How 2 Krab Part 3: Low-Class Sites

This issue will be focusing on the combat sites found in class 1-3 wormhole systems. They aren’t the best money, but for anyone south of 15m SP these sites serve as a good springboard to harder content. This particular article is much more fitting-heavy than wordy content. PvE in this space often comes down to shooting Sleepers down one-by-one. If that isn’t what you’re here for then go ahead and click on the appropriate title in the table below for the article on that method.
For ease of use, I’ve also created a reference table of preferred sites

The fits described in this article were created before the resistance nerf in April 2020. Post-patch revised fits will be marked with a ++ at the start of each fitting name although screenshots will not always be updated.

Method	Characters Needed	Initial Investment	ISK/hour***
Gas Huffing	1+	10m ISK	~75m ISK
Mining	1+	10m ISK+	Depends on setup/rocks
Planetary Interaction	1+	10m ISK+	~1b / month / account
Data/Relic Sites (C1-3)	1	10m ISK	Variable, <150m ISK
» C2 Sites (T3D/Cruiser/BC)	1+	50-60m ISK	~75m ISK
C5 Wolf Rayet Fleet	3+	350m ISK	~450m ISK
» C13 Wolf Rayet Sites	1+	150m ISK	~150m ISK
» C3 Sites (Gila/Rattle)	1+	500m ISK	~250m ISK
Abyssal Frigates*	3	~300m ISK	~4-600m ISK
Abyssal Cruisers*	1	1-300m ISK+	~1-300m ISK
C5 Sites (Nestor/Vargur)**	2/3+	1.6b ISK	~450m ISK
C5 Sites + Drifter	2/3+	3b ISK	~1b ISK
C5/6 Dread Sites	2/3+	8-16b ISK	~2-3b ISK
Bonus Article: Triglavian Ships	1+	0.2-2.5b ISK	Variable

*Abyssal sites included as they’re easily done inside your wormhole
**C4 sites can be ran using these methods for less ISK
***These are rough numbers. You can often earn more with better skills, more investment, luck etc.

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If the words ‘static’ and ‘probe launcher’ seem foreign then you best start with EVE Uni first. As before, this is also not a replacement for Rykkis Guide (or Karr’s updated version). Instead, it is more of a complementary piece that explains how to actually use the numbers found in that sheet. If you’re in a rush then skim through for the key bold text and reference tables.

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Method & Fits – Class 2

Ah, class 2 space sites. Like many wormholers, they served as my first foray into combat anomalies years ago. Of course, that was back when earning 2-300m ISK in a week was a lot to me. Nowadays I can hardly recommend C2’s unless you only want to dip your toes in and see what some of the easier sites are like. If you keep it up long enough then someone will find you and they will kill you so fly something cheap. C1’s are right out. For the ISK you make just don’t bother.

The key to fitting for wormhole sites (and any site in EVE for that matter) is to take a look at what the max incoming DPS/Neuts/Webs are and to tank for that. The hardest hitting non-relic/data site in a C2, for example, is a Perimeter Hangar with 423 DPS. Neuting overall isn’t too heavy, but a Sleeper Data Signature Sanctuary does hit for 385 DPS and -10GJ/s on wave three. For that reason, we’ll design our example site runner to tank about 400 DPS under 10Gj/s of neut pressure.

To be honest there are a million and one ways to do this. Most decent fits use passive shield regen. They tend to sit there and eat the damage while shooting back out with heavy missiles and/or drones. I’ve heard of people doing this sort of thing in a Drake, a Myrm, a VNI, a Harbinger, a Hurricane…. Almost anything is viable. All you need to do is warp into the site, shoot everything that isn’t a trigger, then kill the trigger(s) to pull the next wave. It honestly couldn’t get easier, pick any site and go.

As of January 2020, the below Drake does more damage and applies better due to a heavy missile buff.

