Top 5 Worst ships [Elite Dangerous]

Have you Ever wondered which engineers shat the bed on making a ship?! look no further here is my list.
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[@claudiu4193]

dat awkward moment when i realise that my only 3 ships are the top 3 of this list

[@TheYamiks]

as long as you enjoy the game it should not matter!

[@LedoCool1]

Hauler can be outfitted for exploration on early stages of the game. It would jump about 30ly while carrying a decent pack of exploration modules, so hate for hauler is undeserved.

[@wmpiamtv2619]

LedoCool1 I agree, it's the ship that got me the millions I needed to get started.

[@LWolf12]

I'm not sure he considered Exploration when making this lists, or the list on Best Ships.

[@TheYamiks]

i tried to consider everything..but my bias is what it is!

[@LWolf12]

TheYamiks It happens to everyone, personal bias comes out. The Hauler is a decant early explorer ship. I wouldn't take out of the bubble though.

[@TheYamiks]

well it's only upside is jump range.. compartments for decent for only exploration YET it's created AND named as a trade/haul ship so right of the bat : it doesnt seem to know what it want's to be.. WTF Lakon

[@MrSoloun]

It seemed as if you were comparing all the ships based of their fighting capability not what they were made for? The cargo ships were bad at combat, who would have guessed?

[@mav598]

but you have to at least be able to run away in a trader/ defend yourself until you can jump away

[@pattonkeith]

Meerv I can run away in anything. Trick is to always submit, your FSD recharges 10x faster

[@mav598]

yeah i know that, but if you get interdicted by a bigger ship and you are slow i can imagine it can be risky. I admit I never used a trade ship myself though

[@pandasiah5264]

My buddy uses the Type ships for cargo trade and he loves them to death and hasn't had much of a problem getting out of tricky situations.

[@flyingdeathcatsgo]

Don't get interdicted and if you can't manage that equip your ship with mine launchers and fly away in the opposite direction.

[@TheUniverseAroundUsNews]

the only ship I disagree with you on is the Type 6. I actually use this ship to run data and cargo between two systems to get my Empire rank up. I'm able to carry more cargo with the type 6 then I can with my ASP Exp. I believe every ship got their pros and cons, it's pretty much comes down to your preference and what kinda commander you are. o7

[@thelesserevil1595]

In my opinion the Type-6 is a decent Explorer and, in comparison to the Asp, quite cheap.

[@NielsC68]

In many ways the T-6X still holds its own. I did the First Great Expedition's "Vela Dark Region" mission in my T-6X and nearly picked her for Distant Worlds.

[@kittentikkamasala69]

Yep, T6 is great for exploration. Very capable explorer for less than the cost of the entry-level Asp Explorer! Get the FSD upgraded by the engineers and you can push the jump range even further. Mine's been to Jaques', Sag A and the neutron fields a couple of times. coriolis.io/outfit/type_6_transporter/0p8tdFal8d8s8f4--0202023af5v40q432f2i.AwRj-ZU8g===.Aw1-kA==

[@Veloreyn]

Agreed. With FSD upgrades I had a 32LY jump range on mine, fitted a big scoop and extra fuel on it, then took it out about 10k LY. That trip fully funded my AspX.

[@paulom7106]

I have a ASP Explorer and T6, after FSD engineering to lvl 5, I can made jumps over 38+ Ly with both! But are 2 advantages in T6: the price and fuel usage for jumps (people usually forget this thing). If you place a fuel scoop lvl 5 in a T6 you can travel faster than an explorer, becouse the time for scopping is very reduced in a T6.

[@GhostCT-ih7ck]

The lesser Evil Even if you are more into traiding and hauling missions in the first stages of the game. IT is a good ship to make some mils at the beggining until you can afford something better.

[@ironmanTetsuoTV]

I did my first trip to a nebula in a Type 6, I love that ship...

[@Reginaldesq]

The type 6 is a good transport ship (good passenger ship too). But its our classed by the ASP X.

[@ArcaneEye]

hell it's outranked in every way by a Cobra 3, except for carrying double afmu's.

[@VindicatorJones]

Cool video, but the hauler makes an excellent taxi when your wanting to transfer ships between stations ;) its what most people use it for, cause you get awesome jump range when its stripped down and costs practically nothing to buy and sell

[@TheYamiks]

and that is why i mentioned it's jump range.. it is crap otherwise.. i mean you might as well take any ship and do the taxi thing. Ye it'll take longer ...slightly.

[@d00mg4ze]

There is something the hauler does better than just about anything else, and that is smuggling. It's small size and power output makes for a very stealthy ship.

[@greensquiddy]

That's interesting, Sam. Thanks for the new game play to try out. So, you can dash in and out of stations without being scanned? And is it still true that silent running and heat sinks no longer work and you just have to go fast through the slots?

