Reactor Classes and why would you go anything but C?

[Bynokie]

So I understand that Class A reactors can only use Class A parts, but B can use B and A parts, and C can use all three. So why would you ever go anything but a good Class C reactor when you can still use Class B or A parts to make it a fast and nimble ship with a lot more power pips?

[dulany67]

Because the good C reactors are level locked.

[Natjur]

Class A max speed is 150 (plus bonus skills)
Class C max speed is 130 (plus bonus skills)

So if you want to be the fastest, Class A
But the extra from Class C seems way better then Class A but you need to get the piloting skill up.

[Just Chill]

Originally posted by Natjur:

Class A max speed is 150 (plus bonus skills)

Class A has engines that have a max speed of 180.


I recommend checking out the thread with the custom-built ships:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1716740/discussions/0/3824174193412109582/?ctp=20#c3883848697070237876

People sharing good knowledge there. :)

[Natjur]

It been a long time since I user Class A, so I guess your right

With perks, I get 202 base speed in Class C
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3044483784
Don't think I could ever go back to Class A just for a little extra speed
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3043769563

[box]

Originally posted by Bynokie:

So I understand that Class A reactors can only use Class A parts, but B can use B and A parts, and C can use all three. So why would you ever go anything but a good Class C reactor when you can still use Class B or A parts to make it a fast and nimble ship with a lot more power pips?

Availability of other parts and size might be a consideration. Until you unlock other Class C parts to justify the use of a Class C reactor it might be better to use a Class A.

[Sera]

Weight, Size.. various values. Some of Early C engines just suck.

Early on, you can get 28 power A Class, and just fully power all weapons and wreck havok on world at 100+ speed. XD You'd be pressed to get (I think 20-23ish) in B or C class at that point.

Even with 4/4 and 4/4 in both Perks... you need to be lv60 to see alot of good stuff.

Several of B class stuff are really good, I havn't found a use for C Class Weapons, or need plug a C Reactor in. (few of designs are nice)

Level gated stuff really holds alot of it back.