Alexey Levakov, producer.

However, in the US Navy, specialized training cruisers were not built, therefore, the question arose before us - what kind of ship can we oppose Katori? At the same time, our main task was to find a sufficiently versatile ship with a relatively small displacement, which could be correlated with Katori. Quite a non-trivial task, I want to tell you. The solution was found: gunboat Erie. Its displacement, of course, is inferior to Katori, but it has larger caliber guns, and also carries some kind of reservation. In addition, it has enough space on the upper deck to accommodate the location of torpedo tubes (in alternative history, of course :))

However, Eri was not our most difficult decision. The most difficult and rejected more than once was the decision about what kind of american ship will be able to give a fitting rebuff to the Japanese Yamato.


Let me remind you that the battleships Yamato and Musashi are the largest built battleships in history. What can be opposed to Yamato? The answer, it would seem, is obvious and suggests itself - of course, well, of course Iowa!

This answer, in spite of the apparent obviousness, will still be incorrect. The American Iowas, although they had an impressive full speed of 33 knots, nevertheless, from a conceptual and constructive point of view, they are in fact just elongated South Dakotas, with a power plant of increased power and slightly improved guns. However, in popular memory and thanks to films like Siege and Battleship, Iowa-class ships are firmly at the fore and are considered the best battleships in history. We tried to distance ourselves from the emotional assessment of the ships, and take into account all the factors. So what did we get in the end? But what: the real rivals of the Yamato-class battleships were to be the Montana-class ships.

Montana, with all its sixty thousand tons of standard displacement, four hundred and nine millimeters of the belt, and twelve sixteen inch guns, would be a formidable opponent of the Yamato. That is why, having estimated the performance characteristics of the ships, we put Iowa on the ninth level, and Montana - on the tenth, on a par with Yamato.

Hello to all readers and subscribers of our online gaming blog. 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 branches of development. It is quite possible that today you can find the ship of your dreams among them.

In this article, you will learn:

America

One of the main directions 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 significantly lagged behind the Japanese in terms of torpedo armament.

  • Cruisers

St. Louis (III level) - is popular not only among beginners, but also among experienced gamers. The combination of firepower and solid armor makes this cruiser arguably the best ship at its level. As many as 14 16-inch guns and 18 76 mm guns are installed along the sides, providing continuous firing. In terms of HP, Saint Louis can be compared to single-tier battleships. The disadvantages include the fact that there is almost no air defense on the ship. In addition, this cruiser is quite vulnerable to shrapnel shells from battleships. Nevertheless, even taking into account all the shortcomings of St. Louis, we advise you to swing this particular ship at level 3.

Omaha (Tier V) - for gamers who unlock the 5th level of the American cruiser tech tree, Omaha becomes a "pioneer" in several ways. He will delight players with the appearance on board a gun turret and an aircraft catapult for a reconnaissance aircraft. The cruiser is the leader in its class in terms of firing range. And the presence of torpedo armament gives him a significant advantage in close combat. Omaha is ideal for silver farming. With relatively cheap content, it allows you to earn up to 200,000 per battle, even without a premium account.

Cleveland (Tier VI) - this type of cruiser is considered the most widespread in the history of the fleet. The ship has four gun turrets, in which all of its cannons are concentrated. This design allows for aimed firing at one specific target on the side. The main advantage of Cleveland can be called the incredibly powerful air defense for this level, which turns it into the main threat to enemy aircraft.

Atlanta (Tier VII) - This premium cruiser has a special place in the line of elite ships of the American Navy. 16 incredibly fast-firing 127-caliber twin cannons pour heavy fire on opponents, smashing everything that is not protected by a dense layer of armor to pieces. And his torpedo tubes can present a very unpleasant surprise to gape battleships. The greatest efficiency in Atlanta can be achieved in squadron combat.

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

  • Destroyers

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

Sims (Tier VII) - Despite its lightness, this premium destroyer can fight off not only ships of its class, but also armored cruisers. astonishing speed, impressive artillery and first-class agility are three reasons why you should buy American destroyer Sims.

