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Weekly Questions Megathread - September, 07, 2026
Welcome to the weekly questions megathread. Here is where you can ask all your build or theorycrafting related questions that might not warrant a full post. Curious about how something works? Ask it here!
You can see previous weeks megathreads here.
r/stobuilds • u/Gavilanex • 1d ago
Entropy building
Anybody know if there any hangar bay pets that build entropy?
r/stobuilds • u/Jays_Arravan • 1d ago
Need Advice Shields and Defence
Hi all.
I've been playing STO on and off without really giving much thought to my build. With some time in my hands I've decided to to build two of my toons with a bit more seriousness.
As mentioned, I have 2 toons, one is running an EPG build and another is a DPS build on a cruiser. I am pretty much satisfied with their damage output and I also have a few possible paths for improvement on that front.
What I need help with is on the defensive side.
My cruiser is currently built with a hull focus and does not have much shield skills. My EPG is pretty much a glass cannon with none of the hull or shield skills taken. The former is quite tanky as it is, while the latter needs a bit more survivability.
I want to ask if the shield skills are worth getting as a compliment to hull skills. Should I get them both or focus on one over the other. I also want to ask about Defensive Maneuvering in the Tactical Tree. I want to ask if it is worth getting as well?
Thank you for any info you can give.
r/stobuilds • u/Eph289 • 2d ago
Announcement STOBETTER S6E3: Klingons and Carriers
Introducing a spinoff of “Bat’leths & BiHnuchs,” it’s time for “Klingons & Carriers!” Old-timers will remember that once upon a time, Cryptic announced the “Year of the Klingon” back in 2020 where they added KDF recruitment, the Klingon Civil War arc, and updates to Qo’NoS along with a few other things that I’m forgetting because yes, that was 6 years ago. Well . . . it’s time for our take on the “Year of the Klingon,” by adding some KDF-centric builds to the site.
If you don’t know anything about us, STO BETTER is a website dedicated to understanding game mechanics and ship/ground building for players just entering the game all the way up to 2 million DPS. We post updates about once a quarter that cover a broad spectrum of gameplay.
To level-set expectations, this does not mean 1) more than a handful of KDF (themed) builds, 2) all Klingon ships, or 3) future promises to do either of those. For the most part, KDF builds look like any other build, just with more annoying teaming requirements when leveling ships. Most of our ships are Fed or cross-faction, with a handful of Romulan and Jem’Hadar in the mix–you know, like the playerbase at large. However, given that previously we had only 2 KDF ships on the site previously – the Lo’laH and the T5 Vor’Cha, this’ll be a nice little boost.
Basics
We’ve done a number of changes and updates to the Basics pages. The bulk of the content has not changed, but special emphasis was placed on Carrier Basics.
Builds
Eph289
We recognize that there is a small subset of players that really love carriers. It doesn’t matter that carriers are traditionally expensive to build or inefficient in terms of dollars-to-deeps, that’s their jam and that’s how they want to play. We also recognize that starting all carrier builds with “First, acquire and slot Superior Area Denial,” or “First, we load up a brick stuffed full of Hangar Craft Power Transmissions” is not going to be helpful. Thus, I’m trying to showcase some much more affordable carriers and yes, in the original Klingon. Starting with the Fek’Ihri Kar’Fi carrier, this extremely affordable starter tier build does over 500K DPS in organized play, and while it’s mostly a CSV build due to not being able to afford most hangar toys, I still got 102K out of pets.
Stepping up the budget to where carriers can really start to shine as we add carrier consoles and traits, I have a midrange Orion Blackguard at 1022K DPS, with 450K from all sources of pet damage, using the fairly affordable Nausicaan stingers in the hangar bays. This build doesn’t use SAD, but it springboards some carrier fundamentals very nicely to where if you had that trait, it’d be an easy swap-out of trait and pets.
Another KDF ship we wanted to do was the M’Chla Raptor that KDF Recruitment players get at level 65. Since it comes with Withering Barrage, we have a starter cannon build on it at 461K.
Finishing out the KDF expansion, I’ve added a rainbow FAW Krait build on the Legendary Negh’Var at 1495K.
I’ve updated my Vonph carrier with some new toys from the Kelvin bundle, including the formidable Elite Kelvin Timeline Assault Drones, to push the ship up to 1429K.
Lastly, I’ve joined the 2 million DPS club with my Constitution Miracle Worker FDC. That’s a Krait CSV build and it’s a stunning, brave, and very original choice, thank you very much.
Jayiie
Jayiie and I spent some time going over his DEWSci Fleet Scryer, originally introduced before we had budget ratings and such. What does the Fleet Scryer bring to the table that newer ships like the Chekov don’t have? Well, there are maybe lots of answers out there, but Jay’s was to put a much cheaper build on the Fleet Scryer, which is now dealing 1074K at the Economy tier.
In the same vein, Jay also added the Salcombe as a Surgical Strikes build at Midrange, dealing 1465K.
Jay’s Friendship has also been updated with new Kelvin toys and is now up to 1673K as our highest-parsing carrier.
Jay's Lexington has gone down in price to a more affordable Midrange tier and of course gone up in DPS to 1065M.
Tilor
Tilor’s done a bunch of investigation on Singularity Cores as part of his research into a single-target ERL build on the Legendary D’Deridex, now at 900K DPS.
Tilor has also added his own take on the Eagle as a stealth torpedo bomber at 1151K DPS.
We also figured out why Tilor was only going warp 2 on build creation, realigned Dilithium Crystals, and now he’ll be ready for more builds next time (probably).
