Elite:Dangerous. Krait Mk II vs Python

Which ship to choose? Well, they are very similar and share identical core internals with Krait being faster, more agile, better hardpoint placement and fun to fly while Python still has slightly better shields, armor and extra class 6 internal for extra 64 tonnes of cargo. Krait can carry fighters and has 2 additional multi crew seats against Pythons 1 multi crew and no fighters.
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[@graysoncarlyle2399]

Glad to see that you making Elite videos again! I always look forward to your in depth analysis and informed opinions.

[@Tsehmistro]

And Krait have 55 points of hardness vs 65 at Python.

[@jonnomonodesu]

If, and it's a big if, an engineered Krait can be caught after interdiction the attacker(s) are left with the equivalent of having a really angry cat thrown in their face(s). Not had a cockpit blowout yet, and it maneuvers like a fighter, especially if you boost. Ditched the fighter, because they die too quickly to justify them, and replaced with a hull package. Shield may be the current choice, but with bi-weave the re-up speed makes shield tanking a bit of a waste of module space imho. And I'm going to give Prismatic a go on her as the weight only loses you a few mps from your speed, barely enough to make it worth mentioning. tl;dr If you can catch her you'll wish you hadn't.

[@napalaprentice]

theres also the bonus of Krait having centerline seating for the captain.

[@cheekyj4794]

Love my Python, But the Krait, it just has the slight edge for combat. And that was not even modded, currently doing that at the mo. But now I've realised I still have 6 engineers that need unlocking, yay back to reality, lol. Oh and a tonne of materials that I need, cheers for all the material vids, they are making the grind less painful. Keep them coming dude.

[@exarkun4084]

Cheeky J: grade 5 dirty drives with drag. It will blow your mind.

[@StephenGoddard-MiisterSpiice]

Recommend the Krait if your a pirate kinda guy.

[@chaywarburton3488]

Just go to anarchy system and massacre everything at the nav beacon and collect mats

[@CMDRTeklow82]

I have to say. The only thing that makes this ship better is the hanger bay .. And I love my Python.. But if python had a hanger bay.. it would be superior.

[@exarkun4084]

Aubrey Gagnon: speed and acceleration. I highly recommend engineering grade 5 dirties with drag before you pass judgement. It goes 520k (boost) or so with a full combat fit. There's only a handful of ships that can outrun a thargoid interceptor. The Crait is definitely one of them.

[@rosenvitae]

*Salutes to fellow Python CMDR o7*

[@Wanderer628]

This is such a pointless comment. I could literally say the exact same thing and say if you gave the Krait the Pythons extra slot then it would be superior. The Fighter bay is the selling point of the Krait just like the extra slot on the Python is it's own selling point. Krait= Multirole/Combat Python = Multirole/Trading. Personally I fly the Krait because with an SLF it gives it a great bonus in combat and a nice experience when exploring planets, oh and because it doesn't handle like a beached whale like the Python.

[@rumpustime5460]

@@Wanderer628 If anything the Python should get the fighter bay. Krait can fight for itself more than well enough. That seems to be the common opinion I've seen regarding these ships.

[@xamidi]

@@exarkun4084 Every small ship with Enhanced Performance Thrusters can outrun a Thargoid Interceptor :P

[@kivitelezo]

Kornelius The Master of Stats is back! :D Thank you for the detailed analysis, CMDR!

[@dsagent]

Thanks for this video I was wondering about this.

[@rclines001]

If you can afford both of them, get both of them. Both are great ships and worth the money. If you can't afford both of them, get the Python first. It is the definition of multi-pose. No other ship does it as well as it does. Good shields, good armor, good hardpoints, largest cargo hold of any medium ship, does passenger missions better than any other ship(because it can land at outposts), and still has enough jump range and fuel tank range for exploring.

[@squirrellordsgaming2772]

I love both of them.... I use the Python for Mining, Search and Rescue, and Cargo Running. I use Krait MK2 for Combat, Planetary Missions, and Exploration. I have both, they are great. Know which role you are using your ship for and load them out accordnigly....

[@clydescrab0rg194]

The Krait, so far for me has been a direct upgrade to the asp.

[@AllinWhenPlaying]

THE MASTER HAS RETURNED! All this time when I was theory-crafting on my own I was thinking - how cool would it be to have the master witness me. The master was gone though. There was no one to witness. But here it is, the SECOND COMING! ;) Welcome back old chap.

[@andyo7066]

Thanks! Answered all my questions about the Krait. Good vid man

[@solarflare2199]

Buyed krait 2 days ago. 2 beam 2 med multis 1 large multi , all gimballed , engeneered and class A, plus fighter bay. That ship is INSANE.

