This will allow the shot to spread effectively and dispatch the maximum amount of enemy troops.Ĭome about! - When using line astern make a conscious effort to turn ships around periodically, in an attempt to distribute hull damage equally. Lay alongside! - When firing grape shot, line your ship no more than a ship’s width away from the enemy hull. The holes created in the hull expose the crew to incoming fire. It will give you the upper-hand and allow you to maneuver into position much quicker than your enemy.Ī Whiff of Grapeshot! - After dealing some damage to an enemy ship’s hull with regular shot, draw in close and use grapeshot for maximum damage. Stay upwind! - Always try to keep your ships upwind of the enemy.
Also, make sure that you have taken care of any other threats from the enemy before beginning the boarding process.Ĭoncentrate Fire! - By holding down the Alt key and clicking on an enemy ship you can order any ships you currently have selected to concentrate all their fire on that one ship.ĭivide and Conquer! - When commanding a large naval force it is advisable to split it into three separate groups one to approach the enemy fleet’s port side, one to approach from starboard and a third to cover any gaps which may appear. But conversely, this is the weakest point on your own ship and must be protected at all times.Ĭhain Shot! - Using Chain shot to take out the sails of the first ship in an enemy line will slow down the whole line as they regroup.īeware the Broadside! - Try to keep your fleet to the stern or the bow of enemy ships, all their fire power rests in their broadsides.īoarding! - Don’t board a ship until you are absolutely sure that it is no longer a threat. So, if you group your ships in a line they will then move in a line around the map.įire! - The stern is the weakest part of the ship, so concentrating fire on this weak spot will deal the greatest damage to an enemy ship. Maintain station! - Grouped ships will try to maintain relative positions and follow the lead ship around. To help you in your quest for world domination, the Empire: Total War team has put together a list of tips to give you the upper hand in battle!
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