Is the Proteus viable as a mission runner

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I don't want a Tengu, spare me the comment please.

I want to know if a Proteus can stand on it's own when it comes to missions. Especially when I have to deal with a lot of webbers and dampeners, which I have a lot because of Serpentis.

I came up with this fitting so far:

[Proteus, New Setup 1]
Medium Armor Repairer II
Armor Kinetic Hardener II
Armor Thermic Hardener II
Armor Thermic Hardener II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Magnetic Field Stabilizer II
Energized Adaptive Nano Membrane II

Cap Recharger II
Cap Recharger II
10MN Afterburner II

250mm Railgun II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
250mm Railgun II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
250mm Railgun II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
250mm Railgun II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
250mm Railgun II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M
250mm Railgun II, Caldari Navy Antimatter Charge M

Medium Capacitor Control Circuit I
Medium Capacitor Control Circuit I
Medium Hybrid Collision Accelerator I

Proteus Defensive - Nanobot Injector
Proteus Electronics - CPU Efficiency Gate
Proteus Engineering - Power Core Multiplier
Proteus Offensive - Hybrid Propulsion Armature
Proteus Propulsion - Localized Injectors


Hammerhead II x5
Hobgoblin II x5

Can a Proteus with such a fitting hold on it's own in most Level 4 Missions especially in The Blockade and other rather damage heavy and ECM rich missions? And can I run those missions in an acceptable time frame?

Looks fine in EFT, but EFT Warriors are mostly those that lose their ships.

Best Answer

I can't talk for the Proteus directly, but the Loki has been my first real missioning ship for level 4 missions and I'd say what I've learnt also applies to the other Strategic Cruisers. The Proteus might be a bit weaker damage wise in comparison to the others, but it's not too far off.

  • Many level 4 missions can be completed in a Strategic Cruisers.
  • There are several missions that will simply deal too heavy damage, even to a small ship such as a Strategic Cruisers (Angel Extravaganza bonus room; several Rogue Drone missions, if you trigger waves too early, etc.).
  • Webbing is your death: Missions with heavy webbing (either elite frigates or those pesky 90% Spider Drones) will kill you, as speed/transversal is a significant part of your tank.
  • A properly fitted Battleship will be far more effective (considering damage, tank and completion time), especially considering the budget you'll need to fit a Strategic Cruiser. It might be a bit more boring, but it's also a lot easier to pull off with less risk involved.
  • A T3 is perfectly fine, if you're flying with others (e.g. corp mates).

A conclusion? Personal choice. If you're flying level 4 missions, because you're looking for a challenge or just for fun, go with the T3 (but be careful). If you want to collect LP and make money, consider using a Battleship.

Side note: If you insist on making your money with a Tech 3, I'd suggest you try Incursions. Most Strategic Cruisers are a very welcome addition, when properly fit, and you'll face less dangers and issues with Logistics, other ships, etc. being around.

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