In this video, the creator continues their Star Citizen Alpha 4.7.2 ship weapon testing series by focusing on the Attrition laser repeaters, a weapon highly favored by many players. Unlike standard laser cannons, the Attrition repeaters, produced by Herson Dynamics, range in size from one to six and are known for their high alpha damage and sustained DPS due to a larger capacitor and faster recharge rate. The video compares the Attrition repeaters with other laser weapons, including the Ardor variant, highlighting their superior burst damage and longer firing duration before capacitor depletion.
The video provides detailed statistical comparisons between the Attrition repeaters and various laser cannons across sizes one to five. The Attrition repeaters consistently show higher alpha damage than many laser cannons, with the Ardor variant offering even slightly more alpha damage. Despite having a slower ammo speed of 1,000 m/s compared to some laser cannons, the Attrition repeaters compensate with a higher rounds per minute (350 RPM), faster capacitor recharge, and lower power usage, making them efficient and powerful, especially at larger sizes.
A crucial factor discussed is the armor deflection threshold, which determines what ships the Attrition repeaters can effectively damage. Size one Attritions are limited to smaller ships, while size three and above can damage almost all ships except the largest capital ships. Size four and above can penetrate any ship in the game. However, the slower projectile speed makes the weapon less effective against fast-moving small to medium ships but highly effective against larger, slower targets, such as capital ships.
The creator conducts combat tests using size three Attrition repeaters on a Super Hornet Mark I and size four Attritions on a Gladiator. The tests demonstrate the weapons’ high burst damage and sustained firing capability, quickly taking down various NPC ships including fighters and larger vessels like the Caterpillar and Carrick. Despite the slower projectile speed, the Attrition repeaters prove highly effective in sustained combat, especially against larger ships where their damage output and capacitor advantages shine.
In conclusion, the video emphasizes the Attrition repeaters’ unique strengths: high alpha damage, excellent burst DPS, efficient capacitor usage, and lower power consumption, making them ideal for prolonged engagements and larger ship combat. While not the best choice for PvP against small, agile fighters due to slower ammo speed, they excel in PvE and capital ship battles. The creator encourages viewers to try the Attrition repeaters and share their experiences, underscoring why these weapons remain beloved by many Star Citizen players.
