Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – How Exactly Does One Properly Engage in Naval Combat?
Engage in Naval Combat
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Sinking a ship will heal some damage.
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Cleaving heals more, alongside giving you more resources.
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A boarding will fully heal the ship.
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Enemy ships successfully set on fire will completely stop and take DoT.
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Bracing will drastically reduce all damage from all sources.
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There is, appropriately, a wind-up to ramming speed and increase the damage to the max when you see wind rushing past the sides of the boat.
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You can drift and turn quickly by holding the “Slow Down” button, which is useful for turning your ship to avoid a ram from an enemy ship or have the majority of a volley miss.
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Arrows are your long-range weapons. They can set ships on fire from a distance.
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Spears are close-range engagement weapons, ram aside. Spears on fire leave fire on the water, which makes it useful for slow, large ships.
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Upgraded spears and arrows can cause Weakpoints to appear, which are glowing sections that can be struck for critical damage.