So there have been plenty (two) blogs so far on the subject of best in class for each of the ship types in EvE. Personally these sorts of lists will never be agreed on and are very dependant on the situation you find yourself in. Although I thought I would get in on the act for the fun of it anyway, so here goes my list of the 'Best in Class'.
Frigates
T1 Frigate: There isn't much to choose between each of the races top combat frigates and on their day they can each defeat each other in a fight however, I am going to have to say the Rifter purely because it is the most forgiving to a young pilot and is ridiculously easy to fit.
Assault Frigate: Once again the Assault Class of Frigate is fairly even, there are some duds (Retribution) but most can be extremely competitive in the PVP field but again as above I will have to give this to Minmatar and their Jaguar as it is the most forgiving for the young pilot when they first get into t2 frigates. Once on an even playing field (SP and experience wise) it is a toss up between the Ishkur, Jaguar and Hawk. The Jaguar retains its greatness regardless of SP but the other to become exponentially better the more SP you have to invest.
Combat Interceptor: Although the Crusader is a great combat inty, the title will always go to the Taranis which is quite possibly one of the best non-faction solo frigates and give them a run for there money. The AB+Rep fit feels more like a fast AF than an Inty.
Tackle Interceptor: As long as we forget the Raptor the others are fairly interchangeable in the tackle role however, the title goes to the Malediction because you have the option to use it solo.
Cov Ops(Combat): Not going to comment on there probing abilities as they can all probe equally well. I will instead give my opinion on them as combat frigates, and although the Helios has the best tank/gank ratio in this role the Buzzard gets the nod as it can cloak and is nearly cap stable which adds a lot to survivability in long fights.
Cov Ops(Bomber): I haven't got huge amounts of experience with stealth bombers except in gangs, and Hounds seemed the bees knees there but Solo the Manticore is better due to having mid slots.
Navy Faction: This in my opinion is possibly one of the best balanced classes of Frigates, they are all good and all have there benefits. The best though is either the Hookbill or the Slicer just because both melt/splode most frigates in most situations.
Pirate Faction: I would be panned through the floor if I didn't say the best is the Dramiel but I think it is dependent on the situation. The Dramiel is the best for a general solo roam where everything is fair game, purely because once shit hits the fan you can run however, if you are out aiming for frigate fights then the best changes and becomes the Daredevil (Rail or Blasters). I will say overall the Dramiel wins due to its ability to be great or good in most situations.
Electronic Warfare Frigates: Sentinel, no discussion.
Destroyer: Not much to say about the Destroyers, they all kill most frigates well but the Thrasher does it best.
Interdictor: For the bubble dropping role, they are all good. Solo however its the same as the Destroyer class the Sabre(t2 Thrasher) wins it. Note that everyone knows this though and are unlikely to engage a solo sabre in a frigate.
T1 Cruiser: Its between the Rupture and Vexor in the t1 Cruiser class at least from a combat perspective. I cant decide between them so I will go with the only other cruiser that is worthwhile outside of specialist gangs the Blackbird.
Heavy Assault Cruiser: HACs are a great class of ship, pretty much all at least someway workable to a decent combat ship but there are only two that stand out above the rest in pretty much every role. The Vagabond and the Zealot. The Vagabond is the better solo boat (Due to being able to run regularly), the Zealot is the better gang boat being able to join AHAC (well duh) and Nano gangs depending on the fit.
Combat Recons: The Curse is the best solo Recon (In my opinion) so it would stand to reason that its the best Combat Recon too. Its also great at gang work.
Force Recons: Falcon wins it here, nothing causes more rage and turns the tides of fights better than a Falcon.
Logis: I personally have no experience of logistics cruisers other than being repped by them, but I have heard good things about all.
Navy Faction: The Stabber Fleet Issue wins it for me, its brilliantly versatile whether you want a buffer cruiser, nano shield cruiser or dual rep active cruiser this thing can pull it off well. Also the tracking on this thing is insane and with its tiny sig (can get it as low as some frigates) it lasts ages.
