Ultimate Ratting Guide: Best Ships & Combat Tips for Eve Online

[@bombicusbombicus8345]

Short and well packed video for beginners. Good job!

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you so much :D

[@caseylp7121]

Seconded!

[@AxeciaTTV]

This guy is the best man!! ive learnt so much from you, good information for new players thank you man

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@AxeciaTTV Thank you for saying that Axecie!! Means a lot :)

[@mikspurins1455]

That was... surprisingly well done. Short and very informative. Really good job, you've earned a Sub. On the topic about choosing weapon systems - missiles and/or drones are just much more easy for newer players to understand and get used to. Especially drones, since unless you constantly lose them, you don't have to resupply ammo, making the logistics easier. So deffo a solid choice if you're looking into PVE combat. Missiles/Drones also provide the ability to easily switch dmg types, which allow them to reasonably well deal with all types of rats. Gunships I find are generally limited to either certain rats, or certain sites, despite them offering much faster clear times for the sites they are suitable for. With the exception being Projecile turrets - swappable dmg types allow more flexibility, but they generally fall behind Hybrids and Lasers in raw dmg output. Gunships do require more attention to dmg application, whether with fitting or piloting, making them ill-suited for beginners imo though. But with practice, they can easily outdo missile/drone boats due to instant dmg application and, with certain ships/fits, better raw DPS. Good news is - you can use SOCT ship line to check out and practice with various weapon systems, to find the one you're most comfortable with. Great way for Alphas to get a glimpse of what's what, before fully committing behind a single choice. Best part - the hulls are cheap, and don't require any training apart from weapon/tank systems to get into.

[@NemexusMaximus]

that was one of the best comments I have seen ^^ Thanks man :)

[@markushamann3542]

Sentry Drones provide both benefits.... You can also go sentry+turrets and for frigs switch to med drones.. well you can't move with sentries....

[@mikspurins1455]

@@markushamann3542 Sentries only really have one benefit - range. Their actual DPS and application is... lackluster at best. Heavies will outperform sentries against BC and BS sized rats, despite the travel time, thanks to their raw DPS. And you pretty much already explained the tracking issue against smaller targets... That said - they certainly have plenty of uses as sniping platforms. The ability to sit at a safe range, without any pressure to your tank, often far outweighs raw DMG potential. Not quite as efficient as Sig tanking with Heavies, but for sites with webbing towers or a swarm of well applying enemies - Sentries can be the only valid option for a drone boat. And for BS that can't sig tank at all - sitting at range can be the only choice as well. As for coupling sentries with turrets - I wouldn't bother, unless the Hull has bonuses for both. Like Rattle, Domi navy... Else you're just getting some extra lackluster DPS, when instead you could've focused more on application or projection, which would've helped more. On the flip side - using sentries alongside your Turrets is fine, but I wouldn't pick them over other drone options, especially if you have to work with a limited drone bay of a gunship. Another issue with sentries, that normal drones don't have - very little flexibility in engagement ranges, depending on sentry choice. Gardes struggle especially, since despite being the best tracking sentries, they actually struggle tracking stuff within their optimal range, lose DPS due to falloff, and overall have very limited effective range. Using them means basically leaving unused DPS, whereas using less optimal dmg type of, say, Curator, would've netted better results, despite not shooting at a resist hole. Basically, you're likely to benefit more from picking Sentries based on their range, rather than for their dmg type. Sure, the issue can be remedied with an omnidirectional tracking computer or two, but that's basically sacrificing mid slots to make something suboptimal work, rather than to improve an already good setup. In short - I'm personally not really a fan of sentries. Sure, I used them heavily in the past, and still do for specific applications, but as far as drones go - they are far from my first pick. With notable exceptions...

[@markushamann3542]

@@mikspurins1455 Yes good man! Thx for nerdy throughout explanation... No joking!

[@NineBreaker009]

The production quality of this video is unreal. Praxis for Kyrstaall. Subbed. This video was awesome!

