The video reviews the Anvil Paladin, highlighting its exceptional durability, strong firepower, and suitability for solo pilots seeking survivability and effective defense in the verse, comparing it favorably against similar ships like the Redeemer and Corsair. It also notes the Paladin’s unique weapon capacity balancing and briefly critiques other new ships, ending with the presenter’s personal update and encouragement for future content.
The video focuses on the recently launched Anvil Paladin in the PTU, emphasizing its strong defensive capabilities that make it ideal for pilots who may not be the best at maneuvering but still want to survive encounters in the verse. The presenter compares the Paladin’s stats with other ships that serve similar roles, such as the Redeemer, Terapen, Guardian MX, Retaliator, Asgard, Corsair, and Starlands Attack. The Paladin stands out with its four size four pilot-controlled weapons and a massive quad size five remote turret controlled by the co-pilot, offering excellent coverage when fully manned. However, the video mainly evaluates the ship’s solo piloting capabilities, as most players are likely to fly it alone.
In terms of durability, the Terapen has the highest HP, with the Paladin coming in second, boasting one of the highest HP and shield capacities among the compared ships. When it comes to pilot DPS, the Corsair leads, followed by the Paladin, which benefits from its four size four weapons that can outgun most other ships in the group. Quantum fuel capacity is also highlighted, with the Corsair having the most and the Paladin second, making it suitable for extended missions without frequent refueling. Speed differences among these ships are minimal and considered less important for tanky ships that prioritize survivability over quick escapes.
The Paladin is noted as one of the pricier ships in this category, roughly on par with the Star Lancer, but its price is justified by its strong defensive stats and firepower. The Redeemer, once considered the top dog for HP and shields, has been heavily nerfed, leaving the Paladin as the current king of tanky, well-armed solo ships. The presenter shares personal experience with the Paladin, describing how its shields and HP allowed for safe landings and the ability to jump onto the remote turret to fend off attackers effectively, making it a valuable asset for solo mission runners.
A unique aspect discovered about the Paladin is its weapon capacity management. Unlike other ships where removing manned turret weapons increases the main pilot gun’s ammo capacity significantly, the Paladin limits this boost, likely to prevent it from becoming overpowered. This restriction appears unique to the Paladin, as other ships like the Starlands Attack still allow for increased capacity when turret weapons are removed. This suggests the developers are balancing the Paladin’s power carefully to maintain fairness in gameplay.
Finally, the presenter briefly touches on other new ships like the Shiv and Stinger but expresses disappointment with the Shiv, feeling it lacks uniqueness and seems like a simple parts mashup without a clear purpose. The video ends with a candid note about the presenter’s removal from the Star Creator program, possibly due to critical content, but maintains a positive outlook and encourages viewers to stay tuned for more content and reviews. Overall, the Paladin is portrayed as a strong, versatile ship for solo pilots who value survivability and firepower in their space adventures.