Synergy Routes
Maximize ISK per hour with round-trip and chain routes.
About this tool
One-way hauling means dragging an empty cargo hold home — half your time wasted. The synergy route optimizer (round trip and chain modes) maximizes ISK per jump and ISK per hour together using multi-leg trading. Round trip mode snowballs forward profit into the return budget, doubling trade volume for the same jump count. Chain mode walks an A→B→C→A loop, compounding each leg's profit into the next leg's capital. Every synergy route gets a composite score weighted across jump efficiency, total profit, hourly ISK, and gatecamp risk. The optimizer precomputes all hub combinations every 5 minutes, so optimal multi-leg routes appear instantly on click. If you fly a hauler, it also factors cargo efficiency to recommend the best item mix that fits your hold.
View full FAQFrequently Asked Questions
- Round trip vs one way — what's the difference?
- One way is A→B and stop. Round trip means A→B then B→A with trades both ways — double the volume for the same jump count. ISK Scout automatically adds forward-leg profit to the return-leg budget so capital compounds.
- When should I use chain mode?
- A→B→C→A loops. Useful when good margins are scattered across multiple pairs rather than concentrated on a single round trip. The downside is longer routes mean more risk exposure — the tool factors gatecamp detection into the score.
- How is the score calculated?
- Jump efficiency (35%) + total profit (25%) + ISK per hour (25%) + mode bonus (round trip +10%, chain +15%) − risk penalty. The balanced weighting recommends routes by time/risk efficiency, not just raw profit.
- Can I run round trips with limited capital?
- Yes. The tool selects forward-leg items that fit your budget, then expands the return-leg budget by adding forward-leg profit. Start with 100M ISK; if you net 50M forward, the return leg loads with 150M.