Ship Guide
A rundown of the size, characteristics, and placement tips for the five ships in Battleship. Each ship's length changes how hard it is to hide and to find.
Length 5
Aircraft Carrier (Length 5)
The largest ship, occupying five cells — the first to fall to an opponent's checkerboard search.
Length 4Battleship (Length 4)
A main-line ship occupying four cells that hides comfortably in the center or along the edges.
Length 3Cruiser (Length 3)
A mid-size ship occupying three cells that, together with the same-length Submarine, complicates your opponent's calculations.
Length 3Submarine (Length 3)
Occupies three cells and shares its length with the Cruiser, making it harder for your opponent to track remaining ship sizes.
Length 2Destroyer (Length 2)
The smallest ship, occupying only two cells, with the most possible hiding spots on the grid — likely to survive until the very end.