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@NineBreaker009 Thank you so much for your comment😁

[@PeteH90]

Man that was a good video. Very easy to understand, described how all the mechanics worked perfectly and in a simple way. Very well done! Gila for Marine Sgt would be awesome!!! Keep the videos coming man!

[@Shiftry87]

Its been a while sense i last played eve but i wished this video would have been out back when i was new. This is by far the best explanation video i have seen especially that visual aid used in the combat mechanical section. Understanding how missiles work took me a long time and the more ppl talked in videos the more confusing it looked at first, but the visual aids here in this video i would say is perfect for new players to easily understand.

[@brubdub9817]

Excellent graphics. Explaining the combat mechanics in EVE is difficult and you've done it in a visual way that is clear and concise. This is a real one stop shop of a video for this topic. Great work.

[@jaredgreenway]

these graphics are also available on the EVE official website.

[@zaqq]

Good stuff man, very usefull.

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@zaqq wow it is Zaqq! Thank you for saying that :D I love your content man

[@WhoIsSpaceMan]

Nice video man , a lot of good information and the graphics were good to show explosive radius!! Stratios Angelo Deway

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you man that clips comes from eve academy figured I use them because that is the best way to explain it visually IMO

[@Meatpiesgaming]

Really well done, great vid

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you very much!

[@nicolasolate1405]

Great video, short, concise and accurate. Versanen makka saken - gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you Versanen :)

[@marcusarredondo-s2z]

This explained everything I was needing to know, great video. Ilivon udynow Iustitia- stratios 😊

[@astron800]

This video was quite dense with info, I even learned a couple new strategies for pvp, something that I didn’t think I could in a ratting guide. This video has earned my sub. (While I’m here, might as well ask for a gila for jaak blank)

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@astron800 Thank you for your comment and your sub🙏😁

[@alinn.4341]

Good stuff, thanks for the video! Chunky Pops - Gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you Chunky

[@funkoman]

Thank you for the upload and information. Really enjoy ratting and will use the video as a reference. Gila - Shardonna Call

[@NemexusMaximus]

It is my pleasure Shardonna and thank you for your comment :)

[@dinoboykyle]

I actually never knew it was possible to outrun missiles before. There's a ton of info packed into this short video! Also if you have an extra Stratios lying around Gamter would appreciate it.

[@jasonrae6480]

Great video, really helpful and informative and love the gfx, thanks! Liked and subbed, look forward to more mate. Severin Thel'Ast would love a Stratios ;)

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you so much Severin

[@SilverforceX]

Great video, very helpful newbie content. Stratios Kanaku

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@SilverforceX Thank you very much Kanaku😁

[@CalebLam-z1d]

That’s soooooo awesome!!!! I was trying to find a vid for ded sites with the Praxis (o.0)u gave me last time😅😅😅. It was rlly good and I am still trying to grind to omega with different ratting

[@CalebLam-z1d]

If u hv some more extra information about 10/10 ded sites plsss educate us more about it😊😊😊

[@CalebLam-z1d]

Can u pls make more vid about it?

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@CalebLam-z1d Yes that is my plan I just need to get some footage on it :)

[@CalebLam-z1d]

Sure!!! I hv some questions with ded sites. What’s the cheapest yet quickest way to grind 10/10s? What’s the profit for 10/10 and time for it? Where can I find them and what’s a escalation Is a grabber and smart bombs praxis work??😊

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@CalebLam-z1d Hey! 10/10 DED sites are usually found in null sec space, either through cosmic signatures or escalations from other combat sites. However, I wouldn’t rush into them just yet. These sites are extremely deadly, and to successfully run a 10/10 site, you'll need strong skills, both in terms of skill points (SP) and ship fitting. Some 10/10 sites can even spawn NPC capital ships like Dreadnoughts or Carriers, which are nearly impossible to kill without your own capital ship or a well-coordinated fleet. These NPCs have massive health and deal significant damage, making them very challenging. Each 10/10 site varies in difficulty depending on the faction (Serpentis, Guristas, Sansha, etc.), which affects which ships and resistances work best. You'll also need to tailor your ship's fit to handle the damage types those factions deal. As for profit, these sites can be highly rewarding, with faction modules and blueprints potentially worth a lot, though they can take a while to clear-anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on your setup. I’ll be working on a guide in the future to cover 10/10 sites in more detail, so stay tuned for that!

