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* Its high [[Hull]] health makes it really useful for diving [[Ships]] near [[Starbase]]s as it can't take optimal damage from their [[Turrets|Heavy Lasers]]. | * Its high [[Hull]] health makes it really useful for diving [[Ships]] near [[Starbase]]s as it can't take optimal damage from their [[Turrets|Heavy Lasers]]. | ||
* A good ship against shield breakers. | * A good ship against shield breakers. | ||
* One of the best [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] to dive a [[Starbase]], having enough speed to dodge | * One of the best [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]] to dive a [[Starbase]], having enough speed to dodge some of the [[Turrets|Heavy Lasers]]. | ||
*High turn speed for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] | *High turn speed for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] | ||
* A good hull tank | * A good hull tank. | ||
*A jack of all trades. | *A jack of all trades. | ||
*Accurate turrets can be used to support inaccurate siege ships or kill small AI ships with ridiculous speed. | *Accurate turrets can be used to support inaccurate siege ships or kill small AI ships with ridiculous speed. | ||
*Can outmaneuver and Dreadnought, making it useful in PvP as well. | |||
== Disadvantages == | == Disadvantages == | ||
* Slightly weak [[shields]] for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]. | * Slightly weak [[shields]] for a [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]. | ||
* Somewhat low firepower compared to other [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]], especially when it lacks [[Spinals]]. | * Somewhat low firepower compared to other [[:Category:Dreadnought|Dreadnoughts]], especially when it lacks [[Spinals]]. | ||
* Tall build makes it easier for [[Spinals]] to land a hit on the ship vertically. | * Tall build makes it easier for [[Spinals]] to land a hit on the ship vertically. However, this can be fixed by turning the ship sideways. | ||
* Susceptible to hull-breakers like the [[Ridgebreaker]]. | * Susceptible to hull-breakers like the [[Ridgebreaker]]. | ||
*Low range for most of its weapons. | *Low range for most of its weapons. | ||
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*Avoid large groups of skilled battlecruisers, as just 3 [[Aeaphiel|Aeaphiels]] can heavily damage or even destroy you. | *Avoid large groups of skilled battlecruisers, as just 3 [[Aeaphiel|Aeaphiels]] can heavily damage or even destroy you. | ||
*It can be used as a larger [[Ampharos]] with its accurate guns, use it as a support ship during sieges. | *It can be used as a larger [[Ampharos]] with its accurate guns, use it as a support ship during sieges. | ||
*Always keep an eye on your health, this ship is the most expensive “normal” build menu dreadnought, and you might not afford losing it. | |||
*Use the excellent maneuverability to dodge the fire of stronger PvP ships that require their spinals to deal damage. | |||
*Try not to use it as a flagship in sieges, it can’t tank for very long and has mostly low range turrets. Instead use it to dive defensive enemy ships or to support heavy sieging ships. | |||
== Version History == | == Version History == | ||
* Hull buffed from 6150 to 7150 and turn speed increased from 0.07 to 0.1 in .65b. | * Hull buffed from 6150 to 7150 and turn speed increased from 0.07 to 0.1 in .65b. | ||