Exhumers are the Tech II upgrade to mining barges:
- Hulk → Maximum yield (fleet-only).
- Mackinaw → Massive ore bay (semi-AFK friendly).
- Skiff → Tank monster (hardest barge to gank in highsec).
Each can be fit for Tank or Yield, though their roles make one approach more natural.
General Notes
- Exhumers are expensive → always expect to be a target in highsec.
- T2 Strip Miners or ORE Strip Miners give massive yield but also raise your “gank value.”
- Drone bays on Exhumers allow flexibility:
- Combat drones (Hornet/Hobgoblin/Acolyte II) for belt rats.
- Mining drones for yield.
- Utility drones (salvage/rep) in Skiff/Mackinaw for fleet roles.
- Implants:
Exhumer Fits
Hulk (Fleet Yield Monster)
The Hulk has the highest mining yield in EVE but is extremely fragile.
Best used only in fleets with protection.
[Hulk, LSE Hulk – T2 – Tank/Yield]
Damage Control II
Mining Laser Upgrade II
Mining Laser Upgrade II
Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II
Compact Multispectrum Shield Hardener
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II
ORE Strip Miner
ORE Strip Miner
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Extreme yield + modest tank buffer.
Still a paper tank compared to Skiff/Mackinaw — gank magnet.
Recommended: Only in defended nullsec/WH or organized highsec fleets.
Mackinaw (Cargo Bay Specialist)
The Mackinaw has the largest ore hold of all Exhumers, making it ideal for semi-AFK mining.
It balances yield with moderate tank.
[Mackinaw, LSE Mackinaw – T2 – Tank]
Reinforced Bulkheads II
Reinforced Bulkheads II
Damage Control II
Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Compact EM Shield Hardener
Compact Multispectrum Shield Hardener
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II
Modulated Strip Miner II
Modulated Strip Miner II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Best survival chance for a Mackinaw.
Utility drones allow light remote repair for fleets.
Yield is sacrificed for EHP.
Mackinaw – T2 Yield
[Mackinaw, LSE Mackinaw – T2 – Yield]
Mining Laser Upgrade II
Elara Restrained Mining Laser Upgrade
Damage Control II
Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Compact EM Shield Hardener
Compact Multispectrum Shield Hardener
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II
Modulated Strip Miner II
Modulated Strip Miner II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Huge ore bay + high yield.
Still much easier to gank than Skiff.
Good “AFK-friendly” ship in quiet highsec.
Skiff (Tank Champion)
The Skiff has the strongest tank of all Exhumers.
Best for solo mining or in high-risk areas.
Skiff – T2 Tank
[Skiff, LSE Skiff – T2 – Tank]
Reinforced Bulkheads II
Reinforced Bulkheads II
Damage Control II
Large F-S9 Regolith Compact Shield Extender
Compact Multispectrum Shield Hardener
Compact Multispectrum Shield Hardener
Compact Multispectrum Shield Hardener
Compact EM Shield Hardener
Modulated Strip Miner II
Modulated Strip Miner II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Tankiest mining ship in the game.
Can shrug off small gank fleets.
Yield is noticeably lower than Hulk/Mackinaw.
Perfect for solo mining in highsec/nullsec.
Skiff – T2 Yield
[Skiff, LSE Skiff – T2 – Yield]
Mining Laser Upgrade II
Mining Laser Upgrade II
Mining Laser Upgrade II
Multispectrum Shield Hardener II
Compact Multispectrum Shield Hardener
Compact Multispectrum Shield Hardener
Modulated Strip Miner II
Modulated Strip Miner II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Medium Core Defense Field Extender II
Decent yield with a defensive buffer.
Utility drones make it flexible.
Still weaker yield than Hulk/Mackinaw.
Best “all-rounder” exhumer.