Learn how to tackle Prisoner of War Ship events and Ship Convoys in Assassin's Creed Rogue. Free POWs, earn resources, and get tips for success in these naval encounters.
Alright, let's talk about some of the naval events you'll run into out on the open ocean in Assassin's Creed Rogue: Prisoner of War (POW) Ships and regular Ship Convoys. These pop up as little icons on your map – a closed fist for POWs and a pound sign for convoys. They're a great way to snag some extra loot and help out some folks!
POW Ships: Freeing the Captives
When you spot that closed fist icon, you're looking at a POW event. It's basically a convoy with the POW ship itself, plus a couple of escorts – usually brigs or frigates. Your main goal here is to take down those escorts without damaging the POW ship at all. Seriously, any damage to the POW ship means fewer prisoners you can save, and that's a bummer.
These POW ships can hold up to 100 prisoners! Once you've dealt with the escorts, you can initiate a boarding sequence on the POW ship. Just like other boardings, you'll need to defeat a set number of crew members and complete any secondary objectives. Nail it, and you'll earn about 200L for every prisoner you managed to keep alive, plus a nice chunk of resources.
Ship Convoys: Raiding for Resources
Ship Convoys, and their close cousins Royal Convoys, are pretty similar. You'll find them out on the ocean marked with a pound icon. These convoys usually have a main ship loaded with resources, guarded by 2-3 escorts – a mix of gunships, brigs, and frigates. For these, you need to destroy all the ships in the convoy before you can board the main brig to finish the event. Expect to get a good amount of money and resources once you wrap these up.
- Focus fire on the escort ships first in POW events. Don't let them distract you from protecting the POW vessel.
- For both event types, make sure you're using the right kind of ammo. Swivel guns are great for taking out smaller escorts quickly, while heavy shot is better for larger frigates.
- Keep an eye on your own ship's health. These escorts can pack a punch, so don't be afraid to use your own cannons strategically.
- When boarding, prioritize taking down the officers or tougher enemies first to make the fight easier.
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