PvE Mission Cargo

[Jack Spencer]

In PvE Combat Missions, how do you get the "X" for the cargo in ships that you sink? The sunk ship is almost always upwind. By the time I get turned around and tack upwind the hull is usually underwater but the masts are sticking up and the map still shows the the wreck icon. I drift slowly (less than 2 kts or stop) over the wreck but very seldom get the "X". What am I doing wrong? 

[Archaos]

It has probably fully sunk by the time you are getting to it. The availability to loot only lasts for a certain amount of time, it was increased recently but I am not sure how long it is.

The secret is to slowing down somewhere on his quarter as he sinks ready to move in immediately you get the kill message. Once his side armor and mid structure are gone there is no point continuing to shoot as he will eventually sink.

[Hodo]

To loot a sinking ship.

-You have to be going less than 5.5kn

-With in grapple range.

-And the ships weather deck has to still be above water, or RIGHT at the surface.

-You have to be looking at it with your camera.

[seanjo]

5 hours ago, 38gbear61 said:

In PvE Combat Missions, how do you get the "X" for the cargo in ships that you sink? The sunk ship is almost always upwind. By the time I get turned around and tack upwind the hull is usually underwater but the masts are sticking up and the map still shows the the wreck icon. I drift slowly (less than 2 kts or stop) over the wreck but very seldom get the "X". What am I doing wrong? 

When you have depleted his centre armour he is sinking, slow down and get behind him until he sinks then get by his side and the x should appear, don't get too close before he has sunk or you may get into a boarding action you don't want.