[@Stahlwollvieh]

Fully agree with Jones here. Hauler is the single best taxi ship in the game. Whining about offensive capabilities seems a bit moot, I don't hear people complaining about Lakon Type X's weapons either - because it's besides the point of the ship. Hauler prolly makes a pretty good rares trader too for new players, that would probably be its best use apart from taxiing. Also the Type 6 is imo really good for its price for anything that's not combat related. It makes a good budget trader or miner, it's not too sluggish to consider it for smuggling and it even makes a good exploration ship, only suffering from overheating issues there. Just my 2 cents.

[@colgator6688]

D rate every thing and A rate a fuel scoop and the frame shift drive and u will be able to jump 32ly

[@damiensimmons2504]

I've made about 40 million on this game with Type 6 I think all the types are good you just based them off combat not what they were made for.

[@Swidhelm]

The hauler is a great explorer, and can get wicked jump range for very little fuel use.

[@Swidhelm]

***** Just drop all g modules into it, get rid of the weapon, and top teir frameshift drive. Add a fuel tank, and you can do many more than 4. I did 16 or so, with a 21 Ly range.

[@Swidhelm]

***** Fast root. Actually it was probably about 10 or so. Was a little while ago. But I used to use an adder to taxi, but after using the hauler, I'll never go back.

[@Swidhelm]

***** That's my preferred. I went to Sag A* and back in my Asp. It's the one ship I have that I won't sell.

[@Swidhelm]

***** Yeah, I just did a 2000 light year round about exploring in my 'conda. Not a big fan of the canopy though for exploring. I like the Asp better for that. But yeah, I tend to go armed. Lighter than I normally would be, but still decently armed.

[@Swidhelm]

***** Yeah, I hear you. I wish they had a corvette sized proper explorer. Take Star Citizen. That Carrack . . . ooh, I can't wait to see that thing finished. That looks like a big deep space explorer that would fit right in the Alien universe.

[@tylerworrell3003]

The only ones I agree with is the Cobra MK IV and the Asp Scout. However your argument against the Viper MK IV was very opinionated. The MK IV is supposed to be a heavily armored version of its smaller version allowing it to more effectively stand against even Anaconda's. The Viper MK IV has no reason to be hated. Neither does the Type 6. The type 6 can carry over 100 tons of cargo and at a price of a little over 1 mil. The Asp Explorer carries that much cargo as well but it costs 5 million credits more. The Type 6 is the most affordable way to start carrying decent amounts of cargo. also why hate the hauler? I know it's not something you're gonna fly forever but for newer players it's the perfect ship to start trading in. They can do a rare trade loop and make quite a few million credits in a few hours. I think this video is very opinionated. You're trying to treat starter ships as if they are end game content that is supposed to be perfect. They're not end game content though, the Hauler and Type 6 are simply there to help people get started in trading. Just as I said though the only ships in this video that are actually bad are the Asp Scout and Cobra MK IV

[@alesiaaisela2653]

It also has much better jump range.

[@tylerworrell3003]

Alesia Aisela which ship does?

[@alesiaaisela2653]

Viper MK IV, sorry lol

[@tylerworrell3003]

Alesia Aisela yeah, it does. Lol

[@stofsk]

I just started playing the game a week ago. I'm a huge fan of the Viper Mk IV. Its performance and aesthetics are great. So much so that I doubt I'll get another ship (or if I do they'll be specialised ships to the Viper's multi-role load out I've got for it). I even bought a paint job for it.

[@ScoriacTears]

All these blue HUD videos, make me want to sit by a fire.

[@TheYamiks]

ok fine.. ill make video with green hud now! (thou i have 1 more video coming with blue still in place!)

[@SuperMonkei]

Talk about contrast, my eyes hurt.

[@Kharn526]

My god you sound like a Ethnic cartoon character.

[@GDI-disc-accepted]

Kharn526 and how can you convey sound from a text? my word this is fucked up,right up the arse

[@PsyMongazoid]

This guy's hilarious and speaks astonishing good English considering he's obviously a vampire. Good job!

[@tabularasa0606]

What's wrong with vampires, they used to be people too.

[@aaronhunter5464]

what, the Hauler? no way that ship has an amazing jump range for a beginning exploration ship. it can also be fitted with enhanced drives to run away from interdictions

[@novatriio]

Im 4 years late but I agree 100%, I love the hauler, great jump range, imo good sounding, retro sci fi interior, quick (with EPTs), decent cargo for the size (one of the smallest small ships) reasonably semi decent handling (especially for a cargo ship) with the right pilot, you can even do combat or (if you are crazy good) Anti-Xeno, and just casually solo a hydra. I digress, I love the hauler and i'll fight anyone who doesn't.

[@davidentz7440]

You should do the 5 ugliest ships

[@TheYamiks]

you actually read my mind! i had that idea rattling round my head.. so yeah ill do that in time.. first thou i have to get those ships too..that might take a while!

[@JustSomeGuy489]

Lots of federal ships are gonna be on that list I'm assuming. They look like sodding anvils.