[@Paajtor]

Great, classic KB video!

[@cmdrxla1107]

A Great classic Kornelius Review. More please. Do weapons & modules too like you used to

[@PsyMongazoid]

IMO the Python is the best looking ship in the game.

[@InkubusGames]

I am surprised to be similar in size with Python. I thought Krait will be smaller. For some reason I remember it as smaller whip from previous games :/ Damn I am too old to remember how it was.

[@KorneliusBriedis]

it was smaller - mk I, but we get beefed up krait mk II :)

[@InkubusGames]

Aaaah that explains it. Thanks.

[@eduardofreitas8336]

It would be cool if it was a ship between the asp and python. The current gap is too wide between those in my opinion

[@paulineolaso3638]

@@eduardofreitas8336 I went for clipper but the rank grind is the problem. Fortunately there's an easy method to do online on youtube

[@eduardofreitas8336]

@@paulineolaso3638 I'm thinking of going for one. For how long did you have to grind? I have 0 relation with the Empire

[@Zelisius]

It's the Millennium Falcon.

[@Xenomorphine]

Not circular enough...

[@Dark__Thoughts]

In size the Cobra is actually the closest ship. Millenium Falcon isn't nearly as big as people think it is.

[@Zelisius]

Dark Thoughts I know. It's just the way the front end is designed that makes me refer to it as the falcon

[@smokeclouds8]

These are my two mining ships. Python: Laser mining & Deep core mining combo Krait mk2: specialized miner with agility

[@martinstahle2006]

thx - you saved me short before i changed to python - i ll stay on Krait MkII

[@jusef85]

Greetings man. Thanks for the great videos.

[@miasma529]

people like you make decisions easier for "GOD-LEVEL" hesitation people like me :) :) CMDR ANKH11 wishes you prosperity

[@andrzejandvincegaming3015]

Thank you for a nice and empirical review :)

[@falco566]

Hull is weaker in Krait. 55 vs 65 or sthing with Python.

[@IRMentat]

Nice overview. Sounds like another ED incremental side-grade (for my favourite ship).

[@IRMentat]

I wish these variants would be similar to the faction ships instead of entirely new frames. Minor changes don’t need a new hull. While a bit of uniqueness (vulture, hauler, type 10 defender) often justify a more unique visual. I really think ED could freshen up the experience a lot with a few wildly unique (all missile racks, single large/huge mounts variant, 12+ small lasers evenly spread) on some frames.

[@christianrautjarvi6684]

thx for the detailed video, keep it up :)

[@Usmvalor3]

I don't give a damn, that according to some cmdr's "they are overdesigned". I love both Kraits :3

[@juliomontega2868]

Look at the location of core modules on the ships. Python is more resilient when shields are out, the Krait is paper.

[@KorneliusBriedis]

that sounds about right, python is more compact, but cockpit for krait is similar as it was for vulture when it was introduced

[@TechCarnivore1]

Holy fuck you're back!!!???

[@KorneliusBriedis]

until 7D2D a17 comes out i am ;)

[@ChessArmyCommander]

The Python needs a fighter bay because its a little slower than the Krait.

[@anonymouskellog6157]

When your in a fight both ships are good but if you want to last just a smidge longer, python is the better option due to slightly stronger hull & shields but overall I'll have to give credit to the krait because it's slightly better in all fields save cargo hualing

[@hmertgul]

python looks like a target board

[@johndegnan5703]

I have gotten my Krait to 550+ boost. This thing is FAST

[@SirKaldar]

From my testing 405 cruise and 557 boost are the max speeds possible. The good thing is that it keeps these speeds even with a relatively heavy build.

[@IronmanG74]

He's back!!!!!!!!

[@Sherg843]

Do they have same optional lnternals? I mean am not really that kind of one role sided guy that's why i've been meaning to ask if they have the same optional internals because i would go for all multi-purpose ship role.

[@KarlBarbosa]

Welcome back!

[@davidkennedy6208]

I reckon you're already doing this but please can you compare the Chieftain and Challenger???These 2 are almost identical, so I wondered what you thought. Thanks for the vid o7!!!

[@KorneliusBriedis]

yeah, that video is wip, need some time to put it together though

[@davidkennedy6208]

Kornelius Briedis thought you would. I've got a Challenger but only flown it a little and it felt a little flat compared to the Chief. It just didn't seem to handle as good, which I was pretty much expecting. Plus I thought it'd have more differences compared to the Chief and would keep its 2 large and just have additions to that. But I look forward to your thoughts because the loser's gettin sold!!!

