Killing Elite Anaconda in Eagle

Samu

Samu
So after killing a fair few Anacondas from the bulletin board (the 150k+ missions) with my Viper, I started to want a bit of variety. I looked at my balance and then at the cost of an ASP, and got the depressing thought that I'm not going to be able to change ship for a long time (already used the Cobra). Until the thought occurred to me that instead of upgrading my ship.. I could downgrade it.

I started off by trying the Adder vs an Elite Anaconda from a 198k assassination mission. Still very easy, and only required me to use 3 shield cells.

So then I decided to take it to the next stage, the Eagle:
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http://i.imgur.com/hZJ5u6D.jpg

Due to the power of this fit, it is easily the cheekiest thing I've ever done in Elite.
In order to get this to run, when I'm locating the Anaconda I have turned off the:
  • Cargo Hatch
  • Shield Cell Bank
  • 2x Multi-Cannon
Once I get to the fight, I turn off my:
  • Cargo Hatch *still*
  • Life Support
  • Frame Shift Drive

Then the fight began. All power to System so shields have max recharge speed, with two pips to Weapons as otherwise they overload. FSD sub-system targeted.
In order to not take the full brunt of the enemy's firepower, it was important to try and stick to its blindspots as much as possible, which is directly behind it; this means no kiting.
Towards the end of the fight, around when the Anaconda's shields go down, it started to boost away from me before turning around and shooting. In order to get past this I had to be fast with my power management, temporarily diverting power to Engines in order to be able to boost out of the firing line.
Another thing I did was constantly Thrust Downwards, default F key; this let me continue shooting the target whilst moving behind it.

So its going well, WAAY better than expected. The FSD gets down to 3%, its about to die. Oh no it isn't, its shields come back online.
Pfcloc6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Pfcloc6.jpg

I've only got one shield cell left, and have a look at how much ammo the third gun has left. This was when it got a whole lot harder. Sticking to its tail as close as I possibly could, its remaining shield slowly trickled down, even slower once one of my guns depleted its ammo. And then:

o2ixBPj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/o2ixBPj.jpg

Finally, it was done. Looking at my remaining life support, it took a grand total of approximately 9 minutes and 14 seconds.
 

Samu

Samu
Katkon said:
I would've thought a beam laser and a couple of dumfire missile pods would work well.
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I haven't yet used missiles, though I'll probably have to experiment a little more as I'll next be attempting this with a Sidewinder. I'll definitely be using something with thermal damage next time though.

talharbash said:
Nice job.

You were hitting the FSD the most by staying behind it?
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The guns on the top and bottom of your ship should be able to reach it most of the time, though I was still at a distance.

adoredtv said:
I took out an Elite Anaconda in a "C" Rated Eagle last week, with basic pulse laser and 1 gimballed MC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaoN_arEuyY

It is quite hard, and does take a lot of skill with power distributor management, chaff and shield cell spamming.
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I agree, the main thing really worth upgrading in any ship is the power distribution. Awesome video too!
-Also worth mentioning that its your videos I watched before I got the game.
 
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adoredtv

adoredtv
Samu said:
I haven't yet used missiles, though I'll probably have to experiment a little more as I'll next be attempting this with a Sidewinder. I'll definitely be using something with thermal damage next time though.



I agree, the main thing really worth upgrading in any ship is the power distribution. Awesome video too!
-Also worth mentioning that its your videos I watched before I got the game.
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Cool lol. I'm sure you could do it in a Sidewinder (I haven't tried) - I'd guess you'll need the A1 Distributor at a minimum. Use the B2 instead of the A2 Shield Cell and it'll be cake ;)
 
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Samu

Samu
adoredtv said:
Cool lol. I'm sure you could do it in a Sidewinder (I haven't tried) - I'd guess you'll need the A1 Distributor at a minimum. Use the B2 instead of the A2 Shield Cell and it'll be cake ;)
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It makes a change, doesn't it? I'm all for a challenge, though using bad thrusters is masochistic.
 

adoredtv

adoredtv
The funny thing is I'm really far from being able to do this in my Cobra :D The Eagle is amazing if you spend time with it.
 

adoredtv

adoredtv
You just learn to fly that way in an Eagle because you have to. ;)

These fights are pretty tough for any small/medium ship I think. You don't always get a true value of how well you've done on a forum, because there will always be a few more players who have done it or done even better, but I'm sure that anyone who can take out an Elite Anaconda must be a decent pilot. :)

There's a ton of stuff required to keep the shields up, keep close, keep firing. It's not easy even if a few people make it look that way.
 
