Are point Defence turrets worth it?

If you find yourself often without shields, point defense might be worth it. If you are pretty good at keeping shields up, they don’t give you any further benefit.

How does point Defence work Elite Dangerous?

Once activated, the Point Defence Turret will automatically target and shoot at any missiles, torpedoes, mines, and Hatch Breaker limpets within its 2.5 kilometer range and line-of-sight, including munitions fired by both hostile and friendly ships.

What is a PDC gun?

A point defense cannon (PDC) is a rapid-fire projectile weapon used by all military-grade spaceships for defense against missiles and ships.

Is point defense Automatic elite dangerous?

It’s automatic and there is no way to manually activate it.

Are torpedoes good in elite dangerous?

Usage. While often limited to landing only one or two possible hits depending on the target’s awareness, a torpedo is a devastating weapon, especially against small or unshielded ships. Torpedoes are the slowest moving munitions available: at 250 m/s, they can be outrun by most ships if launched carelessly.

Is it better to use ECM or point defense?

Short answer no. An engineered booster gives you >65% more shields, or 20% more shields and ~20% resistances. At no point does point defence or ECM outperform that. And yeah, the idea is that your shields do not go down. Use bi-weaves and SCBs.

How does the point defence turret on Elite Dangerous Work?

Once activated, the Point Defence Turret will automatically target and shoot at any missiles, torpedoes, mines, and Hatch Breaker limpets within its 2.5 kilometer range and line-of-sight, including munitions fired by both hostile and friendly ships.

How long does the ECM last in Elite Dangerous?

Holding the trigger will extend the range of the ECM’s effect up to a maximum of 3 kilometers, and there is no limit to how many hostile munitions can be thrown off in a single use. After it is used, the ECM enters a cooldown phase that lasts 10 seconds before it can be used again.

Which is more effective ECM or PD in space?

ECM prevents guided missiles from locking. PD shoots down munitions in open space (including mines, guided/dumb missiles). PD is currently so effective and cheap that it’s questionable why you wouldn’t prefer it. In theory ECM + PD should be even more effective but in practice if you have PD you’ll almost never get hit by a missile anyway.