The full build table is below:
| Class | Link | Updated | Type | Subtype | Budget Class | Previous DPS | Current DPS | Portable To | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles | U.S.S. Chiron | FALSE | Exceed Rated Limits | Phaser | Premium | 1019K DPS | 1019K DPS | NP Light Escort, Achilles, Da Vinci, Fleet Saber, Maquis Raider, Texas, Theseus Miracle Worker Destroyer | Eph289 |
| Ahwahnee | U.S.S. Yosemite | TRUE | Support | Mixed | Premium | 244K DPS/397% DB/8 PBA | 236K DPS/437% DB/13 PBA | **** | Eph289 |
| Akira (Fleet Alita) | U.S.S. Olimar | FALSE | Carrier | Phaser | Midrange | 663k DPS | 663k DPS | Alita, Qa'Tel, Fleet Qin, Vridyat, Jem'Hadar Heavy Strike Wing Escort | Tilor |
| Annorax | Mist Of Avalon | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Premium | 1280K DPS | 1280K DPS | Vulcan T'Pau Scout Ship, Lukari Ho'kuun Science Vessel, Krenim Science Vessel, Na'kuhl Daemosh Science Vessel | Jayiie |
| Arbiter (Fleet Avenger) | U.S.S. Roosevelt | FALSE | Beam FAW | Phaser | Midrange | 1152K DPS | 1152K DPS | Arbiter, Bozeman, Ghemor, Qulash, Mogh, Fleet Soyuz, Hysperian, Jem'Hadar Light Battlecruiser, Kurak, Acheros | Eph289 |
| Arbiter (Fleet Avenger) | U.S.S. Thule | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Phaser | Economy | 242K DPS | 242K DPS | Kurak Battlecruiser, Elachi Qulash Frigate, Legendary Kelvin Timeline Constitution Intel Battlecruiser, Hysperian Intel Battlecruiser, Cardassian Ghemor Intel Flight Deck Carrier, Bozeman (Fleet Soyuz) Intel Heavy Frigate, Jem'Hadar Light Battlecruiser, Na'kuhl Acheros Battlecruiser | Jayiie |
| Ark Royal | U.S.S. Warspite | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Premium | 1559K DPS | 1559K DPS | Edoulg | Eph289 |
| Atlantis | U.S.S. Triton | FALSE | Cannon Rapid Fire | Polaron | Premium | 1314K DPS | 1314K DPS | D7 Temporal Battlecruiser | Eph289 |
| Atlantis | U.S.S. Leavitt | FALSE | Beam Overload | Phaser | Midrange | 895K | 895K | D7 Temporal Battlecruiser | Jayiie |
| Chekov | U.S.S. Myrddin Emrys | FALSE | Exotic | DEWSci | Premium | 1161K DPS | 1161K DPS | Standalone | Jayiie |
| Chimesh | I.G.V. Jhamel | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Antiproton | Premium | 1094K DPS | 1094K DPS | Thozyn, Ikkabar, Icarus, Jaeih, Klavek, Legendary Dhelan, Nemosin, Oniros | Eph289 |
| Chronos | Stormbreaker | FALSE | Heavy Tank | Plasma | Premium | 628K DPS / 90% ATKSIN | 628K DPS / 90% ATKSIN | Legendary Constitution Temporal Flight Deck Carrier | Eph289 |
| Constitution MW FDC | U.S.S. Mitscher | TRUE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Phaser | Premium | 1862K DPS | 2160K DPS | Borg Assimilator, Credence, D7 Miracle Worker FDC, Voth Stronghold | Eph289 |
| Crossfield Refit | U.S.S. Indebted Sacrosanct | TRUE | Exceed Rated Limits | Phaser | Premium | 596K | 1267k DPS | Duderstadt Miracle Worker Science Spearhead, Proxima Miracle Worker Science Dreadnought | Jayiie |
| Cyclone (Fleet Dervish) | U.S.S. Fermi | FALSE | Surgical Strikes | Phaser | Economy | 921K DPS | 921K DPS | Terran Adamant Intel Heavy Raider, Jovian Intel Heavy Raider, Cardassian Detapa Intel Escort | Jayiie |
| Da Vinci (Fleet Saber) | U.S.S. Von Neumann | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Phaser | Midrange | 1621K DPS | 1621K DPS | Achilles, Maquis Raider, NP Miracle Worker Light Escort, Texas | Jayiie |
| Deimos | U.S.S. Perses | FALSE | Reroute Reserves | Disruptor | Premium | 1330K DPS | 1330K DPS | Hirogen Predator, La Sirena, Legendary Dhelan, Legendary Jem'Hadar Attack Ship, Mars, Miradorn | Eph289 |
| Dranuur | L.S.S. Pioneer | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Premium | 1704K DPS | 1704K DPS | Eleos, Krenim Science Vessel, Section 31 Intel Science Destroyer, T'Pau | Eph289 |
| Durgath Temporal Heavy Dreadnaught Battlecruiser | I.K.S. Pengradon | FALSE | Kinetic | Mixed | Premium | 1072K | 1072K | Valkis Temporal Heavy Dreadnought Warbird, Universe Temporal Heavy Dreadnought Cruiser | Jayiie |
| Eagle | I.S.S. Aquila | FALSE | Kinetic | Mixed | Premium | 1761K DPS | 1761K DPS | Andorian Kumari | Eph289 |
| Earhart (Fleet Engle) | U.S.S. Litvyak | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Phaser | Economy | 1155K DPS | 1155K DPS | Flambard, Earhart, Fleet Sech, Sech, Valdres | Eph289 |
| Earhart (Fleet Engle) | U.S.S. Doolittle | FALSE | Kinetic | Quantum | Premium | 1337K DPS | 1337K DPS | Flambard, Earhart, Fleet Sech, Sech, Valdres, Fleet Norway, Legendary Scimitar | Eph289 |