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Drake

[Drake, Simple C2 Runner]

Shield Power Relay II
Shield Power Relay II
Shield Power Relay II
Ballistic Control System II

Large Shield Extender II
Large Shield Extender II
Large Shield Extender II
Missile Guidance Computer II
Pithum C-Type Thermal Dissipation Amplifier
EM Ward Amplifier II

Heavy Missile Launcher II
Heavy Missile Launcher II
Heavy Missile Launcher II
Heavy Missile Launcher II
Heavy Missile Launcher II
Heavy Missile Launcher II
Core Probe Launcher I

Medium Core Defense Field Purger I
Medium Core Defense Field Purger I
Medium Core Defense Field Purger I


Acolyte II x5


Scourge Fury Heavy Missile x3000
Scourge Precision Heavy Missile x3000
Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Missile x1500
Scourge Heavy Missile x3000

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Note that this Drake isn’t the best fit in the world. For the sake of a potential alpha clone, though, it has spare fitting space and surplus tank for most waves in most sites.
It costs less than 70m ISK, too! I’d estimate that you’d make your money back within about an hour of plodding through C2 anoms.

Another way to skin the same cat is with a Myrmidon like so:

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Myrmidon

[Myrmidon, C2 Runner Armour]

Medium Armor Repairer II
Medium Armor Repairer II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Drone Damage Amplifier II

Large Cap Battery II
Cap Recharger II
Cap Recharger II
Drone Navigation Computer II
Medium Micro Jump Drive

Armor Command Burst I
Armor Command Burst I
Drone Link Augmentor I
Core Probe Launcher I /OFFLINE
Auto Targeting System I

Medium Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Medium Auxiliary Nano Pump I
Medium Command Processor I


Acolyte II x5
Hammerhead II x5
Hobgoblin II x5
Praetor II x4

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This one is also a little overtanked, and comes with a Micro Jump Drive which will let you escape pretty much anything if you keep a keen eye on dscan. Mid slot utility mod is to taste and you can pop an Omnidirectional Tracking Computer and sentries in instead if you like. A commonly touted version of this is the 720mm artillery shield tanked Myrm. I’ll leave working that one out as an exercise for the reader, though.

Update: I had noticed someone who was a little confused by this fit and can only blame my own lack of explanations. Check out this Reddit comment for a bit more 🙂
Further Updates: Either the Passive tanked Myrmidon or Drake for C3’s are very easy to use, too. Fill mids with (capless) buffer and lows with Shield Power Relays. Easy

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Method & Fits – Class 3

Despite both being a part of the ‘low-class’, ‘easier’ subset of wormholes, C3’s are surprisingly different to C2’s when it comes to combat anomalies. Tactics for running sites are similar, but you’ll need a bit more bling. Expect to earn approximately 250m ISK per hour in these for a higher upfront cost.

The max DPS to expect is in the region of 800 DPS. The neuting takes a step up too, with the worst combination being -16GJ/s and 673 DPS from a Fortification Frontier Stronghold. That said, the 6x webs and heavy DPS of an Outpost could be more of a worry for many a Gila. Strict numbers to tank for are probably similar to that of the Frontier Stronghold, but often C3 fits involve refitting. It’s not uncommon to see a Gila simply orbiting their mobile depot while the drones do the busy work.

With that said, here’s a decent lil’ passive Rattlesnake fit:

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Rattlesnake

[Rattlesnake, ++PurgerSnake (C3)]

Shield Power Relay II
Shield Power Relay II
Shield Power Relay II
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Drone Damage Amplifier II
Omnidirectional Tracking Enhancer II

Pithum B-Type EM Ward Amplifier
Pithum C-Type Thermal Dissipation Amplifier
Shield Recharger II
Shield Recharger II
Shield Recharger II
Shield Recharger II
Republic Fleet Large Shield Extender

Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II
Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II
Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II
Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II
Rapid Heavy Missile Launcher II
Drone Link Augmentor II

Large Core Defense Field Purger I
Large Core Defense Field Purger I
Large Core Defense Field Purger I