[@Thedudeofdudes810]

challenger is better in all aspects other then maneuverability and speed. that's all

[@davidkennedy6208]

810Deathgambit that's what I enjoy about the Chieftain though. Plus the DPS is only slightly higher, I'll wait for the test though.

[@Thedudeofdudes810]

David Kennedy ill take the challenger. If i want a fast nippy i might was well get an fdl ya know.

[@nqvy_4546]

Once I get a python ill do deep core mining, buy an anaconda, MORE DEEP CORE MINING, them buy every ship in the game and explore the galaxy.

[@L3AF]

You should use a bit off elite ambianse music

[@KorneliusBriedis]

thought about that, i might use it in future

[@aces1091]

I didn’t miss it.

[@DubbleTwice]

Grait video.

[@KorneliusBriedis]

thanks ;)

[@Reginaldesq]

Excellent

[@aleanderx8053]

Kornelius !!!, try to make a video on guardian technology weapons and how to acquire them please T_T !!!.... I have no clue how to get all the stuff and wanna try the guardian upgrades !! T_T PD: Nice video tho ~!

[@KorneliusBriedis]

i said to my friends that i am not gonna that crap alone :) but some guys want to do that so maybe i join them and make a video ;)

[@simonwillis1529]

I mite use krait as a carrier if she can hold two fighters

[@robynhighart2026]

Meh. Another samey medium. I thought it was going to be a great fast small

[@funkydozer]

It's pronounced 'Krite'. Named after the snake, like most Elite ships.

[@maxdamagusbroski]

No one gives a shait.

[@andres90alvaro]

@@maxdamagusbroski you are a boss!! Thanks for the laughs mate!

[@ricekid456]

huh i didnt notice the second part but come to think of it it does kinda make sense

[@redzool]

in my opinion, Krait Mk II looks better, so Krait wins

[@roseco581]

Hmm... faster, better gun placement, and a fighter bay.. Is this really an argument? KRAIT for life! For mining, trading, or passenger missions, of course the Python is a bit better.

[@FlecheDeFer]

Ach...

[@tulextreme]

Damn boring video.. put some big music for god sakes..

[@drink15]

tulextreme it’s wasn’t meant to be entertaining. It was meant to be informational.

[@Xenomorphine]

tulextreme Music has the problem of making it more difficult to hear narration.

[@KorneliusBriedis]

i agree partially - problem with background music is that for some people it works, for some it doesn't, so i always try to keep background noise to minimum as that works for most viewers, usually.

[@madddog7]

+tuleextreme :: _"Damn boring video"_ then why are you here. Nobody gives a flying rat's ass about your opinion.

[@wileywilson]

damn interesting video KB. Thanks man ;)

[@rezelltheblack]

Very good breakdown. Thank you.

[@MattMcKean]

Thanks for the review, I haven't flown my python in ages since getting the conda, and was looking at selling it to get a krait, you totally swung it for me, I'll sacrifice a 6slot for a central cockpit seat and a fighter bay

[@sirenia755]

its simple, python is a trading ship due to the extra class 6 compartment and krait is a combat ship due to the fighter bay.

[@eMKeaL]

SLF is pretty much useless in those new Conflict zones, those engineered ships pop it pretty much in an instant and it was confirmed that SLFs are treated like other ships so every SLF lost hurt your victory chances in your CZ instance. Not to mention how much money and combat exp those leech npc pilot takes away from you. In Python I feel no need for SLF, I can destroy any elite engineered NPC without problems. I'm switching to Krait purely for the sake of changes and keep my python as core miner.

[@psytechs]

The Krait just feels better to fly - it may lack a few points here and there but overall I think it's close to equal to the Python so my decision was easy: The Krait.

[@umlungu360]

Went for the python maxed out cargo and so happy for that choice as I got an Anaconda in a day

[@cmdrsundog5089]

Oh man, I honestly missed this stuff. Great, that you are back. Cheers.

[@FullMetalTuna]

the cockpit does blow out almost instantly when your shield goes down

[@randitoable10]

I'm surprised that the people don't mention this, i hate to came back to a station only because a some shitty vulture breaks my fkng cockpit again

[@ij6708]

@@randitoable10 get module reinforcement packages. Atleast one on all combat builds, two ideally if you can afford it

[@pot8552]

Krait is better, no question about. You disagree? Cry more

[@ea168]

For the amount of effort you seriously deserve alottttt more than just 14k subs

[@KorneliusBriedis]

well, i am open minded so i always think that deserve what i got :) of course with serious support i would take this "job" seriously (as very few knows how much time actually does it take to make videos), but at least now i am open to everything, i did all i could and if that is not enough then i can move on. btw i made pilots guide which was even more insane job and got totally nothing for that, but this is normal nowdays. you can check it here: www.mediafire.com/download/5jxh750heuhzedw/Elite+Dangerous.Pilots+Guide.Manual.Tutorial.pdf

[@ea168]

the guide honestly looks very astonishing looks like so many hours have been put in there, seriously you deserve something for that work. The thing is that player base of elite is barely alive now days comparing to the past years, I know people who gained up to 4 million subs in a few months just because they start making videos of fortnite ( the game i will never play ). And here is frontier want us to get more addicted to their game, making the grind higher by implementing engineers.