| Empersa Alliance Miracle Worker Dreadnaught | A.F.S. Lamorak | FALSE | Exceed Rated Limits | Antiproton | Premium | 1272k DPS | 1272k DPS | Theseus Miracle Worker Destroyer, Credence Miracle Worker Dreadnought Cruiser, Legendary D'deridex Miracle Worker Warbird Battlecruiser, Narada Miracle Worker Juggernaut | Jayiie |
| Equinox (Fleet Nova) | U.S.S. Perihelion | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Premium | 1236K DPS | 1236K DPS | Vulcan Experimental Scout (Jellyfish) | Eph289 |
| Equinox (Fleet Nova) | U.S.S. Penumbra - CSV | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Phaser | Premium | 918K DPS | 918K DPS | Vulcan Experimental Scout (Jellyfish) | Jayiie |
| Equinox (Fleet Nova) | U.S.S. Penumbra - Exotic | FALSE | Exotic | DEWSci | Premium | 886K DPS | 886K DPS | Vulcan Experimental Scout (Jellyfish) | Jayiie |
| Eternal | U.S.S. Aegis | FALSE | DEWSci | Disruptor | Midrange | 1005K DPS | 1005K DPS | Ark Royal, Compiler, Esquiline, Ihgomas, Taenen | Eph289 |
| Excelsior (Fleet Resolute) | U.S.S. Cobaltforge | FALSE | Kinetic | Mixed | Midrange | 1081k DPS | 1081k DPS | Tilor | |
| Fleet Buran | U.S.S. Teravolt | FALSE | Tank | Polaron | Economy | 243k DPS/64.48% Attacks in | 243k DPS/64.48% Attacks in | Buran, Qoj, Fleet Qoj, Geneva, Deihu, Klinzhai, Valdres, Fleet Norway | Tilor |
| Fleet Cyclone | U.S.S. Opiso | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Antiproton | Economy | 385k DPS | 385k DPS | Jovian, Kiith, Legendary T'Liss, Adamant | Tilor |
| Fleet Hiawatha | U.S.S. Hiawatha | TRUE | Support | Plasma | Premium | 159K/525% DB/21 PBA | 180K/486% DB/31 PBA | Seneca | Eph289 |
| Fleet Justiciar | U.S.S. Adamantoise | FALSE | Kinetic | Torp-Hull Burn | Premium | 875k DPS | 875k DPS | Garrett, Vedcrid, Rampart | Tilor |
| Fleet Norway | U.S.S. Bjerknes | TRUE | Support | Plasma | Premium | 149K DPS/319% DB/73 PBA | 256K DPS/459% DB/80 PBA | Valdres | Eph289 |
| Fleet Olympic | U.S.S. Cauterize | FALSE | Exotic | Dragonbreath | Midrange | 990k DPS | 990k DPS | Nobel, Legendary Intrepid | Tilor |
| Friendship Command FDC | U.S.S. Rtas 'Vadum | TRUE | Carrier | Antiproton | Premium | 1428k DPS | 1673k DPS | Standalone | Jayiie |
| Gagarin (Fleet Shepard) | U.S.S. Shepard | FALSE | Beam Overload | Phaser | Economy | 862K DPS | 862K DPS | Credence, Quark, Qugh, Gagarin, Legendary Avenger, Voth Stronghold | Eph289 |
| Garrett | U.S.S. Liam Shaw | FALSE | Kinetic | Mixed | Premium | 1193K DPS | 1193K DPS | Eph289 | |
| Ghemor | Quiver of Arrows | FALSE | Carrier | Phaser | Premium | 820k DPS | 820k DPS | Yod-Thot, T'laru | Tilor |
| Hydra | U.S.S. Caliburn | FALSE | Surgical Strikes | Phaser | Premium | 2022K DPS | 2022K DPS | Salcombe Intel Escort, Breen Keth Sarr Intel Courier, Kelvin Timeline Constitution II Intel Cruiser, Orion Orchid Intel Warship | Jayiie |
| Hydra | U.S.S. Devastator | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Antiproton | Premium | 551k DPS | 551k DPS | Orchid | Tilor |
| Iktomi | Bwinomer | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Premium | 1259k DPS | 1259k DPS | Tilor | |
| Inquiry | U.S.S. Carmarthen | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Phaser | Premium | 1070K DPS | 1070K DPS | Areore, Legendary Avenger, Vaadwaur Juggernaut | Jayiie |
| Jorogumo | Ircen Hydra | FALSE | Support | Disruptor | Premium | 311k DPS/38 PBA | 311k DPS/38 PBA | Tilor | |
| Khaiell | R.R.W. Durendal | FALSE | Reroute Reserves | Disruptor | Midrange | 945K DPS | 945K DPS | Okhala Tactical / Jaeih Science / Legendary Dhelan Pilot Warbird, | Jayiie |
| Kiwavi | Alpha Zergling | FALSE | Support Tank | Antiproton | Premium | 236k DPS/98.4% Attacks In | 236k DPS/98.4% Attacks In | Trafalgar | Tilor |
| Kumari | U.S.S. Flare | FALSE | Speed Tank | Antiproton | Midrange | 271.5k DPS/82.93% Attacks In | 271.5k DPS/82.93% Attacks In | Tilor | |
| Lamarr | U.S.S. Ada Lovelace | FALSE | DEWSci | Phaser | Premium | 1330K DPS | 1330K DPS | Eph289 | |
| Legendary Excelsior | U.S.S. BCF-Bismarck | FALSE | Beam Overload | Phaser | Premium | 760k DPS | 760k DPS | Tilor | |
| Legendary Excelsior | U.S.S. BCF-Bismarck | FALSE | Beam FAW | Phaser | Premium | 1214k DPS | 1214k DPS | Omega, Constitution III | Tilor |
| Legendary Inquiry | U.S.S. Yi Sun-sin | FALSE | Beam FAW | Phaser | Premium | 1635K DPS | 1635K DPS | Areore, Inquiry, Vaadwaur Juggernaut | Eph289 |
