Hello to all readers and subscribers of our blog about online games. The Gamebizclub team is in touch and today we will tell you about the best ships in World of Warships. These combat vehicles are the subject of dreams not only for beginners, but also for experienced players. In the review, we will analyze in detail both premium ships and representatives of the main development branches. It is quite possible that today you can find among them the ship of your dreams.

From this article you will learn:

America

One of the main areas of shipbuilding in the United States in the 20th century was the creation of heavy ships with impressive air defense. In terms of firepower, American warships of that time were many times superior to their "classmates" of other nations. However, with all this, they were significantly behind the Japanese in terms of torpedo weapons.

  • Cruisers

St. Louis (Level III) - is popular not only among beginners, but also among experienced gamers. The combination of firepower and solid armor makes this cruiser perhaps the best ship of its tier. As many as 14 sixteen-inch guns and 18 76-mm guns were installed along the sides, providing continuous firing. In terms of HP points, St. Louis can be compared to one-tier battleships. The disadvantages include the fact that the ship is almost completely lacking air defense. In addition, this cruiser is quite vulnerable to battleship fragmentation shells. Nevertheless, even taking into account all the shortcomings of St. Louis, we advise you to download this particular ship at level 3.

Omaha (Level V) - for gamers who open the 5th level of the American cruiser tree, Omaha becomes a "pioneer" in several respects. He will please the players with the appearance on board of a gun turret and an aviation catapult for a reconnaissance aircraft. The cruiser is the leader in its class in terms of firing range. And the presence of torpedo weapons gives him a significant advantage in close combat. Omaha is the perfect option for farming Silver. With a relatively cheap content, it allows you to get up to 200,000 per battle even without a premium account.

Cleveland (Tier VI) - in the history of the fleet, this type of cruiser is considered the most massive. The ship has four gun turrets, which contain all of its guns. This design allows for aimed shooting at one specific target on board. The main advantage of Cleveland can be called an incredibly powerful air defense for this level, turning it into the main threat to enemy aircraft.

Atlanta (Tier VII) – this premium cruiser occupies a special place in the line of elite ships of the US Navy. 16 incredibly fast-firing 127-caliber twin guns pour heavy fire on opponents, smashing to pieces everything that is not protected by a dense layer of armor. And its torpedo tubes can present a very unpleasant surprise to gaping battleships. The greatest effectiveness in Atlanta can be achieved in squadron combat.

Des Moines (Level X) - 9 eight-inch cannons, firing 10 volleys per minute, are calling card this ship. Not surprisingly, with such weapons, he easily sends enemy ships to the bottom. In duels, this cruiser has no equal. However, like other representatives of this class, he should stay away from enemy battleships.

  • destroyers

Farragut (Tier VI) – worthy representative a class of destroyers with excellent running characteristics and powerful weapons. Success in a direct collision is guaranteed to him if a sufficiently light vessel acts as an enemy. Still, in terms of armor, it is significantly inferior to single-level cruisers and battleships. It is also worth noting that the air defense of this destroyer is good at shooting down enemy aircraft. And with a sufficient share of ingenuity and the skillful use of torpedoes in close combat, it can also fight with heavier enemy ships.

Sims (Tier VII) – despite its lightness, this premium destroyer can repel not only ships of her class, but also armored cruisers. amazing speed, impressive artillery and first-class maneuverability - these are three reasons why you should buy American destroyer Sims.

  • Battleships

North Carolina (Tier VIII) - this masterpiece of American shipbuilding does not have the best armor for its class, however, due to this, it demonstrates amazing mobility. IN skillful hands the battleship North Carolina becomes an almost universal warship. Powerful air defense and impressive weapons allow it to effectively destroy enemy cruisers, battleships and aircraft. The only thing his captain should be wary of is air raids and coordinated group attacks.

Montana (Level X) - the battleship is interesting primarily because in reality the project to create it was never implemented. Nevertheless, this did not prevent the developers from the Wargaming studio from giving him life in the vastness of the World of Warships gaming universe. According to the characteristics, it may well compete with the similar Japanese battleship Yamato. Montana's unhurried speed more than makes up for it impenetrable armor and first-class armament, represented by four three-gun installations with a caliber of 406 mm.