[@Rotteneggswithham]

Nice Vid dude -Elfriden Kaundur Gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thanks so much :)

[@teabaggin]

subbed because good tips

[@tourgameralpha1027]

Nice Video, I learned a lot about the ratting aspect of eve and what ships to use. I don't really rat but I want to rat more. So This video was very helpful. Thanks! Shawnycute-Stratios

[@NemexusMaximus]

You are very welcome and you should definitely try ratting I personally love it and it can be very bountiful 😁thanks for watching !

[@Yeahitsame]

I like this a lot just coming back to eve wanting to get into pvp more. Would love to see a fitting how to for neuts in your system and how to give yourself the best odds of countering them

[@darkarcanum1814]

Very good! Jam packed. Gila for the win. Tundra Brown.

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thanks man 😁

[@xcaluber]

Uitstekende verduideliking! Baie dankie!

[@NemexusMaximus]

Baie dankie :)

[@sanik9581]

Excellent video! What is the ship fit for the tengu?

[@MsBunkle]

Gila - Manic Sweaty Swag Amazing guide, i learnt alot!

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@MsBunkle Thank you Manic :)

[@jnewzealand4677]

Playing for a year and this vid explains a lot in clear terms, will be watching more! Izium….Rattlesnake.

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@jnewzealand4677 Thank you Izium but just so you know the Rattlesnake is not part of the giveaway unfortunately😁 it's between Gila, Praxis and Stratios.

[@jnewzealand4677]

@@NemexusMaximus thx for letting me know my bad well I have never flown a Stratios so let’s try my luck with that ! Regardless your vids are a good watch so thx for making the time to do them.

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@jnewzealand4677 It is my pleasure to make them and thank you for your kind comments😁

[@iamthegreatgrape]

Lots of info, thanks mate o7 Shula al-Madinah would love a Stratios

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@iamthegreatgrape you are welcome Shula thanks for comment😁

[@iamthegreatgrape]

@@NemexusMaximus no problem, looking forward for more content!!

[@alexkh7122]

Good job! Praxis - Okumi Rin

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@alexkh7122 Thank you 🙂

[@Fenderbenderthatsiscalledender]

I need a gila to hunt cynabals pls

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@Fenderbenderthatsiscalledender hahaha hey man if you win it you can hunt dreads also 😅

[@Fenderbenderthatsiscalledender]

@@NemexusMaximus how do I enter?

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@Fenderbenderthatsiscalledender leave me your ingame name.

[@Fenderbenderthatsiscalledender]

@@NemexusMaximus huricane tom

[@TheGamerLexator]

nice video. thank you

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you too!

[@vanapo13]

Very nice video! Nice to see the progression for missile and drone weapon types. What would be the progression for ratting using lasers? Found a fun Oracle fit to rat in but not sure where to go next... Abaddon? Apocalypse? Would love to get a Stratios if the giveaways hasn't ended yet. Polo Van in game.

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@vanapo13 The giveaway will be at the end of November because im away for work atm. For lazers I have very few experience in them. I would recommend to get the Legion and play around with the Naga and abaddon a bit. My advice may be bad on lazer so if you can hear aroynd from other pilots using lazers.

[@davidlister7590]

For PVE the Oracle is not a good fit for new players. The laser line would be Punisher Omen Harbinger and Apocalypse. The Abaddon looks great but you need a lot of skills otherwise it runs in to cap problems and why the Apocalypse is not immune to such problems it has better cap.

