Ghost Site Fits
Hacking Ghost Sites can be very profitable, but they come with a unique set of dangers that make them stand out from other "safe" data and relic sites that you may encounter. Namely, the penalty for failing a hack is significant explosive damage, and a number of rats that "you can't handle in your exploration ship™" will show up on a timer. The combination of these two threats means that if you are mid-hack when the rats appear, you have a problem.
The fits presented here attempt to solve the issue by way of OP explosive tank. Being able to tank a single can explosion will allow you to either fail a can and limp away to hack another day, or bail immediately when rats show up on grid (even if you are mid-hack).
Before we get into it, let's lay out the explosive damage that needs to be tanked. This data comes from the EvE University wiki page on Ghost Sites:
| Site Type | Where Found | Explosive Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Ghost site | wormholes | 12000 damage |
| Improved Ghost site | nullsec | 10000 damage |
| Standard Ghost site | lowsec | 8000 damage |
| Lesser Ghost site | highsec | 6000 damage |
The following fits are designed to tank a single can explosion, but in addition to the actual fit you will need to have your skills up. The best way to test whether these fits will work for you is to load them up in Pyfa and check for EHP against straight explosive incoming damage. The displayed EHP will tell you which Ghost sites you can safely explore.
Astero[edit]
This fit features sub-2 second align time and enough EHP to tank a superior ghost site can (skills willing). EM drones are included in case you fail a regular data or relic hack while looking for Ghost sites in the drone regions (this will trigger a few drone rats), and EC drones for help escaping PvP.
Skills all at "V" should give you about 21.4k EHP against explosion, but be sure to check this fit against your own skills in Pyfa.
Sisters Core Probe Launcher
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Zeugma Integrated Analyzer
5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive
Pith X-Type Explosive Shield Hardener
Republic Fleet Medium Shield Extender
Power Diagnostic System II
Inertial Stabilizers II
Inertial Stabilizers II
Damage Control II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II
Small Core Defense Field Extender II
Acolyte II x5
Hornet EC-300 x5
Sisters Core Scanner Probe x16
Minimum skills required:
- Advanced Drone Avionics 1*
- Afterburner 3
- Amarr Drone Specialization 1*
- Amarr Frigate 3
- Archaeology 1
- Astrometrics 1
- CPU Management 4
- Cloaking 4
- Drones 5*
- Electronic Warfare 4*
- Electronics Upgrades 3
- Energy Grid Upgrades 4
- Gallente Frigate 3
- Hacking 1
- High Speed Maneuvering 1
- Hull Upgrades 4
- Light Drone Operation 5*
- Mechanics 1
- Navigation 3
- Power Grid Management 4
- Science 3
- Shield Upgrades 4
- Spaceship Command 1
- Survey 3
- Tactical Shield Manipulation 1
*Drone and EWAR skills optional if you want to skip drones
Helios[edit]
This fit loses the sub-2 second align time, but gains a nullifier. You may prefer this if you are exploring J-space and nullsec, but you will have to be on the ball when rats show up if you want to escape before they scram you.
No drones here, because #nullifier.
Skills all at "V" should give you about 15.4k EHP against explosion, but be sure to check this fit against your own skills in Pyfa.
Sisters Core Probe Launcher
Covert Ops Cloaking Device II
Interdiction Nullifier I
Zeugma Integrated Analyzer
5MN Quad LiF Restrained Microwarpdrive
Pithum A-Type Explosive Shield Amplifier
Republic Fleet Small Shield Extender
Republic Fleet Small Shield Extender
Coreli A-Type Explosive Coating
Inertial Stabilizers II
Damage Control II
Small Low Friction Nozzle Joints II
Small Explosive Shield Reinforcer II
Sisters Core Scanner Probe x16
Minimum Skills Required:
- Afterburner 3
- Archaeology 5
- Astrometrics 5
- CPU Management 4
- Cloaking 4
- Covert Ops 1
- Electronics Upgrades 5
- Gallente Frigate 5
- Hacking 5
- High Speed Maneuvering 1
- Hull Upgrades 4
- Mechanics 1
- Navigation 3
- Power Grid Management 5
- Science 3
- Shield Upgrades 5
- Spaceship Command 3
- Survey 3
- Warp Drive Operation 4