  • Aircraft carriers

Independence (Tier VI) – unlike aircraft carriers of previous levels, this ship guarantees quite comfortable gameplay. Its improved performance and significantly improved aircraft quality compared to its predecessors allows players to realize the full potential of this class. Decent speed and powerful air defense allow the aircraft carrier to successfully evade enemy attacks. Playing the Independence would be even more enjoyable if it had more versatile weapons on board. But due to their small size, their number is reduced to two. Thus, the ship is unlikely to be suitable for close combat. But he doesn't need it.

Midway (Level X) - this ship can be called the first and, in fact, the last "battle carrier" of the United States fleet. Its armored flight deck can even withstand a bomb attack. And on board the ship carries one of the largest groups of aircraft presented in WoWS. Add to this good driving characteristics and reliable armor - and you get an almost perfect vehicle for destroying enemy ships.

Japan

Shipbuilders Countries rising sun were quite original in their thinking. Having borrowed best ideas from American and European colleagues, they were able to successfully combine them with their own developments and create a number of warships that are unique in their characteristics.

  • Cruisers

Kuma (Level IV) is a ship that rightfully deserves the title of one of the most controversial in the game. With impressive armament for such a level, high rate of fire and impeccable driving characteristics, it has a number of significant disadvantages that have to be reckoned with. Among them, insufficiently powerful air defense and low range indicators. In general, we can say that Kuma is an amateur ship. Although, this fact does not prevent him from being one of the most popular cruisers among WoWS players.

Yubari (Tier IV) is a premium light cruiser that can cause a lot of trouble for aircraft carrier commanders. On board were 16 anti-aircraft installations posing a serious threat to enemy aircraft. With an incredibly high speed of up to 35 knots, it has excellent maneuverability, which negates any attempts by the enemy to retaliate. And for those who still doubt the combat potential of the Yubari, we would like to remind you that this cruiser is equipped with the most powerful 610 mm torpedoes among ships of its class.

Mogami (Tier VIII) - this cruiser can give a worthy rebuff not only to similar ships, but also to ships of more high levels. The presence of 15 rapid-fire guns with a caliber of 155 mm allows him to pour devastating heavy fire on opponents. Moreover, in the top configuration, the caliber can be increased. True, the speed of fire will decrease slightly. It is also worth noting that, like any cruiser that was born in Japan, Mogami has torpedo tubes in its design that allow it to successfully attack heavy ships.

Atago (Tier VIII) is another premium Japanese ship that combines mobility, durability and incredible combat power. This cruiser is a real gift for all lovers of tactical improvisation. The versatility inherent in all ships of this class has been brought to the maximum in it. In terms of "survivability" Atago will leave behind any classmate. And the speed of 35 knots allows it to move almost on a par with destroyers. Well, as a cherry on the cake are high-precision guns with a caliber of 203 mm and powerful torpedo weapons.

  • destroyers

Minekaze (Tier V) – it would seem that this ship is no different from the rest of the destroyers of the Japanese branch. It has the whole set of shortcomings typical for this line: thin armor, clumsy turrets, not the largest main caliber. However, Minekaze has several key advantages that allow it to compete for the title of one of the most popular ships in World of Warships. Thanks to its amazing speed, it becomes almost elusive to enemies. And powerful torpedo armament turns Minekaze into a serious opponent for all ships.

Shimakaze (Level X) is a destroyer that can take first place in terms of combat power among all the ships presented in the game. It has three five-tube torpedo tubes equipped with the legendary Long Lance torpedoes. And advanced boilers with high steam rates allow this destroyer to reach speeds of up to 39 knots.

  • Battleships

Ishizuchi (Tier IV) is a premium battleship named after the high mountain Western Japan, deserves special attention due to its unique design. On board, five gun turrets are very conveniently located, providing accurate and efficient shooting. And thanks to lightweight armor, Ishizuchi develops an incredible speed for a battleship - up to 28 knots.

Fuso (Level VI) - playing on this ship gives you the opportunity to feel the full power of Japanese battleships. It is equipped with six gun turrets, containing a total of 12 guns. With such powerful weaponry, combined with impenetrable armor, Fuso can fight on equal terms even with battleships that surpass him in level.

Yamato (Level X) is the largest and most impressive ship of the line in the history of shipbuilding. The most powerful artillery in the game, represented by 480-caliber guns, and the most reliable side armor, which protects the battleship from enemy attacks at long and medium range, give it a huge advantage over its opponents.