Curator II x2
Gecko x1
Hornet EC-300 x5
Wasp I x2


Zainou 'Gnome' Shield Management SM-703
Zainou 'Gnome' Shield Operation SP-903


Scourge Fury Heavy Missile x10125
Caldari Navy Scourge Heavy Missile x5000
Ballistic Control System II x3
Drone Damage Amplifier II x3

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This particular Rattle isn’t the blingiest in the world, but it still comes in at about 600m ISK plus a Gecko. (1.06b ISK as of April 2020) It outputs 1,184 DPS without considering reloads and should clear a site in ten minutes give or take a few. Technically the total tank is less than what you actually need, but that usually works out considering your massive buffer. By the time the damage is starting to become an issue, you will have shot down a number of Sleepers already. Bring a mobile depot and spare lowslot refits to ensure you don’t die. You will just need additional Shield Power Relays to beef up your tank as you try the harder waves.

A word of caution regarding the jump drive, though. Be aware that this fit is designed to operate at zero capacitor if necessary and the MJD is there as a backup solution. If you’ve been run completely dry by Sleepers then I’m afraid you aren’t leaving grid today. It would also be wise to run with a few spare tank mods (Shield Power Relays etc.) and damage mods. Sit near a mobile depot and you’ll be :ok_hand:
Note that from April 2020 I’ve taken the MJD off in exchange for more tank.

If you don’t fancy shelling out that much cash then you can do things a bit cheaper with the Gila like so:

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Gila

[Gila, ++Passive C3 Runner]

Shield Power Relay II
Shield Power Relay II
Drone Damage Amplifier II

Large Shield Extender II
Large Shield Extender II
Caldari Navy Large Shield Extender
Caldari Navy Large Shield Extender
Pithum C-Type EM Ward Amplifier
Pithum C-Type Thermal Dissipation Amplifier

Rapid Light Missile Launcher II
Rapid Light Missile Launcher II
Rapid Light Missile Launcher II
Rapid Light Missile Launcher II
Drone Link Augmentor I

Medium Core Defense Field Purger II
Medium Core Defense Field Purger II
Medium Core Defense Field Purger II


Hammerhead II x2
Hammerhead II x2
Infiltrator II x2
Valkyrie II x2
Vespa II x2


Zainou 'Gnome' Shield Management SM-703
Zainou 'Gnome' Shield Operation SP-903


Inferno Fury Light Missile x7500
Scourge Fury Light Missile x7580
Scourge Precision Light Missile x1000
Caldari Navy Inferno Light Missile x1000
Drone Damage Amplifier II x2
Shield Power Relay II x1

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As you’d expect, you fly this Gila in exactly the same way as the Rattle. Don’t touch the mids, but swap out lows as the site requires. Through the power of refitting, your tank ranges from 270-641 DPS and you can output 603-826 cold depending on the mix of Shield Power Relays to Drone Damage Amplifiers. As previously mentioned, just orbit a Mobile Depot and that’ll make everything much simpler. Technically you’re easier to catch, too, but that’s better for me so it’s all good.

Update: I would also like to mention that if you are attempting a particularly high DPS wave with few neuts, then try refitting for 1-2 invuls/Multispectral Shield Hardeners. This will give you a lot more effective tank, but will make you capable of being neuted out.

There is another relatively cheap way to do run the Gila, too. It’s quite possible to use a high DPS fit and to sig tank much of the damage on an enduring afterburner. I won’t share that fit here, though, since the last person I gave it to went and got themselves killed on the first site. To be honest it probably wasn’t that great anyway and it was around 2015. If you do want something novel to try instead, give some of the portable structures a go. The Mobile Micro Jump Unit could save you if you anchor it when the Sabre is on scan and a Mobile Scan Inhibitor is interesting to say the least.

Update: For more info on sig tanking a C3, check out my articles on the Tengu, Legion, and Loki. They all have fits and describe the method with some short videos showing why it’s a dangerous thing to do without knowing what you are doing.