  • Battleships

North Carolina (Tier VIII) - This masterpiece of American shipbuilding has not the best armor for its class, however, due to this, it demonstrates amazing mobility. V skillful hands The battleship North Carolina is becoming an almost universal battleship. Powerful air defense and impressive armament allows him to effectively destroy enemy cruisers, battleships and aircraft. The only thing his captain should fear is air raids and coordinated group attacks.

Montana (Tier X) - the battleship is interesting primarily because in reality the project for its creation 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 game universe. In terms of characteristics, it may well compete with a similar Japanese battleship Yamato. Montana's leisurely speed is more than offset impenetrable armor and first-class armament, represented by four 406 mm triple mounts.

  • Aircraft carriers

Independence (Tier VI) - unlike the aircraft carriers of the previous tiers, this ship guarantees quite comfortable gameplay. Its improved handling characteristics and significantly improved aircraft quality compared to its predecessors allow players to realize the full potential of this class. Decent speed and powerful AA defenses allow the aircraft carrier to successfully evade enemy attacks. The Independence would be even more enjoyable to play with 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 (Tier X) - This ship can be called the first and, in fact, the last "aircraft carrier of the line" of the United States Navy. Its armored flight deck can even withstand a bomb attack. And on board the ship carries one of the most numerous aircraft groups represented in WoWS. Add to this good running characteristics and reliable armor - and you have an almost ideal vehicle for destroying enemy ships.

Japan

Shipbuilders Countries rising sun differed in rather original thinking. By borrowing best ideas from American and European colleagues, they were able to successfully combine them with their developments and create a number of warships, unique in their characteristics.

  • Cruisers

Kuma (Tier IV) is a ship that has rightfully earned the title of one of the most controversial in the game. With an impressive armament for this level, high rate of fire and impeccable running characteristics, it has a number of significant disadvantages that have to be reckoned with. Among them are 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 remaining 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 there are 16 anti-aircraft installations that pose 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 strike back. And for those who still have doubts about the combat potential of Yubari, we would like to remind you that this cruiser is equipped with the most powerful torpedoes of 610 mm caliber among ships of its level.

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 155 mm guns allows him to pour destructive heavy fire on opponents. Moreover, in the top configuration, the caliber can be increased. However, the rate 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 agility, toughness and incredible combat power. This cruiser is a real gift for all fans of tactical improvisation. The versatility inherent in all ships of this class is maximized. In terms of "vitality" Atago will leave behind any classmate. And the speed of 35 knots allows him to move almost on a par with destroyers. Well, high-precision 203 mm guns and powerful torpedo armament act as a cherry on the cake.

  • Destroyers

Minekaze (Tier V) - it would seem that this ship is no different from other destroyers of the Japanese branch. It has the entire set of shortcomings inherent in 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. Due to its amazing speed, it becomes almost elusive to enemies. And powerful torpedo armament turns Minekaze into a serious enemy for all ships.

Shimakaze (lvl X) is a destroyer capable of taking first place in combat power among all ships in the game. In his arsenal there are three five-tube torpedo tubes equipped with the legendary Long Lance torpedoes. And improved 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 high mountain Western Japan deserves special attention due to its unique design. On board it is very conveniently located five gun turrets, providing accurate and effective shooting. And thanks to lightweight armor, Ishizuchi develops an incredible speed for a battleship - up to 28 knots.

Fuso (Tier VI) - playing on this ship gives you the opportunity to feel the full power of Japanese battleships. It is equipped with six turrets for a total of 12 cannons. With such powerful weapons combined with impenetrable armor, Fuso can fight on equal terms with even superior battleships.

The Yamato (Tier X) is the largest and most impressive ship of the line in the history of shipbuilding. A huge advantage over opponents gives it 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 distances.

