Star Citizen 3.19.1 - Ship tier list for VHRT bounty hunting solo! (With timestamps!)

We go through the relative performance ranking of most combat-capable ships for solo NPC bounty hunting, specifically for VHRT missions since they're still one of the best ways to make money in the game, despite CIG’s attempt to reduce our income in 3.19 :D

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0:00 We’re finally here
0:38 What’s new for 3.18/3.19
1:48 Tiers explained
3:15 125a (Origin)
3:47 325a (Origin)
4:40 600i
6:32 85x
6:58 Ares Ion & Inferno
8:43 Arrow
9:49 Aurora MR/LN
10:33 Avenger series
11:30 Blade
12:53 Buccaneer
13:58 C2/M2/A2 Hercules
15:36 Constellation series
17:27 Corsair
19:25 Cutlass Black
20:44 Cutter
21:10 Defender (Banu)
22:15 Eclipse/Retaliator
24:28 Freelancer MIS
25:41 Gladiator
26:45 Gladius
27:35 Glaive
29:05 Hammerhead
30:13 Hawk
31:50 Hornet series
33:39 Hurricane
34:35 Khartu-al
35:13 M50
35:41 Mustang Alpha
36:24 Mustang Delta
37:07 Nomad
38:02 Pisces Expedition
38:26 Prowler
39:28 Razor series
40:09 Redeemer
41:59 Reliant Tana
43:06 Sabre
43:55 Scorpius
45:09 Scythe
45:57 Talon
46:56 Talon Shrike
47:15 Vanguard series
49:44 Complete tier list
50:33 Socials

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[Eraktab]

"The corsair is an exploration vessel. It excels at exploring other player's ships" had me in tears!

[Telesto_Timelost]

Every tier list with time stamps gets an instant like

[KaizikuM]

Been waiting for this. I usually don't let tier lists influence decisions, but your last one had me trying ships I really didn't expect to care about. Was hoping you'd make another one!

[Hurricne_]

For everyone looking at the Tier List and thinking about getting a Conny:
The Constellation Andromeda (Laser Repeaters) and the Phoenix (Laser Cannons) are both available for rent at New Babbage (Microtech).
Update, as WingZero said: Due to the default loadout being fully gimballed, you can expect even more dmg when you buy it and change two S5 gimballs to Cannons, aswell as some more shield strength with a Grade A Shield.

[Drakey_Fenix]

Yes! So happy you did this one! I just watched your previous one and wished you had a more recent one.

[Kuzler]

Seeing you responding to comments on a video from 8 months ago is amazing. Also you answering the questions about "is the list still up to date?" then providing answers about new placements on the tier list is huge, thank you for your continued work.

[MrBiglig]

This video needed to be made and you are the guy to make it. Been waiting months for your take on the new VHRT’s. I agree with everything you said and learned a lot I didn’t know about hull hp adjustments. Thank you sir

[Grit.]

No more Arrow boosting, dodging, and rolling around a VHRT to victory, it was so fun. I guess this was inevitable.

Very happy to see you back Wing. I hope you continue doing more videos for 3.19.

[caseytwill]

Ever single one of your videos knocks it out of the park… another awesome video!

[yiyang]

Good to see the tier list come back! Great explanations! And good to know bounty hunting is still a viable money making option~

[vanvino]

The Corsair is such a great ship at applying exploration to other ships!

[gawl]

It would be great to see this refreshed for the current build.

[Pizza_is_old]

Haven't had the time to watch yet but I'm really glad to see another upload, I love your content.

[ihsahn_k]

It's enjoyable to watch and learn from the Professional. You don't have to recheck a topic, `cause it's RELIABLE. Thank you for your great efforts to bring us this very solid piece of info, bro!

[Whoadayson]

Damn man, your videos are always so informative - Gotta love how much Exploration DPS that corsair is rockin!

[CrabSoundsInYourHead]

I was just watching your older vhrt tier list from back in 3.17. Auto play was on so I get to see your new vid almost right as it came out. Thanks for the tips!

[CrymsAI]

As a solo PVE player, I've been saving up significantly to try and buy something past the Gladius. Thank you for this!

[Arkane_HC]

Andromeda is like S+ Tier for me. Oh and when they say its a freighter. Their talking about all the bodies you are stacking up since its a GUN ship mainly :) Thanks for video!

[Whippets]

Wow, was away for a year and just came back. This explains why I went from breezing through bounties before with my Sabre to now having to struggle a bit. Thanks for all the good info, subbed.

[ColMortimer]

I've been using my Redeemer to chain group VHRTs of late and I am finding it more efficient than the Vanguard. I use it with 4x S3 repeaters as I find the gimbals / remote turret give you a little more arc to hit the more nimble targets. The 2x S3 shields let you take most of the damage of 3-4 AI ships on the chin without issue.