Here’s what you better know about trading in Elite Dangerous.
A successful trader will study the economy and move cargo around accordingly.
For a brand new player, however, this is all a bit overwhelming.
Keep a small fund behind as insurance.
The Hauler is a stepping stone towards larger and more sophisticated trading ships.
Here is the recommended ship progression path for new players wanting to experience trading and everything else, too.
Benefits of the Adder
The Adder is a far more versatile ship than the Hauler.
With a maxed-out cargo capacity it can carry 30t, so just a little bit more than Hauler.
It costs340,000 creditsand is more than suitable to support you in exploring the wider universe of Elite Dangerous.
Benefits of the Cobra Mark 3
The Cobra Mark 3 is themost versatile ship available for this price point.
That’s twice as large as the Adder’s cargo capacity.
The further you go, the more credits you’re set to make.
They are not directly impacted by the supply and demand of goods.
You never know when you might want to return to pick some up.
Establishing your trade routes is extremely difficult, which is why most players turn to the external databaseeddb.io.
This lets you search through hundreds of different stations and will even establish a loop for you.
It costs around a million credits.
Alternatively, you could opt for the much more expensiveAsp Explorer.
It’s also extremely versatile, which means you could outfit it for a variety of different professions.
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