How to Find Gas Sites in EVE Online

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Gas sites are locations in EVE Online where players can harvest valuable gas clouds used for creating boosters and Tech III production. Here’s how to find them step-by-step:

Step 1: Train the Right Skills

To scan and harvest gas sites you’ll need the following skills:

  1. Astrometrics (minimum Level 1, higher levels help with faster scanning).

  2. Gas Cloud Harvesting (Level 1 is enough to start; higher levels allow you to use more gas harvesters).

Step 2: Get the Right Ship and Equipment

  1. Ship: Use a ship with bonuses for scanning like:

    • Heron (Caldari)

    • Magnate (Amarr)

    • Imicus (Gallente)

    • Probe (Minmatar)

    • Tech II exploration ships like the Astero or Buzzard are also good options.

  2. Equipment:

    • Core Probe Launcher

    • Core Scanner Probes

    • Gas Cloud Harvesters (for harvesting the gas)

Step 3: Go to the Right Space

Gas sites spawn in different types of space:

  • Highsec: Limited and low-value gas clouds. Look in Gallente space for Mykoserocin.

  • Lowsec/Nullsec: Higher-value gas clouds.

  • Wormholes: Best place for rare and high-value gas clouds used in Tech III production. Be cautious of player threats.

Step 4: Use the Probe Scanner

  1. Equip the Core Probe Launcher and load your Core Scanner Probes.

  2. Launch your probes in space.

  3. Open the Probe Scanner window (shortcut: Alt+P).

  4. Scan the system for signatures. Gas sites will appear as Unknown or Combat signatures initially.

Step 5: Identify and Warp to Gas Sites

  1. Narrow down the signature using your probes by adjusting the scan radius.

  2. Once identified, the gas site will display as a Gas Site.

  3. Warp to the site and check for:

    • Gas clouds ready for harvesting.

    • Hostile NPCs (some gas sites spawn enemies like Sleepers in wormholes).

Step 6: Harvest the Gas

  1. Fit Gas Cloud Harvesters to your ship.

  2. Approach the gas cloud within 2,500 meters.

  3. Activate the harvesters to collect gas.

Final Gassy Tips

  • Wormholes: Use a cloaking device to stay safe from players and NPCs.

  • Bookmarks: Create bookmarks in gas sites for quick escape or return.

  • Safety: Constantly check your directional scanner (shortcut: D-scan) to avoid player ambushes, especially in wormholes or nullsec.

  • Profitability: Research gas types to know what’s valuable. For example:

    • Mykoserocin is common in highsec and lowsec.

    • Fullerites are found in wormholes and are very profitable.

And that’s it—Happy hunting!

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