Submarine (Civ5)

== Game Info ==
Specialized ranged naval unit of the Modern Era.
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== Strategy ==
The Submarine is a unique new invention of the Modern Era, a ship capable of traveling and attacking under the water with its torpedoes. As such, it remains invisible to most units...until it attacks. When it does, it receives an enormous attack bonus, which may even allow its torpedoes to sink a full-health ship with a single shot. These qualities make it exceptionally dangerous for the enemy fleet, and radically change the game on the naval front. At the same time, the torpedoes can't harm land-based units and defenses, making the Submarine a specialized ship-killing unit. An experienced player may sneak Submarines to your shores, sink undefended lone ships, then retreat and disappear before you can react.
Submarines can quickly pillage Fishing Boats. Don't get them too close to cities, however, as they and their garrisons can see Submarines and perform ranged attacks on them. Once seen, Submarines are also very vulnerable to any ranged unit capable of indirect fire. Submarines can enter Ice tiles, allowing them to hide from enemy Destroyers (which, as melee units, can't attack a unit if it's in a tile they can't enter).
As ranged units, Submarines acquire XP slowly, so training is important for them. When selecting promotions for your Submarines, concentrate on those that give anti-naval combat bonuses and extra sight and . This way, you will maximize their striking power and their ability to escape pursuit.
If you're fighting an opponent who's using Submarines, it's vital to be able to see them so you can eliminate them as quickly as possible, as they can do great damage to a surface fleet. The three vessels that can help are your own submarines, Missile Cruisers, and Destroyers. Destroyers are faster than Submarines and get a bonus when fighting them, but don't have a ranged attack. Once the Submarines are spotted, engage them with Destroyers, or use the Indirect Fire ability of Battleships and Artillery to hit them with ranged attacks.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== See also ==
* Submarine in other games
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