---
esi_data:
  fitting_stats:
    cpu_output: 140
    high_slots: 5
    low_slots: 5
    med_slots: 2
    powergrid_output: 62
    rig_slots: 2
  group: Assault Frigate
  hull_stats:
    hp_armor: 1219
    hp_shield: 316
    hp_structure: 1019
  name: Retribution
  race: Unknown
  skill_requirements:
  - level: 5
    skill_id: 3331
  - level: 1
    skill_id: 12095
  type_id: 11393
  velocity: 275
faction: Amarr Empire
faction_group: Empire
image: /11393.png
last_updated: '2026-04-21T01:14:44.126109'
ship_class: Assault Frigate
source: eve-university
source_stats:
  armorem: 50
  armorexp: 80
  armorhp: 1219
  armorkin: 63
  armortherm: 35
  bandwidth: ''
  bonuses: "<b>Amarr Frigate bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>10% reduction in Small\
    \ Energy Turret activation cost<br>5% bonus to Small Energy Turret rate of fire<br><b>Assault\
    \ Frigates bonuses (per skill level):</b><br>10% bonus to Small Energy Turret\
    \ optimal range<br>5% bonus to Small Energy Turret damage<br><b>Role Bonus:</b><br>50%\
    \ reduction in Microwarpdrive signature radius penalty<br>\u2022&nbsp;Can fit\
    \ Assault Damage Controls<br>"
  capacitor: 568.8 GJ
  cargohold: "135 m\xB3"
  class: Assault Frigate
  cpu: 140
  dronebay: ''
  externallinks: ''
  extrahold: ''
  extraholdtype: ''
  faction: Amarr Empire
  forumlinks: ''
  grouping: Assault Frigates
  highlights1: ''
  highlights2: ''
  highlights3: ''
  highlights4: ''
  highs: 5
  hulltype: Punisher Class
  inertia: 4.128
  info: 'The Retribution is an homage to the glory days of the Empire, informed by
    classical Amarrian design philosophy: if it''s strong, sturdy and packs a punch,
    it''s ready for action.  What this powerhouse lacks in speed and maneuverability
    it more than makes up for with its wide range of firepower possibilities and superb
    defensive ability.'
  launchers: 0
  lows: 5
  mass: 1053900
  maxlockedtargets: 5
  maxvelocity: 275
  mediums: 2
  powergrid: 62
  quote: Face the enemy as a solid wall. For faith is your armor.
  quote_attribution: The Scriptures, Amarr Askura 10:3
  reqskills: '*{{RequiredSkill|Amarr Frigate|V}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|I}}

    * {{RequiredSkill|Assault Frigates|I}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Spaceship Command|III}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Power Grid Management|V}}

    ** {{RequiredSkill|Mechanics|V}}'
  scanres: 650 mm
  sensortype: RADAR
  sensorvalue: 12 points
  shieldem: 0
  shieldexp: 88
  shieldhp: 316
  shieldkin: 70
  shieldtherm: 20
  shipid: 11393
  shipimg: Retribution.jpg
  shipname: Retribution
  sigradius: 35 m
  structurehp: 1019
  targetrange: 40.00 km
  tech: 2
  totaltraintime: 23d 21h 53m 20s
  turrets: 4
  variations: '{{Ship|Vengeance}},{{Ship|Punisher}}'
  volume: 28600
  warpspeed: 5.0 AU/s
  warptime: 6.7 s
  wikireferences: ''
source_url: https://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Retribution
tech_level: Tech 2
title: Retribution
type_id: 11393
validation_score: 1.0
---

<img src="/11393.png" alt="Retribution" width="300" style="float: left; margin-right: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 300px;" />

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## Summary

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The Retribution is the Amarr laser assault frigate, sibling to the missile-hurling Vengeance. Two laser DPS bonuses and a range bonus mean that it hits very hard for a frigate-sized hull. It lacks the Vengeance's armor resistance bonus, but it can still mount a significant tank, aided by the Assault Damage Control module if an extraordinary resistance burst is necessary. With many low slots, it can be fitted to maximize damage or armor tank, or even for speed and agility. On the other hand its limited mid slots—one of the 2 available will typically be occupied by a propulsion module—restrict the amount of tackle or utility modules it can carry. It also has a relatively limited cargo hold.

The Retribution finds use in PvE as a small, tough ship which punches above its weight, for use in sites or types of space where larger ships might be more vulnerable or simply cannot enter. In PvP it is an excellent choice for armor-tanked gangs of small ships, especially when supported by remote armor repair logistics ships such as the Deacon, and it can also be flown solo.
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## Skills

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Like any Tech 2 ship, the Retribution benefits from strong support skills and fitting skills. Armor tanking skills and energy turret skills are particularly relevant, and the ship really deserves Tech 2 turrets.
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## Tactics

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In PvE combat, the Retribution normally fits a local active armor tank. An afterburner helps the ship tank damage; a dual-propulsion fit with both an afterburner and a MWD imposes a penalty on the capacitor but can finish sites rapidly by switching between tanking and MWD movement around wrecks, gates &c.

For gang PvP with logistics support, the Retribution needs a moderate armor buffer and strong resistances. Unable to fit all three of propulsion, point/scram, and web, it must rely on fleetmates for help with controlling the enemy, but it will deliver strong DPS. If operating without logistics support, a Retribution can fit local armor repair (usually ancillary) or pure buffer and resists. If flying solo against other small ships, it is also possible to fit nanofiber internal structures in some of the low slots for a surprisingly fast kiting ship. Again, only two mid slots means that the Retribution can never fit full control modules, but when kiting the ship's range bonus for lasers synergizes well with Tech 2 Scorch crystals, which can boost small lasers' optimal range out beyond 15 km with good skills.
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## Patch History

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## Notes