used a advanced docking computer as I'm rubbish at manual flying lol 😆

[@KreeKree]

That's okay, everyone can build how they please. My guides are mostly starter suggestions anyway :) Don't worry as long as you practice your manual flying will improve :) o7

[@maj.kingkong3004]

Love these ship build videos. Problem is picking which one to buy. I was getting ready to buy the Chieftain after seeing that video, then I watch this one. I'm a definite newb and have so far only done expl, trade and exobiology. Thought I'd try pirate hunting so don't really want to embarass myself with first combat in an FDL. Perhaps I should start with a lesser ship. Still have my original Sidewinder. 😂

[@KreeKree]

@@maj.kingkong3004 thank you so much! It can be hard to choose. I do have other combat builds so have a look and see what you decide. Remember, don't fly without rebuy

[@leoxgamer1342]

I have more of a preference on energy weapons soo I might play around with this maybe all energy or 1-2 kinetic and the rest energy

[@KreeKree]

Of course! experimenting is half the fun in my opinion

[@leoxgamer1342]

@@KreeKree I tried but I was having some power draw problems and my dps wasn’t what I wanted it but it was fun experimenting an I tried this build and I’m a god

[@KreeKree]

@@leoxgamer1342 awesome! I'm super excited for you 😊 o7

[@stephenjohnston6292]

Nice pretty similar to what I hav been working on, thank you

[@KreeKree]

Thank you! Great minds think alike ☺️ o7

[@mj5692]

This is the best bounty hunting loadout I have used so far. With engineering this loadout is next level. You have earned my subscription.

[@KreeKree]

Haha I'm so glad you liked it! And thanks for the sub😁

[@sansogaming6563]

I wish I had the Credits to buy this ship 😢

[@wendigotamer1173]

Would you suggest fdl or chieftain im still working on unlocking all engineering so I only have a few

[@KreeKree]

I love both but I had to choose I'd do with the Chieftain 👍

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

the early meta is still effective against NPC's 4x c2 multis 1x c4 plasma, a fun build if engineered is 2 rails & 3 plasmas but its not for newbies, btw I find the more range I have on a sensor the better as it identifies targets a few boost cycles away that you may miss when your pushed for time on stacked combat missions. best bang for buck I find is D rate with long range mod rather than a lightweight class A

[@KreeKree]

That makes a lot of sense, thank you CMDR o7

[@stoutorangutang2300]

Very helpful thx

[@KreeKree]

You are most welcome CMDR o7

[@jonnyjoanknecht5164]

Great build, now you're ready to journey to Jameson 😂😂

[@KreeKree]

LOL

[@oneofdavidsmightymen]

Go with a 4a plasma and hit from very close it takes down the shields very quickly and if you are close enough you can get in 2 shots but watch the heat level

[@KreeKree]

That's a great suggestion, thank you!

[@danielstokker]

Isnt bioweave counterproductive because of all the shieldboosters making the recharge times very long ? I can understand if it is to manage power because bioweave draws a lot less power so you might have power for other stuff on the other hand maybe you could drop 2 shieldbooster without losing to many hitpoints on them if you take an A graded shield and throw in a chaff and a heatsink or whatever you like ... just what i thought of while wathing the video . I do really appreciate your builds tho . beginners really need this and this build is actually pretty damn good and strong for someone not using engineering

[@KreeKree]

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback. Your suggestions are really good so thank you for sharing them 🙂

[@sharkmanz3951]

its true that boosters increase recharge time but a bi-weave will still recharge your shields (boosters or not) faster than a normal or prismatic generator

[@Tooterbooter]

Bi-weave is more beginner-friendly as you are not punished as heavily when shields go down. Though, I would personally swap one or two boosters for chaff/heat sync. I feel naked flying around without either. I would also throw in a small fuel scoop, because I guarantee a new player who is use to having an exploration ship is going to have to make a call to the fuel rats after building this FDL loadout. 😂

[@Charlieebr0wnn]

How do you travel to new systems in the shift with no fuel scoop?