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Jim LeCreepé

J
Now do it without Skill Cell Banks :D

No need for all A modules. 95tons is heavy for an Eagle and removes the benefit of A3 thrusters.

Mine weights 85tons, D Scanner/Life support, 2T Fuel tank, A Class Thruster/FSD/Shield/PP. Used 3 fixed Beamlasers, not testing 2 gimballed Cannons/1 fixed Beamlaser. will go back to 1 Railgun and 2 Lasers.

Since the power consumption percentage is bugged (massive rounding error), the Theorycrafting is meh in this game.
 

Envisage

E
you dont have to turn off anything.

Watch this. I actually run a 2 rail gun and torpedo or guided missile eagle.... this video will clear it up for you in 12 minutes no probs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KshhFI5S-tA&list=UUBqC4ByKFYJu1WNY2RxxORA

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also, before I worked out this power thing, weeks ago, I killed a dangerous anaconda with an eagle that only had 2 pulse lasers... as the multicannon was out of ammo. Yup. I'm an eagle fanatic at heart :p

But well done, push the envelope for ever :D Best way to really learn and enjoy the game to its fullest!
 

kiario

kiario
I have done one Anaconda in my Sidewinder, however it was harmless. The thing is that it is a high degree if self gimping. Can. Be done so much quicker and efficientli with Eagle and of course Viper. With viper its is a total lack of challenge. Thats why I wiped my 4 mill. Viper and restarted :)
 

Mark Oliver Spengler

Mark Oliver Spengler
Samu said:
So after killing a fair few Anacondas from the bulletin board (the 150k+ missions) with my Viper, I started to want a bit of variety. I looked at my balance and then at the cost of an ASP, and got the depressing thought that I'm not going to be able to change ship for a long time (already used the Cobra). Until the thought occurred to me that instead of upgrading my ship.. I could downgrade it.

I started off by trying the Adder vs an Elite Anaconda from a 198k assassination mission. Still very easy, and only required me to use 3 shield cells.

So then I decided to take it to the next stage, the Eagle:
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http://i.imgur.com/hZJ5u6D.jpg

Due to the power of this fit, it is easily the cheekiest thing I've ever done in Elite.
In order to get this to run, when I'm locating the Anaconda I have turned off the:
  • Cargo Hatch
  • Shield Cell Bank
  • 2x Multi-Cannon
Once I get to the fight, I turn off my:
  • Cargo Hatch *still*
  • Life Support
  • Frame Shift Drive

Then the fight began. All power to System so shields have max recharge speed, with two pips to Weapons as otherwise they overload. FSD sub-system targeted.
In order to not take the full brunt of the enemy's firepower, it was important to try and stick to its blindspots as much as possible, which is directly behind it; this means no kiting.
Towards the end of the fight, around when the Anaconda's shields go down, it started to boost away from me before turning around and shooting. In order to get past this I had to be fast with my power management, temporarily diverting power to Engines in order to be able to boost out of the firing line.
Another thing I did was constantly Thrust Downwards, default F key; this let me continue shooting the target whilst moving behind it.

So its going well, WAAY better than expected. The FSD gets down to 3%, its about to die. Oh no it isn't, its shields come back online.
Pfcloc6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Pfcloc6.jpg

I've only got one shield cell left, and have a look at how much ammo the third gun has left. This was when it got a whole lot harder. Sticking to its tail as close as I possibly could, its remaining shield slowly trickled down, even slower once one of my guns depleted its ammo. And then:

o2ixBPj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/o2ixBPj.jpg

Finally, it was done. Looking at my remaining life support, it took a grand total of approximately 9 minutes and 14 seconds.
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I can see the blib on your radar from another vessel (pic 1) ;)
 

DDC

D
Mark Oliver Spengler said:
I can see the blib on your radar from another vessel (pic 1) ;)
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What's your point? It's out of range in the first pic, and not visible on the second, so doubt he had help.

Good to see some Eagle love, I'm still in my freeagle and haven't died yet... Come close by trying to take on Anacondas and having to run away though. Bravo!
 
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