What is the best ship in Star Citizen?

Best Snub Fighter in Star Citizen

Winner: Kruger P-72 Archimedes

Runner up: Mirai Fury

Reason: While the Mirai Fury is smaller and has more firepower, the P-72 should win with maneuverability and toughness.

Winner: Argo MPUV Tractor

Runner up: 135C

Reason: The MPUV Tractor variant features a cargo grid and two tractor beams. The Origin 135C is a very small ship, could be classed as a snub and can be used for bed login/out.

Winner: Anvil C8R Pisces

Runner up: Origin 100i

Reason: The Pisces is a very capable snub* exploration ship which also includes a quantum drive (and can be fitted with a jump drive). The ability to be able to heal on your away trip and carry some things back make this an ideal exploration snub.

*While technically not a snub due to the quantum and jump drive, the Pisces is so small it is being listed under this category for this article due to landing pad size.

Winner: Kruger P72 Archimedes

Runner up: Kruger P52-Merlin

Reason: The P-72 Archimedes is currently labelled as having 2 TR3 engines with a mass of just 8,290 kg (18,276 lbs). This makes is currently listed as potentially the fastest snub.

Winner: Tie Mustang Alpha & Aurora MR

Runner up: Origin 100i

Reason: The Mustang Alpha is sleeker and faster and gives an additional $5 when you upgrade but the Aurora MR is a tough ship with better all-round capabilities and a fan favorite. Read our Aurora MR vs Mustang Alpha comparison.

The 100i is a new competitor to the starters and is an XXS ship capable of being spawned on outpost vehicle bays.

Winner: Aegis Gladius

Runner up: Anvil Arrow

Reason: The Gladius is slightly more capable with slightly better armament and dual engines, however, the best of the two will be determined with the new flight model and this category will be updated. Read more about the newly released Anvil Arrow.

Winner: F8C Lightning

Runner up: F7A Mk II

Reason: F8C Lightning is an exclusive heavy fighter that had a strong debut.

Winner: Aegis Eclipse

Runner up: A1 Spirit

Reason: The Eclipse is a powerful single seater dedicated bomber.

Winner: MISC Hull B

Runner up: Hull A

Reason: Reason: When it comes to shipping cargo around the verse the Hull series packs the best value albeit at the sacrifice of defense capability.

Winner: Anvil Terrapin

Runner up: Origin 315p

Reason: Designed to be durable enough to penetrate enemy lines and with the scanners required to bring back essential military intel, the Anvil Terrapin is a single crew dedicated explorer.

Winner: Misc Prospector

Runner up: None

At the time of writing the Misc Prospector is the only mining single crew ship available. It might be possible to fit some mining equipment on some of the other ships but the exact specifications are unknown (in development).

Winner: Drake Vulture

Runner up: None

At the time of writing the Drake Vulture is the only salvage single crew ship available.

Winner: MISC Expanse

Runner up: None

At the time of writing the MISC Expanse is the only refining single crew ship available.

Winner: Origin M50

Reason: The M50 has consistently been the racing ship of choice in Arena Commander for several years.

Winner: Nomad

Runner up: None

Reason: The Consolidated Outland Nomad is currently the best single crew vehicle carrier in the game.

Winner: Origin 300i

Runner up: Mustang Beta

Reason: The 300i is a small yet luxurious ship with some cargo room as well as a decent defensive package for it's class. The Mustang Beta is designed to be a single-seater long distance explorer.

Winner: ARGO SRV

Runner up: None

Reason: The ARGO SRV is currently the only Tug / Ship Recovery ship in star Citizen.

Winner: Aegis Avenger Titan

Reason: The Avenger Titan is the cargo variant of the Avenger series and this makes it a quick, powerful and spacious jack-of-all-trades ship. Read more about the Avenger.

Winner: Cutlass Black

Runner up: Freelancer Dur
Reason: Available at the time of writing, for 2 player crews, the game package options (that come with Star Citizen) are: MISC Reliant Kore, Drake Cutlass Black, Anvil Hornet F7C, MISC Freelancer and RSI Constellation Andromeda. Of these the best value 2 player crew ship would be the Cutlass Black due to its low operational costs and great flexibility. Read more in our Freelancer vs Cutlass article.

Winner: Scorpius

Runner up: Hurricane

Reason: The Scorpius offers devastating firepower and good maneuverability for a crew of 2.

Winner: A1 Spirit

Runner up: Anvil Gladiator Bomber

Reason: The A1 Spirit can drop 10 bombs (5 at a time) even over a mountain and still hit the target.

Winner: MISC Hull C

Runner up: MISC Freelancer MAX

Reason: The Hull C is a powerful cargo hauler albeit without much defense. The Freelancer max won’t haul as much cargo but you have a better chance of of survival should things get scary.

Winner: Anvil Terrapin

Runner up: Reliant SEN

Reason: The Terrapin is a tough explorer that goes deep into the universe, or enemy territory if you prefer.

Winner: Reliant Kore

Runner up: Origin 85X

The Reliant Kore, while not a dedicated touring ship is currently the best 2 crew ship for touring. It has a beautiful cockpit view for both pilot and copilot and also features some cargo space. The Origin 85X is more luxurious and a true touring ship. However, the lack of cargo space relegates this ship to 2nd in this category. For small area reconnaissance the 85X is probably better.