[@greensquiddy]

Yep, a federal anything but a corvette is butt ugly. And all ships with high foreheads, they look like they belong to ridiculous Doctor Who villainy. An Empire anything, on the other hand, is so shiny and pretty.

[@schiefer1103]

JustSomeGuy Federal ships look awesome. In my mind at least.

[@Zacharias_Andersson]

the type 6 made me my first 13 mil

[@tyorca5854]

Incoming pissed Keelback owners.

[@Feuermagier1337]

Worst Ship is Keelback. Type 6 and 7 definitly have a right to exist. And Cobra Mk.4 is bad for a reason. You can't make exclusive Ships bad.

[@Latiasracer]

I'd disagree -- Keelback is ultra cheap (and has a hanger). Type 7 is very expensive, can't haul as much as the Python and is literally made of paper!

[@Feuermagier1337]

Latiasracer But Type 7 is cheaper than Python. And Type 6 is in every way better than Keelback, so no right to exist.

[@jackwegh4006]

yeah type 7 has great cargo capacity for how cheap it is, and is practically the only effective transport in it's price range, the python is good but it costs 40 million more than the 7.

[@Demmrir]

Saying the type 6 is worthless (video, not you) is an idiot move. It's unquestionably the best hauler until the Explorer, which costs 7 times as much. Type 7, though, IS worthless... Imperial Clipper, which is cheaper, is also MUCH faster, better armed, and can carry MORE cargo.

[@Latiasracer]

Valentin Metz The type 6 has less hull, shields, hardpoints and utility slots than the keelback. It also can't fit a hanger.

[@Ineptus_Mechanicus]

I dunno, I love my Viper IV. Engineered, it has 500+ MJ of shields and is very manueverable, especially considering the Mk. III's garbage pitch rate. It also has a larger power distributor, meaning it can support the hungrier energy weapons without four pips to WEP. It also has a much better jump range, even with a full combat fit. Personally, I prefer it to the Mk. III.

[@RisuShikyo]

Thank you, couldn't have said it better.

[@jowt5588]

if you ask me, type-6 is not actually that bad...

[@SirKaldar]

It's pretty fast too with A rated thrusters, I used to use one for smuggling. I imagine a full trade build would be slower because it would be carrying more, but when smuggling with 50-60 tons of cargo it moves pretty well.

[@RW-Navigator]

the hauler has one of the biggest jump ranges in game. i use it to taxi between stations where i stored my ships. Plus when i get killed in it it does not cost me a fortune.

[@Cetegus79]

I discovered that my Cobra Mk. IV is a great Ground Attack Ship. 5 Dumbfire Missile Launchers in a relatively tight grouping ... What a lovely firework!

[@charlesnchrg3]

Dude! My Cobra Mkiv was amazing. It was my combat miner in the early game. Hunt till you are tired then mine till you are out of limpits. I really loved that little ship.

[@ThatGuy-zo5iv]

shouldnt the keelback be on this list? it has less cargo capacity, jump range, and manouvarability in exchange for 2 medium hardpoints, which would be good for a fighter, but the keelback is ment to be a trader/miner.

[@ThatGuy-zo5iv]

(in comparison to the type 6)

[@squatin4479]

Its a combat trader, and now that it can hold a fighter bay, I think its a decent, OK ship for some things

[@Cretaal]

The keelback had recently become my favorite deep space vessel with its improvements. Carries two srv's and a fighter with room for my shields and scanners, and doesn't have a half bad jump range compared to my first explorer, the cobra mkiii (made it past Orion in my first excursion thanks to the cobra). That, and it's so endearingly janky, it's like having my own Eureka Maru in elite!

[@Challenger160]

The cobra 4 neeeeds a buff. It doesnt have to be the "Be all, end all" small ship like so many people seem to think. I would love if it could be a bit faster than it currently is. (No faster than a mk3) BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD MAKE THE THING FASTER! If i'm going to be out-gunned pretty much every interaction, and have weak af shields, at least give me the option to run instead of leaving it down to sheer luck.

[@epithet052]

Trading ships need only one thing, and that is cargo. Lakon transporters have that, so as far as I'm concerned they are good freighters. Yeah they are bad at everything else, but what else are you going to get at 1M and 17M credits? There are no other trading ships around those price points. So you have to get T6 and T7. As for Cobra mk4, they made it because it is the iconic Elite ship (idk why but it is). And they had to make it a bigger version of mk3 because otherwise people would just stick to mk3.

[@Asghaad]

so when you get interdicted that cargo space is going to help you how exactly ? trading ship that cant survive long enough to get away from the interdiction is USELESS

[@epithet052]

Asghaad You don't seem to understand what "useless" means. Freighters haul goods, therefore they are not useless, period. Also if you die to NPC interdiction then I would tend to suggest you are not a very good pilot; whereas if a player with a good ship kills you then they would have done it even if you were in a different ship.

