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Rook PVE Fit For Low Class Wormhole Ratting


In this post we're going to take a look at the Rook, which is a Caldari combat recon ship. One of the interesting features of the Rook is that it cannot be detected by directional scanners, which makes it ideal for when you want to be stealthy such as when doing PVE combat sites in wormhole space.


Another good feature is that the Rook can blast over 600 DPS with Heavy Assault Missiles, although it is locked to a kinetic damage bonus which doesn't matter in wormholes but if used in lowsec it's recommended to stay in Guristas space.

I haven't tried this Rook PVE fit in class 3 wormhole sites, but it could be able to do some of the easier combat sites as well.

One thing to consider in wormhole space is the fact that you will most likely use a Mobile Tractor Unit (MTU), and once that is deployed it will be visible on the directional scanner. To reduce your visibility on d-scan, consider dropping the MTU after the first or second waves of sleepers. This way your d-scan visibility will be reduced.

The downside with the Rook is that it has no utility high slot, so you can't equip a Core Probe Launcher without sacrificing a missile launcher or having a Mobile Depot in your cargohold to switch out when needed. But for a day trip into a class 2 wormhole, it shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure to check the wormhole time and mass limits every now and then.

Below is the fitting for the wormhole ratter. For Guristas DED sites simply switch out the multispectrum shield hardener and EM shield amplifier for two Dread Guristas kinetic hardeners.

[Rook, Rook C3 Ratter]

Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II
Ballistic Control System II

10MN Afterburner II
Shield Boost Amplifier II
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II
Pithum B-Type EM Shield Amplifier
Pithum C-Type Medium Shield Booster
Large Compact Pb-Acid Cap Battery
Shield Boost Amplifier II

Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Scourge Javelin Heavy Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Scourge Javelin Heavy Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Scourge Javelin Heavy Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Scourge Javelin Heavy Assault Missile
Heavy Assault Missile Launcher II, Scourge Javelin Heavy Assault Missile

Medium Core Defense Operational Solidifier II
Medium Semiconductor Memory Cell II


Hobgoblin II x5


Scourge Javelin Heavy Assault Missile x4000
Scourge Rage Heavy Assault Missile x4000
Mobile Tractor Unit x1
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