Spearhead vs. the other class ships

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  1. Kuratius

    Kuratius User

    I've done a few calculations, and if my information is correct, the spearhead is next to useless compared to the other ships, more specifically the target marking ability, assuming it only provides a 5 % damage bonus.
    In full group of 8, with the optimal amount of spearheads (2) and FE goliaths (6), you only get a Laser damage amplification of 1,13 % compared to a group of 8 goliaths, which seems rather lackluster.


    I can hardly believe this to be intended if the spearhead's ability is supposed to provide a damage bonus. 1,1 % is so little, and you need such a big group to profit that it might as well not be there.

    Is there even a need for this ship in its current state?
     
    Kuratius, Mar 3, 2014
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  2. In-ŧhis-Silĕncĕ

    In-ŧhis-Silĕncĕ User

    Its the ability stopper. Stops spectrums that is why people use this ship, its super fast and allows escape with ultimate cloak. Only downfall is the fact you use it on an aegis it dont work so well...
     
    In-ŧhis-Silĕncĕ, Mar 3, 2014
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  3. -†ÐAŊĔ†-

    -†ÐAŊĔ†- User

    why dont it work good against a agis?
     
    -†ÐAŊĔ†-, Mar 3, 2014
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  4. Kuratius

    Kuratius User

    Actually, after trying to google a little bit, I haven't been able to find reliable data regarding how much of a bonus the spearhead provides.
    Even a mere 10 % extra damage would already make the spearhead worthwile in big groups (22 % max bonus with 7 spearheads)

    So does anyone have a reliable source on how much extra damage it gives?
     
    Kuratius, Mar 3, 2014
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  5. whoeva

    whoeva User

    I'm pretty sure it's 10% but don't know it for a fact. I believe a mod was going to do some testing or investigation and get back to us. Hopefully they will give the answer in this thread.

    As for the ship being useless I would have to strongly disagree. The speed of the thing is awesome and the abilities more than make up for it having 10 less laser slots than a goliath.

    The comment about it not working so well on aegis... I would say to wait for them to use pod before you counter with JAMX since that's the one that gives them the most HP.

    Recon skill combined with UltiCloak makes this an awesome strike ship and it's speed makes it hard to lock giving you extra time in the fight. The other benefit to target marker is that it pinpoints the target ship for all members in the outfit. This is very useful if the target is cloaked as others can easily lock.
     
    whoeva, Mar 4, 2014
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