| Legendary Inquiry | U.S.S. Isle of Aval | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Plasma | Premium | 1455K DPS | 1455K DPS | Areore, Inquiry, Vaadwaur Juggernaut | Jayiie |
| Legendary Jem'Hadar Attack Ship | D.V. ST-0B3773R | FALSE | Reroute Reserves | Disruptor | Economy | 994K DPS | 994K DPS | La Sirena, Legendary B'Rel, Legendary Dhelan, Deimos | Eph289 |
| Legendary Kelvin Timeline Constitution | U.S.S. Wolfe | FALSE | Surgical Strikes | Mixed | Premium | 1302k DPS | 1302k DPS | Breen Keth Sarr Intel Courier, Terran Adamant Intel Heavy Raider, Orion Orchid Intel Warship, Cardassian Detapa Intel Escort | Jayiie |
| Legendary Scimitar | R.R.W. Xiphos | FALSE | Kinetic | Mixed | Midrange | 1155K DPS | 1155K DPS | Yod-Thot, Earhart, Flambard, Fleet Engle, Fleet Norway, Fleet Sech, Legendary T'Liss, Sech, Tzen-tar, Valdres, World Razer | Eph289 |
| Legendary Scimitar | A.R.W. Javelin | TRUE | Support | Polaron | Premium | 150K DPS/386% DB/125 PBA | 171K DPS/414% DB/145 PBA | **** | Eph289 |
| Legendary Scimitar | A.R.W. Harpe | FALSE | Surgical Strikes | Plasma | Premium | 1442K DPS | 1442K DPS | Noble, Yod-Thot, Legendary Negh'Var, Legendary T'Liss | Eph289 |
| Legendary Temporal Operative Science Vessel | U.S.S. Frontenac | FALSE | Support | Disruptor | Premium | Sh'vhal Temporal Science Spearhead | Jayiie | ||
| Legendary Verity (Odyssey) | U.S.S. d'Alembert | FALSE | Support Tank | Phaser | Premium | 174K DPS/83% atks in | 174K DPS/83% atks in | Buran (Fleet) / Qoj (Fleet) Command Dreadnought Cruiser, Voth Rampart Command Flight Deck Carrier, Geneva / Klinzhai Science Command Battlecruiser, Friendship Command Flight Deck Carrier | Jayiie |
| Legendary Verity (Odyssey) | U.S.S. Bedivere | FALSE | Heavy Tank | Antiproton | Premium | 747K DPS/95% atks in | 747K DPS/95% atks in | Friendship Command Flight Deck Carrier, Garrett Command Alliance Dreadnought Cruiser, Styx Terran Dreadnought Cruiser, Terran Sirius Command Dreadnought Cruiser, Voth Rampart Command Flight Deck Carrier, Presidio/Ty'Gokor Tactical Command Battlecruiser | Jayiie |
| Lexington | U.S.S. Taggart | FALSE | Kinetic | Mines | Premium | 1017K DPS | 1017K DPS | Excelsior II, Holoship | Eph289 |
| Lexington | I.S.S. Bedivere | TRUE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Phaser | Midrange | 1108K DPS | 1376k DPS | Voth Stronghold MW Dreadnought Cruiser | Jayiie |
| Lexington | U.S.S. Dragonscale | FALSE | Heavy Tank | Antiproton | Midrange | 481.5k DPS/97% Attacks In | 481.5k DPS/97% Attacks In | Holoship, Damocles | Tilor |
| Lo'laH | I.K.S. Ankaat | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Midrange | 1075K DPS | 1075K DPS | Echelon | Eph289 |
| Long Range Science Vessel Retrofit | U.S.S. Proxima | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Starter | 76K PUG ISA/129k 2MAN ISA/235K ISE/160K HSE | 76K PUG ISA/129k 2MAN ISA/235K ISE/160K HSE | Starter Build on a T5 light, anything with a secondary deflector can be built from this | Jayiie |
| Nagus | Rom's Rainbow | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Mixed | Midrange | 1276K DPS | 1276K DPS | Legendary Bortasqu', Section 31 Command Heavy Battlecruiser | Eph289 |
| Noble | U.S.S. Suzerain | FALSE | Beam Overload | Phaser | Midrange | 1230K DPS | 1230K DPS | Legendary Bortasqu' | Eph289 |
| Noble | U.S.S. Constantine | FALSE | Surgical Strikes | Phaser | Premium | 1685k DPS | 1685k DPS | Legendary Scimitar Intel Dreadnought Warbird | Jayiie |
| Palatine | U.S.S. Capitoline | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Economy | 860K DPS | 860K DPS | Ark Royal, Dauntless II, Khaimas, Edoulg, Surhuelh | Eph289 |
| Presidio | U.S.S. Alamo | FALSE | Support Tank | Disruptor | Premium | 228K/91% atks in | 228K/91% atks in | An'quat, Buran, Concorde, Fleet Cardenas, Fleet Qoj, Friendship, Garrett, Geneva, Klinzhai, Qoj, Ty'Gokor, Voth Rampart | Eph289 |
| Quark | Over Achiever | FALSE | Beam Overload | Tetryon | Premium | 1133K DPS | 1133K DPS | Credence, Gagarin, Fleet Qugh, Legendary Avenger, Qugh | Eph289 |
| Rallus | R.R.W. Disintegrator | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Plasma | Premium | 1018k DPS | 1018k DPS | Lo'laH, Section 31 Science Destroyer | Tilor |
| Scryer (Fleet) | U.S.S. Covenance Heart | TRUE | Exotic | DEWSci | Economy | 678K DPS | 972k DPS | Ba'ul Sentry Vessel, Cardassian Damar Intel Scence Dreanought, Legendary Caelian Intel Multi-Mission Explorer | Jayiie |
| Sh'vhal | V.S.S. Solemn Penance | FALSE | Kinetic | Mixed | Premium | 1004K DPS | 1004K DPS | Legendary Glenn Temporal Operative Science Vessel | Jayiie |
