FTL allows for diverse ship builds. Common archetypes include: Laser/Beam Builds (overwhelm shields then apply beam damage), Boarding Builds (teleport crew to enemy ship to destroy systems and crew), Drone Builds (rely on combat and defense drones), and Ion Builds (disable enemy systems with ion weapons). Experiment to find what suits your playstyle, but always ensure your build has a way to deal with high shields and strong enemy weapons.