[@Asghaad]

Tatco™ freighter that blows up the moment pirate looks at it is USELESS. and i wonder, how do you survive interdiction by NPC when your boost speed is slower than theyr normal speed and your shielding is nonexistant

[@epithet052]

Asghaad You can keep all capping but that doesn't it true. One doesn't run away from pirates in a straight line. Turn off flight assist, start doing rolls, pitch and yaw randomly, boost as much as possible, drop mines, use your chaff. If it's an anaconda or a python then yes you are probably doomed, but otherwise you'll get away. The combat ships are faster than the Lakons... IF they divert power to engine rather than weapon. And if they want to nerf their guns I'd say go right ahead. Also it's your fault not the ship's if you don't install shield on it.

[@Asghaad]

Tatco™ sigh, Type 9 Heavy has 206 (199 when laden ...) boost speed with 7D thrusters and whopping 300 shields with 6A shield generator ... if you get interdicted by anything larger than Viper, you will die ...

[@infcommando1567]

The asp scout is an excellent starting exploration ship. I had 4 million to spend, and the Asp allowed me to explore plenty more than I could've otherwise

[@Volgrand]

I used a Hauler as a transport between my different ships before 2.2. Now in 2.2 it will be a really affordable explore ship :)

[@mat_name_whatever]

I made MAIA and SOTHIS runs in my T9... with a 10 ly jump range. That was a bit of a pain in the ass, but at least I found out that there is a limit to how many missions you can pick up (less than what fills your hold using the average mission)

[@mat_name_whatever]

a few million per hour on avg. can't tell if that was worth it

[@radarphaser]

I love Hauler lol. It's taken me hundreds of light years around the galaxy for cheap. It's like a space mini van

[@dzejrid]

Hauler is a great space taxi if you want to get somewhere fast and cheap. Buy hauler, put D-rated core modules, best FSD, dump everything else then just sell it once you get where you want. Or not, and just leave it there for future.

[@97raven123]

Found this video right as I got a Viper MKIV. Woops.

[@SirKaldar]

Ehh you shouldn't worry too much I have one and I enjoy flying it. It has it's upsides as well as it's downsides. Think of it as a Cobra 3 with better acceleration and lateral thrusters (it has a lower top speed, but it doesn't "stall", when you change direction), and a smaller profile so it's not as easy to hit from the top or bottom. The trade off is that it doesn't have quite as much cargo space or jump range. It's manoeuvrability is different but not necessarily worse. It's pitch rate isn't good, but every other aspect of it's manoeuvrability is good. If you fidget with the lateral thrusters whilst "jousting", with another ship you can avoid PAs, Railguns, and Cannons pretty reliably. This is pretty useful considering how heavily the AI ships use Railguns and PAs. I wouldn't consider it a pure combat ship it's basically a more combat oriented Cobra 3, so it's good for lots of missions and a bit of combat. The strong lateral thrusters make it ideal for planetary flying because you don't have to worry about it sinking in high gravity, or drifting down too fast when you are trying to land so of course It's a good choice for base assaults and planetary salvage missions. I can make it work with fixed weapons in a Haz Res using a standard A rated build with no engineering mods. I'm going to switch out the engineered thrusters from my Cobra 3 later and see what it can really do, I think that this will alleviate the poor pitch rate and give it some decent speed thus eliminating it's main weakness.

[@sneakycactus8815]

I use the viper mk4 as an explorer. Its great at it. While i prefer my cutter for exploring, the viper mk4 is a nice alternative.

[@bradknightable]

having bought the viper mk4 I find it to be a great multi purpose vessel sure you're slightly more sluggish in a fight but it's added armor is a plus in my book

[@superdahoho]

how do you change your cockpit lights to blue? mine is always redish

[@wildanS]

There is actually ONE single good purpose for the Hauler: To quickly get to Ceos/Sothis systems if you make a fresh start (happens to me now and then because I play permadeath). Hauler is super cheap so within 30 or so minutes you can be on your way. Only thing you need is the B-rated FSD, a cheap fuel scoop and if you want one or two fuel tanks. Saving for A-rated FSD is a waste of time at that point. If you can, get all other modules to D (they are the lightest). Keep the basic scanner and use it on each jump for good extra cash at Sothis when you handle in the exploration data. Hauler is so fuel-efficient that you don't even need the fuel scoop, you can reach 440+ LY with those tanks which more than is enough. Once you get to Ceos/Sothis you do data missions between those systems, start ranking up with factions and quickly upgrade to Cobra MkIII -> Type 6 which once fitted with the A-rated FSD and bunch of cargo space will be good enough for your first hauling trip back to the bubble and that single run will earn you enough credits to buy the ASP Explorer from the Chinese - your first "real" ship. Few more runs and you can get a Type 7 and then a Python. Don't stay too long in the Type 7, it's too risky. From that point you can work your way up for an Anaconda or whatever you desire. It's beneficial to get as soon as possible to Ceos/Sothis because the lower your trader rank and higher your factions rank, more money you will be offered for a ton per cargo, sometimes as high as 300.000+ per ton. I don't accept anything lower than 100.000.

