This video is a beginner’s guide to combat in Elite Dangerous, covering different types of combat and offering tips on maneuvering, weapon selection, and consequences of mistakes. It also provides advice on PVE, AX, and PVP combat, and briefly mentions griefing techniques.
This video is a beginner’s guide to combat in the game Elite Dangerous. The guide covers the basics of maneuvering, selecting weapons, and understanding the consequences of mistakes. The game has three main types of combat: player-versus-environment (PVE), anti-xeno (AX) against alien targets, and player-versus-player (PVP).
In PVE, players can engage in bounty hunting and find wanted ships in nav beacons or asteroid rings. Conflict zones and pirate signal sources also provide opportunities for combat. The guide recommends using shields and boost-turn maneuvers for PVE combat.
For AX gameplay, players face off against alien ships known as “murder flowers.” They need to destroy the hearts of these ships while avoiding their attacks and the target swarm, which attempts to sabotage the player’s ship. Shield and hull management is important, as well as having repair limpets and decontamination tools.
PVP combat involves engaging other players, either through interdictions or by being interdicted. The guide suggests techniques like boost turns, pip management, and lateral thruster usage to gain an advantage. It also highlights the importance of knowing when to flee and using high-wake jumps to escape. Various ship builds, weapons, and strategies are discussed.
The guide also touches on griefing in the game and provides some cheeky suggestions for annoying other players, such as interdicting everyone or equipping weapons that disable shields. It concludes by thanking contributors and encouraging viewers to support the creator on Patreon.