Learn how to deal with those pesky shield ships in Endless Space 2! We'll cover tactics for taking them down and the best strategies for your campaign.
Alright, so you're running into these shield ships, huh? They're a real pain because they're almost immune to regular ship weapons. If a non-critical hit lands, it'll only do about 1 damage. Don't worry though, there are ways to deal with them!
Fighters are your friend here. While regular weapons tickle them, fighters seem to do normal damage. Your best bet is to use a 'formation foe' tactic. This lets you target ships *behind* the shield ship without any penalty, which is super useful for clearing out the support ships first. You'll be seeing a lot of these shield ships, so getting a handle on them now will save you a ton of headaches later in the campaign.
When you're facing a fleet with these shield ships, like the ones defending Dorado, the strategy is to focus on taking out the support ships quickly. This way, you can use your fighters indefinitely against the main threats. It might take a while, but it's a solid approach.
Later on, you might even run into a boss like Basadre where the main ship, the Navarra, is surrounded by four shield ships. The key here is that these shield ships don't have anti-fighter capabilities. So, if you haven't brought Gen along (who has a 'formation foe' ability that makes things much easier, though it costs fame), your best bet is to rely solely on fighters for damage. It's a slow process, but it's effective. The Eberlin carrier, with its capacity for 60 fighters, is a great choice for this kind of battle.
Remember, even though these ships are tough, with the right tactics and a bit of patience, you can overcome them!
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