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!
