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Summary
## Summary
The Caracal is a Tech 1 cruiser with bonuses to missile rate of fire (and therefore DPS) and missile range. It is a popular ship both for PvE combat in Level 2 missions and for various kinds of PvP combat.
As a mission-runner, the Caracal does well in Level 2 missions because it can rapidly destroy packs of frigates. The fully-selectable damage of missiles makes it more flexible in tackling missions than its Caldari turret equivalent, the Moa. A mission-running Caracal can run an active or passive shield tank.
In PvP, a Caracal fitted with Rapid Light Missile Launchers can put out serious damage against frigates and destroyers, and makes a fine entry-level "anti-tackle" cruiser. Fitted with Heavy Assault Missiles or Heavy Missiles, it can put out respectable general-purpose DPS for a T1 cruiser hull. These qualities make it a popular ship for both fleets and small gangs. It is also a viable solo PvP ship, and in this role it usually takes advantage of its range and kites.
Skills
## Skills
The Caracal is a forgiving ship which can be basically effective in the hands of a new pilot, and it is often a Caldari pilot's first step up from frigate- and destroyer-sized hulls. A character who has completed the EVE University Short Skill Plan will be able to get use out of the Caracal.
The ship's performance can, however, be significantly boosted by further skill training, which can provide an edge in PvP or strengthen a PvE pilot as they progress towards the logical next step of the Drake. General fitting skills and support skills will help the Caracal as they help any ship, and the following skills are particularly notable:
determines the strength of the hull bonuses and anyone regularly using the Caracal would do well to train it to IV.
Caldari Cruiser determines the strength of the hull bonuses and anyone regularly using the Caracal would do well to train it to IV.
Missile support skills improve the ship's DPS and range.
, and unlock Tech 2 missile launchers, which can further boost DPS and also open up new tactical options with Tech 2 ammunition types.
Light Missile Specialization, Heavy Missile Specialization and Heavy Assault Missile Specialization unlock Tech 2 missile launchers, which can further boost DPS and also open up new tactical options with Tech 2 ammunition types.
Shield tanking skills increase the Caracal's defenses.
and a target painter module can help some fits with Heavy Missiles or Heavy Assault Missiles apply their damage better to targets.
Tactics
Target Painting and a target painter module can help some fits with Heavy Missiles or Heavy Assault Missiles apply their damage better to targets.
## Tactics
PvE
Kite any rats! Use your missile range to keep the frigates away from you while you pick them off with your missiles. It is possible to Alpha strike a rat frig with ordinary light missiles. If there are rat destroyers and cruisers with the frigates, then take out the frigates first, then the destroyers, then isolate and take out the cruisers. Use an afterburner to stay out of the rats' effective range but inside your missile's optimal. Train your missile skills to increase optimal.
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Small Gang
If you are kiting, small gang tactics are going to be pretty similar to solo tactics, except that you will likely want to burn in the same direction and be aligned to the same thing as your fleetmates. There are all sorts of small gang compositions that you can try out. For instance: 2-5 Caracals, 1 Bellicose. In this example, the Caracals apply DPS while the Bellicose supports them with Target Painters and help tackle.
Notes
## Notes
The Caracal is named after a medium-sized wild cat species that is widespread in parts of Asia and Africa. It is fast and agile, and hunts chiefly at night.
Patch History
Category:Ship Database
Category:Standard Cruisers
## Patch History