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GuaJa Jan 4, 2019 @ 6:09am
Noob needs a mining build...and everything else :/
Hi commanders!

I bought ED a long time ago and I loved it but I didnt have the time to play/understand it well.

Now Im back and just bought the Horizons exp. on christmas sale so Im ready :D but I still need some help on builds and understanding them

I have 3 ships from my last save:
-Sidewinder
-Cobra III
-Viper III

I need recommended builds for mining and then for exploring

thanks in advance! I really want to enjoy this game. I know its not for everyone but I think its worth it
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Originally posted by Tanyon:
Here is a Cobra MK III Mining build. It only has 16T of cargo space but if you fill it with Void Opals and sell at the right station you could make around 25.6M in one run, This is a deep core mining build. https://s.orbis.zone/1m4g

Here is the barebones Cobra MK III Exploration build. You could upgrade the fuel scoop, add a heatsink incase you get to close to a star and an additional shield booster if you wanted. https://s.orbis.zone/1m4l

Neither of these builds have weapons, if you get intradicted or see trouble simply run.
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LimaGolf Jan 4, 2019 @ 7:42am 
Buy a type 6. It can do both well. Also make sure you upgrade your FSD and Sensor.
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van Leeuwenhoek's mustache Jan 4, 2019 @ 7:50am 
Type 6 is a bad choice for mining, since it doesn't have class 2 hardpoints (ie. no seismic charge or subsurface missile launchers).

Cobra mk4 or Keelback are decent choices for a starter mining ship, although I'd get an AspX instead (decent miner and one of the best ships in the game for exploration).
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Qrazy Jan 4, 2019 @ 7:51am 
Originally posted by 4ACE LimaGolf:
Buy a type 6. It can do both well. Also make sure you upgrade your FSD and Sensor.
The Type 6 can't use seismic charge launchers and that kind of defeats the purpose of mining. Unless for some weird reason you don't want to deep core mine.
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s0laris Jan 4, 2019 @ 8:29am 
Good starting ship for exploration:
https://coriolis.io/outfit/adder?code=A0p3t3F5l3d8sdf3-----2u3u2i--.Iw1%2BkA%3D%3D.Aw1%2BkA%3D%3D..EweloBjEoUwQwOYBtYhARgtmuJA%3D
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LimaGolf Jan 4, 2019 @ 10:18am 
sub surface displacement missiles and abrasion blasters. Come in class 1 size. The only thing you cant use is seismic charges.
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Tanyon Jan 4, 2019 @ 7:15pm 
Here is a Cobra MK III Mining build. It only has 16T of cargo space but if you fill it with Void Opals and sell at the right station you could make around 25.6M in one run, This is a deep core mining build. https://s.orbis.zone/1m4g

Here is the barebones Cobra MK III Exploration build. You could upgrade the fuel scoop, add a heatsink incase you get to close to a star and an additional shield booster if you wanted. https://s.orbis.zone/1m4l

Neither of these builds have weapons, if you get intradicted or see trouble simply run.
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Tanyon Jan 4, 2019 @ 7:23pm 
This is a good mid-sized mining build. With an ASP: https://s.orbis.zone/1m4u

This is the best medium ship outfitting for mining. The Python: https://s.orbis.zone/1m4r

Once again no weapons. I'm not here to fight I'm here to mine.
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GuaJa Jan 4, 2019 @ 9:01pm 
thank you!!!
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