Pirate Faction: Cynabal, great damage, speed and the agility of a frigate(ish) you cant go wrong with a Cynabal.
Battlecruiser: its a toss up between the Cane and the Drake, they both have great nano/kite fits and both have tank/gank fits. Personally the Drake is my number one for PVP. Not even going to make any points for PVE
Field Command Ships: Slepneir or Abso are both brilliant PVP ships but as people like to blob solo ships I will go with the slep because of its speed.
Fleet Command Ships: Fairly Interchangeable depending on gangs but Claymore sees most use in my world and wins it for me. Claymore also makes a fairly good combat ship in its own right.
T3s: Tengu
Battleship: On the battleship front, its a decision between the Tempest and the Abaddon for me. Solo the Tempest wins out but in gangs the Abaddon is best (plus you can make pretty rainbows)
Marauders: Golem or Vargur but I have no experience so I'm not going to comment
Black Ops: Not going to bother, have no experience and only about 500 people fly them :)
Navy Faction BS: I have rarely seen these ships in a PVP role but in the PVE world the Raven Navy Issue wins so I will give the overall title to it.
Pirate Faction BS: Machariel wins completely due to its speed and the mentality of people when pirate faction comes on d-scan.
On the Capital front I have absolutely no experience as I never intend to fly one so instead will defer to the populace on that one and most seem to be split between Gallente and Amarr on the Carrier(both types) front. I imagine its the same on the Titan front too due to there being slaves.
Now the easy ones
Industrial: Mammoth or Itty 5, this does depend on what you want to do with your industrial though.
Transport: Viator or Prowler, again dependent on role.
Mining Barge(lol): Cant be arsed to write something here oh wait
Freighter: I imagine these are fairly interchangeable they haul large amounts thats it.
So thats it my list of 'Best in Class'....dons flame retardant jacket.....flame on.
Korg
Frigates
T1 Frigate: There isn't much to choose between each of the races top combat frigates and on their day they can each defeat each other in a fight however, I am going to have to say the Rifter purely because it is the most forgiving to a young pilot and is ridiculously easy to fit.
Assault Frigate: Once again the Assault Class of Frigate is fairly even, there are some duds (Retribution) but most can be extremely competitive in the PVP field but again as above I will have to give this to Minmatar and their Jaguar as it is the most forgiving for the young pilot when they first get into t2 frigates. Once on an even playing field (SP and experience wise) it is a toss up between the Ishkur, Jaguar and Hawk. The Jaguar retains its greatness regardless of SP but the other to become exponentially better the more SP you have to invest.
Combat Interceptor: Although the Crusader is a great combat inty, the title will always go to the Taranis which is quite possibly one of the best non-faction solo frigates and give them a run for there money. The AB+Rep fit feels more like a fast AF than an Inty.
Tackle Interceptor: As long as we forget the Raptor the others are fairly interchangeable in the tackle role however, the title goes to the Malediction because you have the option to use it solo.
Cov Ops(Combat): Not going to comment on there probing abilities as they can all probe equally well. I will instead give my opinion on them as combat frigates, and although the Helios has the best tank/gank ratio in this role the Buzzard gets the nod as it can cloak and is nearly cap stable which adds a lot to survivability in long fights.
Cov Ops(Bomber): I haven't got huge amounts of experience with stealth bombers except in gangs, and Hounds seemed the bees knees there but Solo the Manticore is better due to having mid slots.
Navy Faction: This in my opinion is possibly one of the best balanced classes of Frigates, they are all good and all have there benefits. The best though is either the Hookbill or the Slicer just because both melt/splode most frigates in most situations.
