Combat command update is now live!

The Combat Command update for EVE Online is now live! Part of the Zenith Quadrant, this update introduces changes to command ships that will make more of them viable for use in fleets as key vessels, worth taking note of if you're currently involved in some serious warfare!

Acting as the start of another series of the popular regular cadence updates, the Combat Command update brings changes to command burst bonuses on attack command ships that will further differentiate them from fleet command ships.

Fleet command ship changes will focus on command burst range, with attack command ship changes focusing on command burst strength. The Eos in particular will receive a significant rework.

It's time for those under-used command ships to enjoy their moment in the limelight and take a more lasting and significant role in fleet fights when it comes to serious PvP warfare in New Eden!

Patch notes

Attack Command Ship (Absolution, Astarte,Nighthawk, Sleipnir):

3% bonus to command burst strength changed to 4% bonus to command burst strength
100% bonus to command burst range removed

Absolution:

Mass decreased from 13,300,000 to 12,300,000
Max velocity increased from 150 to 158
CPU increased from 400 to 420
PG from increased 1500 to 1550
Scan resolution increased from 210 to 252

Astarte:

Max velocity increased from 155 to 165
CPU increased from 440 to 450
Scan resolution increased from 200 to 240

Claymore:

5% bonus to missile explosion velocity increased to 10% bonus to missile velocity
7.5% bonus to shield boost amount changed to 4% per level bonus to shield resistances
max targeting range increased from 65km to 75km
Scan resolution increased from 220 to 264

Damnation:

Scan resolution increased from 210 to 252

Eos:

Command Ships bonuses (per skill level):
- 7.5% bonus to Drone Tracking speed
- 10% bonus to Drone Optimal range
- 3% bonus to Armored Command and Skirmish Command burst strength and duration
Gallente Battlecruiser bonuses (per skill level):
- 10% bonus to Drone hitpoints and damage
- 4% bonus to Armor resistances

Max targeting range increased from 65km to 75km
Max velocity increased from 145 to 150
Mass decreased from 13,000,000 to 12,500,000
Drone bay increased from 250m3 to 300m3
High slots decreased from 6 to 5
Low slots increased from 6 to 7
Scan resolution increased from 200 to 240

Nighthawk:

7.5% bonus to missile rate of fire increased to 10% bonus to missile rate of fire
max velocity increased from 140 to 150
mass decreased from 14,810,000 to 13,200,000
mid slots increased from 5 to 6
low slots decreased from 5 to 4
Scan resolution increased from 195 to 234

Sleipnir:

Scan resolution increased from 220 to 264

Vulture:

Command ship skill bonus to hybrid optimal range changed to 10% shield hp per level
Scan resolution increased from 195 to 234

Events

The 2v2 Cruiser Brawl Proving Ground event has ended. The next proving ground event will be a 5 player Destroyer FFA starting on July 31st.

User Interface:

Added warning "UI will be hidden" on Activate Tutorial for old characters trying to play new tutorial.
Temporarily removed ability to inject booster from the redeeming queue in space.