Class 7 or 6 shields for Clipper?

[BestestTiger]

Before I start to mod my Clipper shields, I'd like to decide on the definitive ones I should use. Any tips from other Clipper commanders out there?

I use the Clipper for everything, all activities, not only combat, as it's multipurpose. I do a little combat every once in a while, as long as it can handle the occasional combat, it's good enough for me. But I also do all other activities. Mining, trading, etc. Only exploration I leave for my ASP Explorer because of the better jump ranges.

I have a class 7 cargo rack, which has 128 tonnes of cargo space, a 6D Shield Generator right now, which I probably should upgrade soon, either to a better class 6 shield, and make that definitive before I mod it, or a class 7 shield? I'm not sure. Does it make little difference between class 6 and 7 shields?

I really wouldn't want to lose my class 7 cargo rack because it has 128 tonnes of space, a class 6 rack only has the capacity of 64, it's a huge difference. Thanks in advance for any tips, safe travels commanders.

 

[BestestTiger]

bump because only now this post became visible, can anyone help with tips?

 

[StiTch]

Would advise you upgrade to a bi-weave in any case.

If you're combat-focused, get C7.

If you aren't, get C6.

With basic engineering it's nigh on impossible to die in PvE anyway.

 

[Minoo Minou]

It's kinda up to you, there's a difference between C6 and C7 Shield Generators...

If not already, you can use this to test builds conveniently: https://coriolis.io/

Never flown the Clipper btw

 

[Kellan Fell]

To be honest I always found the shields on my Clipper to be like tissue paper whatever I went for. In the end I settled for 6A shields, but to be honest (despite loving Gutamaya designs) I used the Clipper long enough to get an Anaconda and it's been in the garage ever since.

6A and Boosters was about the best option I found for an all-purpose ship.

 

[StiTch]

To be honest I always found the shields on my Clipper to be like tissue paper whatever I went for. In the end I settled for 6A shields, but to be honest (despite loving Gutamaya designs) I used the Clipper long enough to get an Anaconda and it's been in the garage ever since.

6A and Boosters was about the best option I found for an all-purpose ship.

iClipper wants bi-weave. The shields will never be inexhaustible. But you can make them recharge at immense speed.

 

[Alex Brentnall]

For me the difference in strength isn't enough to validate moving from 6 to 7 at a price of +38mil credits for ~50Mj (stock A rated).

If you go bi-weave then yes as it'll give you the shield power of 6A but at a fraction of the 7A cost and it fits nicely with a 6A shield cell bank that'll restore pretty much 100% of your shield each charge.

 

[BestestTiger]

So far, opinions are to go for the (6 or 7)C Bi-Weave, or 6A. I'm comparing at a station. I've heard of Prismatic too but can't find them in this station, to compare values.

I removed the shield booster I had, to compare base MJ values:

6C Bi-Weave - 2,696 M cr - 204.2 MJ
7C Bi-Weave - 8,548 M cr - 252 MJ
6A - 16,179 M cr - 258.2 MJ

Hmmmm... Decisions, decisions. So this must be like when girls go shopping for clothes.

 

[Alex Brentnall]

So far, opinions are to go for the (6 or 7)C Bi-Weave, or 6A. I'm comparing at a station. I've heard of Prismatic too but can't find them in this station, to compare values.

I removed the shield booster I had, to compare base MJ values:

6C Bi-Weave - 2,696 M cr - 204.2 MJ
7C Bi-Weave - 8,548 M cr - 252 MJ
6A - 16,179 M cr - 258.2 MJ

Hmmmm... Decisions, decisions. So this must be like when girls go shopping for clothes.

Prismatics are powerplay only modules. Gotta pledge loyalty to a blue haired princess for 3 weeks and do some errands for her before they get unlocked.. Although they'll not stay unlocked if you loose her favour...
Oh and it'll make a lot of other people want to kill you for being pledged to her too...

Also don't forget to factor in the massive regeneration speed difference of the Bi-weave vs standard

 

[Iskariot]

Before I start to mod my Clipper shields, I'd like to decide on the definitive ones I should use. Any tips from other Clipper commanders out there?

I use the Clipper for everything, all activities, not only combat, as it's multipurpose. I do a little combat every once in a while, as long as it can handle the occasional combat, it's good enough for me. But I also do all other activities. Mining, trading, etc. Only exploration I leave for my ASP Explorer because of the better jump ranges.

I have a class 7 cargo rack, which has 128 tonnes of cargo space, a 6D Shield Generator right now, which I probably should upgrade soon, either to a better class 6 shield, and make that definitive before I mod it, or a class 7 shield? I'm not sure. Does it make little difference between class 6 and 7 shields?

