So this is my first campaign in Shogun 2 as Shimazu. The country divided event was already triggered and i'm doing fairly well, since i'm in control of all Shikoku and Kyusho and almost everything west of Kyoto. And up until now I had full control of the seas. But now a clan (Date I think) show up with that huge black ship right outside Kagoshima bay and it's disrupting my trade. How am i supposed to defeat that thing? My navy is composed mostly of bow kobaya and a few medium bune (it seemed to me that bow kobaya were very cost-effective). I also have a few fire bomb throwers. Also, the black ship is supported by a few other ships (medium bunes and sengoku bune). Any ideas?
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Total War: Shogun 2 Navy / Naval Tactics[edit]Use the Terrain[edit]
Terrain we say? In the water? Surely we jest? Nay, we would reply. The sea too has its nuances that you can twist and exploit to your advantage. More pointedly, the water in some places will have different depths. Deep water, colored dark blue, is the most common and can be used by all sea-faring vessels. This is the most common oceanic terrain and the one you'll most often fight on. That being said, you'll likely notice areas where the water is lightly colored. This water is shallow and cannot be used by many larger vessels, making it a perfect place for you to park that light arrow ship and have it take pot shots at the enemy fleet. Never discount the value of an island either. Islands can be useful for cover, to split enemy forces and even for creating bottlenecks to funnel opposing ships into.
Bring on the Mines[edit]
If there's an area you know the enemy fleet will have to pass through, especially one of those tight little bottlenecks we're so fond of, mine the sucker. If you have sea mines available there's no reason not to use them. It's like having a gift certificate to the Olive Garden and going to McDonald's, it just doesn't make sense. So, in short, unless you're opposed to the idea of floating balls of death and destruction, if you have mines use them.
Capture Don't Kill[edit]
This isn't Shogun 2: Totally Mercy, this is Shogun 2: Total War. That being said, when in naval combat there are some distinct advantages to capturing enemy ships rather than outright destroying them. Namely, when the battles over your fleet will actually be bigger than smaller, making it even harder for the next fool stupid enough to take you on. Now, we're not saying never outright destroy enemy ships. Sometimes it's unavoidable. That being said, don't shy away from the 'boarding attack' option available to medium and heavy bune ships.
Maintain a Balance[edit]
Like with ground armies, you don't want your battle fleet to be a one trick pony. Make sure your fleet is built up from a variety of different ships. Hoi4 republican spain tag. For instance, it can be tempting to just stock up on medium and heavy bunes and then try to capture every enemy ship on the map. That being said, it's also tantamount to suicide. Your opponents aren't just going to sit back and let you capture them. You'll need someone backing your capture hungry marines up. Probably the most effective strategy in the game in our opinion is to split your fleet into two sections; one for direct ship to ship boarding actions and another for longer range support fire. This keeps the enemy occupied while you pilfer their ships. That being said, doing this requires a balanced force.
Capture the Black Ship..No Matter the Cost[edit]
On occasion you'll receive a random message telling you about a black ship and its location. When you receive this message, build a big fleet and seek out the ship immediately. Capturing the black ship can be costly, but it's probably the best naval vessel in the game and will all guarantee you superiority in every engagement you partake in.
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