  • Aircraft carriers

Zuiho (Tier V) is one of the lightest ships of its class, boasting an extensive air wing and deadly combat equipment. The weak defense of this Japanese aircraft carrier is fully compensated by excellent driving performance.

Zuikaku (Tier VIII) - six aviation groups on board, atypical speed for this class and amazing maneuverability make this aircraft carrier the worst enemy of armored battleships. Even the most powerful air defenses are sometimes unable to overcome the shock wave of Zuikaku.

USSR

Home hallmark the Soviet line of ships in WoWS will be the lack of aircraft carriers. According to archival data, during the declared historical period, the USSR did not have ships of this class at its disposal. To date, the branch of Soviet destroyers has been fully implemented in the game. And among them special attention deserve the following copies:

Wrathful (Tier V) is a fast and maneuverable destroyer with an almost cruising caliber. It will appeal to those who like to destroy enemy strongholds and hunt enemy cruisers. In open confrontation with identical ships of other nations, the Wrathful takes a winning position due to the presence of four 130-caliber guns on board. And in terms of speed, it is inferior, perhaps, to the nimble Japanese Minekaze.

Thundering (Tier V) is a premium ship that has already won the recognition of players during the open beta test. It carries on board one of the most destructive guns by the standards of a destroyer: 130-mm guns can successfully attack not only light enemy ships, but also impregnable battleships. Another undoubted plus of the "Thundering" is the 8-kilometer range of torpedoes with a 7-kilometer detection distance of the ship.

Kyiv (Tier VII) - it is distinguished from other destroyers of the USSR branch by reinforced artillery, practically maximum speed and the presence of five-tube torpedo tubes on board. The ship is equipped with standard 130-mm guns for Soviet models. However, it is not the caliber that matters, but their number: three pairs of guns located in three towers.

Our review will be incomplete if we ignore the most prominent representatives of the cruiser and battleship classes presented in the Soviet branch:

Aurora (Tier III) is a legendary cruiser created during the reign of the Tsars, fully revealing its combat potential in squadron combat. This premium ship is armed with 14 152-caliber guns that mercilessly destroy enemy destroyers and light cruisers with waves of high-explosive shells. And thanks to the increased profitability of the Aurora in loans, cruiser owners can accelerate their development and movement along the upgrade branch.

Murmansk (Level V) - another premium soviet ship, which has powerful artillery and impressive torpedo armament. High speed and maneuverability, combined with a decent margin of combat capability, makes players take a closer look at the Murmansk cruiser. Of the main disadvantages of the vessel, one can single out weak armor, a vulnerable citadel and a high degree visibility.

Emperor Nicholas I (Level IV) – the last word in construction battleships Russian Empire. Unfortunately, the revolutionary events of 1917 did not allow this first-class battleship to enter service. However, the creators of WoWS gave him a chance to compete for the title of favorite among the "classmates". "Emperor Nicholas I" can perfectly show itself even in confrontation with more advanced opponents due to its excellent armor and optimal placement of gun turrets.

Germany

The introduction of the German tech tree into the game began with the advent of the cruiser line. According to the developers, the highlights of the ships of this nation will be the amazing survivability and rate of fire of the guns. How true these statements are, we can judge by the example of the best representatives of the German fleet available in WoWS at the moment:

Königsberg (Level V) is one of the brightest stars German branch. This is a versatile cruiser that can become an ideal second-line fighter. It opens up unlimited tactical potential for players due to the advantageous combination of excellent artillery and good driving performance. And four triple-tube torpedo tubes, located on both sides of the ship, are ready to attack opponents from a distance of up to 6 km.

Admiral Hipper (Tier VIII) is a German cruiser that will give odds to many ships of this class. His precise and long-range guns guarantee effective shooting even at extreme distances. Admiral Hipper will not be an easy target for enemies, as his armor is able to withstand even very aggressive attacks. This king of ranged duels will excel in close combat as well. Although its torpedo tubes cannot be compared in damage to similar Japanese ones, nevertheless, their firepower is quite enough to give a worthy rebuff to the enemy.

Hindenburg (Tier X) is an imposing ship with solid artillery, including 12 203-caliber guns. The main trump card of this cruiser is an amazing firing range - up to 17.8 km. Among other things, Hindenburg is one of the most tenacious representatives of its class. An ingenious German armor system protects the ship in close range battles.

