Oak & Iron is a fast-play game, but it has a lot of strategic depth to it. This is a collection of some of our top suggestions for ways to increase your skills at the game. Select one of the strategy & tactics guides below to learn how to improve your Oak & Iron gameplay or brush up on your skills:
Strategy & Tactics Guides
General Combat Tips
Combat tips for players of all skill levels to help you get started and take your game to the next level.
Deployment Tips
Many times a game is won or lost before it even starts. Figure out some good pre-deployment strategies, the effects of Wind, and scenario-specific strategies.
Movement Strategies
A massive, massive portion of the strategy in Oak & Iron comes down to movement and positioning. Learn how to make the most of your ship’s movement.
Boarding Action Strategies
Get ready to drive fear into your enemy as you learn to BOARD your enemy’s ship with flare!
Advanced Boarding Guide:
How to board Ships of the Line
Tips, tricks, and tactics, and practical examples of deployments for boarding and defeating “Ships of the Line”.
Tips and Tactics for Fire Ships
“Fire ship” is a unique upgrade card that requires finesse to use with maximum success. Learn the ships to pick and how to use them to sink your enemy.
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How to Get the Most Out of Terrain
Learn the benefits of Shoals, Rocks, Islands, Landmasses, and Fog. Get the secrets on how to use them to win more games.
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Squadron Building
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Your success in the game is influenced by the effort you put into building your force before the game starts.
Staying in Formation
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Staying in Formation is a difficult task for many players. Learn new techniques to keep your ships in line ahead to maximize your damage and ability bonuses.