# Frigate tactics v Cruiser **URL:** \ **Category:** Warfare & Tactics\ **Created:** [April 12, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273 "2021-04-12T22:17:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/1 "2021-04-12T22:17:25Z")
Would it be viable for an astero to be able to orbit a cruiser outside web range with an afterburner, or would the cruiser hit it easily outside 10km? ---
**Author:** ![zazzmatazz\_Xu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zazzmatazz_xu/32/451037_2.png) [@zazzmatazz\_Xu](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/zazzmatazz_Xu)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/2 "2021-04-13T01:25:59Z")
It could, rails have terrible tracking, blasters stink at range, but a missile boat will hit you, lasers, some have good tracking, artillery could get an alpha strike but again they any turrets need to be fitted for tracking. Oh, and auto cannons track pretty good but range is short. So maybe, but keep range but that means you may not be able to keep them tackled. ---
**Author:** ![God\_Emperor\_Kane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/god_emperor_kane/32/399336_2.png) [@God\_Emperor\_Kane](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/God_Emperor_Kane)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/3 "2021-04-13T06:18:44Z")
And Astero being able to fit missiles as well could you not point him from 20km or 30 with a faction point and let your drones and missiles slowly eat him up? The other problem ofcourse if you are using an AB you at at the mercy of people in cruisers with MWD. Meaning they can quickly close range. If your goal is to stay out of range then you might need to consider MWD and not a AB. This is why EVE is fascinating. You can face 3 Thoraxes and each one would be fitted for a different purpose or engagement, and one of them might just be a double web frigate killer. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/4 "2021-04-13T10:45:30Z")
The idea is to use a warp disrupter on a cruiser that is using an AB and let the drones eat it up. ---
**Author:** ![God\_Emperor\_Kane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/god_emperor_kane/32/399336_2.png) [@God\_Emperor\_Kane](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/God_Emperor_Kane)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/5 "2021-04-13T11:59:10Z")
Cool. I am just pointing out you cannot always be guaranteed that your target will have a AB. You are also in his disruptor range. ---
**Author:** ![Mevatla\_Vekraspek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/mevatla_vekraspek/32/516958_2.png) [@Mevatla\_Vekraspek](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Mevatla_Vekraspek)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/6 "2021-04-13T12:53:34Z")
You can do it for sure, but a semi competent pilot could slingshot you or just kill your drones. ---
**Author:** ![Eternal\_Montage](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/eternal_montage/32/425678_2.png) [@Eternal\_Montage](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Eternal_Montage)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/7 "2021-04-13T15:51:15Z")
Totally. Here is an example of it being used in this way: [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/4X/6/4/8/64861a25aa76c171944ba3b86d17c5c6b5e1549a.jpeg "Eve Online, Astero PvP - Hunting Ratters") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH0RDVlY1GI) Edit: > [@God\_Emperor\_Kane](#): > > Astero being able to fit missiles Astero can’t use missiles ☹ Edit 2: _Fit_ > **Nanostero** > > [Astero, nano shield] > > Drone Damage Amplifier II > Drone Damage Amplifier II > Drone Damage Amplifier II > Nanofiber Internal Structure II > > Coreli A-Type 5MN Microwarpdrive > Pithum C-Type EM Shield Amplifier > Republic Fleet Medium Shield Extender > Dread Guristas Warp Disruptor > > Sisters Core Probe Launcher, Sisters Core Scanner Probe > Covert Ops Cloaking Device II > > Small Ancillary Current Router I > Small Thermal Shield Reinforcer II > Small Polycarbon Engine Housing II > > Imperial Navy Acolyte x10 > Republic Fleet Warrior x5 (Faction disruptor for fitting reasons and additional range. Bling optional) Edit 3: Glazed over this part > [@Zaera\_Keena](#): > > afterburner Ehem… no. You can do it with a MWD though. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Zaera\_Keena](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/zaera_keena/32/449938_2.png) [@Zaera\_Keena](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Zaera_Keena)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/8 "2021-04-14T14:10:45Z")
Nice video ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/3X/4/1/41ec4921cbaca7a6f9ea556e7cc20018461eae5e.png) [@system](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/frigate-tactics-v-cruiser/305273/9 "2021-07-13T14:11:05Z")
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