Deadly Python Mk2 Frag Cannon Build in Elite Dangerous

[@kempo79]

Few thoughts. Since you have multicannons - you don't really want or need more corrosive effects on your pacifiers. The effect doesn't stack as far as I know and you just lose precious ammo and some DPS you could have by getting other experimental effect. Second: it's PvE and bounty hunting that really need as much ammo as possible. Frag builds aren't very effective because they run out of ammo very fast. You really don't want to move back and forth from res site to station and vice versa, because it's time consuming and time means money. Same goes with prismatic shields. When they are done they are done and you need to replenish them on station for it takes forever to charge them up in space. You really want to have bi-weaves with fast regen for bounty hunting. The only instance I'd go with frag build and prismatic shield for PvE is doing assassination contracts when you have to deal with small number of well armed and engineered NPC ships - and you don't have fully engineered ship.

[@marcog6470]

Who’s gonna tell’em?

[@rocket2739]

Agreed on almost all : For the shield, prismatics are excellent in PVE. Just reboot when you're running low between two fights and you're back up to 50% shield strength

[@marcog6470]

@@rocket2739 oh great someone told’em lol

[@kempo79]

@@marcog6470 that won't work if you are in MED CZ being attacked by whole SPEC OPS team. And don't try to be smartass. Anyone who plays the game for more than a month knows this trick.

[@marcog6470]

Who’s gonna tell @@kempo79

[@marsil1472]

You only need one hard point with corrosive shell... it doesn't stack for the effect

[@ДмитрийФокин-з3й]

Try 6 plasmas build. 4 large with efficient and 2 medium with short-range (or efficient too). I told you, this weapons configuration is insane 550+ dmg per trigger press.

[@paradoxx_4221]

it's not really viable on the mk2 as the power distributor and plant are only a class 6 and PAs draw a lot of power and distro as well. Frag cannons are ideal because they don't draw a lot of either of them. Look at it from the perspective of the krait - the MK2 has one more large hardpoint and a downclassed distro, so it can't really supply its hardpoints

[@ДмитрийФокин-з3й]

@@paradoxx_4221 you can split 6 hardpoints in to 2 separate fire groups like 2L+1M primary and secondary, you can engineer all 6 plasmas to efficient blueprint and have enough power to supply all 6 weapons. And it's not just theory - i am flying this configuration right now.

[@rocket2739]

I'd love to see 6 medium railguns. If you hit, the enemy's dead

[@snap26neo]

actually engineered double shot frag cannons will dish out more burst dps than the plasmas will ever hope to put out. and in a pvp 1v1 build, if you are not an absolute shit of a pilot, you wont lose to the "meta PA" pilots... EVER i did it 6 years ago in the python mk1, every 1v1 i had with people using those plasmas (close to 100 fights) i never lost a fight

[@Zum1985]

As Far As Narrating Elite Content... You're Spot On Ricardo... But When It Comes To Building Ships... My God, You Need Help

[@RicardosGaming]

Yeah ....

[@zombi303]

Agree - corrosive on all those weapons, WTF

[@ysfsim]

I have a similar build. My internals are more hardy with hull and module reinforcements as well as a fuel tank, scoop and interdictor. As for the frags, I use four pacifiers with rapid fire and screening shell. These offer almost no reload time and higher damage per shot. For the mediums, I use two pre engineered rails- hi cap, long range with feedback. These out performs the hammers.

[@RicardosGaming]

Ooh good idea

[@AtlasRandGaming]

consider using single corrosive shell multicanon size 2 and thermal vent long range beam laser 2 for this build... it would allow you to debuff their ship before shooting the pacifier... with no downside on the pacifiers themselves. You only need 1 gun with corrosive shell do add the debuff for all guns. Also use class b collectors... longer range. A fighter with a Carrer nearby does not need a frame shift booster... better to have more cargo or more armor

[@RicardosGaming]

Definitely

[@Krosis_]

You can't apply corosive when shields are up on your target.

[@Frozenwinter84]

Putting corrosive on more than one hard point is a waste, the reduction in armor hardness doesn't stack. I'd keep corrosive on one multi cannon and put incendiary on the other multi. Frags maybe mix of incendiary and something else.

[@zontarr22-zon]

I am a fan of Frags but I will try a full Cannons on this with all the lovely experimentals.

