Rockets

[Apollo Densin]

Something I am noticing from a lot of blueprints. Are rockets no longer considered that good? A lot of builds I see for fighters are nixing them for fixed turrets, and the big packs on large ships up front for a dorsal weapon are replaced by rails. Unsure if it is just a power issue, or wanting to use the new stuff.

[herrschaftg35]

Rockets are still limited to 800 meters and are harder to aim due to their velocity. I think most people choose the sniping aspect instead.

[jafiwam]

The only kind of hit you get with a rocket is a "lucky."

Slow, short range, means bad for moving targets.

To dump into a base or at very close range they can be useful but in most cases there are better weapons now.

When I find rockets earlier in the game by raiding ships, I don't bother building a launcher I build a handheld rocket launcher. Much more useful for taking out opponents weapons that way.

[Dan2D3D]

Hi, I still use the rocket launchers, normal + reloadable, and I can tell adding to my Offensive Drones make those very dangerous.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3029910746
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3029910629
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3029887628

[Dan2D3D]

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Way more dangerous when I add temp wings with Decoys on my ships, I have time to go very close to the enemy and destroy it while its turrets are busy shooting at the Decoys.

[Vomsay]

Rockets are good for ground attacks and blowing up the surface elements of a large ship. It's true they are complicated to manage, but with training you will learn to use them well :)
In survival it requires slightly different logistics from other ammunition, the weight of the ammunition and resources used, large conveyor etc...

[Dan2D3D]

Go to 7:32 in that video to see aggressive Drones having rocket launchers :

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2096905771

You will see that weapon can be very deadly.

[Ronin Planetary Industries]

Launchers are expensive in PCU. So is their ammo.

[Apollo Densin]

Yeah rockets appear to be great still for rapid fire close range punch for a fighter at least get a good run in and just hammer away a salvo.