Star Citizen PvP Ship Tier List: A Pilot's Perspective
Whoa! This game, Star Citizen, is huge! It's got so many ships, it makes your head spin! But what are the best ones for battling it out with other pilots? Let's dive in, shall we?
Introduction
Star Citizen is a space simulation game with lots of players battling it out in massive, online spaceships. Choosing the right ship is key, it's like selecting your weapon in a huge gunfight! So let's break down the most effective options and find some answers for what works in real combat.
Why This Tier List Matters
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Understanding ship strength helps players strategize in-game, build effective squadrons, or even decide if certain ships are a waste of resources. Also, your crew will feel happier and not feel cheated or outperformed if you know your ship. You’ll know which one to build up from.
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My Pilot's Take
I’m relatively new to this, so my review will mostly concentrate on the ships and experience, and I try to see things from a rookie perspective! It helps if a list is simple and easy. This tier list focuses on practicality, popularity, and overall, player suggestions and discussions about which are considered the top dogs of combat.
Tier List Breakdown
Tier S: The Unbeatables
- Vipers/Corsairs: Fast, agile, reliable!
- Adept: Great maneuverability and a nice defense to get the job done
- A popular pick, so I tried a lot of these ships
- The Verdict (From reviews) – Solid, adaptable
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Tier A: Solid Options
- Carrack (Modified): Useful but sometimes frustrating to use; it’s a heavy cruiser but some people think it needs some buffing
- It’s heavy and carries lots of armament
| Ship Name | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Carrack | Great shields, a wide assortment of weaponry. Also excellent as a ship to get others onto, because it’s quite slow to attack! | Slow maneuvers |
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Tier B: Good for Beginners
- Federation Fighter Easy to fly in tight spaces and has adequate defense; but be ready for damage because the speed isn’t all that great in large-scale combat situations. Also there’s a few instances of people complaining that this craft feels lacking. It needs an upgrade to have more firepower!
| Ship Name | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Federation Fighter | Solid in tight formations, and pretty durable overall | Relatively slow speed, fewer firepower options. Not too flexible in space or range |
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Tier C: Acceptable, But Not Ideal
- M50s: An upgrade is needed and some people aren’t too thrilled, but an effective ship! (sometimes). It has the speed but no defense so this means you’ll take huge amounts of damage during fights.
| Ship Name | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| M50 | Exceptional speed for quick maneuvers | Poor durability against most fighters. It could definitely do with some buffing |
Tier D: Not Recommended
- some other ships in the game: they might do well in certain special or niche circumstances. They just generally lack maneuverability or overall power for sustained conflict. (so you can skip them until you have more money in the game or experience).
| Ship Name (examples) | Strengths (if any) | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Ships (insert specific name) | Possibly better for (explain) | Generally worse or insufficiently flexible |
Questions and Considerations
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What are your ship skills?: You need to check out what each ship needs! This isn't going to be a skillset review. If you have experience you are a stronger player than one who doesn’t! It helps your learning!
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Do you have enough experience for bigger battles? Bigger, more powerful battles in large-scale scenarios often mean you need ships that can perform a broader set of actions like the A tier options. If you’re newer and can't manage that much combat, you may consider sticking to a smaller, slightly lower tiered class like tier B! You can upgrade this if you progress through levels and play a bit more!
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What is your overall style of play? Do you prefer to attack fast and stealthy, or are you more of a tank to keep your teammates safe? What you find most enjoyable or engaging, what the skillsets you like!
- Consider different ships in different playstyles – perhaps you love flying very fast? Or perhaps you would love to be the one blocking and preventing attacks.
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What are your current upgrades? This game has a lot of space and possibilities! Sometimes different people enjoy these parts of the game, but if your upgrades aren't advanced and don't add much extra value (i.e you don't upgrade from B to A), that might lower your performance compared to an upgrade like the A tier and your actual playing skill level
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Is this just your personal opinion? This whole experience is very personal and unique for each player!
- A strong aspect for Star Citizen is customization! You are likely not to be disappointed; this applies to many types of games!
Conclusion
So, there you have it! A brief and hopefully very informative insight to help players start with a plan in the massive battlefield of Star Citizen! Let's be honest, this ship tier list will help in numerous aspects of the game; to enhance combat enjoyment! A great list is needed, I find, when playing a lot of ships or starting out in the massive environment that is available within Star Citizen! Enjoy!
