# Smartbombs range in 3d space - explosive looks bad? **URL:** \ **Category:** PvE Ships & Modules\ **Created:** [November 20, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/smartbombs-range-in-3d-space-explosive-looks-bad/468670 "2024-11-20T07:41:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Krigg\_No](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/krigg_no/32/441307_2.png) [@Krigg\_No](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Krigg_No)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/smartbombs-range-in-3d-space-explosive-looks-bad/468670/1 "2024-11-20T07:41:59Z")
Volume of a sphere V = ⁴/₃πr³ EMP fraction smartbomb (large) damage volume 4/3 \* 3,14 \* 7,5 \* 7,5 \* 7,5 = 1766 km3 Explosive fraction smartbomb (large) damage volume 4/3 \* 3,14 \* 6 \* 6 \* 6 = 904 km3 If we compare the volumes, then EMP is 1.95 times larger than Explosive. But damage of Explosive smartbomb is 120% from EMP. In new realm of PvE where nps in combat sites spawned around 15-20 km line range of smartbombs looks is a more important factor. I test EMP and Explosive smartpacks in Sansha and Angel nullsecs, and looks Explosive SB not enoth of range and need little up from 6 km to 6,5-7 km. What do you think about that? ![Forsaken HUB SB](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/4X/f/0/f/f0faf7ed52f79eefb0ded091d9ef7b4b7e2a2de6.png) ---
**Author:** ![Krigg\_No](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/krigg_no/32/441307_2.png) [@Krigg\_No](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Krigg_No)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/smartbombs-range-in-3d-space-explosive-looks-bad/468670/2 "2024-11-20T09:03:41Z")
Add some screen of spawning npc pack ![Снимок экрана 2024-11-20 133921](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/4X/4/9/5/495081a96b0c1fc5e901b9f497c457a25135ab6f.png) ---
**Author:** ![stefnia\_Freir](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/stefnia_freir/32/390048_2.png) [@stefnia\_Freir](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/stefnia_Freir)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/smartbombs-range-in-3d-space-explosive-looks-bad/468670/3 "2024-11-20T12:10:52Z")
you need to add your ship radius and the ennemy radius to the value > **[Machariel | EVE Ref](https://everef.net/types/17738)** > > While its utilitarian look may not give much of an indication, many are convinced that the Machariel is based on an ancient Jovian design uncovered by the Angel Cartel in one of their extensive explor Radius: 500 m > **[Gist Seraphim | EVE Ref](https://everef.net/types/24130)** > > This is a fighter for the Arch Angels. It is protecting the assets of Arch Angels and may attack anyone it perceives as a threat or easy pickings. Threat level: Deadly Radius: 350 m =\> - IN EMP L SB range is 7.5+0.35+0.5 = 8.35 AoE is 4/3×pi×(8,5)^3 = 2572 - RF PRO L SB range is 6+0.35+0.5 = 6.85 AoE is 4/3×pi×(6,85)^3 = 1346 Basically EMP has 91% additional AoE. Close to the (7.5/6)^3 = +95% To have things balanced, it’s mandatory a loss in DPS is compensated by an at least as important gain in area, so at least ×1.2 the area of explosive ; but also for other SB. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/3X/4/1/41ec4921cbaca7a6f9ea556e7cc20018461eae5e.png) [@system](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2025, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/smartbombs-range-in-3d-space-explosive-looks-bad/468670/4 "2025-02-18T12:11:35Z")
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