I really wouldn't want to lose my class 7 cargo rack because it has 128 tonnes of space, a class 6 rack only has the capacity of 64, it's a huge difference. Thanks in advance for any tips, safe travels commanders.

When I use a ship for combat I always install the biggest shields available.
I used my Clipper as a multipurpose ship too and did a lot of combat in her.
Only maximum shields are good enough for me in that situation.

My Cutter is outfitted as an unarmed trader and has trading shields that are 2 sizes below max.
This is more than enough for how I use the Cutter for now, as a bulk trader. It is strong enough to take a few hits.
In the future I plan to do some combat in her too. I will then buy the biggest shields available.

 

[BestestTiger]

Prismatics are powerplay only modules. Gotta pledge loyalty to a blue haired princess for 3 weeks and do some errands for her before they get unlocked.. Although they'll not stay unlocked if you loose her favour...
Oh and it'll make a lot of other people want to kill you for being pledged to her too...

Also don't forget to factor in the massive regeneration speed difference of the Bi-weave vs standard

Blue haired princess? Sounds evil, scary. I haven't tried powerplay so far. I know bi-weave are much faster recharging, that is one of the biggest reasons why, in my other ships, I almost always bought bi-weave shields.

When I use a ship for combat I always install the biggest shields available.
I used my Clipper as a multipurpose ship too and did a lot of combat in her.
Only maximum shields are good enough for me in that situation.

My Cutter is outfitted as an unarmed trader and has trading shields that are 2 sizes below max.
This is more than enough for how I use the Cutter for now, as a bulk trader. It is strong enough to take a few hits.
In the future I plan to do some combat in her too. I will then buy the biggest shields available.

You mean 7A? Or 7C bi-weave? 7C bi-weave costs 8,5 Million, 7A costs around 51 Million, big difference in price for only a gain of 54 Mj and bi-weave recharges faster.

 

[Vevvev]

The 7C Bi-Weave shields are really good when you compare them to a 6A shield. The only problem I have with my Clipper is I really liked having 124 tons of cargo space but the class 7 Bi-Weave is worth it when you are into fighting and need to get your shields back up quickly. Clippers are notorious for having very bad shields for their size which is why many people outfit them as hull tanks instead of shield tanks.

 

[BestestTiger]

That is the exact problem I have, I don't like the idea of losing my precious 124 tonnes class 7 cargo rack. I'm almost decided to buy 7C bi-weave like you did, as my definitive "main" shields, before I start modding them. I do all kinds of different activities, so each time I leave a station I will have to keep going to outfitting, keep switching between 7C bi-weave and a weaker shield when I want to do the other activities like mining, trading.

 

[NascentChemist]

I'd probably keep the 7E cargo rack regardless. Even if that's the only cargo rack you have, it'll do most jobs.

When I've got a ship that only runs from combat, I tend to favor small, G5 reinforced shields, ex 5A on a T-9. That mod ruins your shield regen, but they only have to last until the jump!

If you're doing a multipurpose build, I'd try 6C bi-weave first. They're cheaper, regen crazy fast, and you can experiment with G3-4 mods. You'll probably want to G5 thermal resists, though.

Edit: Resist the blue haired temptress! Pledge for the Federation today!

 

[Trafalgar Law]

It depends on what you primarily use your Clipper for. If it's combat then the 7C bi-weave is what I'd recommend, if you're more trade focused then the 6A prismatic is the best option or a 6C bi-weave if you can't be bothered with powerplay . I rarely find the smaller cargo rack to be an issue while mission running in my combat Clipper, although I do have a second trade Clipper fitted out with the larger cargo rack for those occasions when I need more capacity (usually community goals). Also don't forget with module storage it's easy to change loadouts without needing to find the item you want again afterwards (or losing the modifications on the item).

 

[Soulwind]

I use 6a prismatic shields, modded for thermal resist and a couple of heavy-duty modded boosters.

I keep my nice cargo capacity and have very acceptable shield strength/lifespan. Yes it uses a lot more power and regens slower, but they also stay up a lot longer.

If I'm spending time in a combat zone, I'm not using my clipper. Otherwise, for a multi-purpose role, it gives me everything that I want.

 

[Cratherhak]

Don't forget the increased recharge rate for the higher class shields. Although the 6c bi-weave and the 7c bi-weave have more or less the same strenght, the 7c recharges faster compared to the 6c.

 

[BestestTiger]

I'd probably keep the 7E cargo rack regardless. Even if that's the only cargo rack you have, it'll do most jobs.

When I've got a ship that only runs from combat, I tend to favor small, G5 reinforced shields, ex 5A on a T-9. That mod ruins your shield regen, but they only have to last until the jump!

