Elite Dangerous | New Player Tutorial | Armor & Hull Reinforcement

A basic introduction to armor mechanics in Elite Dangerous, and how they influence the ships, weapons, and survivability of the different craft that can be flown.
Disclaimer: This is a mix of my opinions and available data on game modules as of Nov 27, 2020. Others in the game will probably not like these views, and have a different take.
Feel free to discuss in the comments below.

[@mwbgaming28]

I find the easiest way to end a fight with a large ship like a cutter, Anaconda, type 10.etc is to hit them with reverb cascade torpedoes to get rid of their shields, then dump missiles into their drives or power plant, then you're free to declaw them (destroy their weapons) or just lay into their hull and waste them

[@rocket2739]

Thank you so much, I've been playing the game for a while and had no idea about how the armor penetration mechanics worked exactly

[@JG27Korny]

That is a very common way to stack resistances. However for fer de lance (and other medium ships) there are 2 other options that are used. One of the options is instead of the heavy duty reflective armor is to use thermal resistance reflective armor. In that way you have a lighter build for more speed and you do not have to balance resistances with hull reinforcements afterwards as everything is balanced (in that way you can either place heavy duty hull reinforcement or module reinforcement). The difference is terms of resistances is minimal. Another more pro modification is to use the light weight modification, in order to make the fastest build.

[@yrneh1974]

First one to explain this so I understand. Thank you

[@ilikemorestuff]

First of your videos I've watched, and enjoyed .. looking forward to seeing more :D

[@sanderlittle9275]

very useful tyvm, hope for more of this kind...

[@civicsilly]

Thank you for the video, much appreciated

[@thomasquwack9503]

5:50

[@Arcade2799]

Thank you! I've learned a lot!

[@jangulorr7737]

Phenomenal video.

[@sterlingroberts6240]

The Diamondback Explorer also has a large Hardpoint.

[@paoemantega8793]

length is good, make em longer with examples please. Ignore theweaklings that can't watch for 30 minutes - they will grow.

[@daurensarsembin5588]

Thank you, this is very useful video. I understand that this is in-depth tutorial and it will naturally will take time, but could you make it a bit shorter without losing information, using some images of graphs or something. Keep it up!

[@MarsStarcruiser]

wo.. fed gunship is lower armor than fdl!? thought it was among the 70’s for some reason lol

[@Sir-Complains-a-Lot]

a shorter video? quickley? man what have you been smoking?

[@AlexandreLollini]

Module reinforcements ?

[@d6rkw6lf67]

The Mamba is rad - learn to fly o7.