Weak spots

H2OsKT · 04-09-08, 10:10 PM

Is there any guide to each ship type's weakness? On SHIII, I could aim for ammo bunkers on capital ships or the fuel on a freight. SHIV merchants are on steroids and the Jap capital ships are pretty dang tough too.

My only observation is if I can get directly in front of a ship, my chances of sinking with one torp is greatly improved if set at maximum depth based on the draft. I have verified this tactic with a Kongo class, Shokaku carrier, large tanker as well as some assorted merchants.

I was really disapointed last night as I came across a huge task force en route to Batan and I only had three fish left. I saved the game and made about ten different runs at the Yamato battleship from a 45 to 90 degree angle. My best opportunity only stopped her from moving, but she never went down and I never saw any dramatic pyrotechnics even when I know I hit the ammo bunker locations under her main guns. I don't care how big a boat you have, three well placed torpedos should do the job.

SHIII had a link that showed weak spots on targeted ships such as the keal, ammo or fuel bunkers. Is there any such guide for SH IV?

04-09-08, 10:10 PM	#1
H2OsKT Watch Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Louisiana/Connecticut Posts: 21 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Weak spots Is there any guide to each ship type's weakness? On SHIII, I could aim for ammo bunkers on capital ships or the fuel on a freight. SHIV merchants are on steroids and the Jap capital ships are pretty dang tough too. My only observation is if I can get directly in front of a ship, my chances of sinking with one torp is greatly improved if set at maximum depth based on the draft. I have verified this tactic with a Kongo class, Shokaku carrier, large tanker as well as some assorted merchants. I was really disapointed last night as I came across a huge task force en route to Batan and I only had three fish left. I saved the game and made about ten different runs at the Yamato battleship from a 45 to 90 degree angle. My best opportunity only stopped her from moving, but she never went down and I never saw any dramatic pyrotechnics even when I know I hit the ammo bunker locations under her main guns. I don't care how big a boat you have, three well placed torpedos should do the job. SHIII had a link that showed weak spots on targeted ships such as the keal, ammo or fuel bunkers. Is there any such guide for SH IV? __________________ \"Reserving judgment is a matter of infinite hope.\" - Fitgerald