[@baga748]

Nice video, short and informative. Weedilson - Gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ColossusBall]

This is a great video! I just wish there were links to the fits!

[@howtopython2301]

Great video and very beginner friendly! 10/10 Youz DaPro - Gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you for saying that 🙂 will do my best too keep my content good!

[@noceris9303]

Never flown a praxis might have to give it a go, cheers. Praxis - Noceris

[@NemexusMaximus]

The Praxis a very capable ship for its price.

[@Sey-EFT]

great vid man. Name: Betah, Ship: Gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you Betah😁

[@mrvirot9118]

Hi, can you tell me if there is a ship that combines both drones and stealth well? For pve and for a newbie.

[@KvanderHolyfield]

Nice vid, thanks for the info! Gila - Rocko Tuzi

[@NemexusMaximus]

You are welcome and thank you Rocko Tuzi

[@nemonian2938]

Very nice and compact video! I learned much from this. Also since there were multiple ships introduced, would it be a bad idea to cross faction ships for better results or stick to a single faction for long term? Thank you again :) "Neranian Nemo" - Gila. This is one of my dream ships in EVE, love the looks and specializations they have

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@nemonian2938 hey Thank you for your comment😁 To awnser your question on the long term it really doesn't matter that much. I went for different factions myself. I started with Vexor >Navy Vexor>Gila>Rattlesnake>Cerberus>Tengu>Vargur>phoenix. So it is totally up to you.

[@nemonian2938]

​@@NemexusMaximus Thank you for the advice!

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@nemonian2938 you are very welcome 😁 The important thing is to find which type of content you enjoy the most then pick a ship best suited for that content. For example: You want to farm Angel ded sites in Null sec space. The Tengu is great against Angel Rats becuase of the natural shield resistances against explosive and kinetic also the bonuses to scourge missiles wich is one of their weaknesess. Then you want yo train as much as you can in to mastering the Tengu. The Tengu is also cloacky and mobile and will serve well in avoiding ganks.

[@TikiShootah]

Oh we are gonna need some closed captions here.

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@TikiShootah I will try and get that sorted asap.

[@KurnazTilki-t3n]

This video is 10 times better than reading a wall of text in eve university. Thank you very much. Stratios for Character: EvEGPT in regards to the giveaway.

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@KurnazTilki-t3n Thank you for that motivational comment😁

[@The_Muziqal_Godfather]

Good Video many very detail....but in your next video please explain The weather types of abyssal plut the damages Major10-Gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

I will definitely look into some abyssal videos in the future Major :)

[@paulsanton8707]

Sztygar Przodowy - Stratios

[@lildizadd750]

I've always wanted to try and fly a Stratios Stratios -Lildizy

[@NemexusMaximus]

Its a really fun ship before you get in to a tier 3 cruiser.

[@Bonbon213-c9p]

Elano Young ...the praxis. Are you from SA

[@rodericfuerst]

My understanding is that, unlike capsulers, rats have a fixed cap level, and therefore relatively immune to cap draining modules. Am I wrong? :)

[@NemexusMaximus]

You might be right I'm not 100% sure I have never tried to suck n Rat before 🤣

[@sheep3898]

Bart Mathew stratios

[@612-r9y]

Wish that video was out there when i started playing lol Samus Puhkastu would like to recieve a Stratios

[@NemexusMaximus]

Hahaha me too man😂 could have avoided a few expensive lessons😂

[@gerritfroneman3821]

Goeie werk ou bul!!

[@NemexusMaximus]

Dankie maater😁

[@TimsMissions]

Zek Rothchild-Ikitursa (liked/subscribed)

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you for your sub and like will do my best to bring you good content in the future.