  • Aircraft carriers

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

Zuikaku (Tier VIII) - six air 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 AA defenses are sometimes unable to overcome the Zuikaku shockwave.

the USSR

The main hallmark Soviet line of ships in WoWS will be the absence of aircraft carriers. If you believe the archival data, during the declared historical period, the USSR did not have ships of this class. To date, the game has fully implemented the branch Soviet destroyers... And among them special attention the following instances deserve:

Wrathful (Tier V) is a fast and maneuverable destroyer with almost a cruising caliber. It will appeal to fans of destroying enemy citadels and hunting enemy cruisers. In an open confrontation with identical ships of other nations, "Wrathful" takes an advantageous position thanks 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. She carries on board one of the most destructive guns by the standards of a destroyer: 130-mm cannons 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 at a 7-kilometer distance of the ship's detection.

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

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

Aurora (III lvl.) - the legendary cruiser, created during the tsarist regime, fully reveals its combat potential in squadron combat. This premium ship is armed with 14 152-caliber guns, relentlessly destroying enemy destroyers and light cruisers with waves of high-explosive shells. And thanks to the increased profitability of the Aurora in credits, the owners of the cruiser can accelerate their development and movement along the upgrade tree.

Murmansk (Tier V) - another premium soviet ship with powerful artillery and impressive torpedo armament. High speed and maneuverability, combined with a decent reserve of HP, makes players take a closer look at the cruiser Murmansk. The main disadvantages of the ship are weak armor, a vulnerable citadel and high degree visibility.

Emperor Nicholas I (IV level) - 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 show itself perfectly even in confrontation with more advanced opponents due to its excellent armor and the optimal location of the gun turrets.

Germany

The introduction of the German development branch into the game began with the appearance of the cruiser line. According to the developers, the zest of the ships of this nation will be the amazing survivability and rate of fire of 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 (V level) - one of the brightest stars German branch. This is a versatile cruiser that can be the perfect second line fighter. It opens up unlimited tactical potential for players through a beneficial combination of excellent artillery and good driving performance... And four three-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. Its accurate and long-range guns guarantee effective shooting even at extreme distances. The Admiral Hipper will not be an easy target for enemies, as his armor is capable of withstanding even very aggressive attacks. This king of ranged duels will show itself perfectly in close combat. Although its torpedo tubes cannot be compared in terms of damage to similar Japanese ones, their firepower is nevertheless quite enough to give a decent rebuff to the enemy.

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

Eventually

Select the best ship that offers us World game of Warships is impossible. Each class and nation has its own pros and cons. And each individual player gives preference to those ships that are most harmoniously combined with his style of play. And therefore, 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 to increase the efficiency of the game and improve your results -. That's all for today, everyone bye and see you soon.

2016 is gradually coming to an end, the main branches of this year have already seen the light, these are: Soviet and British cruisers, as well as German battleships. An alternative branch of Japanese destroyers should be released by the end of the year, but it cannot be called a full-fledged branch, it will end at level 8. Probably, in the future we will also see ships of level 9-10 in this thread, but when this happens and what will be the top - it is still very early to say.

And today I would like to focus my attention on those branches that await us next year. I must say right away that all the information I have presented is an exclusive vanging of varying degrees of fantasy. No new branches were officially announced, and there is hardly anything to expect until the end of the year.

So, we will start with the fact that now in WoWS national branches of the key naval countries of the period of the first and second world wars are represented. Considering that many "nations" are not complete now, in 2017 I would expect mainly the addition of the current nations with new branches of ships, and not the announcement of some new nations.

Germans

The Kriegsmarine for full-fledged representation in World of Warships really lacks a branch destroyers. Fortunately, there were actually quite a lot of ships of this class, and it is not particularly difficult to make a branch out of them. Since the development of German destroyers was largely carried out sequentially, it will not be too difficult to assume the 9-10 level of the future German branch. They will become Zerstörer 1942 and Zerstörer 1944 are also known as Z-51 and Z-52 respectively.

Estimated level 9 of the German destroyer branch. Z-51

Estimated 10ka. Z-52.

According to officially confirmed information, the branch has already been modeled and is awaiting configuration and testing. So, right now, when you are reading these lines, in Leste they are solving the questions of “uniqueness new branch". We can only hope that the Germans will be bypassed by the recent times"Elfism". The branch should be expected next winter.

Advice

Here, too, everything is pretty prosaic. The Soviets are in dire need of a branch battleships, and quite a few players are not unreasonably waiting for this very branch.

