rattlesnake eve online

In EVE Online, the Rattlesnake is a popular Pirate Faction Battleship manufactured by the Guristas Pirates. It's highly regarded for its versatility, excellent drone capabilities, and strong shield tanking potential. Heres a breakdown of its key features: Rattlesnake Overview Race: Guristas (Pirate faction, based on Caldari and Gallente designs) Role: Drone-based combat, PvE (especially PvE sites like nullsec anoms, incursions, and abyssal sites), and sometimes PvP. Bonuses: - 10% bonus to Cruise Missile and Torpedo explosion velocity - 10% bonus to Drone hit points, damage, and mining yield - 50% bonus to Shield Booster and Shield Extender effectiveness (when using Shield Resistance modules) - Can fit a Covert Ops Cloaking Device (unlike most battleships) Common Fits & Uses PvE (Ratting, Abyssal, Incursions) - Shield Tanked: Uses shield boosters, resistance modules, and drone damage amplifiers. - DPS: High drone damage (often Geckos + heavies/sentries) + cruise missiles. - Example Fit: PvP (Less common, but possible) - Can be used as a brawler with heavy neuts, smartbombs, or as a sniping platform with rapid heavy missiles. - Often relies on shield buffer or active tank with logi support. Exploration (Covert Ops Cloak) - Some players use it for nullsec/WH relic/data sites due to its ability to fit a Covert Ops Cloak (unlike most battleships). Pros & Cons Pros: Excellent drone & missile DPS. Strong shield tank. Can fit a Covert Ops Cloak (rare for battleships). Great for solo/small gang PvE. Cons: Expensive (1B+ ISK, more with bling fits). Slow (like most battleships). Weak to ECM and drone disruption in PvP. Alternatives Passive AFK Rattlesnake: Fits shield passive regen for AFK ratting. Gila (Cruiser alternative): Cheaper, faster, but less tank/DPS. Leshak (Triglavian Battleship): Higher DPS, but different playstyle. Would you like a specific fit for a certain activity (e.g., Abyssal, Nullsec ratting, Incursions)?