[@RicardosGaming]

Good idea

[@zontarr22-zon]

@@RicardosGaming I will put the long range on them with all different experimentals for a full spectrum :)

[@mookithehamster5639]

Overcharged is superior on pacis and frags, use together with incendiary. Corrosive doesn't stack, use one weapon on the mediums with that effect. A krait or python would make a better combat mats collector. Go full combat build with the python mk2.

[@RicardosGaming]

Fab

[@Terrribletom]

Yar, this is the weigh

[@CmdrDjBurp-dr5uy]

It's a great ship. I'm absolutely smashing Hadad with it. I'm already working on another one. It's an ace little ship imho

[@wstavis3135]

Wait, you paid money for two?

[@lanceobe6801]

I love the look of the ship I just wish they would have changed the cockpit interior, visually from the inside I feel like I'm in my regular python.

[@simonwells4820]

I am using 4 x Advanced Plasma ( efficient and Plasma slug ) and 2 Imperial Hammers ( long range and plasma slug ) A lot of fun, but can generate some serious heat if not careful !!

[@garethde-witt6433]

I have tried several builds with this ship and hated all of them, it’s fast but it crumples like paper. Not my favourite ship for combat, I haven’t found a role for it yet.

[@draconusspiritus1037]

Do you have corrosive on all 4 of those Pac's? I would suggest only put corrosive on the MC's. Corrosive reduces total ammo. Easier to afford on MC's especially if paired with hi-cap. Save the Pac's for more damage total to get more love out of the corrosive set down by those MC's.

[@CMDR_ALNASL]

Regarding the kill warrant scanner: I've never used one. Maybe I am missing out on something here...? How is it different than the basic scan? The basic scan let's me know if a target is wanted or not. I figure, if it's wanted, then I just blast away. Please explain the difference. Thank you!

[@OGmujrim]

Regular scan only shows you the bounty in the system you're currently in. You need a KWS to see if the ship is wanted in other systems so that you can collect the additional bounties.

[@CMDR_ALNASL]

@@OGmujrim I see. Thank you.

[@RicardosGaming]

You get additional warrants thus cash

[@soulreaverfan1983]

@Ricardosgaming can i use regular frag cannons if i havent unlocked the pacifiers? How efficient that will be

[@RicardosGaming]

It works well with normal frags

[@soulreaverfan1983]

@@RicardosGaming awesome as always thanks @RicardosGaming

[@RicardosGaming]

@@soulreaverfan1983 v2 coming soon

[@seanhill-mq6td]

Worth getting the pre-engineered heatsink Launchers from Luten's star tech broker on the Spirit of Laelaps 4 charges and a little less mass too !

[@RicardosGaming]

Fab

[@Krymbo]

Very 'top heavy' ship.

[@commanderdestructa4654]

Where do you get the Pacifier Frag Canons from?

[@7ven68]

Search for them at Inara but they need to be unlocked first.. Ricardo have made a video about it . kzbin.info/www/bejne/p33Sop2tZsp_sJI

[@RicardosGaming]

These are a power play module the video is linked in the video

[@snap26neo]

that fragment cannon pyhon build was done 6 years ago, infact i didnt see anyone other than me doing it, and you will find WAAAAAAAAAY more success once you learn how to fly instead of just slowly turning around.

[@mackeysasser420]

How are. You able to change anything on that. Or did u buy the base one and a paint job? Mine won't let me change any modules.

[@RicardosGaming]

Base version

[@mackeysasser420]

@@RicardosGaming thank you. 🤘🤘 bit of a bummer.

[@matthewreynolds8025]

When is the PP2 dropping? i only just pledged to Hudson. have i got enough time left? in case they change the PP modules.

[@RicardosGaming]

October

[@matthewreynolds8025]

@@RicardosGaming Just about enough time. Thank you for your reply.

[@Terrribletom]

I bet is nasty with the right engineering.

[@TNTTruth1]

I don't mind buying this ship or others if it keeps the game going!

[@ScalerWave]

When I saw 4 large, that was the first thing that came to mind. Yeah I'm liking this ship.

[@RicardosGaming]

I know - they are good - I am gonna try 2 medium frags on it too

[@1980StevieJ]

Can this be purchased out in Colonia area?

[@RicardosGaming]

You can buy the python and then deploy it at a station

[@1980StevieJ]

@@RicardosGaming is it only available via Arx? 🙈🤦🏻‍♂️

[@batlezone1633]

@@1980StevieJ yes

[@fishstix4209]

Double shot pacifier frag cannons are fun

[@fishstix4209]

I used to fly a "nutcracker" pvp python with 2 shield buster torpedoes and 3 double shot pacifiers. Was fun af

[@RicardosGaming]

@@fishstix4209 ba-boom!

