What do you guys like for mining, a Cutter or Anaconda?

[BryanGerard]

It's a LTD rush out there, so what do you guys prefer these days? I have always used an Anaconda, but am considering making the switch. Can you run 4 medium mining lasers on your Cutter rigs (with engineering of course)? Here's a nice write up on some of people's favorite mining rigs!

https://www.gamersdecide.com/articles/elite-dangerous-best-mining-ships

 

[Brrokk]

Python.

 

[ShadowWolf Kell]

Neither. I prefer my Clipper or Python. More trips, but it gives me a chance to stretch my legs when I go back to a station. Also.... those beautiful lines....

 

[Crank Larson]

As per the previous replies, I'd use a Python. In fact, I have a Python kitted out for just that purpose. I find it works well for me as by the time I am bored of mining and want to go and do something else, my hold is full.

 

[BL1P]

Cutter

Coriolis EDCD Edition

A ship builder, outfitting and comparison tool for Elite Dangerous

s.orbis.zone

 

[FrogsFriend]

Cobra MkIV, 48 tonnes is enough.

 

[Nutter]

Corvette - 7 Mining Lasers - 14 Collectors - 134T cargo - Hard as nails - Nippy round rocks

Built for 1 hour mining trips (My attention Span) 210m per hour roughly

 

[gorankar]

I use both.
My Cutter with 512T cargo capacity, 4 mining lasers, 9 limpets, 6A prizmatic shields, 7 shield boosters, with 3 turreted flacks for the lulz, can really rake it in, and still survive most solo ganks. It still cost way less than one load of LTD.

The Python is great as well. Especially if you just want a quick session. Less gank resistant, less cargo, but still fun.

 

[zombieapocalypse]

I use my Cutter for the big hauls and my Krait Mk II for more fun mining sessions.

 

[ShadowWolf Kell]

Corvette - 7 Mining Lasers - 14 Collectors - 134T cargo - Hard as nails - Nippy round rocks

Built for 1 hour mining trips (My attention Span) 210m per hour roughly

Time to update. Camera Suite, Vette and MOAR LIMPETS.

 

[DragonIV]

Cutter, similar to above.

 

[Dad Rock]

It's a LTD rush out there, so what do you guys prefer these days? I have always used an Anaconda, but am considering making the switch. Can you run 4 medium mining lasers on your Cutter rigs (with engineering of course)?

Neither, I've got a tanked up Type-10 with efficient turreted beam lasers so that I can fight off pesky NPC pirates whilst focusing on mining precious minerals. The view from the cockpit is simply the best in the game.

 

[Misty_Dark]

It's a LTD rush out there, so what do you guys prefer these days? I have always used an Anaconda, but am considering making the switch. Can you run 4 medium mining lasers on your Cutter rigs (with engineering of course)?

Type 9

 

[x0nkers]

The biggest benefit of the mine-aconda is jump range IMO https://s.orbis.zone/6fjq - otherwise I'd be in my Corvette

Cuts down on annoying... jumps

 

[Dommarraa]

Python is the biggest ship I can stand before I start ripping my eyeballs out.
If you drove a nail into my brain so I no longer cared. I would use a Vette. Much better Laser Placement than Conda or Cutter.

 

[avow555]

Still have my old AspX for mining.
96 cargo although took me 3hrs to do a full round trip from launch to final sale.
Made around 170 mill.

 

[x0nkers]

Much better Laser Placement than Conda or Cutter.

I like the laser placement under the conda - I put the lasers under the hull, chunks tend to fly under the ship which is faster for the limpets

 

[Nutter]

Time to update. Camera Suite, Vette and MOAR LIMPETS.

Blimey that brings back memories! +1 Commander! o7

Hmmm maybe ....

 

[nik_a777]

A Cutter with 2 mining lasers, 6 active limpets and 720 tons of cargo space is fairly optimal for payload, but requires close proximity to the rock for efficient collecting.

Source: https://youtu.be/Q5j6Khoj8VY

 

[Vasco Sapien]

Krait Mk2.
It's got all you need including Coffee.