Winner: RSI Apollo

Runner up: Cutlass Red

The RSI Apollo is a new addition to the medical profession and offers more medical facilities than the Cutlass Red. The Cutlass Red is more like an ambulance while the Apollo is a small medical clinic.

Winner: Cutlass Black

The Cutlass Black is a tried and tested favorite for too many reasons to list here. Pirate or not it is hard to resist the Cutlass Black's appeal as it is perhaps the most versatile ship that Star Citizen might offer.

Winner: Constellation Andromeda

Runner up: Freelancer

Reason: The constellation Andromeda can bring a decent sized crew almost anywhere in the verse and return home safely. A multirole ship that is incredibly versatile and has a decent cargo hold.

Tie: Aegis Redeemer Gunship & Aegis Retaliator

Reason: The redeemer is a tough combat ship capable of doubling as a drop ship while the Retaliator is a powerful bomber.

Winner: Crusader A2 Hercules

Runner up: Aegis Retaliator Bomber

Reason: As of Alpha 3.15 the A2 Hercules introduces ground bombing. While the roles are now slightly different, the A2 can also carry vehicles.

Winner: Misc Hull E

Runner up: Banu Merchantman

Reason: For strictly cargo haulage the Misc Hull E (and D) carry the most but the Banu Merchantman is a sneaky trader that can double as a trading outpost.

Winner: RSI Orion

Runner up: ARGO Mole

Reason: The Orion is a giant mining platform of a ship. The ARGO Mole (introduced in 2019) is a 4 crew mining vessel.

Winner: Carrack

Runner up: MISC Odyssey

Reason: The Carrack is by design an impressive dedicated exploration ship that can hold its own while exploring hostile or dangerous space. The MISC Odyssey, while bigger and more multirole, is better suited at exploring relatively safe space.

Winner: Anvil Crucible

Runner up: Aegis Vulcan

Reason: The Crucible is a large multi crew dedicated repair ship. The Aegis Vulcan is smaller yet more versatile and designed to introduce players to the repair, refuel and rearm profession.

Winner: Aegis Reclaimer

Runner up: None

Reason: The Reclaimer stands tall as a large massive salvage spaceship. The reclaimer can scrape, fracture, and disintegrate ships and turn them into sellable or craftable commodities.

Winner: Origin 890 Jump

Runner up: Origin 600i

Reason: The 890 Jump represents the most exclusive and luxurious ship in the galaxy. Boasting an exotic range of defensive capabilities, a luxuriously stylish snub fighter (X85) and all the comforts of a luxury yacht this ship can be considered the superyacht of space.

Winner: Hercules Starlifter

Runner up: Liberator

Reason: The Starlifter variants offer a variety of large scale support operations.

Winner: Anvil Liberator

Runner up: Drake Ironclad Assault

Reason: Both these ships are somewhat similar with the Ironclad being able to offer more facilities while the Liberator seems to be able to carry more in terms of ships. This could easily be a tie.

Winner: Anvil Valkyrie

Runner up: Cutlass Steel

Reason: The Valkyrie seems more survivable and offers better crew accommodation.

Winner: Aegis Redeemer

Runner up: Drake Corsair

Reason: The redeemer is a deadly multicrew gunship as seen in the Jumptown 2.0 carnage.

Winner: Aegis Javelin - Class Destroyer

Runner up: Aegis Idris (P & M)

Reason: The Javelin is the largest and greatest ship that can be bought by players at this time. Also it is the most expensive digital ship ever sold.

Winner: CNOU Pioneer

Runner up: None

Reason: The Consolidated Outland Pioneer is a dedicated outpost construction and transportation facility. There are no other planned ships for this role at this time.

Winner: MISC Endeavor

Runner up: None

Reason: The Endeavor Hope Class is a dedicated medical space hospital capable of providing the most advanced medical treatment.

Winner: MISC Endeavor

Runner up: None

Reason: The Endeavor is a highly versatile capital end-game ship and the exploration configuration with things like the Telescope and detaching exploration module make it a space exploration base of operations.

Winner: Drake Kraken

Runner up: None

Reason: Want to transport a fleet across the galaxy? Look no further.

Winner: Avenger Titan

Runner up: None

Reason: The Avenger Titan offers great versatility compared with other starting ship options. It can perform a wide range of missions in Alpha from combat to cargo. A reliable money maker for beginners.

Winner: Vanguard Warden

Runner up: None

Reason: The Vanguard Warden is a powerful long distance combat ship with room for cargo mission boxes.

Winner: Freelancer Max

Runner up: None

Reason: The Freelancer Max is a currently the medium ship that is capable of generating significant profits via hauling.

Winner: Aegis Reclaimer

Runner up: None

Reason: With the introduction of Salvage and the working Reclaimer let the money roll!

Winner: RSI Aurora

Runner up: Drake Cutlass Black

Reason: According to the stats released from January to October of 2019 these are the most flown ships.

Winner: Anvil Arrow

Runner up: Drake Cutlass Black

Reason: According to the stats released by RSI these are the ships with the most kills.

Winner: Aegis Redeemer

Runner up: Aegis Gladius

Winner: Friendship

The best ship in Star Citizen is friendship. The ship of friends will not only greatly enhance your gaming experience but is a force-multiplier when competing against others. Friendship is the best ship in the game.