[@schiefer1103]

I think that the type ships are built to cary much WHILE HAVING ESCORTS TO DEFEND THEMSELVES SO STOP SAYING THEY WERE BAD,,,

[@schiefer1103]

Ohh AND THE VIPER MK 4 IS NOT A DOWNGRADE, BECAUSE IT HAS MORE COMPARTMENTS! IT IS A MULTIROLE SHIP D*MMIT!!!!

[@LinLinvy]

CMDR PLKarmann and the Viper also has better jumprange

[@fiveoneecho]

I really like the Cobra Mk IV in early game, because it has very similar fighter traits to Mk III but you can also carry some cargo, so it is a great beginning ship for grinding.

[@Joegray123]

I got a hauler for the pure purpose of jump range i spent 1 mil on it (most of he price was a 3a fuel scoop) and got 46ly jump range admittedly with a grade 3 engineer upgrade

[@jakekiedaisch2279]

I love the type six and seven so much (Haven't gotten the nine yet) they are amazing and they haul lots of cargo for a cheap price. The type six served me well for a few days till I got enough for the type seven, and I really love it.

[@Ryznko]

Hauler is more or less just a space taxi, I like the fact that I can get a 30 ly jump range ship for no more than 1/4 million cr and it's really easy on fuel you can take it anywhere

[@TheGreekGamer]

I actually really love my Adder, I’m currently deep in the grind to get Asp Explorer and so far it’s really great, I actually named it Armageddon cause I think it looks kinda like the shuttles from that movie

[@CrayvenCarnage]

When they came up with the ships it is like they wanted no ship to be perfect at its role. So fighters have a few issues to keep them from being perfect fighters (and being crap at everything a fighter doesn't need) and multipurpose ships though usually only have one or two things they are bad at. Then we have trade ships, what do they need? Just cargo space and jump range. So you have small cargo ships that have the jump range but not the cargo space and then you have the large ones that have the cargo but not the jump range. Meanwhile there are multipurpose ships that have both of those qualities.

[@agingerbeard]

@ 1:45 you predicted the Lakon Type 10... well done Yamiks! Psyamiks? I'll see myself out.

[@maxjones811]

I would like to argue that the hauler is actually quite good. It can carry quite a lot of cargo for its size and can get over 30ly jump range which is fantastic for trading rares as a beginner.

[@Zedonhia]

I've had a Viper Mk4 and currently I have a Cobra Mk4 and they are great you just gotta know how to use them, which you clearly don't.

[@TheFrantic5]

Hrm! That was cute. Viper 4 can be a nice alternative to a Cobra 3 for a multi-purpose ship geared more towards combat, if you, for some reason, need to keep jumping systems quickly whilst doing so. This comes down more to personal taste then anything, but sometimes one really can't suffer those Cobra 3 C1 convergences. However, my biggest complaint of this video is lumping the Type-6 in with the rest of the Lakon Type series, because the Type-6 is a fantastic cheap/mid ship for trading, mining, exploring, fuel ratting, basically anything that isn't direct combat. It's actually a zippy ship with 350m/s stock boot, which outruns the Vulture and Python and keeps pace with the FDL. The presentation of this list feels like it comes from someone who focuses more on combat to merit a ship's weight, which is cool and all, but then you miss gems like the Type-6, which is good at everything except combat.

[@spacepirateivynova]

Most of us got our MKIV Vipers for free, then busted out bigger thrusters to make up for maneuverability. From a solo-perspective, it's ok if you got it for free and beast out the parts. From a wing-perspective, it's awesome as a support system for large-scale bounty hunting.

[@spacepirateivynova]

Basically, I took out a heavily equipped anaconda in my MkIV solo, though it did take half an hour and my hands were shaking after that fight :D

[@kabazt]

I think viper Mk4 is a great ship, I flew it for hundreds of hours in HRES and combat zones. Certainly not as maneuverable as Mk3 but the better shields and armor let it take on much larger ships with ease. The added compartments can take additional hull reinforcements or SCBs. It's a really good stepping stone to the vulture.

[@harrisonmoore5726]

Yes cobra mark 4 is crap but if they get it for free they can just sell it and go back and get a viper or cobra marks 3 so it's not all that bad

[@ZenosOsgorma]

i started out my first bought ship was an adder did just as good for hunting and easly transport runs made a lot of money quickly and directly upgraded to a Asp explorer (basic then upgraded from there)

[@antwan1357]

Putting in my vote for the viper i was in a A rated sidewinder build and i can warrant scan and stay on the tail of almost all ships and survive until i met a viper that thing turned around in a second and gave me beating i never saw before.

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

The worst ship is the sidewinder, not because it isn't functional but because it's the ED equivalent of the Ghastly Gibus from TF2. It's just humiliating to fly around in. I don't know anyone who unironically chooses to pilot a sidewinder.

[@def_NaN]

quince suicide planetary scan missions.

[@radioactivegrass1919]

So... Would a Good looking ship like clipper be an Unusual hat?

