Attempt to Overcome abyssal guide (2024)

EVE University Community Coordinators do not advise setting your goal to "Earn enough ISK to pay for Omega". It's a path that frequently leads to burnout, and is strongly discouraged when you start your EVE adventure.

For basic mechanics, see also: Abyssal Deadspace.

Triglavian links
Triglavian Collective
Areas of operation
Abyssal Deadspace Abyssal Proving Grounds Pochven
Related topics
Abyssal Modules Entropic Disintegrators Metaliminal Storms Needlejack Filaments Special NPCs Combat anomalies Getting positive standings
Community guides
Attempt to Overcome Guide Abyssal Community Fits Calm Abyss Assault Frigates Abyssal Deadspace FAQ Abyss Tracker guide Possibile rooms in Abyss Abyss Overview Setup Where to run Abyss
Past operations
Triglavian Invasion (Chapter 3)

Visiting the Abyss to defeat its denizens and escape with valuable loot can be a reliable and profitable way to earn ISK. Basic abyssal filaments can be tackled by newer, low-SP characters, including Alpha clones, and by reinvesting earnings in more powerful ships a player can work their way up to significant amount of ISK.

However, the Abyss is a dangerous and unforgiving place. To help players learn to exploit it safely, this article contains a series of links to fits and related video guides which can take players from very cheap, accessible ships to expensive, lucrative higher-tier abyssal runs.

There are now 7 different choices in terms of tiers:

• Tier 0 = Tranquil
• Tier 1 = Calm
• Tier 2 = Agitated
• Tier 3 = Fierce
• Tier 4 = Raging
• Tier 5 = Chaotic
• Tier 6 = Cataclysmic

Look at section Filament cheat sheet for the weather/filament cheat sheet.

See Abyssal Deadspace for more information on these tiers.

If you are reluctant to go straight into the first tier, then the the eve online category on twitch is an excellent resource to get a demonstration on what the enviroment will look like, suggestion on how to navigate it better and what to look out for. Do not be afraid to ask questions.

The following fits are by no means the only way to tackle the Abyss. They are, however, extremely reliable, tried-and-tested options which will—flown properly in the appropriate tiers of filament—serve pilots well.

Guide

‎

Step I: Getting started

Skill list

Gallente Frigate IGallente Frigate IIGallente Frigate IIIShield Operation ISmall Projectile Turret ILight Drone Operation IDrone Avionics IIDrones IIDrones IIIDrones IVDrone Durability IDrone Durability IIDrone Durability IIIDrones VDrone Interfacing IDrone Interfacing IIDrone Interfacing IIIDrone Navigation IDrone Navigation IIDrone Sharpshooting IShield Operation IIShield Operation IIIShield Compensation IDrone Sharpshooting IIDrone Sharpshooting IIIShield Management IIIShield Management IVShield Compensation IIThermodynamics IThermodynamics IIDrone Avionics IIIDrone Durability IVDrone Navigation IIIDrone Navigation IVDrone Sharpshooting IVLight Drone Operation IILight Drone Operation IIILight Drone Operation IVShield Operation IVShield Compensation IIILight Drone Operation VShield Compensation IV

Step II: Funding the Worm

‎Step I and Step II of the the abyssal track are designed for Tranquil Electrical Filaments. We call these "T0 Abyssals". They're a great way to be introduced to the abyss. Many of these ships have been supplied to new players with very positive results.

Please be thorough in your studies before you enter the abyss. Watching the video guides will help a lot. We also recommend you read the abyssal tracker website links where provided. Write-ups are available on those pages. Players are also welcome to join the in-game chat channel, "RPR-Abyss", where this information is stored in the Message of the Day, and where they can meet a pool of players happy to help with any questions. Abyssal Lurkers may also help, but the fits listed here are not tied to their community.

Step III: Road to ISK

The Worm fittings are outdated and have a couple issues running the latest version of abyssal. Due to current price of Worm being 60M more than at the point where this guide was created, currently this step is not financially advisable.

Step IV: Faster ISK/hr

Step III and Step IV of the abyssal track are designed for Calm Electrical Filaments. We call these "T1 Abyssals". This is the next progression after "graduating" from the Tristan.

Once again, be thorough in your studies, and complete some T0s in the Tristan fit before starting here. Many players will be able to afford and fly the Step IV fit right away but, nevertheless, they are strongly advised to at least start with Step II and only move up to Step IV after having completed dozens of T0s. The jump up can be a shock.

Step V: Maintaining ISK flow

Warning: This is not a good starting point without having read ALL of the information on this fit, watched its video guide, and completed at the very least steps 2 and 4 previously.

The Gila fits can and probably should be ran on lower-tier filaments until you get the hang of things. We, and more importantly the Abyss, don't care how good you think you are. "Elite PvPers" have died plenty of times taking this fit straight in without experience and thinking "PvE is easy". Pilots who don't have the names on their kill priority list memorized, don't understand the fit's weaknesses, or don't know the structures and weather in the Abyss by heart should not start here.

Step VI: ISK freedom

Warning: DO NOT START HERE. DO NOT!!

Reference materials

In-game channels

#RPR-Abyss

Fits, fleets, walk-throughs, vids, Q&A

#RPR-KP[DIY]

Build your own Kill Priority MOTD

Filament cheat sheet

The bonus and penalty effects found in each of the five weathers are as follows:

Day 0 kneeboard

In aircraft operations, a "kneeboard" is a handy knee-mounted reference tool that helps a pilot keep vital information to hand for regular checking.

The following lists are checklists. Survival in the Abyss requires you to keep paying attention to your piloting and to every key safety detail every time, however familiar and routine runs start to feel. Running through these checklists every time will help prevent avoidable losses.

Post-fitting (once per ship)

• Set up two groups, "Strike/CAP" and "Damaged" (names are arbitrary)
• Set Strike/CAP to launch group (right click on group name and make favorite)

You will need to undock your ship to access the Drones window and do this.

Pre-flight

• 8 Acolytes
• 1,000 rounds EMP S ammunition (see notes^[1])
• Nanite repair paste
• Ensure Acolytes and ship in good repair

Pre-operation

• Check drone passive/aggressive settings
• Check drone abandonment warning engaged
• Assign Acolytes to Strike/CAP

Pre-jump

• Check thermals / disable overheat
• Reload cannon
• Recover all drones
• Damage assessment and repair (Check drone status, re-evaluate groups, repair components)

Post-jump, on Abyss entry

• Note enemy types, objective, and weather types
• Avoid/approach towers as appropriate while generating transverse motion
• Engage enemy

Post-jump, on return to Realspace

• Check Local and Overview for immediate threats
• Select exit point, engage afterburner and issue warp command
• Disable afterburner by the end of its first cycle

Default drone commands cheat-sheet

• Launch strike group: Shift+F
• Engage: F
• Recall to orbit: Shift+Alt+R
• Recall to bay: Shift+R

Notes/reminders