combat sites eve online

In EVE Online, combat sites are PvE (Player vs. Environment) encounters where players engage NPC enemies for rewards such as loot, bounty payouts, and faction standing increases. These sites vary in difficulty, location, and required ship types. Types of Combat Sites Combat sites are categorized into several types: Cosmic Anomalies (DED-Rated Sites) - DED Complexes: Rated from 1/10 (easiest) to 10/10 (hardest). - Examples: - 1/10: "Hideaway" (Serpentis) - 4/10: "Angel Refuge" (Angel Cartel) - 10/10: "The Maze" (Guristas) - Rewards: High-value faction/deadspace modules, blueprints, and escalations. Cosmic Signatures (Combat Exploration Sites) - Unrated Complexes: No DED rating but still challenging. - Examples: - "Guristas Pirate Den" (lowsec/nullsec) - "Blood Raider Temple" (highsec/lowsec) - Rewards: Decent loot, faction spawns, and escalation chances. Faction Warfare (FW) Sites - Plexes: Small, Medium, Large, and Open (Novice, Veteran, etc.). - Rewards: LP (Loyalty Points), faction modules, and occasional faction spawns. Incursion Sites (High-End Group PvE) - Very difficult, requiring fleets of battleships or T3 cruisers. - Rewards: High ISK payouts, faction/deadspace loot. Triglavian/EDENCOM Sites - Invasion Sites: Part of the Triglavian Invasion storyline. - Rewards: Triglavian/EDENCOM modules, filaments, and high-value loot. Drone Regions (Drone Patrols & Hives) - Found in nullsec drone regions (e.g., Period Basis, Etherium Reach). - Rewards: Drone alloys, blueprints, and faction loot. How to Find Combat Sites Anomalies: Visible in the Probe Scanner (F11) or Overview. Signatures: Must be scanned down with Core Probe Launcher. Faction Warfare: Use the FW UI to locate plexes. Incursions: Check "Incursions" tab in the Agency window. Recommended Ships for Combat Sites Difficulty Recommended Ships 1/10 - 3/10 Destroyers, Cruisers (Vexor, Caracal) 4/10 - 6/10 Battlecruisers (Myrmidon, Drake) 7/10 - 10/10 Battleships (Rattlesnake, Marauders) Incursions Fleet of T3 Cruisers/Battleships FW Plexes Frigates (Hawk, Punisher) Tips for Running Combat Sites Check Local for Hostiles (especially in lowsec/nullsec). Use Tank & DPS Fit (Passive shield, active armor, or buffer). Bring a Mobile Depot for refits if needed. Watch for Escalations (Some sites trigger harder follow-up sites). Loot & Salvage (Use a Noctis or salvaging destroyer). Would you like specific fits for certain combat sites?