---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 180
    high_slots: 6
    low_slots: 5
    med_slots: 3
    powergrid_output: 62
    rig_slots: 3
  group: Tactical Destroyer
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 800
    hp_shield: 600
    hp_structure: 750
  name: Confessor
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 34390
  type_id: 34317
  velocity: 250
image: /34317.png
last_updated: '2026-04-19T19:09:51.438577'
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 50
  armorexp: 60
  armorhp: 800
  armorkin: 43.75
  armortherm: 35
  bandwidth: ''
  bonuses: "<b>Amarr Tactical Destroyer bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>\n7.5% bonus\
    \ to Small Energy Turret damage<br>\n10% reduction in Small Energy Turret activation\
    \ cost<br>\n5% reduction in module heat damage amount taken<br><br>\n'''Misc bonus:'''<br>\n\
    +33% Small Energy Turret Damage<br>\n95% reduction in Scan Probe Launcher CPU\
    \ requirements<br><br>\n\u2022&nbsp;Additional bonuses are available while one\
    \ of three Tactical Destroyer Modes are active. Modes may be switched no more\
    \ than once every 10 seconds.<br>\n\u2022&nbsp;<u>''Defense Mode''</u><br>\n33.3%\
    \ bonus to all armor resistances while ''Defense Mode'' is enabled<br>\n33.3%\
    \ reduction in ship signature radius while ''Defense Mode'' is enabled<br>\n33.3%\
    \ bonus to Remote Armor Repairer amount, and reduction in activation cost  while\
    \ ''Defense Mode'' is enabled<br>\n\u2022&nbsp;<u>''Propulsion Mode''</u><br>\n\
    66.6% bonus to Afterburner and Microwarpdrive speed boost while Propulsion Mode\
    \ is enabled<br>\n33.3% bonus to ship inertia modifier while ''Propulsion Mode''\
    \ is enabled<br>\n\u2022&nbsp;<u>''Sharpshooter Mode''</u><br>\n66.6% bonus to\
    \ Small Energy Turret optimal range while ''Sharpshooter Mode'' is enabled<br>\n\
    33.3% bonus to Small Energy Turret damage while ''Sharpshooter Mode'' is enabled<br>\n\
    100% bonus to sensor strength and targeting range while ''Sharpshooter Mode''\
    \ is enabled<br>\n66.6% increased resistances against hostile Sensor Dampeners\
    \ and Weapon Disruptors while Sharpshooter Mode is enabled"
  capacitor: 800 GJ
  cargohold: "400 m\xB3"
  class: Tactical Destroyer
  cpu: 180
  dronebay: ''
  externallinks: ''
  extrahold: ''
  extraholdtype: ''
  faction: Amarr Empire
  grouping: Tactical Destroyers
  highlights1: ''
  highlights2: ''
  highlights3: ''
  highlights4: ''
  highs: 6
  hulltype: Confessor Class
  inertia: 3
  info: 'Your first duty is to purge yourself in the flames of your confession before
    God. You must become ash in God''s hands, for only then may you rise anew to strike
    the adversary down.


    ''''-Apostle-Martial Zhar Pashay''s dawn address to the Paladins at the Battle
    of Rahdo, Amarr Prime AD 20538'''''
  launchers: 0
  lows: 5
  mass: 1800000
  maxlockedtargets: 7
  maxvelocity: 250
  mediums: 3
  powergrid: 62
  quote: Unburden your soul and you will be freed from the limitations of sin.
  quote_attribution: Minister of Internal order Sin Callor
  reqskills: '* {{RequiredSkill|Amarr Tactical Destroyer|I}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Amarr Destroyer|V}}

    *** {{RequiredSkill|Amarr Frigate|III}}

    **** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}'
  scanres: 520 mm
  sensortype: RADAR
  sensorvalue: 13 points
  shieldem: 0
  shieldexp: 75
  shieldhp: 600
  shieldkin: 55
  shieldtherm: 20
  shipid: 34317
  shipimg: Confessor.jpg
  shipname: Confessor
  sigradius: 65 m
  structurehp: 750
  targetrange: 45 km
  tech: 3
  totaltraintime: 12d 5h 13m 34s
  turrets: 4
  variations: <i>none</i>
  volume: 47000
  warpspeed: 4.5 AU/s
  warptime: 7.15 s
  wikireferences: ''
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Confessor
title: Confessor
type_id: 34317
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/34317.png" alt="Confessor" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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The Confessor is the Amarrian Tactical Destroyer and was released in the Rhea expansion (Dec 2014). It is bonused for Small Energy Turrets and has become a popular solo ship in lowsec.

Following the Tech 3 paradigm, Tactical Destroyers are flexible ships, and clever switching between their three modes allows the user to get the most out of these ships.
Combined bonuses on the Confessor give it the firepower equivalent of 8 turrets with an impressive range selection using Sharpshooter mode.
The Confessor's slot layout greatly favours Armor tanking, which can be further improved using the ship's Defense mode.
1MN and 5MN Confessors are viable, even though the ship really shines if fitted with a 10MN Afterburner. This requires compromises in fitting, but brings benefits such as very high speed, relatively good agility thanks to the bonus of Propulsion mode, and a small signature radius.
## Skills
Gunnery, armor and navigation support skills should all be at least 4 before taking out a solo Confessor. You should also be able to mount a T2 armor tank and use T2 turrets.
## Tactics
Confessors are generally used in PvP role, providing DPS in Small to Medium sized fleets or soloing in hostile spaces.

Although very uncommon, Confessor has a very niche role of running high-class wormhole combat sites with Wolf Rayet effects. Due to Wolf Rayet's armor and small sized weapon bonus, a group of Confessors and a few Remote Repping cruisers(often Augoror or Guardian) can even run C5 or C6 classed Combat sites. However, this is very skill-demanding and requires careful planning and expert piloting skills.
## Notes
The Confessor was released in December 2014 in the Rhea patch. The Tech 3 destroyers were given staggered releases from December 2014 to July 2015, with the order determined by players donating items to Empire NPCs. The Amarr received the most donations and had their Tech 3 destroyer released first.
## Patch History