2021 Praxis Update

So I’ve updated the fit below finally. Some people were having trouble tanking which I believe may be due to poorer skills and the Reactive Armour Hardener playing tricks on them. Instead, here’s a brand new shield tanked version. This tanks about 800 EHP/s and puts out about 1k DPS. Pretty sharp if you ask me! It’s missing the guidance computer and painter but should work out roughly equivalent to how the old one applied according to the experience of my krabby corp members. If cruises aren’t working too well for you then Rapid Heavies will fit easily. Drones are also now Caldari Navy Wasps (with spares) to make them tanky as all hell against Sleeper aggro. Have fun guys 🙂

[Praxis, ++2021 C3 Shield Tank]

Capacitor Flux Coil II
Capacitor Flux Coil II
Capacitor Flux Coil II
Capacitor Flux Coil II
'Dyad' Co-Processor I
C3-A 'Hivaa Saitsuo' Ballistic Control System
Crosslink Compact Ballistic Control System

X-Large Shield Booster II
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II
Shield Boost Amplifier II
Copasetic Compact Shield Boost Amplifier
Eutectic Compact Cap Recharger
Eutectic Compact Cap Recharger

Cruise Missile Launcher II
Cruise Missile Launcher II
Cruise Missile Launcher II
Cruise Missile Launcher II
Cruise Missile Launcher II
Cruise Missile Launcher II
[Empty High slot]

Large Capacitor Control Circuit I
Large Core Defense Operational Solidifier I
Large Core Defense Operational Solidifier I


Caldari Navy Wasp x4
Caldari Navy Wasp x2
Hornet II x5
Vespa II x5


Inherent Implants 'Squire' Capacitor Systems Operation EO-601
Inherent Implants 'Squire' Capacitor Management EM-801


Inferno Fury Cruise Missile x2000
Mjolnir Fury Cruise Missile x2000
Nova Fury Cruise Missile x4500
Nova Precision Cruise Missile x2500
Scourge Fury Cruise Missile x2000
Caldari Navy Nova Cruise Missile x3500
Standard Blue Pill Booster x1
Standard Crash Booster x1

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Tips and Advice

• When fitting ships like these, projecting a T1 Medium Neut onto the fit is equivalent to 12.5GJ/s and will help you see how your capacitor stands up.
• If any of these fits don’t work for you, try making some modules compact and seeing how much that affects your own tank.
• Stick to Combat Anomalies, the relic and data signatures are similar to the next class up in terms of difficulty. Don’t try them unless you know what you’re doing.
• Pull your drones as soon as they start taking aggro.
• Watch for drones set to aggressive. Don’t let them wander off and kill the trigger, forcing the next wave early.
• Watch dscan for any sign of life. Even a non-threatening Covert Ops is a likely scout for a PvP group.
• Check the system effect of where you are and consider how that affects your fit.
• Use an MTU, to collect everything. Place it early and bookmark it.
• Salvage isn’t worth as much as it used to, but if you have the time for it then drop a salvaging destroyer in on the MTU location for a bit of extra ISK.
• An Auto Targeting System fitting on any of my fits is to passively increase total lockable targets. Don’t activate it.
• If running a passive tank fit then the point before regen dips is 25%, although the actual cutoff of around 70% regen is approximately 5%

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Resources

Rykkis Guide (or Karr’s updated version)
EVE Uni Wormhole Sites Page
My old article on system effects

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C13 Wolf Rayets (Fits updated 2021)

Now you may have heard about a special type of wormhole known as a C13. These, quite simply, are shattered wormholes with C1,2 & 3 sites and a class 6 Wolf Rayet effect present. They only admit frigates/destroyers and typically have plenty of sites for the picking. For those of you not familiar with Wolf Rayets, they provide a massive boost to small gun damage, a signature reduction, and armour bonuses.

And when I say massive small gun bonus I really mean it. In fact, a beam Confessor with dual Heat Sinks will output somewhere north of 1,400 DPS. You can make effective use of these sites with either a fleet or solo, typically in Confessors or Svipuls. I’ve even heard of the rare auto-targeting Onyx, but that’s mostly just for fun.

