Frigate: Difference between revisions

From Horizon's End Wiki
No edit summary
Line 18: Line 18:
}}
}}


'''Frigates''' are the 3rd class of  [[Warships]] and the first to gain access to the powerful [[Particle Shield|0.8i Chetherite Particle Shield]], as well as the hitscan [[Phaser]] and [[Heavy Turrets.]]
'''Frigates''' are the fourth class of  [[Warships]] and the first to gain access to the powerful [[Particle Shield|0.8i Chetherite Particle Shield]], as well as [[Phaser|Phasers]] and [[Heavy Turrets.]]


'''Frigates are unlocked at level 40.'''
'''Frigates are unlocked at level 40.'''
Line 28: Line 28:
* Can have a single [[Particle Shield|0.8i Particle Shield]]
* Can have a single [[Particle Shield|0.8i Particle Shield]]
* Can fire a single [[Light Turret]]
* Can fire a single [[Light Turret]]
* Can fire up to 3 [[Heavy Turrets]]
* Can fire up to 3 [[Heavy Turrets]] (at 6500+ size)
* Can fire up to 2 [[Point Defense Turrets]](Needs clarification)
* Can fire up to 2 [[Point Defense Turrets]] (Needs clarification)
* Can fire up to 2 [[Torpedoes]]
* Can fire up to 2 [[Torpedoes]]
* Can fire up to 2 [[Heavy Lasers]]
* Can fire up to 2 [[Heavy Lasers]] (at 8000+ size)
* Can fire a single [[Phaser]]
* Can fire a single [[Phaser]] (at 4630+ size)
* Can fire a single [[Tri-Turret]]
* Can fire a single [[Tri-Turret]]


==Subclasses==
==Subclasses==


Micro Frigate, typically 4,000 Blocks. Primarily used as an automated defense platform both for planetary installations as well as starbases.
Micro Frigate, typically 4,000 Blocks. Primarily used as an automated defense platform, both for planetary installations as well as starbases.


[[Light Frigate]], usually 4,893-4,899 Blocks. Equipped with phasers; ideal for kiting tactics against large, slow opponents.
[[Light Frigate]], usually 4,893-4,899 Blocks. Equipped with phasers; ideal for kiting tactics against large, slow opponents.
Line 43: Line 43:
[[Attack Frigate]], usually 6,500 Blocks. Specialized craft that can utilize Heavy Turrets and Phasers alike to eliminate enemies.
[[Attack Frigate]], usually 6,500 Blocks. Specialized craft that can utilize Heavy Turrets and Phasers alike to eliminate enemies.


[[Heavy Frigate]], usually 8,000 Blocks. Hefty capital ships that utilize [[Particle Shield|enhanced shields]] to defend critical components.
[[Heavy Frigate]], usually 8,000 Blocks. Hefty capital ships that utilize [[Particle Shield|enhanced shields]] to defend critical components. and bolster durability.


== Tips ==
== Tips ==

Revision as of 14:39, 23 April 2026


Frigate
A Great Start

The Bayezid is Arimfea's main Frigate.

Stats
Block count 4,000-8,000
Shield count 12
Movement Speed 19/7.1
Properties
Weapons 1x Phaser
3x Heavy Turret
1x Light Turret
1x Tri Turret
Well Strength 1
Jump Strength 1
Ship Info Interdiction Range: 2,400m

Frigates are the fourth class of Warships and the first to gain access to the powerful 0.8i Chetherite Particle Shield, as well as Phasers and Heavy Turrets.

Frigates are unlocked at level 40.

Specifications

Subclasses

Micro Frigate, typically 4,000 Blocks. Primarily used as an automated defense platform, both for planetary installations as well as starbases.

Light Frigate, usually 4,893-4,899 Blocks. Equipped with phasers; ideal for kiting tactics against large, slow opponents.

Attack Frigate, usually 6,500 Blocks. Specialized craft that can utilize Heavy Turrets and Phasers alike to eliminate enemies.

Heavy Frigate, usually 8,000 Blocks. Hefty capital ships that utilize enhanced shields to defend critical components. and bolster durability.

Tips

Frigates are a versatile ship class with consistent DPS. They are generalized starships good for shooting targets big and small.

Frigates are countered by Attack Destroyers, Destroyers, Cruisers, and Battlecruisers. Frigates are a counter to Corvettes.

History

At the very beginning of the server, few nations had frigates due to their cost. Nowadays they are a staple of most nations' fleets.