A community discussion has highlighted concerns about the current design of torpedoes in Elite Dangerous, describing them as slow and limited in ammunition, which restricts their use primarily to single engagements. Players note that torpedoes currently serve more as delivery systems for the Reverberating Cascade effect rather than as a standalone weapon class. Their low speed and lack of synthesis options make them impractical for prolonged PvE combat, while in PvP they are mostly effective only in surprise attacks against unprepared opponents. The feedback suggests that simply increasing damage or tracking will not suffice; instead, a fundamental redesign is needed to make torpedoes faster and more agile, aligning them better with their intended role as intercept weapons.
- Torpedoes criticized for low speed and limited ammo.
- Community suggests redesign over simple damage buffs.