[@KorneliusBriedis]

we only can compare to other ED youtubers like Obsidian and Yamiks, when i stopped making videos Yamiks wasn''t there and Obsidian had like 40k subs, look at them now, will see if i can get to 20k subs quickly, i really doub't that ... ;) but i plan to play 7 days to die when a17 hits the ground somewhere soon and other games, elite crowd doesn't seem interested in my videos, they need news videos much more, that's what they will get then.

[@WEEnterprises]

Kornelius Briedis I love your Elite videos! Comparisons, stats & tests are very helpful! Thank you

[@veg4z]

что за акцент?)

[@KorneliusBriedis]

latvian accent

[@LooxJJ]

Get both!!! I will be using Python as general utility (Mining, hauling, trading), and Krait as hunting down bad guys...(but then again, why would I need Krait...i could do same thing with FDL, Mamba, etc etc)....oh the choice of life~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@rebelsgamingsk]

5:26 multicrew is already a thing !

[@KorneliusBriedis]

then krait is also already a thing :)

[@Sxxky]

It sure is

[@GR-bx2yv]

Yeah, for 1 % of players

[@ZazzilasArden]

Gary II 1%? The hell?

[@schiefer1103]

Wow, I am serious when saying that I am both happy, and surprised your still alive, your channel was dead for very long, but apparently you aren't, great to see! Awesome work, as always! Keep it up mate!

[@KorneliusBriedis]

mostly i lost my motivation on making ED videos - it became harder and harder to justify time spent without seeing any noticeable support..

[@schiefer1103]

Kornelius Briedis that's understandable, of course, but I really appreciate you being back! Nice to see man!

[@richardweatherstone2506]

Thanks for the low down Kornelius. Very informative as usual.

[@АлексейИ-г7н]

Īstais latviešu pedantisms. :)

[@fst-timer7107]

Been saving for a Python. Might go for the now. Python's have sort of become the BMW of Elite. Very good but everybody has one.

[@kint87]

So if you live in a country where everybody get a bmw, is it still on planet earth ^^ ? Or you live in monaco/ luxembourg / singapore x) ?

[@pjforster]

Thanks! Man, I forgot how much I missed your detailed reviews!

[@therazor4862]

Glad you are back. I missed you.

[@Mr_Purr]

Long time no see. glad to have you back in elite

[@daswornitier3417]

Alles eine Frage der richtigen Ingenieure 😁

[@michalvalta5231]

Coriolis says Python has agility 129 and Krait only 126. Doesn't seem to be true.

[@KorneliusBriedis]

it's weird, python better handles speed changes but krait has better pitch/yaw/roll, still krait felt more responsive, but maybe i am imagining things now :)

[@SirKaldar]

iirc the Python is more heavily affected by the blue zone than any other ship in the game. Under the right circumstances the Python handles very very well for it's size, but most of the time it doesn't.

[@zmaxwell6978]

You're back!

[@williamread5652]

Excellent!!

[@doppelganger9254]

Just put all my engineered modules onto Krait... It's so overpowered it's not even funny. It handles like an FDL while being as powerful as Python. Well done FD....

[@drink15]

The Python is now only used for trading to outpost.

[@myrkurvr]

lol nope still my main combat ship

[@kint87]

Tell that to my mining python x) I now few move mining but i do.love it and python is amazing for that

[@eduardofreitas8336]

Amazing pirate ship also

[@HirXeBomb]

I can pretty much confirm in my own experience the canopy is as fragile as the Chieftan's canopy maybe slightly worse after doing 2 fun live streams in combat situations alone, in a wing and multi crew my canopy managed to crack twice when my shields were down facing my opponent for just a brief moment. However the quick maneuverability and great continuous boosts lets you avoid getting more dmg on your canopy and gives you time to recharge shields if you desire, if it's bi-weave, and go straight back into the fight. You forgot to mention Python is not just for cargo runs, where it lack speed and maneuverability it is much beefier and can play more of a tank roll during combat compared to the Krait. All in all nice video. :)

[@mwdfinch76]

Why are you talking like that? Lithium?