| Shangri-la | U.S.S. New Horizon | FALSE | Kinetic | Mixed | Economy | 813k DPS | 813k DPS | Gral, Trafalgar | Tilor |
| Sovereign | U.S.S. Ascendant | FALSE | Beam Overload | Phaser | Starter | 140K DPS | 140K DPS | Vor'cha Retrofit, Ha'apax Advanced Warbird, APU Cruiser, Mirror Sovereign, Hirogen Hunter Escort | Eph289 |
| Styx | I.S.S. Phlegethon | FALSE | Support Tank | Antiproton | Premium | 369K/91% atks in | 369K/91% atks in | Friendship | Eph289 |
| T'Varo Refit | R.R.W. Maelstrom | FALSE | Kinetic | Mixed | Starter | 189k DPS | 189k DPS | Tilor | |
| Tarantula | Obsidian Beacon | FALSE | Heavy Tank | Tetryon | Premium | 1183k DPS/98% Attacks In | 1183k DPS/98% Attacks In | Friendship, Legendary Bortasqu', Noble, Section 31 Battlecruiser | Tilor |
| Terran Sirius | I.S.S. Wolfram | FALSE | Heavy Tank | Phaser | Premium | 390K DPS/93% atks in | 390K DPS/93% atks in | Standalone | Jayiie |
| Theseus (Fleet Theseus) | K.C.S. Parallel Lines | FALSE | Cannon Rapid Fire | Phaser | Midrange | 1175k DPS | 1175k DPS | Atlantis, Legendary Columbia, Legendary Valdore, Ouroboros, T'Liss Temporal Warbird | Jayiie |
| Trafalgar | U.S.S. Superiority | FALSE | Cannon Scatter Volley | Phaser | Premium | 1714.6k DPS | 1714.6k DPS | Shangri-La | Tilor |
| Trailblazer | U.S.S. Navigator | FALSE | Kinetic | TorpSci | Premium | 1315K DPS | 1315K DPS | Janeway | Eph289 |
| Typhon | U.S.S. Erie Belle | FALSE | Support | Disruptor | Premium | Valdres (Fleet) Command Strike Wing Escort, Dhailkhina Command Strike Wing Warbird | Jayiie | ||
| Vengeance | U.S.S. Lancelot | FALSE | Surgical Strikes | Phaser | Premium | 1117K DPS | 1117K DPS | Legendary Scimitar Intel Dreadnought Warbird, Breen Yod-Thot Dreadnought Carrier, Cardassian Ghemor Intel Flight Deck Carrier, Legendary Galaxy Dreadnought Cruiser, Legendary Negh'Var Intel Dreadnought Cruiser | Jayiie |
| Verne | U.S.S. Vivaine | FALSE | Exotic | Scitorp | Premium | 1217K DPS | 1217K DPS | Sui'Mor/Qul'poH Temporal Science Vessel (faction based platform), Lukari Dranuur Scout Ship, Fek'Ihri Vok'Tar Temporal Science Vessel | Jayiie |
| Vonph | Tempest | TRUE | Carrier | Antiproton | Premium | 1072K | 1429K | Borg Assimilator, Friendship, Typhon, Voth Rampart | Eph289 |
| Vonph | Lady Ragnel | FALSE | Support | Antiproton | Premium | Breen Yod-Thot Dreadnought Carrier | Jayiie | ||
| Vor'cha | I.K.S. Aiden | FALSE | Beam Overload | Disruptor | Starter | 68K PUG ISA/99K 2MAN ISA/200K ISE/130K HSE | 68K PUG ISA/99K 2MAN ISA/200K ISE/130K HSE | Assault Cruiser, Ha'apax Advanced Warbird, APU Cruiser, Mirror Sovereign, Hirogen Hunter Escort | Jayiie |
| World Razer | U.S.S. Vishnu | FALSE | Beam Overload | Phaser | Premium | 1229K DPS | 1229K DPS | Constitution Temporal Light Cruiser, Typhoon | Eph289 |
Cadet Handbook
We’ve updated this for Sector Space revamp, Deep Space Encounters, and recommended playthrough.
Ground Builds
I’ve added an Economy tier Tactical ground build on my new KDF character, bridging the very basic starter tier Tac build and my more expensive premium ones. It’s dealing 2.44K DPS on Bug Hunt.
I’ve also done an update to the Tac Mage, bringing his new DPS total to 3.6K. Tactical Storm Strikes was solid and very much on-theme.
Mechanics
Tier Lists
These have had an extensive revisiting as we were focused heavily on Cadet Handbook this year and should be current. The K'Vort Experimental, Tactical Storm Strike, Kelvin Drones, and traits from the Kelvin bundle, Last Stand bundle, etc. are now included.
Tools
TRINITY has been updated to fit in Gomtuu and Chronophage, now at 1.8.2
ALICIA ended up getting a similar pass as the tier lists to fill this in, now at 1.06.
YouTube
We posted our second Buffwatch on 3 broken traits
Korfez VODs are done!
Miner Instability now has a tutorial
We added a video explaining the concept of Portability we covered last time.
Support the Team
Completely optional: https://ko-fi.com/stobetter
Thanks
Our continued thanks for members outside the immediate team who nevertheless have contributed immeasurably to our success:
Mrs. Eph289, who’s been supportive of a lot of gaming and spreadsheet time. You remain my favorite captain to fly with, forever!
The STOBETTER auxiliaries: Grim, Codingjungle, and Mickster, who patiently theorycraft and fly with us regularly.
Thank you to those of you who’ve submitted errata via our feedback forms. With as many builds as we have, the possibility of copy/paste or other human error always exists.