Pirate Faction: I would be panned through the floor if I didn't say the best is the Dramiel but I think it is dependent on the situation. The Dramiel is the best for a general solo roam where everything is fair game, purely because once shit hits the fan you can run however, if you are out aiming for frigate fights then the best changes and becomes the Daredevil (Rail or Blasters). I will say overall the Dramiel wins due to its ability to be great or good in most situations.
Electronic Warfare Frigates: Sentinel, no discussion.
Destroyer: Not much to say about the Destroyers, they all kill most frigates well but the Thrasher does it best.
Interdictor: For the bubble dropping role, they are all good. Solo however its the same as the Destroyer class the Sabre(t2 Thrasher) wins it. Note that everyone knows this though and are unlikely to engage a solo sabre in a frigate.
T1 Cruiser: Its between the Rupture and Vexor in the t1 Cruiser class at least from a combat perspective. I cant decide between them so I will go with the only other cruiser that is worthwhile outside of specialist gangs the Blackbird.
Heavy Assault Cruiser: HACs are a great class of ship, pretty much all at least someway workable to a decent combat ship but there are only two that stand out above the rest in pretty much every role. The Vagabond and the Zealot. The Vagabond is the better solo boat (Due to being able to run regularly), the Zealot is the better gang boat being able to join AHAC (well duh) and Nano gangs depending on the fit.
Combat Recons: The Curse is the best solo Recon (In my opinion) so it would stand to reason that its the best Combat Recon too. Its also great at gang work.
Force Recons: Falcon wins it here, nothing causes more rage and turns the tides of fights better than a Falcon.
Logis: I personally have no experience of logistics cruisers other than being repped by them, but I have heard good things about all.
Navy Faction: The Stabber Fleet Issue wins it for me, its brilliantly versatile whether you want a buffer cruiser, nano shield cruiser or dual rep active cruiser this thing can pull it off well. Also the tracking on this thing is insane and with its tiny sig (can get it as low as some frigates) it lasts ages.
Pirate Faction: Cynabal, great damage, speed and the agility of a frigate(ish) you cant go wrong with a Cynabal.
Battlecruiser: its a toss up between the Cane and the Drake, they both have great nano/kite fits and both have tank/gank fits. Personally the Drake is my number one for PVP. Not even going to make any points for PVE
Field Command Ships: Slepneir or Abso are both brilliant PVP ships but as people like to blob solo ships I will go with the slep because of its speed.
Fleet Command Ships: Fairly Interchangeable depending on gangs but Claymore sees most use in my world and wins it for me. Claymore also makes a fairly good combat ship in its own right.
T3s: Tengu
Battleship: On the battleship front, its a decision between the Tempest and the Abaddon for me. Solo the Tempest wins out but in gangs the Abaddon is best (plus you can make pretty rainbows)
Marauders: Golem or Vargur but I have no experience so I'm not going to comment
Black Ops: Not going to bother, have no experience and only about 500 people fly them :)
Navy Faction BS: I have rarely seen these ships in a PVP role but in the PVE world the Raven Navy Issue wins so I will give the overall title to it.
Pirate Faction BS: Machariel wins completely due to its speed and the mentality of people when pirate faction comes on d-scan.
On the Capital front I have absolutely no experience as I never intend to fly one so instead will defer to the populace on that one and most seem to be split between Gallente and Amarr on the Carrier(both types) front. I imagine its the same on the Titan front too due to there being slaves.
Now the easy ones
Industrial: Mammoth or Itty 5, this does depend on what you want to do with your industrial though.
Transport: Viator or Prowler, again dependent on role.
Mining Barge(lol): Cant be arsed to write something here oh wait
Freighter: I imagine these are fairly interchangeable they haul large amounts thats it.
So thats it my list of 'Best in Class'....dons flame retardant jacket.....flame on.
Korg
Logistics: Scimitar is the best for Shield fleets, not only because it's faster than the Basilisk, but also because it's cap stable solo with 3 large reppers MWD fit or 4 large reppers AB fit. Guardian is better for Armor fleets with numbers, Oneiros for smaller fleets.
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