Basics – Distribution Mission

📦 Guide to Distribution Missions

Distribution missions are a non-combat PvE activity where you deliver cargo from one station to another. They’re great for passive income, grinding faction or corp standings, and avoiding combat completely.

🚀 Why Choose Distribution Missions?

✅ Zero combat risk (unless mission goes to low/nullsec)
✅ Fast ISK per hour once optimized
✅ Perfect for industrial and passive pilots
✅ Increases standings with NPC corps (useful for trading, refining, etc.)
✅ Good entry point for new players or alpha accounts

🧭 How to Start

Step 1: Open The Agency (Alt + M)

  • Filter for Mission Type: Distribution
  • Start with Level 1 agents
  • Preferably choose agents close to trade hubs (e.g., Jita, Amarr)

Step 2: Accept a mission

  • You’ll be asked to deliver a small package (typically <1,000 m³) to another station.
  • You’ll have 4 hours to complete the delivery.

Step 3: Warp to target station, dock, and Complete the mission.

  • Some missions require a return trip—check your objectives.

📦 Mission Types & Levels

LevelCargo SizeRecommended ShipStanding Needed
1~100–300 m³Frigate or VentureNone
2~200–800 m³T1 Industrial (e.g., Wreathe)1.0+
3~800–2,500 m³Industrial / Blockade Runner3.0+
4~2,500–8,000 m³DST / Blockade Runner5.0+
5Up to 20,000+ m³Fleet w/ DST or Freighter7.0+ (Lowsec)

Level 5 distribution missions always go to Low Security space—high risk, not recommended for casual players.

🚚 Recommended Ships

🌟 Starter Ships (L1–L2):

  • Venture – Fast and has 5000 m³ ore bay
  • Heron / Imicus / Magnate – Small, agile, can fit cargo expanders
  • T1 Industrials:
    • Caldari: Badger
    • Minmatar: Wreathe
    • Gallente: Iteron Mark V
    • Amarr: Sigil

🛡️ Advanced Haulers (L3–L4):

  • Blockade Runners (BRs) – Fast, cloaky, and immune to cargo scans
    • Caldari: Prorator
    • Minmatar: Prowler
    • Gallente: Viator
    • Amarr: Prorator
  • Deep Space Transports (DSTs) – Heavily tanked, massive cargo holds
    • Caldari: Bustard
    • Minmatar: Mastodon
    • Gallente: Occator
    • Amarr: Impel

🔧 Basic T1 Industrial Fit Example (Wreathe for Level 2–3)

Low Slots:
- 3x Expanded Cargohold II

Mid Slots:
- 2x Inertial Stabilizer II
- 1x 10MN Afterburner

High Slots:
- Nothing required

Rigs:
- 3x Medium Cargohold Optimization I

Cargo: ~10,000 m³

📌 Cloaking not needed unless entering low/nullsec.

💰 Mission Rewards

  1. ISK – Based on mission distance and level.
  2. Loyalty Points (LP) – Redeemable for faction gear and ships.
  3. Standings – Earn standings with the agent’s corp and faction.

Tip: Completing 16 missions with one faction triggers a Storyline Mission with a big standing boost.

🧠 Tips to Maximize Distribution Mission Profits

🔁 Stack Multiple Missions

  • Accept multiple missions from agents in the same station/constellation.
  • Use EVE Agent Finder to find nearby agents in the same corp.

📍 Optimize Route Planning

  • Use in-game autopilot tools to plan shortest paths.
  • Or use DOTLAN for more precision.

🚫 Avoid Lowsec Deliveries

  • Always check the destination’s security status.
  • If a mission sends you to lowsec and you’re not prepared, decline it once every 4 hours without penalty.

💼 Use the Right LP Store

🔓 Unlocking Higher-Level Agents

Improve standings with your agent’s corporation by:

  • Running missions regularly
  • Completing Storyline Missions (every 16 missions)
  • Training Social and Connections skills for faster access

🌟 Ideal Corps for Distribution Missions

FactionCorporationLP Store Highlights
CaldariCaldari NavyHigh-value Navy mods
AmarrImperial NavyLaser mods, Navy Omen
GallenteFederation NavyHybrid mods, Navy Vexor
MinmatarRepublic FleetProjectile mods, Navy Stabber
Sisters of EVESisters of EVEProbe launchers, Astero blueprints

🏁 Final Notes

  • Easiest PvE path for industrial characters
  • No combat = low risk, high convenience
  • Great way to raise standings for trade, refine, or jump clones