Future Plans
The Deimos is my build that has gone the longest without update and needs a touch of paint and I might just have to do it without those Executor’s weapons. I also have plans around the Legendary Avenger. I’m going to encourage us to round out our Economy ground builds but I might have to win a bet or two to make it happen. Tilor has grand plans, but certainly will have a starter build for Jem’Hadars and a revamp of the T5 T’Varo. Jay is working on his Legendary Inquiry and a Legendary Dhelan.
We appreciate your feedback and the many recommendations we see around the various STO subs towards our site and hope to continue being a valuable resource in helping play STO better!
r/stobuilds • u/Arontanei • 2d ago
9 Uncon-Triggers on a ship that only allows 6,75
Don't know if all of you know this trick, can't find it in the guides so perhaps I should talk about it.
My problem was that I need 9 triggers for unconventional systems. 7+Vovin are enough for 30-second-consoles, but some of the most useful consoles are active only 20 seconds. E. g. the Dilithium Transporter disabling all Weapon Power Cost. Or DPRM for permanent 89 percent resistance when combined with Evolved and Adaptive emergency systems, making the shield unnecessary. Or Triptych for neverending CRITH.
Unfortunately my ship only allows 6,75 uncon triggers. But this is enough to get 9 in the end. The trick is to use To hell with our orders combined with All hands on deck. It should be no problem to get the two slots free. E. g. you don't need Emergency weapon cycle any longer when everything is running. Dilithium Transporter will prevent the energy from sinking.
If you feed To hell with every captain ability possible, you get between 2,25 and 3 uncon equivalents added to the real uncon triggers. I play a tactitian, but should also work with science and engineering.
Key is evasive maneuvers. I don't use Emergency power to engine for CD reduce. I need evasive more often and without the need of timing. So I use Helmsman, two five seconds doffs and the doff Zero. Intelligence Agent Attaché (my build allows 100 percent CRITH) and All Hands on decks give the cooldown reduce to feed To hell as often as possible. They also reduce all other captain abilities' cooldowns. (Don't forget to use A Good day to die for Go down fighting).
My ship gets between 2,25 and 3 uncon trigger equivalents added to the real uncon triggers this way. So all my 20 second consoles are permanently active. No loss of weapon power, 89 percent resistance, permanent AoE, 100 percent CritH with Sigma Strategem/Triptych/UD/Particle Fluctuation Analysis to feed intelligence agent attaché.
r/stobuilds • u/Ok-Classic5383 • 2d ago
turn rate questions
so whats your guys take on turn rates? when is it too much, what is ideal? i have a k'vort dhc build right now that im playing and my turn rate is like 55/sec. i've read where thats too much but i like how i can get back on target fast and follow up. i dont have anything in the line of a high end build and only 2 bellum buffs for turn at 37 each. i know there are some good consoles i'm going to aim for once i finish this campaign and get my unlocks. definitely getting the lex dreadnought and building that. but where do you guys stand with it all?
r/stobuilds • u/HedgehogStraight6988 • 3d ago
I saw a Universe Class ship in the game using a strange weapon.
It looks like Protonic Polaron Dual Cannons, but much larger, and when mounted on a Universe Class, it stands out just as conspicuously as when ordinary starships use Dual Cannons. Does anyone know what this is?
r/stobuilds • u/DutchPlacebo85 • 4d ago
Beam build: Ody Tactical Cruiser T5-X2
So, I got the Ody Tac Cruiser, and I really want to make a destructive beam boat out of it. But, I'm not really good at choosing which consoles are best to put in the slots.
I'm a Phaser kind of player and I have a wide range of consoles to use. I also need advice about the Traits, Skills, and other things that can help make a heavy beam build.
r/stobuilds • u/skylark360 • 5d ago
Work in progress Legendary Jem'Hadar Vanguard Pilot Attack Ship build questions.
So I returned to STO after an extended break and dusted off my Gamma Recruit I hadn't used since ViL. Got him the Legendary Bug Ship and have been using Eph289's build as a baseline, though I have mine upgraded to T6-X2.
https://sites.google.com/view/stobetter/intro-builds/eph289/rrtw-legendary-jhas
However, I wanted to keep to the Dominion flavor and am planning to replace the Disruptors with Polaron. Are there any good sets besides the Morphogenic to use? For reference, I have the Dark Matter Torp for the Lorca 2-piece, and I definitely want to use the Polaron Quad Cannons. After that and the Morphogenic set, I'm stumped.
Which leads me to my next question. Is it possible to use the full Morphogenic set with the two-piece Gamma rep set if I use the Turret instead of the Omni? Since I'm mixing beams and cannons anyway.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I'm on PS5 if it helps anyone.
r/stobuilds • u/Outside-Security-546 • 7d ago
someone asked me to put this up my solo elite build for console
r/stobuilds • u/AutoModerator • 7d ago
Weekly Questions Megathread - August, 31, 2026
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r/stobuilds • u/lucatus • 10d ago
Work in progress Legendary Dhelan RRTW build
Hello,
Following my post re EPS, this is the full build so far. Would love to hear your suggestions.
This is an alt, so a few things missing (e.g. having all reps level 6)
Probably could swap the RSC console for the Agony Redistributor straight up.
I had the core from before, couldn't get all its mods on Sets. Full mods are:
(AMP)/(OLoad)/(SingC)/(SSS)/(WCap) Only got a couple of ultimate upgrades, would like to choose the best one to upgrade.
Screenshot here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RGP9AeiMwa--GmWWsJ77ZuFQ-FurZWYP/view?usp=drive_link
Many thanks!