[@prokhor_zakharov]

Aw, I like the Viper Mk IV. It's better used as a light multipurpose than as a fighter IMO, although I do plan to engineer one to the max and see how it handles in combat with G5 Dirty Drives! It's got great jump range and a good amount of internals for all your mission-running necessities (SRV bay, cargo racks, discovery scanner, fuel scoop, etc.) You gotta fly it like a mini Python with lots of active pip management because it benefits a lot from having more pips in ENG while turning. It wouldn't be my first choice for low-budget RES hunting, but it definitely has its place among the multipurpose ships as a slightly tankier alternative to the Cobra Mk III.

[@joebeard]

Couldn't agree more, and hilariously well delivered. I would have chosen the T7 as the hands down worst ship in the game, but I had forgotten about the Cobra MK IV "thank-you", which was just spot on.

[@AceStrife]

This was great. I agree on all areas. Why get a slow, weak hauling ship when you can sack a cargo rack and get a multipurpose one? Keelback was one of the ships and I didn't understand why it existed.. now it's actually getting buffed into vague usability in 2.2 as it's capable of launching fighters (but the python isn't, what?).. and so is the type 7, but nothing else apparently. Frontier really do make some bizarre, if not stupid, design decisions.

[@sgt_s4und3r54]

Just want to make note if you strip weapons and sheilds off a type series and get the best power plant, distributor, thrusters, and frame shift drive you can out run and out jump most other ships in their class or better. THEY are freighters not fighters. Most of the other ships in the game are converted military craft designed to fight. The Lakon Type series is purpose built. Plus the idea behind them is that they wouldnt be alone since they have short jump ranges or be more players securing routes to reduce the pirating in areas for their safe travel. I agree with most of your reasoning for all the other ships. Though I just want to say they are not great ships but I know pilots who have fitted them and can be interdicted but not be caught. Not always but pretty consistently.

[@Papai_Pai]

Which of your elite dangerous videos is it where you compare Wesley Crusher to a dumpster fire trying to find it is absolutely hilarious

[@TheYamiks]

orca review

[@MB200bus]

The Viper IV is not a bad ship, it's just misunderstood. It is not a fighter, but a multipurpose ship with combat capabilities. Something along the lines of a low budget Krait/Python. Also, the Hauler is pretty great as a space taxi. It's speed, maneuvrability, jump range, and performance are pretty much the same as the Adder's, but at half the price.

[@95spades]

Late to the show, but hey, recently picked up the game. Moved from viper 3 to 4, puked a bit at how it moved and filled it with cargo racks and an A grade fsd and ran haulage for some hours until I could get a good kitted out dbs. Never again. Surprisingly large cargo space when you skip shields though...

[@Dartik24plays]

Is this a top 5 list or a Lakon spaceways rant ?

[@Dartik24plays]

Here is my list : 5) hauler 4) imperial courier 3) orca(pre 2.2) 2) diamondback scout and explorer 1) ASP scout, fuck that ship, just fuck it ...

[@asingularcheesepuff6383]

The imperial courier is a beast in combat, and it has a much better jump range than other combat ships. Yes it's a bit overpriced, but I don't really see any other major downsides to it. The Diamondback Explorer (not saying anything about DBS, as I haven't used it before) is a fantastic explorer ship. It's about 25 million cr cheaper to fit for exploring than an AspX, has a greater (unengineered) jump range than the AspX (37ly max 40 compared to 33ly max 36) and will never overheat while fuel scooping due to the diamondback's insanely low heat output. So it's a pretty good ship for exploring. (All numbers taken from coriolis, both ships fit with a maximum size A fuel scoop and ADS, all internals D grade except for FSD)

[@moneymoney3780]

Guys i need help..I'm buying a laptop so i was wondering if i could run it..so there were two laptops one had a GeForce 920MX and the other had AMD Radeon R5 A6-M430 so which is better? Oh and are they better than AMD Radeon HD 6450 which i have on my pc?

[@marza339]

yes

[@UNFORGIVENGOD24]

Cobra IV is actually OP. It can have over 2,400 hull integrity. Against 2 clippers I finished the fight with 47% hull. The thing can take a beating better than most anacondas. It is actually a valued fighter with 3 small and 2 medium hardpoints and plenty of power. It costs less than 9mil to fully A rate, and best of all it has the speed and maneuverability of a stock asp, if not better. The forums claim the Cobra IV is a gift to players who purchased the season 1 expansion, and by getting rid of it entirely from shipyards it is now a more rare ship, perhaps even a collectible.

[@weldonwin]

I owned a Type-6 and 7 and hated them both. The Type-6, I felt so horribly exposed flying that thing, like I could just feel every pirate in the system ready to jump me in my crappy space U-haul and the Type-7 was even worse, because it handled like a rusty hulk of junk covered in steaming pig-crap, hardpoint placement was terrible so even with gimbled or turreted weapons, you could never concentrate all your guns on a target and to cap it all off, the thing is huge, requiring a large landing pad and so cutting you off from numerous smaller ports, where you'll need to go as a trader to get the best deals.

