So I noticed that a class 1 beam lasers does more damage but less dps than my class 2 pulse laser, both rank E. And that a class 2 D ranked beam laser costs as much as my cobra... Can someone explain the price difference and damage versus dps to me because I am kinda lost atm.
Question about lasers and weapon classes in general.
- Thread starter Lanar Drexel
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Weapons aren't balanced in terms of cost IMHO, it's knowing how much power your ship can put out and making sure to have a mix of laser for shield and projectile for hull, at a basic level. Cheap gimballed multi-cannons seem to be ideal for close in hull damage, while a good beam laser is great for taking down shields. As for the A-G classes, I find them unconnected with the quality, but the range of available weapons, especially the overcharged, focused etc. "special" weapons seem in short supply, so it's hard to create an accurate picture of where the classes and variety of weapons correspond to price and availability.
Also, came here to pass the time on a 70K LS trip exploring, just saying.
Also, came here to pass the time on a 70K LS trip exploring, just saying.
So when a class 1 beam laser has more damage but less dps than my class 2 pulse, what can I expect from it?
The 1 and 2 are the size of the weapon, small = 1 medium =2. Remember lasers use lots of power, so DPS is not a good guide. A small beam laser can keep firing, while a med pulse might run out of gas quicker.