Pre-Combat Line-Up
In HighFleet, you're always at a disadvantage, facing three enemy ships with just one of yours. Choosing the right ship is crucial. Start with a fast, small ship for nimble maneuvers. Use a flowchart for decision-making based on enemy strength, armament, and available ammo.
- Inferior Enemy: Use your fastest combat ship.
- Well-Armed or Armored Enemy: Choose a fast ship with armor-piercing ammo or explosives.
- Small Ships or No Special Ammo: Deploy cheaper, easy-to-repair ships for initial attacks.
- Certain Death Situation: Send in the Flagship (Sevastopol) for heavy firepower.
Combat Screen Explained
Understanding the combat screen is vital. Key elements include your ship, engine temperature, ammo status, and targeting indicators. Keep an eye on enemy movements, ammo levels, and live status indicators for effective decision-making. The retreat area allows you to switch to the next ship in your lineup.
Combat Strategy
Preventing damage is key. Dodge enemy fire using your ship's maneuverability and overdrive. Now, let's explore techniques for destroying enemy aircraft:
- Bridge (Instant Death): Aim for the ship's bridge to disable it effectively.
- Engines: Target exposed engines to immobilize or make the enemy less maneuverable.
- Ammo: Destroying ammo modules causes chain reactions and significant damage.
Less Effective Targets
- Fuel Tanks: Slow to explode and don't cause much damage.
- Crew Quarters and Generators: Soak up damage but don't disable the ship effectively.
- General HP: Depleting general health requires significant effort; target vital modules instead.
HighFleet Ammo Types
Understanding ammo types is crucial. Know when to use explosive, incendiary, armor-piercing, laser-guided, or proximity fuse bombs. Tailor your ammo choice based on the situation and enemy ship design.