How do I change ship formation in Sea of Conquest?

From the fleet management screen. Select the fleet, then reposition ships between the front, middle and back slots. It is free and reversible.

How do I separate ships into different fleets?

Also from fleet management — split the fleet and assign hulls to each. Running multiple fleets on different tasks is one of the biggest efficiency gains in the game.

Does formation actually matter?

Substantially. It decides which ships absorb damage and which keep firing. A good composition in a bad formation regularly loses to the reverse.

What is the best formation in Sea of Conquest?

Durable ships forward, damage in the middle, support and control at the back. Shift more aggressive for PvP.

Should I change formation for each fight?

For routine content, no. For PvP, rallies and monster hunts, yes — the optimal arrangement genuinely differs.

Why is my damage ship dying first?

It is almost certainly in the front slot. Check the arrangement after any roster change; positions do not follow the ships you swap in.

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Sea of Conquest Formations: Fleet Positioning and Setup

Verified 18 August 2026

Published: 18 August 20266 min read