Eventually

Highlight the most best ship of those that offer us world game of Warships, is impossible. Each class and nation has its pros and cons. And each individual player prefers those ships that are most harmoniously combined with his style of play. And so any assessment will be deliberately subjective.

We hope that our recommendations will help you navigate the variety of options and select the most preferable for yourself. And our article will help you increase the efficiency of the game and improve your results -. That's all for today, bye and see you soon.

Exit squadron Soviet cruisers yet to be, what cannot be said about them combat way in World of Warships. Each of them went through more than one hundred battles during testing, and now we can highlight many character traits new branch and offer you some tactical tips that are sure to be useful in the near future. Get ready to meet the new branch fully armed!

Branch of Soviet cruisers


















Soviet cruisers are ships that can cause a lot of trouble to the enemy, but do not like excessive risk. Despite the individual features of the gameplay of each of them, this statement can be called common to all representatives of the branch, as well as the following features.

pros
+ Branded Soviet artillery: many guns, high rate of fire, accuracy and range.

Optimal ballistic trajectory and projectile speed. Good chances of armor penetration and arson.

A large supply of combat capability points.

High running speed.

Effective anti-aircraft weapons on Tier V–X ships.

Ships of Tiers VIII–X have access to a unique type of consumable - a search radar.

Minuses
- Large size and, as a result, visibility and low maneuverability.

Citadel vulnerability.

Difficulty in the implementation of torpedo weapons, despite the comfortable guidance angles.
















Tactics

Like Soviet destroyers, the new branch of cruisers is primarily about shooting. The artillery potential of these ships is very high. Using it correctly, you will get a solid advantage in battle, and not only over "classmates". With them, with proper skill, you will have a short conversation over a long distance. This is the first rule:

avoid skirmishes on the front line, use the range of guns.

Accurate play is necessary, because the citadel of Soviet cruisers is their vulnerable spot. It's connected with large sizes the ships themselves and their power plants. Substitute the enemy board - worst idea Soviet cruiser commander

Try to play from bow or stern -

this is the second, no less important.
Compensating for their flaw, most Soviet cruisers themselves are able to penetrate almost everything that moves at a good angle. Otherwise - inflict impressive damage with land mines. Both types of shells on these ships more than justify their presence, and therefore:

conduct combined shooting -

this is the third. Of course, when meeting with a battleship or destroyer, land mines will turn out to be more reliable. By the way, about destroyers: the senior representatives of the Soviet cruiser branch promise to become the worst enemies of ships of this class due to the unique equipment - radar. It allows you to reveal the location of all enemies within a radius of 11.7 km for a short period of time, including those covered by a smoke screen. Naturally, without the fire support of the team, this time may not be enough to send the enemy to the bottom, therefore:

try to stick to your allies.

One of the working tactics for a mid- or higher-tier Soviet cruiser is to act in tandem with a battleship. Such an alliance fits perfectly into your plan to play from a distance and not get into focus. The battleship, on the other hand, will be happy to be protected from destroyers and especially aviation, because the air defense systems of the older Soviet cruisers are worthy.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about torpedoes. Due to the modest range, they look only like a weapon of last chance, and only "Svetlana" and "Dmitry Donskoy" can argue with that.

We will tell you in detail about these and other ships of the new branch very soon.

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Many beginners in games from the category of World of Bla Bla always have the question of which branch is better to download first, and the question is very reasonable and relevant. It depends on whether you play the game at all or not. Still, there is always a chance to choose the most nauseating path, from which you will burn out and score on the game.

With World of warships, in my case, it was something like this. We were tired of tanks, we had to play something. Decided to try ships. I played it, but somehow it didn’t work, most likely it’s not even that I chose the wrong nations and classes, but it’s just such a game that it doesn’t start the first time. In general, after playing a little, I scored on the game.

Six months have passed and I decided to understand her again and forgive her. This time it seems to have gone and dragged on, quite a worthy toy. Enough of the lyrics, got carried away.

I will evaluate by 10 levels and their suitability, and not about the entire branch.

Best tier 10 destroyer

Here I would like to note 2 destroyers and I downloaded them in parallel.

Shimakaze– a Japanese destroyer, in my opinion the best level 10 invisible plow, can send 15 surprises at a time with a large one-time damage. The disguise indicator is not the best in the game, but it is enough. The main caliber guns are rarely used, but they are good and you can strain enemies with smoke. Meeting with artillery destroyers is contraindicated. Turrets spin badly, shoot rarely. To do this, 2 twin towers are at the back, and 1 at the front. This was done on purpose in order to better fire on the retreat. And the tactic works, especially against destroyers with poor ballistics. My Shima with 10% HP of full Bensons and Gearings was dismantling. The latter is more difficult, of course, but sometimes it works with inexperienced caps.

