Kikimora

The Kikimora is a Triglavian destroyer built around sustained ramping damage through its Entropic Disintegrator. It is most commonly used in solo and small gang PvP, where good positioning and time on target allow it to become far more dangerous than its hull size suggests.

Infobox

Attribute	Value
Class	Destroyer
Faction	Triglavian Collective
Role	High DPS / Ramp Damage
Weapon System	Entropic Disintegrator
Tank Style	Armor / Speed-based Shield
Meta Importance	High
Common Use	Solo / Small Gang PvP

Overview

The Kikimora is designed to apply increasing damage the longer it stays on the same target. Unlike burst-oriented destroyers, it rewards patience, discipline, and clean target control.

Compared to more traditional destroyers, the Kikimora trades immediate damage for scaling pressure over time. This makes it extremely dangerous in extended engagements, but more vulnerable when caught early or forced to switch targets.

Roles

PvP

Solo skirmish destroyer
Small gang DPS platform
Anti-frigate / anti-destroyer pressure
Ramp damage doctrine ship

PvE

Situational use only
Outclassed by more consistent PvE ships

Utility / Other Uses

Triglavian training platform
Doctrine experimentation

Reality Check

Most Kikimoras do not die because the ship is weak. They die because the pilot flies it like a normal destroyer.

This ship is only dangerous if it survives long enough to build damage. If you overcommit early, switch targets constantly, or lose positioning, you will die before it ever matters.

If flown correctly, it becomes oppressive. If flown poorly, it disappears fast.

Strengths

High damage over time
Strong against smaller hulls
Scales extremely well in groups
Punishes slow reactions and bad positioning

Weaknesses

Weak at the start of fights
Ramp resets when switching targets
Can be fragile if mispositioned
Often primaried early in fights

Mechanics

Uses an Entropic Disintegrator
Damage increases over time on a single target
Switching targets resets damage ramp
Requires sustained application to reach full potential

Strategy / Usage

The Kikimora performs best when flown with discipline and awareness. Maintaining range, staying alive early, and committing only when safe are critical to success.

In solo or small gang combat, it excels when allowed to apply uninterrupted damage. In fleets, multiple Kikimoras can stack ramp damage and overwhelm targets quickly.

Common Mistakes

Switching targets too often
Overcommitting before ramp builds
Ignoring positioning
Treating it like a burst DPS ship

Typical Use Cases

Solo roaming
Small gang PvP
Triglavian doctrines
Anti-frigate pressure

Notes

The Kikimora is a Triglavian destroyer
Type ID: 49710
Known for its ramping damage mechanic