Back from a very long break, so much has changed re Thargoids. Build help!

[Underhook]

I started playing from launch, had small breaks but stopped playing in September 2020. I remember killing a couple of Thargoids (the 4 heart version) and rescuing people from damaged stations plus community goals for rebuilding stations. Anyway relearning everything in this game is harder than getting a degree from University I want to be able to participate in killing Thargoids (solo) and attacking Titans but it seems things have changed considerably.

Can anybody tell me are the following points correct:
1. A different build is needed for different types of Thargoids.
2. A different build is needed for Titans
3. Guardian tech does not work anymore but maybe there is a new modification that can make them work.
4. I'm very talented and good looking.
5. There is some new module that allows us to fit an extra hardpoint.

I would love some advice on a ship setup. The problem with this game is that I'm not sure if I can get a ship engineered before all the Titans are dead I have an Anaconda with my old setup, I'll list some equipment here, maybe somebody could tell me useful and whats no longer any good. Happy to use a different ship also.
Hard Points:
Guardian Gause Cannon X2
AX multi cannon X2
remote release flak launcher x 2
Utility:
Point Defence x 4
shield boost x 2
Shutdown field neutraliser
Xeno Scanner
Optional:
Hull reinforcement x 8
module reinforcement x 1
bi weave shield
fighter hanger

 

[CMDR Saigon]

Greetings and welcome back CMDR. Yes indeed lots has changed since 2020. For AX combat, AXI has developed a number of optimal builds for all the different combat scenarios and situations. Link below:

- https://wiki.antixenoinitiative.com/en/builds

We still have 3 Titans left so plenty of time unless of course something drastic happens, I suspect much of the gameplay will be maintained in one form or another as so much effort and investment has been put into these areas.

o7 and see you on the frontlines,

 

[Underhook]

Greetings and welcome back CMDR. Yes indeed lots has changed since 2020. For AX combat, AXI has developed a number of optimal builds for all the different combat scenarios and situations. Link below:

- https://wiki.antixenoinitiative.com/en/builds

We still have 3 Titans left so plenty of time unless of course something drastic happens, I suspect much of the gameplay will be maintained in one form or another as so much effort and investment has been put into these areas.

o7 and see you on the frontlines,

Many Thanks

 

[CMDR Saigon]

I was having coffee so did not answer that other stuff, on your other points I would add:

1. As per link
2. Yes, as per link
3. It works except when Orthruses or Glaives appear or when in Maelstrom. Modification can be added but personally I think too much hassle on the standard weapons and not generally worth it with material costs. You can check more on CMDR Mechan's video here:

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Source: https://youtu.be/N4_6pjJb_nQ?si=ednacV_8AQR35Pca


4. All AX pilots are talented and good looking so nothing special here
5. Weapon Stabilizer in Size 3 & 5.

Good luck & o7,

 

[Don Alvarez]

Been gone for a while myself, is there no more starports that have glorious thargoid battles around them? I can't find any. Is titans the only place to go?

 

[SergMx]

Been gone for a while myself, is there no more starports that have glorious thargoid battles around them? I can't find any. Is titans the only place to go?

Fly to any system with a lilac arrow or a green color. There are plenty of conflict zones out there.
A light (low) intensity zone is much easier to shut down than a port.

 

[Don Alvarez]

I liked getting into a furball with other random players though. That was probably the most fun I've ever had in Elite.