[@fishstix4209]

@RicardosGaming yup, it's gonna be fun replacing it with the "nutcracker mk2". Original one used to Shrek pvp corvettes or cutters. It was scary efficient if the torps hit.

[@CabooseNor]

Does corrosive shell stack?

[@RicardosGaming]

apparently not - Iam working on a mk2 to the mk2

[@7ven68]

Great video, thanks. Could you share your coriolis ship build in the description?

[@RicardosGaming]

I should get in the habit of that.

[@viking_zero]

i am planning on keeping my stellar with what it came with and modding that and for me as far as pay to win................this ship is from a winner people need to relax and you arent forced to buy the ship/s its your choice and stop trying to force other not to please leave others alone to make up there own mind thats my 2 cents

[@mikewebb2237]

WHERE CAN YOU GET MILITARY ARMOR? CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE INNARA SAYS UTS IN A CQC PERMIT LOCKED SYSTEM HEEELLLPP

[@RicardosGaming]

Hi tech stations normally have it check inara

[@simonwells4820]

Jamesson Memorial is where I got mine..

[@Jkatharsis]

I would use one medium to beam laser overcharged with thermal vent, second multicannon with more ammo and corrosive. Pacifiers should have screening shells as experimental. Double shoot is good though.

[@thecymrus3219]

Corrosive shell doesn't stack, you only need it on one weapon.

[@RicardosGaming]

Correct

[@brianschwarm8267]

Corrosive doesn’t stack. I would have one high cap multi with it and nothing else

[@RicardosGaming]

noted - v2 build on its way soon

[@lightwoven5326]

No idea why people still put reinforced for shields on a pve build which is all about resistances...thermal multi weave with 1 shield boosters HD super capacitor, the rest resistance Augmented force block...

[@RicardosGaming]

Got prismatic on mine

[@lightwoven5326]

High resistance prismatic can be awesome, on a frag ship you will run out of ammo first :) Best on a vette with 2 off 7b shield banks. However not for use on a P2 that likes to hang around lol...

[@kempo79]

From my experience in such places as Med Combat Zones you need some raw HP over resistances when you are jumped on by whole spec ops team.

[@lightwoven5326]

@kempo79 Firstly, there is no 'right' design. However, on a vette with high resistance, you can tank all spec ops in CZ's, they are 'end game' content outside of Thargoids. Resistances in Haz Rez on most ships is the way to go. For medium ships with low hp from a poor shield multiplier, extra hp is valid as several hits from engineered ships can still kill you in CZ's. Alternatively, have a medium weapon with thermal shock on it and attack spec ops with it, and they will stop firing at you while they are at 100 % heat.

[@kempo79]

@@lightwoven5326 I'm using on my PvE builds both bi-weaves with fast regen and thermal resistance - and reinforced bi-weaves with fast regen. I found out that those extra jules will let me survive in my conda more easily in MED CZs. I don't use prismatics and regular shields for PvE though.

[@zombi303]

I guess you don't ever post your builds via EDSY as to force people to watch the videos?

[@RicardosGaming]

Edsy is something for me to get around too

[@fotografun]

Mhm... I tested it and I have 3 shots ROTFL

[@fotografun]

ok i know what i did wrong hahaha

[@romariogee]

Wtf...that's not even a noob build lol. Corrosive shell doesn't stack. Google would have told you this in 1 min...but you went and engineered it pfff :))))))))

[@Tenken77]

Oh, look! A build that 90% of the population can't use because they don't have time to no-life engineering.

[@RicardosGaming]

So your point is ?

[@Tenken77]

@@RicardosGaming Precisely what I said. My comment is to save new CDMRs time watching a pompous video of a build they can't make for months or even a year. Think of it as a PSA. You're welcome!

[@RicardosGaming]

Well, if the build was too much of an aspiration for you... your welcome

[@Tenken77]

@@RicardosGaming@RicardosGaming, you mean Inspiration, as in "If the build was too much of an inspiration for you..." and yes, it was quite inspiring. It's always good to warn new players against deceptive content like this that gives them false hope and makes them quit once they realize the reality of the engineering grind. Keep deceiving people; whatever gets you those narcissistic views and clicks.

[@RicardosGaming]

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