Once you’ve scouted your enemy out, it’s time to start picking targets of opportunity. Note there is one for sea, and one for air. You can find it in the Port menu by clicking on your Concealment stat on the right side. Pay attention to whatever that distance is. Your detection range is generally just under the 7k mark. Pop smoke to avoid taking fire, and/or to cover your own fleet’s approach. Use your torpedoes to ward off enemies coming through tight spaces. You are the front line scout for your team. Run in full speed until you find the enemy, then fall back. You are the best candidate to find them, and deal with them. Also you should be actively looking for enemy Destroyers.

Try to be with someone so you can cover each other’s backs. Remember at all times that you shouldn’t be alone. These aren’t hard and fast rules, but will give you an idea of what you’re supposed to be doing at any given time. Destroyer Gameplayīelow I have broken down a Destroyer’s gameplay into the various stages of the game. If you know you’re going to be concentrating on Cruisers or Battleships, swap to AP. Use HE rounds as your standard ammunition. Also remember that you will light yourself up on the minimap when you start shooting, no matter what your Concealment rating is. You can outclass Japanese Destroyers in the artillery department, but they will outclass you in the torpedo department. Additionally it may help keep them distracted from your incoming torpedo salvo. While your torpedoes are reloading, swap to your guns and get in some damage. Watch where you’re firing, and remember your torpedo range! Friendly fire costs your teammate, the team in general, and especially you at the rewards screen.Īmerican Destroyers will generally be using their guns more than torpedoes. Keep in mind that your own ships will have to dodge your torpedoes too. If you think they will turn back or slow down, aim a little more behind. If you think they will speed up, aim a little more in front. When you swap to torpedoes, the white highlighted area is where you need to fire your torpedo salvo, assuming your target maintains course and heading. Your torpedoes are what makes you dangerous, and are a significant portion of your gameplay. Or torpedees, if you’ve watched The Incredible Mr.

The big ‘thing’ about Destroyers is their torpedoes.

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