If you’ve ever felt totally lost navigating EVE’s clone mechanics, you’re in good company. The system changed so many times over the years that most “old wisdom” floating around today is either half-true or straight-up obsolete. So let’s walk through what clones actually are now — clean, current, and stripped of all the old baggage.
Jump clones in 2025 — what they're really all about
First things first: today’s clone system is simple. No more clone grades, no more skill-loss anxiety, no more spreadsheets to figure out which body can hold how many skill points. A clone is just your empty body waiting for your consciousness. That’s it.
- When your pod explodes, you respawn at your home station.
- You lose implants if they were in the destroyed body.
- You do not lose skill points.
- You do not upgrade clones anymore — because there’s nothing to upgrade.
This alone makes the system miles clearer than what existed in the early days.
A quick nod to 2014 and how far things have come (or jumped)
Back in 2014, CCP kicked off what they called “A New Era of Clones” — a major overhaul that removed the old clone-grade system and the constant fear of losing skill points every time your pod went pop. It was a huge step forward, simplifying a mechanic that used to feel like bookkeeping with explosions. But the system didn’t stop evolving there. What we have today is the streamlined, fully modern version of that redesign — no clone grades, no skill points (SP) risk, and far more emphasis on convenience, mobility, and implant management than the old “upgrade your clone or else” mindset.
In other words: 2014 started the cleanup, but 2025 is where the clone system finally feels intuitive.
Jump Clones — Your mobility & loadout system
Jump clones are where the real flexibility comes in. Thanks to CCP’s support documentation and the EVE University wiki, here’s how they work today:
- You can install jump clones in any station, citadel, or structure with a clone bay, or in capital ships with a vat bay.
- NPC stations charge 900,000 ISKs for installation.
- The skill Infomorph Psychology grants one jump-clone slot per level (with advanced versions adding even more).
- Jumping moves only your character — your ships, cargo, and modules stay where they are.
- Jumping triggers a 24-hour cooldown, which you can reduce by training Infomorph Synchronizing.
Jump clones let you:
- Teleport across regions without slow-boating every gate.
- Maintain different implant sets: “clean” for PvP, expensive for training, specialized for industry/exploration.
- Position your character where the content is — even if your ships aren’t there yet.
In short: jump clones are your strategic fast-travel system.
A practical jump clone strategy for 2025
If you’re building your clone setup today, here’s a solid foundation:
- Your home-station clone — the safe body you respawn in when things go wrong.
- A clean, implant-free jump clone for dangerous PvP or risky hauling routes.
- An implant-heavy clone for training or high-efficiency tasks.
- Optional “role clones” if you switch activities often.
- Maintain clones in stations/structures with clone bays — easier swaps, safer implant protection, and fewer surprises.
Think of clones as strategic tools, not backup lifesavers. They give you speed, flexibility, and the freedom to take risks without punishing your long-term progression.
The bottom line
CCP and EVE University paint a clone system that finally feels modern. No more SP panic, no more managing clone grades, no more punishing missteps. What’s left is a clean, intentional mechanic built around mobility and choice.
If you walked away from EVE years ago thinking clones were intimidating or punishing, forget all of that. Today they’re one of the most helpful quality-of-life systems in the game. Master them, and New Eden quietly opens up in ways you don’t expect — safer, faster, and a whole lot less stressful.
Safe clone jumping capsuleers!
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