🔫 Guide to Security Missions in EVE Online
Security missions are combat-based PvE activities given by NPC agents. They offer a steady income in ISK, Loyalty Points (LP), and standing with NPC factions and corporations. These missions scale in difficulty from Level 1 to Level 5.
🧭 Getting Started with Security Missions
1. Find an Agent
Open The Agency (Alt + M) and filter for:
- Mission Type: Security
- Agent Level: Start with Level 1
- Corporation: Choose a corp you want standings or LP from
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2. Understand Mission Levels
| Level | Enemy Strength | Ship Type Suggested | Standing Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Very Low | Frigates | None |
| 2 | Low | Destroyers / Cruisers | 1.0+ |
| 3 | Medium | Battlecruisers | 3.0+ |
| 4 | High | Battleships | 5.0+ |
| 5 | Very High | Fleet Ships (group PvE) | 7.0+ |
🚀 Recommended Ships and Fits
Level 1 (Frigate)
- Kestrel (Caldari): Missile-based
- Punisher (Amarr): Laser-tanked
- Tristan (Gallente): Drone-based
- Rifter (Minmatar): Versatile projectile turret
Level 2 (Cruiser)
- Caracal (Caldari): Heavy missile spam
- Vexor (Gallente): Great for drones
- Omen (Amarr): Good tank and range
- Stabber (Minmatar): Fast and agile
Level 3 (Battlecruiser)
- Drake: Tanky and reliable
- Myrmidon: Drone flexibility
- Harbinger: Laser alpha
- Hurricane: Balanced projectile platform
Level 4 (Battleship)
- Raven: Cruise missile boat
- Dominix: Drone powerhouse
- Apocalypse: Long-range laser artillery
- Maelstrom: Big alpha, artillery-style
Tip: Use meta or T2 modules once you’re comfortable with the mission difficulty.
🎯 Mission Mechanics
Security missions come in several types:
| Mission Type | Goal |
|---|---|
| Kill | Destroy all enemy NPCs |
| Annihilation | Destroy a specific target/fleet |
| Retrieval | Collect item from wreck or cargo |
| Recon | Warp through and survive (rarely fight) |
| Courier (hybrid) | Transport and fight in same mission |
🔧 Ship Fitting Essentials
Tanking:
- Shield Tanking (Drake, Caracal, Raven)
- Use Shield Extenders, Resist Amplifiers, Active Hardeners
- Armor Tanking (Punisher, Myrmidon, Dominix)
- Use Armor Repairers, Energized Adaptive Nano Membranes
Damage:
- Match weapon type to your skills: Lasers, Missiles, Drones, Projectiles
- Use the correct damage type for the enemy (see below)
Utility:
- Afterburner or Microwarpdrive (AB for missions with tight ranges)
- Capacitor modules (Cap Rechargers or Batteries)
- Drones for anti-frigate duty (especially Levels 3 and 4)
🧱 Damage Type Chart
| Enemy Faction | Damage to Deal | Resist to Tank |
|---|---|---|
| Guristas | Kinetic/Thermal | Kinetic/Thermal |
| Sansha/Blood | EM/Thermal | EM/Thermal |
| Serpentis | Thermal/Kinetic | Thermal/Kinetic |
| Angel Cartel | Explosive/Kinetic | Explosive/Kinetic |
| Rogue Drones | Thermal | Mixed (check mission) |
📈 Mission Rewards Breakdown
- ISK – Direct payout from agent
- Loyalty Points (LP) – Redeemable in LP stores for faction gear
- Bounties – Earned by killing NPCs (big part of income)
- Loot and Salvage – Optional, but profitable in Level 3–4 missions
- Standing – Improves access to better agents and reduces fees
📦 Salvaging for Extra ISK
You can return in a destroyer fitted with salvagers and tractor beams to salvage wrecks.
- Ship examples: Catalyst, Cormorant, Thrasher
- Loot: Meta modules, salvage materials for rigs
🧠 Mission Strategy Tips
- Use EVE Survival for mission walkthroughs: http://eve-survival.org
- Focus fire – Kill frigates first (they web/scram)
- Bookmark mission sites – Allows you to return and salvage later
- Decline risky missions – Avoid lowsec unless prepared
- Train useful skills:
- Drones, Navigation, Targeting, Capacitor Management
- Social (for more rewards), Connections (for better agent access)
🛒 Loyalty Point Stores
Each NPC corporation has an LP store. You can trade LP + ISK for:
- Faction modules
- Implants
- Blueprints
- Ships (e.g., Navy Issue cruisers)
To maximize profits:
- Use evepraisal.com to price check LP items
- Convert LP into high-demand items (e.g., Caldari Navy Ballistic Control Systems)
🗺️ Best Corporations for Mission Running
| Faction | Corp | LP Store Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Caldari | Caldari Navy | Missile mods, Navy Caracal |
| Amarr | Ministry of War | Laser mods, Navy Omen |
| Gallente | Federation Navy | Hybrid mods, Navy Vexor |
| Minmatar | Republic Fleet | Projectile mods, Navy Stabber |
| Sisters of EVE | Sisters of EVE | Exploration gear (e.g., SOE Launchers) |
🔚 Final Tips
- Start with Career Agent > Level 1 > Sisters of EVE Epic Arc
- Move up to Level 2 and 3 with better standings and skills
- Use Loyalty Points wisely for passive income
- Consider joining a mission-focused corp for help and fleet bonuses