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    #1
    Hey all,

    I've recently bought 3,000 Zen and I'm just curious as to what ship you guys would recommend?

    I'd like something that can take an absolute beating, but also deal out some reasonable damage too.

    While I play ESO I tend to gravitate towards a solo, self healing, tanky build. So I'd like something like that in some ship, and equipment ideas.

    Thank you.
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    #2
    It would help to know what faction and class you are and what is ESO?
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    I'm having enormous fun using a tactical command battlecruiser (I think it's called a Presidio). If you like Science ships then the Brighid multi-mission surveillance explorer is fun too. I guess it depends on your playstyle, stand off and torp/ grav well everything to death or in the thick of things firing off BFAW until there's nothing left but warp core breaches. Self heal and tanky suggests cruiser to me so maybe one of the miracle worker ships? Whatever you choose, there's some great people here on the forums who can help you make the most out of your build. You can also check out the STObuilds forum on Reddit for more inspration.
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    I'm having enormous fun using a tactical command battlecruiser (I think it's called a Presidio).
    I know I'm probably late to the party but if you're looking for a tank/damage combo out of one ship and you like cruisers then Welsh made a good suggestion with the Presidio. It's a good ship, but it's not a cannon ship which is the only reason I don't fly it anymore.
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    The Kelvin Dreadnought, not only is canon (from a certain point of view), but also has a strong solo/tank following in the meta.

    I've never used one, but have seen several builds for it.
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    The Kelvin Dreadnought, not only is canon (from a certain point of view), but also has a strong solo/tank following in the meta.

    I've never used one, but have seen several builds for it.
    Oh yeah that one is all the rage, the only problem is that it's a lockbox/lobi ship and I'm not sure if 3000 zen would cover it.

    Personally I grabbed the Kelvin Enterprise and the thing is just too cool. It has some very interesting and versatile BOFF options.
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    Oh yeah that one is all the rage, the only problem is that it's a lockbox/lobi ship and I'm not sure if 3000 zen would cover it.

    Personally I grabbed the Kelvin Enterprise and the thing is just too cool. It has some very interesting and versatile BOFF options.
    Unfortunately it would not. At this moment in time the cheapest Vengeance class on the exchange is 239,000,000 EC. At an average of 4,400,000 EC per key currently, you'd need 55 of them to cover the EC cost and getting that many would take at least 6250 Zen. Factoring in the key discount that's still live until tomorrow evening, you'd still need 5830 Zen.
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    Ok, so it was a bad suggestion Tongue Out
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    #11
    Ok, so it was a bad suggestion Tongue Out
    lol I wouldn't call it a "bad" suggestion, just an expensive one.

    It's still generally considered the best cruiser from what I can tell. I passed on it when I had the EC for the sole reason that Kelvin Connie was my consolation prize for not being able to get a genuine T6 Connie. Cry
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    Arbiter is fun and decent for a battlecruiser
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    #13
    Oh yeah, the T6 Constellation. THAT is my other dream ship. Once I get one I may stop playing haha!

    Ahhh the Arbiter. YAS that is a good ship.
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     –  Last edited by Glenn42; Tue 12 Jun, 2018 4:22 PM.
    I've flown an Arbiter (fun and pew-pew), a Kelvin Command Cruiser (slow as ♥♥♥♥ but takes a beating) and a Tactical Escort (FAST but a bit squishy)...but my favorite T6 is the Prototype Dreadnaught Cruiser (TOS) (I'm using an AP build on her at the moment). She's a little on the slow side, but takes a beating and gives back just as hard. Add in the fact that she also has a hanger...and she is just an all around fun ship...IMHO.
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    #15
    Indeed, the Arbiter has a great trait as well, and the console is pretty good as well!

    Admittedly, you'll really want to upgrade to the Fleet Arbiter for the extra buffs, but you'll want the 3k zen version first.

    Also to consider are the two starter packs, Gamma and temporal, at 2k zen each. Both have a 3k zen ship in them, as well as other bonuses. Less, in this case, is very much more!