The video guides new Star Citizen players on upgrading their ships using the community tool Urkl.game to compare and select optimal components like weapons, shields, power plants, coolers, and quantum drives based on stats and in-game availability. It also explains the practical in-game process of installing upgrades, emphasizing matching component sizes and storage locations, with a focus on cost-effective choices for the Titan ship and tips for maximizing performance in PvE scenarios.
In this video, the focus is on upgrading your ship in Star Citizen after completing a few missions and earning some money. The presenter introduces a community-made tool called Urkl.game, which is an invaluable resource for new players. This website allows players to view every ship in the game, compare components, and see detailed stats along with where to obtain each component. The guide aims to teach players what to look for in ship upgrades so they can make informed decisions even if game stats change over time.
When it comes to weapons, the video emphasizes the importance of using gimbals that match the weapon size to enable fixed assist automatically, making aiming easier. Ballistic weapons are recommended due to their low power draw and high penetration, along with fast projectile velocity for better hit chances. For size three weapons, the Mantis ballistic repeater is ideal with a velocity of 1,600 meters per second. For size four, the CF repeater is preferred over slow ballistic options, especially for the Titan ship, as it offers better performance in PvE scenarios.
Missile loadouts should prioritize size one EM missiles, with the Titan ship equipped with two size three racks holding four missiles each, plus task force missiles for added firepower. Shield upgrades are selected by sorting for maximum pool HP, regeneration, and overall HP, with the Civilian A shield being the best affordable option currently available. While better shields can be found in specific in-game mission areas, the Civilian A provides a solid balance for new players starting out.
For power plants, the guide suggests sorting by maximum power generation while considering electromagnetic resistance and HP. The Brenton power plant is chosen over the Lumacore due to its higher HP. Cooling systems should be selected based on maximum cooling capacity and HP, with Ultra Flows recommended. However, some ships like the Titan already come equipped with top-tier coolers. Quantum drives should be chosen based on maximum speed and distance, with the Colossus being the preferred option for its impressive range and speed, though players need to remember to re-equip their jump drives after swapping quantum drives.
Finally, the video explains the practical steps to upgrade your ship in-game. All components, weapons, and the ship itself must be stored in the same location to avoid being locked out of the vehicle manager. Players select the component slot they want to replace, ensuring the new component matches the required size. Missiles require removing all existing ones before installing new types. After saving changes, the new components will be equipped the next time the ship is called. The entire upgrade process for the Titan costs around 300,000 AUEC, with the size four gun being the most expensive item. The presenter also provides links to the builds discussed for viewers to explore further.