However, there were quite expected difficulties with her. The fact is that the "iron" battleships of Russia of their own construction end in the period of sunset Russian Empire... In the USSR, the construction of new battleships began only in 1938, so that later, in October 40, the construction would be frozen, and then finally canceled.

Accordingly, a hole is formed between the middle levels and the "tops", which can only be plugged with "napkins and paper" of varying degrees of plausibility. This is one of the reasons why the branch of Soviet battleships has not yet seen the light of day.

It is worth saying a few words about what awaits us in the top of the branch. Quite expectedly it will be Project 23 " Soviet Union", Created at one time with the aim of plugging Iowa in the belt. And at the time it really could become one of the most advanced ships of the line. If it was completed.

However, at level 10, to fight the Yamata and Grosser Kurfürsts, Project 23 with 9 406 mm guns is no longer able to pull off and wishlist and fakes are used, which can be called Project 24. Compared to its predecessor, the caliber of the guns and the displacement will greatly increase. The general layout will remain unchanged - 3 turrets with 3 guns each, but the caliber will be 457 mm. Presumably, the key tip of the tips will remain the same - excellent ballistics.

At what stage the Soviet battleships are now is not officially known.

In addition, some rumors suggest that the tips will acquire an alternative branch. destroyers, since there were many ships of this class in the USSR. Moreover, the existing branch consists for the most part not of destroyers, but of "leaders". Unfortunately, there is currently no specifics on the new branch, so the likelihood of its appearance in 2017 is not very high.

The americans

America is a full-fledged nation in WWII and new ships seem to be in no hurry for it. However, earlier it was announced several times that Cleveland would sooner or later "leave" from level 6 somewhere to an alternative branch.

Recently, however, such conversations have hardly been heard, but the Internet remembers everything. And in a recent interview with the developer, it was clearly mentioned american branch light cruisers... Where, in fact, Cleveland begs very much. In addition, few remember that the American 10ka - Worcester has already appeared in the client. At that time, it was not said why the hell was it modeled and since then this ship lies and awaits its fate. And there are actually not many options here - either a promotional ship for all sorts of clans and other activities, or the fate of the top of a new branch of light cruisers.

American tier 10 cruiser Worcester.

British

A full-fledged branch of British ships has only recently appeared in World of Warships. The queen of the seas took a relatively long time to get to the game and did not last role inaccessibility played in this English archives... In the new year, we should expect the replenishment of this nation with new branches and the first in line, most likely, will be battleships.

Britain throughout its turbulent history "churned out" battleships literally in batches, quite a few important role plays in the same way that it was in England that battleships (dreadnoughts) were born in the form in which they survived until the end of the war. The only difficulty is that by the end of the war "Englishwoman" was strongly "blown away". The last battleship of this nation to enter service is Vanguard, which pulls at the 8th level by force. Accordingly, in the tops future branch we are traditionally waiting for some kind of paper.

The estimated 8th tier of the British battleship branch is Vanguard.

In the game, it will be possible to admire the new branch of battleships no earlier than summer 2017.

WITH destroyers there is no clarity at all. Obviously, there will be a branch of British destroyers in WWII, but whether this will happen in 2017 is unknown.

French people

Already represented in the game by the Dunkirk-class battleship. And it is most likely that in 2017 this nation will be supplemented with some kind of pumped branch of ships. However, there is little information on this score at the moment, the French traditionally have a problem with tops, so it is very difficult to even estimate the future class of the new branch.

Let's summarize

At the moment, Lesta is trying to adhere to the pace of one new branch for three months, respectively, in 2017 we will have 4 new branches. Most likely these will be: German destroyers, Soviet battleships, British battleships, and either American cruisers or some French.

In conclusion, it is worth repeating that all of the above is not an official announcement, but only a small vang on the topic of future branches. What these branches actually will be - time will tell.

What nations and branches are you looking forward to in WoWS? Express yourself in the comments!

UPD: Most likely there will be no Soviet battleships in 2017. : (And the next branch will most likely be German destroyers.