CAMPAIGN · THE ART OF WAR
Naval Battle
Command a mixed fleet of Galleys, Fire Ships, and Demolition Ships against several enemy blockades. Use each ship class against its favorable target and avoid losing ships to poor engagements.
Overview
Command a mixed fleet of Galleys, Fire Ships, and Demolition Ships against several enemy blockades. Use each ship class against its favorable target and avoid losing ships to poor engagements.
Player approach
Naval Battle is a fleet-control challenge with three enemy blockades. For a medal, preserve enough ships by isolating one small enemy group at a time and using Fire Ships to absorb pressure.
Step-by-step plan
Pull the first blockade’s two War Galley groups apart and focus one before engaging the other. Place Fire Ships in front to take the opening damage while War Galleys fire from range. Repeat against the mixed second blockade and the final group, withdrawing heavily damaged ships to a safe distance. Use Demolition Ships only when they can reach a valuable target, since they count as lost if destroyed before impact.
Risks and adjustments
Do not let the whole fleet chase scattered ships into the next blockade. Losing a damaged vessel that could have retreated can reduce the medal result, so keep checking ship health.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open Naval Battle medal-preserving fleet control.
Mission overview
Command a mixed fleet of Galleys, Fire Ships, and Demolition Ships against several enemy blockades. Use each ship class against its favorable target and avoid losing ships to poor engagements.
Objectives
- Destroy all enemy warships.
- Keep ship losses low to earn a stronger medal.
- Also known as
- Naval Battle (Age of Empires II)
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