shooting torpedoes

[Kapt Z]

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

That's my SOP, in a calm sea.


My understanding of how the magnetic fuses work is that they are set off by the EM field created by the ship's hull, and therefore will detonate if/when they pass through it (if they are going to detonate at all) regardless of whether this means they pass through it under the keel or on their way to a direct impact some place higher up. If this is not correct (or at least not how it works in-game) I'd like to know that for sure, as I have not been concerning myself with AOB on magnetic shots regardless of depth the way I do with impact-only.

Usually the only times I resort to the magnetic trigger at all is if the AOB of the target is extreme or I am making a desperation shot at a escort.

I've always assumed that the only solid hit from a magnetic(in game) would occur when the torpedo passed under the keel. Can't say for sure because I don't use the event cam and I usually have the water clarity set so murky I wouldn't see the torpedo anyway.

Interested to hear what others think.