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Method & Fits

It’s worth mentioning that the methods described here do actually work with the C2 sites previously discussed. They’re typically a little less newbro friendly, though, and do require some careful piloting to not get blapped. The C13 armour HP bonus is also helpful in helping destroyers not melt (like the price of Melted Nanoribbons these days, ha). All you need to do is kite around and keep up transversal to the Sleeper guns, watch out for neuts and everything will be just fine.

Fits for C13 space solo are as simple as these, although I’d recommend the Confessor over the Svipul here:

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Confessor

[Confessor, C13 Confessor 2021]

Heat Sink II
Heat Sink II
Coreli A-Type Small Armor Repairer
True Sansha Multispectrum Coating
Damage Control II

Shadow Serpentis 1MN Afterburner
Republic Fleet Small Cap Battery
Cap Recharger II

Small Focused Beam Laser II
Small Focused Beam Laser II
Small Focused Beam Laser II
Small Focused Beam Laser II
Expanded Probe Launcher I /OFFLINE
Prototype Cloaking Device I

Small Capacitor Control Circuit II
Small Nanobot Accelerator I
Small Auxiliary Nano Pump II


Aurora S x4
Gleam S x4
Imperial Navy Multifrequency S x4
Imperial Navy Standard S x4
Nanite Repair Paste x50
Sisters Combat Scanner Probe x8
Sisters Core Scanner Probe x8

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Svipul

[Svipul, C13 Arty Svipul]

Gyrostabilizer II
Gyrostabilizer II
Coreli B-Type Small Armor Repairer
Multispectrum Energized Membrane II

Shadow Serpentis 1MN Afterburner
Thukker Small Cap Battery
Cap Recharger II
Target Painter II

280mm Howitzer Artillery II
280mm Howitzer Artillery II
280mm Howitzer Artillery II
280mm Howitzer Artillery II
Prototype Cloaking Device I
Expanded Probe Launcher I /OFFLINE

Small Auxiliary Nano Pump II
Small Auxiliary Nano Pump II
Small Explosive Armor Reinforcer II

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Tips and Advice

• Don’t get comfortable in a C13, they’re usually very well connected.
• Always check out the guide before running a site, you need to be aware of triggers and potential dangers.
• Bring a depot and ‘bank’ your loot in it in a safe if you’re staying a while.
• Keep an eye on dscan as always
• Scan out the chain in advance. It’s always good to know who your neighbours are if you’re going to sit like a little lost lamb for the next few hours.

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Resources

Lenai’s Guide (Russian & English)
EVE Uni Shattered Systems

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Preferred Sites (Class 1, 2 & 3)

To make life easier for my pinchy friends I’ve put together a table of the most lucrative sites. The order is roughly by ISK per Sleeper EHP and should translate to ISK/hour, but there is also some weighting on total loot per site. You don’t want to spend 5 minutes waiting for an MTU to gather up 9m ISK of loot after all. This is a combined table for use in a C13, but if you’re daytripping in a C2 then just compare to the other C2 options.

Anomaly Name	ISK/EHP	Total ISK	Class
The Oruze Construct	150	44.5m	C3
Fortification Frontier Stronghold	147	41.1m	C3
Solar Cell	123	55.2m	C3
Outpost Frontier Stronghold**	100	45.1m	C3
The Line*	106	12m	C1
Perimeter Hangar	74	15.6m	C2
The Ruins of Enclave Cohort 27	58	15.6m	C2
Perimeter Camp*	79	10.4m	C1
Phase Catalyst Node	70	9m	C1
Perimeter Ambush Point	66	8.6m	C1
Perimeter Checkpoint	53	12.9m	C2
Sleeper Data Signature Sanctuary	46	11.6m	C2

*These sites have good ISK/EHP, but the total amount earned is extremely low.
**Hope you enjoy lots of webs and 800+ DPS!

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