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Orb Weaver vs Wells for Healing

torvinecho25torvinecho25 Member Posts: 49 Arc User
edited June 2013 in PvP Gameplay
Which one runs better as a full-Aux healer; the Tholian Orb Weaver, or the Wells?

I've got both and have tampered with them extensively (I got the Orb Weaver on day 1 of the tholian lockbox on a lucky open; I bought the Wells), and I'm honestly finding the Orb Weaver to be better accross the board. Its tougher, which allows it to tank AND heal. Its also got a slightly better BOFF layout (in my opinion, that is).

That being said, the Wells seems to be a more popular PvP science ship then the Orb Weaver; with so many people running it, its gotta have some merits. I figured I'd ask the community!

So which do you like better, and why? The fearsome Tholian Orb Weaver, or the sleek Temporal Science Vessel?

Discuss :)
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  • mimey2mimey2 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    The Wells has both a couple of universal BOFF sets, allowing it to have a good bit of science stuff going for it, along with some good engy heals still. It is also faster and has a larger shield modifier.

    That said, I prefer the Recluse over the Orb Weaver as a healer. It can have a Cmdr Engineer if you want to in the Cmdr Uni slot, allowing it to have all the big engy heals, but still have a Lt. Cmdr science for all the science heals, and on top of that, has the two hangar bays.
    I remain empathetic to the concerns of my community, but do me a favor and lay off the god damn name calling and petty remarks. It will get you nowhere.
    I must admit, respect points to Trendy for laying down the law like that.
  • scurry5scurry5 Member Posts: 1,554 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    I have both science ships, like you do, and I'm finding the Wells to be the better ship. The main thing the Orb has going for it is the extra Lt Comm vs Lt slot. However, I prefer the Wells' maneuverability, which lets me get my torpedoes (it's a torp boat) on target more easily. The better universal stations also give me plenty of versatility, letting me swap out my setup in minutes.

    Essentially, the Orb is a Nebula+1 healer while the Wells is more of an offensive sci due to the handling. However, an odd thing is that the Orb has equal hull and lower shields than the Wells. This means that in your case, either the additional Lt Comm makes a very big difference, or you have low-priority target syndrome.
  • edna#7310 edna Member Posts: 21 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    for healing the battle is between Recluse and Wells.I like the recluse more (thou wells seems to carry more heals) because its more tanky ...pretty much thats the difference imo.

    but for healing all are sheet since Valdore lol
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