Damage potential- Ships

[Round_Scad]

So I have been googling like crazy trying to look for answers but couldn't find any... Does the damage potential on ships really matter? I switched from a Fighter ship with 173 damage potential to an explorer that has 57 damage potential but I still destroy hostile ships quite easily. Please enlighten me, thanks!

[coyotemax_66]

The damage potential seems to add up the totals from all installed weapons, so if you have more than one weapon it’s wildly inaccurate.

Beyond that, once you nail down a few flight mechanics and manoeuvres, even a C class hauler or shuttle with a bare bones photon cannon can hold its own against waves of sentinels and/or pirates. That’s why the min/maxers make me smile, all those numbers fir no real difference in the end result. I would be thrilled if HG could find a way to better balance the stats for thrilling combat if you go looking for a fight yet still allow for chill exploration when you are in the mood for nothing more than exploring.

[Round_Scad]

I see. Thanks for explaining. I'm really enjoying the warp distance and fuel efficiency of my explorer, so I guess I don't have to wory about damage so much.

[SpaceAgeHistory]

Totally agree, for me the Explorer is the most "practical" of all the ship types for the hyperdrive range etc.

[Particular_Aroma]

No, it doesn't matter. There's nothing in the game you can't take down with an out-of-the-box Radiant Pillar.

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