How To: Push and Hold in a Battleship

Summary

In this video, the player shares tips on pushing and holding flanks in battleships. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, positioning, and tactical play, the player explains how to isolate fights using islands for cover, manage health pool efficiently, and leverage secondary guns in close-range combat. They discuss handling threats from various ship types, including powerful battleships and destroyers, while maintaining a balance between pushing forward and staying alive. The player also explores the strategic use of hydro for detecting torpedoes and managing the risks associated with enemy aircraft and artillery. The gameplay emphasizes smart positioning and taking calculated risks to contribute effectively to the team's success.

Takeaways

• 😀 Pushing and holding flanks in battleships requires teamwork and proper positioning, especially in maps with open areas.
• 😀 It is crucial to isolate fights when pushing or holding a flank in a battleship. Using islands for cover is essential to surviving multiple enemy ships.
• 😀 Prioritizing health over damage can make a significant difference in longer engagements. Conserving health allows for more meaningful contributions later in the game.
• 😀 In ships like the Kurfürst, getting into secondary range is key for maximizing damage output. The secondaries can deal substantial damage without needing IFHE.
• 😀 Proper angling is vital in battleships. For example, the Kurfürst’s 60mm bow plating helps it tank damage against ships like the Yamato, preventing overmatch.
• 😀 Constantly wiggling your ship can throw off enemy targeting, especially against long-range ships, which helps you stay alive longer.
• 😀 Hydroacoustic Search should be used strategically to detect torpedoes, but you should avoid wasting it when there’s no immediate threat of torpedoes.
• 😀 When holding a flank, make sure you’re not charging into enemy ships recklessly. Using islands as cover and backing up is a safer approach.
• 😀 Ships with good secondary guns, like the Kurfürst, should focus on getting as close as possible to enemies, forcing them to deal with the secondary fire.
• 😀 Be mindful of carrier presence when using islands for cover. Stay mobile to avoid taking significant damage from aircraft.
• 😀 Micromanaging your turrets for optimal firing angles, especially on fast-turning ships like the Kurfürst, can help you maximize damage and take out key targets.

Q & A

What is the main strategy for pushing and holding flanks in battleships as described in the video?

The main strategy involves working with your team to push a flank while using islands for cover to isolate fights. It also emphasizes maintaining a good angle, protecting your health pool, and ensuring that you're not taking on multiple ships at once.

Why is it important to isolate fights when pushing in a battleship?

Isolating fights is crucial because a battleship cannot tank damage from multiple enemy ships at once. By isolating enemies, you minimize the risk of being overwhelmed and increase the chance to survive while dealing damage.

How does the player use islands to their advantage during the push?

The player uses islands to block shots from long-range ships like the Smolensk and Des Moines, ensuring they are not exposed to fire while they reposition. This tactic helps maintain the player's health and gives them time to plan their next move.

What role does the Hydro feature play in the player's strategy?

The Hydro feature is used primarily to detect torpedoes, especially when dealing with destroyers. It is also strategically used to avoid wasting its cooldown by only activating it when there is a high chance of encountering torpedoes.

Why does the player avoid using the back guns of the Kurfürst?

The back guns on the Kurfürst have a terrible firing angle, making it difficult to use them effectively. The player prioritizes maintaining an optimal angle for survival and focuses on spotting and positioning instead.

What is the significance of the 25-degree angle in the Kurfürst?

The 25-degree angle allows the Kurfürst's secondaries to start firing effectively without exposing too much broadside to enemy ships. This angle maximizes the damage output of the secondaries while minimizing the risk of taking heavy damage from the enemy.

How does the player handle the situation when facing a Yamato in a Kurfürst?

The player angles the ship's bow towards the Yamato, utilizing the Kurfürst's 60mm bow plating to prevent the Yamato's shells from overmatching and penetrating. This tactic minimizes the damage taken from the Yamato while keeping the player in the fight.

What tactical advantage does the Kurfürst have over ships like the Ohio in this scenario?

The Kurfürst's 60mm bow plating gives it a distinct advantage over the Ohio when facing battleships like Yamato and Shikishima, as the Ohio is more vulnerable to overmatching and citadels through its bow compared to the Kurfürst.

What does the player mean by 'not getting greedy for damage' during this push?

Not getting greedy for damage means the player focuses on survival by not exposing the ship unnecessarily to take shots, even if it means forgoing potential damage. The priority is on staying alive to contribute later in the game.

Why does the player emphasize the importance of positioning when facing multiple enemies or an aircraft carrier?

Positioning is key to staying alive and preventing the enemy from landing easy hits. By using islands for cover and staying angled, the player avoids being an easy target, especially for long-range ships or aircraft carriers that can deal significant damage if the ship is stationary or exposed.