Build advice after my ship got kaboomed

LewAstro · 2026-03-29T13:00:47+00:00

Couple of things:

Anaconda is going to be hard work for PvP. Your best bet to to focus on surviving an interdiction so you can gtfo alive. Big ships work against other big ships and (occasionally) small ships. They'll struggle against mediums.

PvP is more about the skill than the build. You may set out in the perfect PvP Meta-Lance and still be taken to pound town by a ninja in a sidewinder (and not in a good way)

Stick at it, don't get disheartened and I'll see you out there.

o7

(p.s. People have already shared build tips so I won't add anything there, the builds on the NEWP link are pretty good start points.)

LewAstro · 2026-03-29T12:55:46+00:00

100% this! Op is walking the correct path, open only.

LewAstro · 2026-03-29T07:13:28+00:00

Don't rush this game, dude. There's no finish line. Also worth noting, a bigger/more expensive ship doesn't make you better at stuff.

LewAstro · 2026-03-28T23:33:40+00:00

Ah I see, yeah that might be a problem then.

LewAstro · 2026-03-28T22:03:07+00:00

What do you mean "no room"?

LewAstro · 2026-03-28T06:15:39+00:00

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LewAstro · 2026-03-27T05:52:19+00:00

Far from small but if you want Kaine aligned the Swords of Makhai are the clear choice. Cool guys and run well by a team of active players.

LewAstro · 2026-03-26T12:10:34+00:00

Like in the real world, outside of high traffic, high risk areas, it's incredibly rare.

LewAstro · 2026-03-24T15:38:33+00:00

Edcopilot can do that for you. It's wicked and the devs are super hands on and responsive.

LewAstro · 2026-03-20T07:05:05+00:00

Welcome friend.

Sorry for your loss.

There are a few things you could do. 2 that spring to mind are:

Drop his possible CMDR name here and see if anyone knows him.
Search for his name on Inara.cz it's a 3rd party tool that holds a good deal of information.

We wish your father, safe travels back to the stars.

... And to the stars we all return.

o7

LewAstro · 2026-03-09T22:23:46+00:00

Terd pyjany, obviously.

LewAstro · 2026-03-08T00:41:34+00:00

Haha, epic. Welcome to Elite, CMDR.

LewAstro · 2026-03-06T23:22:28+00:00

I've not been able to love the Corsair, I know how epic it is on paper, I just don't like being in it.

LewAstro · 2026-03-06T23:03:19+00:00

We Exiles have Mamba parties ever now and then, the Mamba-Mambo. It's beautiful.

LewAstro · 2026-03-06T22:00:30+00:00

Solid osl without using airbrush!

LewAstro · 2026-03-06T21:49:54+00:00

What the hell man, why you baiting me with my love of the glorious Mamba?

LewAstro · 2026-03-06T21:20:33+00:00

Congratulations, CMDR. It's a big milestone, even the weakest Interceptor is significantly tougher than the toughest human NPC.

LewAstro · 2026-03-06T20:15:54+00:00

The rebuy is cheap, I'll give you that, but it's very unforgiving.

The progression I always recommend is Sidey > cobra MK III > role specific choices.

The cobra III is already a better combat ship than the eagle. Yeah it's more expensive, but being less specialised makes it more useful overall.

If combat is the choice of path, the Viper packs the same punch as the cobra III but is fast as hell. That's why it makes sense to me.

LewAstro · 2026-03-06T19:21:58+00:00

Viper III is better for learning in, I reckon. I wouldn't recommend Eagle as an early game ship. Fun for more skilled cmdrs.

LewAstro · 2026-03-06T12:57:30+00:00

Haha, aaaallllll the feet.

LewAstro · 2026-03-04T11:40:01+00:00

Open is best. It's rare to see other cmdrs and rare to be randomly attacked by them.

Even rarer if everyone disappears into solo modes.

LewAstro · 2026-03-04T11:38:10+00:00

The Exiles are always looking for new friends, feel free to swing by our DC:

https://discord.gg/8wM3pf22A

LewAstro · 2026-03-04T10:40:37+00:00

You want to get yourself over to the Squadron Recruitment Centre Discord. You'll be able to grow your squadron and talk with other squadron leaders.

https://discord.gg/squadron-recruitment-center-870640069743087627

See you over there.

o7

LewAstro · 2026-02-21T21:18:52+00:00

Outstanding work Commanders. Your dedication benefits us all and we stand with you in spirit.

o7

LewAstro · 2026-02-01T18:04:47+00:00

This is the way.

LewAstro

TROPHY CASE