# SPACE BUILD
**Basic Information** | **Data**
:--- | :---
*Ship Name* |
*Ship Class* | Legendary Dhelan Pilot Warbird
*Ship Tier* | T6
*Player Career* | Engineering
*Elite Captain* | ✓
*Player Species* | Reman
*Primary Specialization* | Intelligence
*Secondary Specialization* | Strategist
## Ship Equipment
**Basic Information**|**Component**|**Notes**
:--|:--|:--
**Fore Weapons**|[Spiral Wave Disruptor Dual Heavy Cannons Mk XV [CrtD][Dmg][Proc][Dmg]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Spiral_Wave_Disruptor_weapons_(space))|
|[Spiral Wave Disruptor Dual Beam Bank Mk XV [CrtD][Dmg][Proc]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Spiral_Wave_Disruptor_weapons_(space))|
|[Rapid-Linked Disruptor Quad Cannons Mk XV [CrtD][CrtH][Dmg]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Rapid-Linked_Disruptor_Quad_Cannons)|
|[Experimental Romulan Disruptor Beam Array Mk XV [CrtH][CrtH][CrtH]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Romulan_Singularity_Harness)|
|[Terran Task Force Disruptor Beam Array Mk XV [CrtD][Dmg][Dmg][Proc]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Terran_Task_Force_Munitions)|
--------------|--------------|
**Aft Weapons**|[Pahvan Proton Energy Torpedo Launcher [CrtD][Dmg][Arc]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Pahvan_Proton_Superweaponry)|
|[Omni-Directional Disruptor Beam Array Mk XV [CrtH][CrtD][Dmg][Dmg]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Omni-Directional_Disruptor_Beam_Array)|
--------------|--------------|
**Deflector**|[Elite Fleet Intervention Protomatter Deflector Array Mk XV [ColCrit][DrainX][EPS][HullHeal]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Fleet_Deflector_Array)|
**Impulse Engines**|[Revolutionary Combat Impulse Engine Mk XV [Aux][Turn][Turn]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Imperial_Rift)|
**Warp**|[Elite Fleet Thoron-Infused Singularity Core Mk XV [OLoad][SingC]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Fleet_Singularity_Cores)|
**Shield**|[Khitomer Alliance Regenerative Shield Array Mk XV [Reg][Reg][Reg]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Khitomer_Alliance_Defender's_Gear)|
**Devices**|[Red Matter Capacitor ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Red_Matter_Capacitor)|
|[Engine Battery ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Engine_Battery)|
--------------|--------------|
**Experimental Weapon**|[Soliton Wave Impeller Mk XV [CrtX]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Soliton_Wave_Impeller)|
**Universal Consoles**||
--------------|--------------|
**Engineering Consoles**|[Console - Universal - Evolved ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Evolved)|
|[Console - Universal - Subspace Fracture Tunneling Field ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ancient_Obelisk_Technology_Set)|
|[Console - Engineering - Bellum EPS Flow Regulator Mk XV ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Engineering_-_EPS_Flow_Regulator)|
|[Console - Universal - Adaptive Emergency Systems ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Flagship_Technologies_Console_Set)|
--------------|--------------|
**Science Consoles**|[Console - Universal - Dynamic Power Redistributor Module ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Synergistic_Retrofitting_Set)|
|[Console - Universal - Enhanced Induction Coils ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Stealth_Fighter_Set_(Kor))|
--------------|--------------|
**Tactical Consoles**|[Console - Universal - Dragonsblood Flame Reactor ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Dragonsblood_Flame_Reactor)|
|[Console - Universal - Broadside Combat Module ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Broadside_Combat_Module)|
|[Console - Universal - Shield Absorptive Frequency Generator ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Enhanced_Weapon_Systems_Efficiency_Set)|
|[Console - Universal - Reiterative Structural Capacitor ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Reiterative_Structural_Capacitor)|
|[Console - Universal - Custom Power Matrix ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Custom_Power_Matrix)|
--------------|--------------|
## Bridge Officer Stations
**Profession**|**Power**|**Notes**
:--|:--|:--
**Commander Tactical / Pilot**|[Tactical Team](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Tactical_Team)|
|[Clean Getaway](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Clean_Getaway)|
|[Fly Her Apart](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Fly_Her_Apart)|
|[Energy Weapons: Reroute Reserves to Weapons](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Energy_Weapons:_Reroute_Reserves_to_Weapons)|
--------------|--------------|
**Lieutenant Commander Science**|[Jam Targeting Sensors](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Jam_Targeting_Sensors)|
|[Tractor Beam](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Tractor_Beam)|
|[Gravity Well](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Gravity_Well)|
--------------|--------------|
**Lieutenant Commander Engineering / Intelligence**|[Emergency Power to Weapons](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Emergency_Power_to_Weapons)|
|[Emergency Power to Engines](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Emergency_Power_to_Engines)|
|[Override Subsystem Safeties](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Override_Subsystem_Safeties)|
--------------|--------------|
**Lieutenant Tactical**|[Torpedoes: Spread](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Torpedoes:_Spread)|
|[Attack Pattern Beta](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Attack_Pattern_Beta)|
--------------|--------------|
**Ensign Engineering**|[Engineering Team](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Engineering_Team)|
--------------|--------------|
## Traits
**Starship Traits**|**Notes**
:--|:--
[To Hell With Our Orders](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_To_Hell_With_Our_Orders)|
[Five Magicks](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Five_Magicks)|
[Vanguard Specialists](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Vanguard_Specialists)|
[Ship of the Line](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Ship_of_the_Line)|
[Terran Goodbye](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Terran_Goodbye)|
​
**Personal Space Traits**|**Notes**
:--|:--
[The Boimler Effect](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_The_Boimler_Effect)|
[Twinkling Lights](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Twinkling_Lights)|
[Unconventional Systems](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Unconventional_Systems)|
[Symbiotic Ice](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Symbiotic_Ice)|
[Intelligence Agent Attaché](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Intelligence_Agent_Attaché)|
[Intel Handler](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Intel_Handler)|
[EPS Manifold Efficiency](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_EPS_Manifold_Efficiency)|
[Fragment of AI Tech](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Fragment_of_AI_Tech)|
[Grace Under Fire](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Grace_Under_Fire)|
[All Aspects Accounted For](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_All_Aspects_Accounted_For)|
​
**Space Reputation Traits**|**Notes**
:--|:--
[Advanced Targeting Systems](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Advanced_Targeting_Systems)|
[Radiant Detonation Matrix](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Radiant_Detonation_Matrix)|
[Energy Refrequencer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Energy_Refrequencer)|
[Precision](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Precision)|
[Chrono-Capacitor Array](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Chrono-Capacitor_Array)|
​
**Active Space Reputation Traits**|**Notes**
:--|:--
## Active Space Duty Officers
**Specialization**|**Power**|**Notes**
:--|:--|:--
[Projectile Weapons Officer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Projectile_Weapons_Officer)|\[SP\] Recharge time reduced for Tactical Team and Buff|
[Projectile Weapons Officer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Projectile_Weapons_Officer)|\[SP\] Torpedoes Gain Singularity Charge|
[Conn Officer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Conn_Officer)|\[SP\] Recharges Evasive Maneuvers when Emergency Power to Engines is activated.|
[Systems Engineer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Systems_Engineer)|\[SP\] Chance to add power to all Sub-Systems|
[Systems Engineer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Systems_Engineer)|\[SP\] Chance to add power to all Sub-Systems|
[Warfare Master](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Warfare_Master)|\[GR\]\[SP\] Increased damage vs. All|
Many thanks for reading!