If you're doing a multipurpose build, I'd try 6C bi-weave first. They're cheaper, regen crazy fast, and you can experiment with G3-4 mods. You'll probably want to G5 thermal resists, though.

Edit: Resist the blue haired temptress! Pledge for the Federation today!

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/...wLpHmGZkkzlr6Fkr2AnnPSKGpGnhGN_RDw3liPWF541bt

Of course, one way or another, I will keep my 7E cargo rack. 7E, I'm not letting you get rid of me. You complete me (Jerry Maguire lines). I love it. Oh boy, now that I almost decided to buy 7C bi-weave, you come along and tempt me with 6C bi-weave! Really, +50 or -50 Mj to me don't sound like a big difference. Gee thanks, undecided again lol. As for the blue haired temptress, not to worry, I intend to resist her charms for now.

It depends on what you primarily use your Clipper for. If it's combat then the 7C bi-weave is what I'd recommend, if you're more trade focused then the 6A prismatic is the best option or a 6C bi-weave if you can't be bothered with powerplay . I rarely find the smaller cargo rack to be an issue while mission running in my combat Clipper, although I do have a second trade Clipper fitted out with the larger cargo rack for those occasions when I need more capacity (usually community goals). Also don't forget with module storage it's easy to change loadouts without needing to find the item you want again afterwards (or losing the modifications on the item).

I do a bit of everything, combat only occasionaly, but I also wanna be ready for combat in case that challenge arises. Not sure what you mean by module storage, if the game suffered new loadouts options, I used to go to outfitting everytime and just switch 1 component at a time, store something and replace. Having 2 clippers sounds a good idea for you, I just don't have enough funds for 2 now, only to buy my only clipper I had to save up money, and then that grind to baron, you know what I'm talking about, that loooong grind. Day after day am I baron yet? Am I baron yet? The progress was slow, but in the end, finally, we made our dream of being a baron come true. For the Empire!!!!! Which means.... Nothing to me? Lol

I use 6a prismatic shields, modded for thermal resist and a couple of heavy-duty modded boosters.

I keep my nice cargo capacity and have very acceptable shield strength/lifespan. Yes it uses a lot more power and regens slower, but they also stay up a lot longer.

If I'm spending time in a combat zone, I'm not using my clipper. Otherwise, for a multi-purpose role, it gives me everything that I want.

Sounds good, how much Mj you get in total with 6A prismatic, out of curiosity? Anyway, I can't get them right now, because I never tried powerplay.

 

[James Razor]

Before I start to mod my Clipper shields, I'd like to decide on the definitive ones I should use. Any tips from other Clipper commanders out there?

I use the Clipper for everything, all activities, not only combat, as it's multipurpose. I do a little combat every once in a while, as long as it can handle the occasional combat, it's good enough for me. But I also do all other activities. Mining, trading, etc. Only exploration I leave for my ASP Explorer because of the better jump ranges.

I have a class 7 cargo rack, which has 128 tonnes of cargo space, a 6D Shield Generator right now, which I probably should upgrade soon, either to a better class 6 shield, and make that definitive before I mod it, or a class 7 shield? I'm not sure. Does it make little difference between class 6 and 7 shields?

I really wouldn't want to lose my class 7 cargo rack because it has 128 tonnes of space, a class 6 rack only has the capacity of 64, it's a huge difference. Thanks in advance for any tips, safe travels commanders.

A modded 4A Shield is what i use currently. The Clipper is fast enough to run from everything it can not defeat (especially NPCs), so more shields are not needed. I use the Class 6 slot though for a 6B Shield Cell Bank. 2 Shield Boosters and 2 Heatsinks are also there (u need the Heat Sinks to run the SCB). The 6B SCB has 6 charges that can replenish your shields from almost down to full strengh, even when fired upon.

 

[IndigoWyrd]

Gotta side with the "What are you using it for" crowd.
I have a Cheerleader myself, and I really like the ship - always have.
But it's absolutely a function-driven ship.

Let's take a look at a few configurations:

Combat: https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/imp...72702040400B03e2bm758292727.Iw18aQ==.Aw18aQ==.
Freight: https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/imp...72702040400064f03f40202012f.Iw18aQ==.Aw18aQ==.
Mining: https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/imp...m2m02040400064f1vf4C0C0P42f.Iw18aQ==.Aw18aQ==.
Exploration: https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/imp...-2m2m02020202f73e0n--v62i2f.Iw18aQ==.Aw18aQ==.
Anything: https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/imp...g2g0204040106B1mgf4C0v62i2f.Iw18aQ==.Aw18aQ==.
Piracy: https://coriolis.edcd.io/outfit/imp...2040401p005322bC0m56q27.Iw18aQ==.AwiMIyvSg===.