[@trcthorkun]

Nice video! Giveaway for the Stratios: Thorkun Harkon

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thabk you😁

[@AV-cj1im]

Great video :) Gila - Emerik Jaynara

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thabk you Emerik Jaynara😁

[@armandogutierrez5301]

Nice 👍

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thanks man :)

[@pauldelgado2283]

Fantastic illustrations and flow of information. I have been playing for 5 yrs and the way each topic was illustrated helped me understand the mechanics better Okin Lance - Statios

[@NemexusMaximus]

Great to hear! Like I said in the video I'm also learning something new every day😅

[@readytobrock9630]

Super useful info for anyone looking into ratting. I’d love to win the Praxis! Character name: Atren Askulf

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@readytobrock9630 Thank you Atren 😁 your name will be in the draw good luck!

[@ekstasis]

Nicely thorough and those animations are great for this material, but I think this was too fast. I would do a slower-paced treatment of the combat mechanics with those helpful animations.

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you I will keep that in mind on my next video

[@jamom863]

Nice video Gila- Lolkilleds

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@jamom863 Thank you so much 😁

[@whitewolfIOM]

Lekker man ! Where in sa ?

[@NemexusMaximus]

Randfontein ^^ and you?

[@whitewolfIOM]

@@NemexusMaximus Durban , but now in UK , good video . I am with Pandemic Horde .

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@whitewolfIOM nice man ! I'm with the Initiative xD what are you doing in the UK man?

[@AraeJinkens]

Arae Jinkens I would love to fly a gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

The gila is amazing still use it today from time to time.

[@pedikun]

thanks i have been 1 month at eve and got into a wormhole corp my daily is listening around confused and waiting for my skill to finish and reading the spreadsheet literally as for the giveaway i will get that praxis for ratting in wormhole "silent roam" my name

[@MrEasyCheasy]

Kiwi or SA?

[@NemexusMaximus]

South African :)

[@JonTaRW84]

Awesome content and good explanation, possible to get all those fits for Praxis / Gila and Tengu? Gila - Thugra Hjorn

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you Thugra I will get the fits for you as soon as I'm in game again :)

[@AscTheWarrior]

Nice and informative Video :) Quite nice for beginners, thumps up! Armand Sunrise - Stratios

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thanks again Armand :)

[@davevanderwalt9750]

I've came across a lot of South Africans in eve lately, I wonder if there's a South african corp. Great video by the way! IGN Vasari Hellghast01 Gila

[@NemexusMaximus]

I have also met a few South Africans but mostley scattered across eve in different corporations. In one of my videos there is a recruitment video to join bannermen if you are intrested. There is few south Africans including me 😁

[@CostaKalogiros]

Great job overall , informative and greatly presented . You earned a sub ! Stratios 🎉 Eon Ovidius

[@NemexusMaximus]

@@CostaKalogiros Hey thank you Eon you broke my 300 marker😁 I will do my best to keep my content worthy🙂

[@pieterbotha-j4h]

Hi Lekka tjomma nice vids, ek wil so bietjie ietse wen jong.....ingame name (Kellyee)

[@NemexusMaximus]

haha dankie maater :) ek is jammer man ek doen dit so random as moontlik xD

[@sanik9581]

Give away entry. Game name: Smart Bomb , Ship: Nestor or Rattlesnake, but if its only cruisers then: Statios, Gila, or Tengu please!

[@jacksir1849]

1st comment! Great info as always

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you Jacksir

[@HCecilJ]

Eyclone the Recidivist - praxis Just jumpes back into game after many many years, started fresh and want to learn ratting

[@NemexusMaximus]

That is good to hear man :) which parts of space are you interested ratting in?

[@HCecilJ]

@@NemexusMaximus honestly havent gotten the far into thought yet honestly ahah. I just know that mining/industry isnt my jam most days, and i dont want to try pvp until i've got a little funding to keep aside just for pvp fits i guess aha

[@maurice3agamble917]

Nice work, good info. Praxis IGN: Blade Hickman

[@NemexusMaximus]

Thank you!

[@bqshu22]

Great explanation! Gila bayer22