[@reiugarte]

type 6 is great for trade in any place with a good cargo bay and an amazing jump capacities, i love my type 6

[@MrNinja806]

You must review the ships capability based in what it's meant for not just it's combat capabilities.

[@flyingdeathcatsgo]

You should equip trade ships with mine launchers if you are terrible and get interdicted all the time. Also the Lakon trade ships are more cost effective when trading than the higher priced ships of similar cargo capacity they were never meant for combat. Their entire purpose is to haul cargo and that they do very well.

[@Draganox25]

what are your recommendation for a small fighter, large fighter and a passenger liner

[@jaredcherry4049]

I have flown the Viper mk IV for about a month now and I understand why he says it's worse then the mk III but I honestly really enjoy it

[@mightylink65]

I just don't get the Hauler when the Adder is so cheap, it only takes 1 mission, any mission to earn both of these ships and the Adder is better in every way, just don't pick Hauler.

[@Rapscallion2009]

The Asp Scout has it's place - it's got a good jump range and is nice to fly and has lots of power. It is better armed than the Cobra as it has a better power distributer. The Cobra Mk4 is a cheap way of getting LOTS of modules, so you can carry a lot of (low-rated) equipment. If you want a budget mining explorer, it's perfect. None of the ships in the game are actually "bad" - but some are more popular than other.

[@EnderDwagon]

what do you think the hauler is for?

[@bejamillion2]

3:58 Haha Yamiks called the new ship 2 years ago!

[@johngotts7282]

YES! I just saw your first elite video and im so happy man! I've been playing for about a year and its fun to see other people doing content on it woo edit: the hauler is a nice newb ship, and can be used as a taxi with 32ly jump range so I think it's fine. I honestly think that most every ship in the game is pretty good, it's hard to find one that is really that bad (and t-7 and keelback are getting buffs so woo). and saying that the anaconda ( a multi-hundred million credit ship) is better than the type 6 (a 2 million credit ship once upgraded) isn't fair to the type 6. it has a nice unladen jump range, and is an awesome early game trader. i used it in CG's multiple times, still do every now and then.

[@smakarphoenix]

First of all, thank you for the video explaining your opinion about these ships and why you ranked them the way you did. But even more, the part of the video I enjoyed - well, not enjoyed, but appreciated - the most, was showing your approaching your cargo-hauling destination only to be interdicted and destroyed. I'm a new player, first discovering Elite: Dangerous about 6 weeks ago, and my best ship at this time is the Asp Explorer, equipped so the insurance cost is @822,000. I've managed to accumulate about 21 million credits, and am hoping to get enough to purchase and upgrade an Orca, for those type of missions appeal to me. I am NOT a good fighter pilot - at my age my reactions are not what they used to be - so I only play Solo mode. And in spite of this, it seems when ever I fill up my Explorer with cargo (96 tons), I will inevitably get interdicted near my destination by an Expert or Master fighter pilot, and then get my ass handed to me on a 822,000 credit insurance receipt! This leads to deep depression on my part, and a decision to only accept missions where half of my cargo is utilized. Of course, I'm overly dramatizing my reaction, but it has been frustrating to encounter pilots WAY above my abilities, and of course no other pilots assisting in these battles. In spite of this, Elite Dangerous is still, without a doubt, the best game/sim I've ever played, and I started in 1980 when I discovered computer games in my senior year of college.

[@tomriley5790]

Have a look at these tips, there are also videos on youtube on how to escape interdictions - www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/2rzogc/tip_how_to_escape_interdictions_really_fast/

[@junkdubious]

With engineers you can make these ships better kinda. With modded missiles, engines and FSD I rung a fairly decent CEOS/SOTHIS trader from a T9, ironically I was literally running crap.

[@x1ZER01x]

your accent,ranting, and good points made me sub. keep up the good work m8

[@TheYamiks]

ah tnx mon!

[@viperregained69420]

3:57 ..... “go make a ship named mamba or something” ...... End of 2018 “look what yamiks said a few years ago... let make a ship called mamba or something!”

[@timotygielkens6096]

I just had to watch one video... to decide you deserve... (like.. realy, you deserve it!!!) another sub! ^^

[@mynameisawesomeman]

Viper MKIV is the closest you'll come to flying the Millenium Falcon though!!! it looks exactly the same! :)

[@MasterHusi0909]

I like the viper m4...I use it to bounty hunt... Sure it is a bit slow and has shit maneuverability, but it gets the job done

[@sigifrith30]

A review of the game as told by Dracula. Magnificent

[@hoshyro]

Hey guys,just a question:I have an Eagle, is it a good fighter? I think so but I could be wrong as a human been, let me know pls

[@Broken_Wulf]

hauler - good for a disposable ship that can go long distances viper mk4 - better power plant so more hardpoint options, and a bit more armor can keep you from poping as quickly as your shields, do when fighting bigger ships lakon type - 6 is a good early trader. 7 at the time i had enough to buy one i was of rank to get clipper so maybe if clipper isnt a option. 9 that is alot of cargo space and can be a stepping stone to the anaconda. all of these ships are no good in a dog fight, but boosting and laying mines as they run is devastating to any ship that is after them. i think the only one i agree with is the cobra mk 4, and that i can under stand you dont want to make a good ship an exclusive to people so its more of a trophy you can get.

