Dhow

Overall strategy
This light vessel of Middle Eastern provenance is often a favourite of those who live along the coastlines of the Indian Ocean as well as nearby seas — most notably, the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. While it is weak in comparison to a Dromond, and slower, its cheap cost and relative offensive power often make it ideal for coastal patrol and harassment. They are not ideal for attacking heavily defended coastlines, due to their limited armour and hitpoints. Larger ships can be swarmed, but this is not often advisable for the same reasons.