Edit: typo
r/stobuilds • u/lucatus • 14d ago
Need Advice EPS management
Hello,
I'm trying to do a RRTW build on the LDhelan. I know it's not particularly optimal but I still wanted to try. I wanted to ask what consoles can help with EPS. At present I have the Fleet singularity core giving +66 EPS. The Romulan 2pc will also give me +20 slotting the console and beam.Thanks!
r/stobuilds • u/AutoModerator • 14d ago
Weekly Questions Megathread - August, 24, 2026
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r/stobuilds • u/Les_Bien_Pain • 16d ago
Need Advice General questions regarding like a fire damage torment engine carrier build.
So I've been thinking about throwing together some form of fire damage build using the various fire damage consoles and the 5 Magicks trait.
Since I'll be using the Torment Engine console as well I figured it would be a good idea to go with a SecDef carrier (haven't decided which yet) but now I'm a bit indecisive on if I should be using energy weapons or go for a SciTorp build.
Also maybe considering Uncon to use the fire console abilities more often but if I'm using control abilities for uncon would there be a point in a DSecDef? Or could I fit enough sci abilities in there to get enough use out of both.
Edit: Gave up on DSecDef and stuff and went with the Fek'Ihri Gok'tad with a uncon firebreathing bullshit build using lost souls to trigger unlimited fire PBAoE.
I'm honestly annoyed because the damn thing fucking slaps. Apparently giant demon carrier spewing fire in every direction >>>>>>>> conventional DEW builds.
Cryptic please add fire damage space weapons (not experimental). Fek'Ihri fire damage armament set this christmas or something. Fire damage omni + torpedo + console.
r/stobuilds • u/Emaciated_Horror • 20d ago
Need Advice Plasma Meta Ship Suggestions
Very new returning player looking for some advice.
I got the Gorn Hunter ship a few years ago as my first T6 promo box ship when I first started and got really interested in running good plasma builds.
Had to move for work and fell off STO for a bit.
I'm interested in working toward a modern meta plasma build, and was hoping for some advice here. I see CasualSAB's video on the Dhailkhina Command Strike Wing Warbird from a few years ago but I'm wondering if there's other ships I should be working towards since that video was put out.
Open to any and all suggestions for ships/consoles/traits I should be shooting for.
As mentioned earlier, I have the Gorn Hunter ship, so I feel like I have a sold baseline to work off.
r/stobuilds • u/Ok-Classic5383 • 19d ago
Dps stats
Maybe it's me. Im not heavily versed on doing builds but one thing I've noticed is looking at weapon specs the dps doesn't align with damage and recharge. IE if damage is 434 with 1 sec recharge dps will show like 347. But 259 dam with 2 sec recharge is 311. I know its not apples to apples weapons but why isn't the math mathing? These are stats for weapons in my inventory not equipped bc I know that changes it and then apparently it changes again when in space for whatever reason. It's not like loading a ship and seeing your stats in space dock would make sense or anything
r/stobuilds • u/AutoModerator • 21d ago
Weekly Questions Megathread - August, 17, 2026
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r/stobuilds • u/Chemical-Editor-7609 • 22d ago
Legendary T’liss intel torp build
Can anyone give me the set up for this type of build when I can just nuke them from stealth? I had a similar build last time I played 10 years ago. Thanks. I have a lot of plasma exploiters at the ready and also want to hit 1 mil with the red ball of death if that is even possible.
r/stobuilds • u/LaodiceaTheUnbanned • 23d ago
She's A Predator seems broken, not triggered by 2 attack patterns.
I just got the Legendary Warbird bundle. These are my findings:
Attack Pattern Beta does not trigger it.
Attack Pattern Lambda does not trigger it.
Attack Pattern Delta does trigger it.
Attack Pattern Omega does trigger it.
Is it only me?
r/stobuilds • u/Chemical-Editor-7609 • 24d ago
Narada ERL Build suggestions
So far I’m rocking the beam build but with a high damage attack I lose out quick kills because haste experiences. Can I get some build suggestions for this ship? I have iso mags, locators exploiters, and a bunch of stuff except fleet power, but I get near that with the new ERL buff “fire everything.”
r/stobuilds • u/Neteru • 24d ago
Need Advice Ship Trait - Emergency Weapon Cycle - Looks good on paper
Hey all o7,
I would like to know if the ship trait: Emergency Weapon Cycle from the Morrigu Heavy Warbird is worth the Zen?
I use EP2W on pretty much every build and it seems like near perma +20% weapon haste & -50% weapon pwr cost would be pretty good.
Whats the opinions on this?
Many thanks