The video reviews the recent nerfs and buffs to the Constellation Centaurus, highlighting reduced thresholds and hydrogen capacity balanced by increased HP and improved fuel efficiency, while recommending optimal PvP and PvE setups including the stealthy Skylark snub fighter. Despite some drawbacks like reduced maneuverability and docking bugs, the presenter praises the Centaurus for its durability, firepower, versatility, and affordability, comparing it favorably to the Polaris and expressing optimism for future ship updates.
The video discusses the recent nerfs and buffs applied to the Constellation Centaurus ship in the latest EPU update. Key nerfs include a significant reduction in the physical threshold from 531 to 390 and the energy threshold from 380 to 330, which the presenter agrees with as reasonable adjustments given the ship’s prior strength. On the other hand, the ship’s HP was greatly increased from 25,740 to 30,740, providing a substantial durability buff. Additionally, the hydrogen tank capacity was decreased by 32%, but hydrogen consumption was divided by 4.5, possibly balancing the fuel efficiency.
The presenter then shares his preferred setup for the Centaurus, focusing on a PvP and PvE build that utilizes size three deadbolt turrets for multi-crew scenarios and M7A main guns for solo play. He emphasizes the importance of ballistic weapons on turrets for solo players and mentions that he currently uses military grade B components, which are sufficient for his needs. For the quantum drive, he prefers the Himera for its speed and reliability.
Attention is also given to the ship’s snub fighter, the Skylark, which the presenter equips with all stealth components to maximize its small cross-section and stealth capabilities. He highlights the Skylark’s utility in evading enemies and approaching targets undetected. The presenter recommends different weapon configurations depending on whether the Skylark is used defensively or offensively, praising its speed, maneuverability, and effectiveness despite its less impressive design compared to other snub fighters.
The video includes a practical demonstration of docking and undocking the Skylark, noting a current bug that can cause explosions when docking. The presenter rates the Skylark a perfect 10 out of 10 for its performance and utility. He also tests the Centaurus in combat against a Hammerhead, acknowledging the ship’s lack of maneuverability but praising its powerful shields and firepower, which make it a formidable opponent even after the nerfs.
In conclusion, the presenter believes the Centaurus remains a highly versatile and powerful ship, often compared to a smaller Polaris due to its capabilities. He appreciates the ship’s relatively affordable price point and anticipates potential future nerfs or buffs. The video ends with an optimistic outlook for upcoming ships like the Aquila and an invitation for viewers to subscribe and engage with his content.
