Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 it is a really vast game and very rich in details and details that must be kept in mind to be able to triumph over the opposing fleets. For newcomers to the setting, or more simply for those approaching this series of games for the first time, here are some simple, but fundamental advice to better face the deadly space battles in the universe of Warhammer 40.000!
Eyes always on the target.
In battle, completely destroying the opposing fleet is certainly a guarantee of victory, but often this is not the safest way, much less the easiest way to triumph. Sometimes it is not even possible to do it, despite all our skill! It therefore becomes essential to never lose sight of the specific objectives of the current mission, always reported in the top right and which are constantly updated by our cogitator based on what is happening at the moment. Keeping in mind the main objectives also allows us to plan a possible split of our fleet, in case we deem it useful to guard two or more portions of the map at the same time.
Learn to adjust the distances.
The armaments in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 are many and different from each other, even between units of the same faction. A Nova Cannon will have a very different range of action than a Macro Cannon or Melting Torpedoes. In dealing with an opposing formation we will always have to take into account the range and our main weapons and, consequently, also the engagement distance of individual ships or an entire group, so as to optimize the risk / offensive capacity ratio. Additionally, some faction fleets only perform at their best over a certain range (close for Orks and as far away as possible for Aeldari for example), making them highly ineffective, if not downright harmless, if they engage at the wrong distance.
Maneuver!
It is absolutely essential, whether we are controlling a single ship or a portion of the fleet, to learn how to make the most of the thrust and maneuver controls. Mastering these controls is very important because it allows, in addition to moving at best on the battlefield, to make the most of the range of fire of our armaments, avoid direct hits or minefields at the last second (perhaps causing our pursuers to end up ruinously in the middle) and, one of the most spectacular maneuvers ever, especially if performed with some ultra-heavy units, launch a salvo of torpedoes while making a turn close, thus targeting an opposing vessel that believed it was safe in a blind spot of your armaments.
Give the right focus priorities.
Each ship in the game is made up of a set of subsystems. In larger units these subsystems can be targeted individually, thus being knocked out first. As soon as an enemy vessel is identified, click on it to access the tab and decide which subsystems to target specifically. Doing so can, for example, block a large cruiser out of range of its armaments by blowing its main engines, only to return to finish it in strength after having wiped out the smaller ships that escorted it.
At the boarding!
A component that should never, ever be underestimated, both in the case of attack and defense, are the various boarding options. If well executed, with a little luck and support, a boarding party can even eliminate the entire crew of a ship in a short time, thus putting it out of action without necessarily engaging it in a long battle. Therefore always keep an eye on, as mentioned before, the distance with the enemy, so as to always be ready for a sudden boarding. Of course, keep in mind that this also applies to your enemy!
These tips apply to any type of fleet you want to use. Obviously, depending on the faction you choose, it will be more useful to keep in mind one point rather than another, based on the main characteristics of your side. Designed for the single player campaign, these recommendations also apply, if not even more, to online multiplayer. Assert yourself Admirals!
► Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is an RTS-Strategy game developed and published by Focus Home Interactive for PC, the video game was released on 24/01/2019
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