[@KreeKree]

Generally speaking, when you want to do some combat, you don't need to travel far and so the need for a fuel scoop is less. However, if you want to go to a place that is far then you can use the galaxy map to search for high population systems to stop off on your journey to refuel. Otherwise you can use an exploration ship or ship with a fuel scoop to get there and then order your ship to the main station of that system. I hope this helps. If have anymore questions, feel free to ask 🙂

[@ATBatmanMALS31]

Heinlein, or does that come from somewhere else?

[@KreeKree]

I'm not not sure what you're asking, could you elaborate please?

[@ATBatmanMALS31]

​@@KreeKree"Fair Dinkum Friday"

[@KreeKree]

@@ATBatmanMALS31 I see what you mean. Originally we were doing it at Yembo but now it changes. It really depends on the what's happening in the Thargoid war. I do believe we have been to Heinlein but I could be remembering wrong 😅

[@ATBatmanMALS31]

@@KreeKree I'm referring to the author (I'm certain Heinlein station is named after him) and his work "The moon is a harsh mistress." The book had similar terminology, so much so I thought that's what the phrase "fair dinkum friday" was in reference to.

[@KreeKree]

@@ATBatmanMALS31 oh cool! I didn't know that

[@sirenia755]

it turn out that this build was not right for me, shooting beam laser was ok but the multi-cannon was hard to line up, i ended up with no hit with it, i went back to my original build, sorry.

[@KreeKree]

At least you gave it a shot. My builds won't suit everyone which is why I encourage experimenting 😊

[@MarkFennjewellery]

Oh and you have my subscription 🙂

[@KreeKree]

Awesome! Thank you so much CMDR o7 😊

[@MarkFennjewellery]

@@KreeKree i, I hope you can help with my FDL ( & I did have the same with my Python) I loaded my FDL the same as yours and its jumps great as my last loaded it didn't ..but the problem I now have with my builds is my weapons do not fire!! which is little troubling if you want to bounty hunter 🙂 any suggestions? many thanks Mark cmdr Longshanks

[@KreeKree]

@@MarkFennjewellery That is a big problem. Have you set up your fire groups? To find your fire groups it's the right panel (4 on the keybourd) and then third to the left.

[@MarkFennjewellery]

@@KreeKree thanks for getting back to me and helping out a newbie ( though I did play Privateer back in the 90'3 ) Yes set them up just like your video...( I'm on XBOX) so not sure what's going on!!!

[@KreeKree]

@@MarkFennjewellery Hmmmm, we know you have enough power to run everything so it's not that. Have you put enough pips/power into your weapons?

[@prolordyt9356]

Gimble is worth it what's not worth it is fixed weapons they may have a little bit of damage output but gimble you don't miss fixed you do

[@KreeKree]

The only problem with gimbled weapons is if your opponent launches their chaff then it will scramble your gimbled weapons aim so you can then either keep firing and hope you hit your target till the chaff is gone or wait until the chaff has gone before firing again which is why I suggested if you like you can put fixed thermal weapons on your ship to combat the chaff and work on your aim and piloting skills at the same time. Whether someone chooses gimbled or not is up to them because each weapon has its pro's and con's which is why I'm a big fan of experimenting and using those ship build websites 🙂

[@prolordyt9356]

@@KreeKree then you just switch to non locked mode and use it for about 3 or 4 sec then re aquire lock

[@KreeKree]

@@prolordyt9356 you can definitely do that too ☺️

[@Carpycarpness]

Just started playing this game this week a pal helped me get the basics but it is defo a shlog

[@KreeKree]

Welcome to Elite CMDR o7 haha it is but it's lots of fun 🙂

[@Perseverance-redefined]

I copied the hard points without even knowing to do so, I could use tips for combat.

[@KreeKree]

Nice! I'd suggest trying to stay right behind the enemy ship if you can so it's hard for them to get a better shot at you :)

[@SadDane]

Great build, though I miss more firepower on the cannons. I havent died yet, so a big "+" from me:-)

[@KreeKree]

You can certainly experiment and see if the cannons work better for you and thank you btw CMDR o7 😊