[@dgurevich1]

I can't count the ammount of times I hit the roof on my way out of a station in my Type 7. It's a truck. Truck cabs shoupd be on top! WTF Lakon?

[@Scottland559]

Adder was my trusty second ship after Sidewinder. I liked it.

[@sigurdrr1015]

Yamiks predicted the Mamba lol

[@k2k4]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only ps2 player who likes ED.

[@Magemo7]

I'm currently using the Hauleur ... just for transport but I get destroyed so easily ...

[@CaptainHooch]

I would actually say the worst ships are as follows #5: Imperial Eagle - It's fast and that's about all it does well, it lost most of the agility that made the original Eagle great, it has as much firepower as an Adder, and its price point is within 30k of the Viper Mk3 which is fast, agile, has more firepower, and is tougher. #4: Hauler - It's really a rubbish ship, it holds less cargo than the Adder, it's slower, and its offensive/defensive capability is a bloody joke. The only thing its actually good at is having a high jump range, but with the Adder being so close in price point there is really no reason to buy a Hauler. #3: Keelback - Lakon wanted to build a fighter/trader around their Type 6 frame and ended up just adding a bunch of bulk and two more guns. Despite having extra engines the ship is still slower and less agile than the Type 6. It's only redeeming quality is that it has a fighter hangar and really if you're going to be getting into scrapes with a Keelback you'll survive a lot longer if you launch a fighter from its bay than try to take out the baddies yourself in the Keelback. #2: Federal Dropship - It's lack of agility and shielding make it more or less useless as a combat vessel, sure it's tanky and in the right hands it can be deadly but when the Federal Assault Ship is only a few million credits more and the Vulture is several million credits less it really serves no purpose beyond being a ship to round out your collection. #1: Cobra Mk4 - It's totally useless. I've tried to like this ship, sure its got better hardpoint convergence than the Cobra Mk3. But its agility is so awful that if you're not at least using gimbals you'll have too hard of a time staying in the turns with your target, it holds plenty of cargo but its price point is within a couple hundred k of the Type 6 which holds more, and frankly if you want a small ship that flies like a large ship then the Viper Mk4 is actually the superior choice, and it was hard not to put the Mk4 viper on this list but at least it serves the purpose of being a cheaper alternative to the Lakon Diamondback Explorer where as the Cobra Mk4 is basically a Keelback that can't launch a fighter.

[@NaarghultheShadow]

well, the Hauler actually works as a budget Explorer. So it has that going for it.

[@viscounttudon68]

In defense of the Type 6, it's a good starting trader and has a pretty damn good capacity for price. Plus the jump range. It's not terrible. The courier is infinitely worse though.

[@ElderonAnalas]

so, been wondering this for some time, what is the arrow around the main hud targetting sight that fades in and out alot, is that a directional indicator for where the target is, or something like how your moving in relation to target? i'm used to just gimbaled weapons mostly, so i'm used ot having the "aim here" lead indicator, is that essentially the same thing for fixed weapons?

[@TheYamiks]

It's the mouse indicator, i use keyboard and mouse setup so yeah!

[@ElderonAnalas]

ohh, ok. i've just never seen it with my HOTAS

[@cagralbayrak6080]

Type 7 is one of the best ships in the game, its not have combat capability but its can cary tons of cargo or pessengers, i earned 60 million credits in 2 days with type 7 transporter, u can say type 9 is useless with this price but if you looking for mid level trade or pessenger ship, your best choice is type 7.

[@Arthanias]

Adder is a really good rare goods ship :P never had a hauler because i skipped straight to the adder. (mostly because it looked better)

[@Plupx]

I'm from the future and I think the Hauler is a decent first roads to riches early game trashbag

[@matthewjouffray]

my list : 1- Keelback 2-type 7 (this thing is just too wonky) 3-Cobra mk4 4- Viper mk4 5- ASP scout

[@dmain6735]

I've played and like all of these ships bar the Type 9 and Hauler. T6=best hauler runner in the game . My Shite ships list: Python and Imp courier, both OP for no rational reason, immersion breaking trophy ships.

[@RurikLoderr]

Honestly.. They were damned if they did damned if they didn't with the Cobra MkIV. If it was too much better than the Cobra MkIII people would complain about pay to win or something stupid, because it's an exclusive ship you can't get anymore and can't earn in game. They went the opposite route, and basically made a ship that is basically a lateral move in terms of effectiveness. Probably the better way to handle something many players will never have.

[@jumefoc]

I dunno what ur talking about: My Type 7 has a 25ly jumprange and can carry 256 tons of cargo