Advice. While we are downloading the branch of the Japanese destroyers, and it is all good, like the second alternative, we leave the emins of levels 7 and 8 in the hangar - Akatsuki and Kagero. Or their parallel siblings. If destroyers enter as a class, they will come in handy for ranked battles if you don't plan to buy premium ships for that. True, the captains will either have to download again, or retrain with Shimakaze.

Gearing- American destroyer, a mixture of bulldog and rhinoceros. And hellish guns at close range can also spoil with torpedoes. Very fast-firing guns, but with poor ballistics. It makes sense to fight against destroyers only at close range, but in this case it burns out in years. It has two 5-pipe vehicles with nice torpedoes, they are hardly noticeable, they swim quickly (you can speed it up with a perk due to the range), less noticeable than Shima's, but they also do less damage, medium ones. There is a barrier. Of the minuses low speed Gearing. A really nice wagon, like his entire branch.

A few words about Khabarovsk, a very cool destroyer, but complex, the branch is heavy. It can't cope with the work of a destroyer, it's almost a cruiser. I upgraded the branch quickly, because I was lucky with the introduction of an alternative branch, some ships went without pumping and I jumped over level 8. Ship for experienced players.

Best Tier 10 Cruiser

ZAO- Japanese cruiser, easy to learn, good main battery, glue torpedoes, low visibility, low HP, but not spent so quickly. The citadel is well defended, small and sunken. Overall dimensions are small. For beginners, it's the best. The leveling branch is not very stressful, but these are cruisers and you need to come to terms with the idea that sending a cruiser to the port for a volley is normal.

At first I started to download a branch of Soviet cruisers, it was burning, it was bombing, but I really wanted Moscow. So much suffering on the way to her, but she's worth it. Also a very good semi-battleship cruiser, but not as easy to use as ZAO, so I recommend downloading ZAO first. Or in parallel.

Best Tier 10 Battleship

Yamato- Japanese battleship with excellent armor, main caliber, very nice battleship. But sometimes it suffers from poor maneuverability and poor air defense, but not every battle has aviks, but the main caliber is needed in every one.

You can also download the German branch in parallel, along the way we leave Gneisenau and Bismarck in the hangar for ranked battles. Or we buy their mremia clones so that there are no problems with the captains. But if money is a pity, like me, then we download caps.

Best Tier 10 Carrier

Midway- US aircraft carrier. Here I am not strong in aircraft carriers, but there is no choice there, 2 branches. Most recommend it.

Somehow, I apologize that there are many about some classes, about some few. So the footcloth turned out to be long.

In general, the game World of warships is good, but there are really unplayable ships and you have to spend either nerves or free experience to get through them.

And the last tip. Download several branches at once, because there are always some promotions, discounts on one branch, then on another. Helps save money and swing faster. On holidays, you can simply shoot down increased experience from ships and so download them faster in parallel.

The above is purely my opinion and may differ from the opinions of others. Which ship is better in WOWS, everyone will decide for himself, but advice to a beginner will not be superfluous. Play with pleasure!

We are talking about both special premium ships and gift varieties. Most importantly, keep track. specifications, combat abilities, gun power.

How to get acquainted with the assortment?

If you are interested in the full tree and development branches in the World of Warships of ships, the developer suggests using a special mod, the task of which is to show even those positions that are not yet available. Now you can preview new nations, technical characteristics, combat indicators. Such data is needed not just for familiarization, but for choosing a strategy for the near future. You will answer yourself the question: “Is it worth pumping these branches, is there any prospect in this, is it necessary to develop ships in the chosen direction?”.

A few examples

The ship development tree in World of Warships is different for each country. The United States and Japan have different approaches to the development of technology, in particular to protection and armor. American developers decided to use the principle of "all or nothing", the Japanese went the other way. The Germans also do not stand still, the ship development tree in World of Warships is regularly updated with new models, taking into account:

  • air defense and artillery power;
  • indicators of survivability and camouflage;
  • movement speed and maneuverability.

The RBK Games platform team will soon try to prepare ship development branches for you in World of Warships.