What are the ship branches in world of warships. World of Warships. Branch of Soviet cruisers. Tips for the game. World of Warships development branches
Alexey Levakov, producer.
However, the US Navy did not build specialized training cruisers, so the question arose before us - what kind of ship can we oppose to 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: the gunboat Erie. In terms of displacement, it is, of course, inferior to Katori, but it has guns of a larger caliber, and also carries some kind of armor. 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 more than once rejected was the decision about which American ship would be able to give a worthy 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, despite 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 actually just elongated South Dakotas, with increased power plant and slightly improved guns. However, in popular memory and thanks to films like "The Siege" and " Sea Battle» Ships like Iowa are firmly in the first place and they are considered to be the best battleships in history. We tried to move away from the emotional assessment of the ships, and take into account all the factors. What did we end up with? And here's what: the real rivals of the battleships of the Yamato type were supposed to be ships of the Montana type.
Montana, with all her sixty thousand tons of standard displacement, four hundred and nine millimeters of belt, and twelve sixteen-inch guns, would have been a formidable opponent of the Yamato. That is why, having evaluated the performance characteristics of the ships, we put Iowa on the ninth level, and Montana - on the tenth level, on a par with Yamato.
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 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.
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. By the end of the year, an alternative branch of Japanese destroyers should be released, but it cannot be called full-fledged, it will end at level 8. Probably, in the future we will see ships of tier 9-10 in this branch, but when this happens and what will be the top is too 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 provided is exceptional vanging of varying degrees of fantasizing. Officially, no new branches have been announced, and before the end of the year it is unlikely that anything is to be expected.
So, let's start with the fact that now WoWS has national branches of the key naval countries of the period of the first and second world wars. Considering that many “nations” are not complete now, in 2017 I would expect mainly the addition of current nations with new ship branches, and not the announcement of some new nations.
Germans
The Kriegsmarine lacks a branch for a full-fledged representation in World of Warships destroyers. Fortunately, there were actually quite a lot of ships of this class and it was 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 a 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.
Presumably the 9th tier of the German destroyer branch. Z-51
Estimated 10. Z-52.
According to officially confirmed information, the branch has already been modeled and is awaiting tuning and testing. So, right now, when you are reading these lines, the issues of “the uniqueness of the new branch” are being decided in Leste. One can only hope that the Germans will bypass the demonstration in recent times"elfism". The branch should be expected next winter.
Tips
Here, too, everything is quite prosaic. Tips are sorely lacking 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 during the decline of the Russian Empire. In the USSR, the construction of new battleships began only in 1938, in order to freeze the construction later, in October 40, and then finally cancel it.
Accordingly, a hole is formed between the middle levels and the “tops”, which can only be plugged up 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 at the top of the branch. It is quite expected that this will be Project 23 " Soviet Union”, created at one time with the aim of outsmarting Iowa. And for its time, it really could become one of the most perfect battleships. If it was completed.
However, at level 10, to fight the Yamats and the Grosser Electors, Project 23 with 9,406 mm guns is no longer frankly pulling, and Wishlist and fakes are used, which can be called Project 24. Compared to its predecessor, the caliber of guns and displacement will greatly increase. The overall layout will remain unchanged - 3 turrets with 3 guns each, but the caliber will be 457 mm. Presumably, the key "trick" of the councils will remain the same - excellent ballistics.
At what stage are the Soviet battleships now - officially unknown.
In addition, some rumors suggest that the councils will acquire an alternative branch destroyers, since there were a lot of 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 no specifics on the new branch at the moment, so the likelihood of its appearance in 2017 is not very high.
Americans
America is a full-fledged nation in the Air Force and new ships seem to be in no hurry for her. However, earlier it was announced several times that Cleveland would sooner or later “leave” from level 6 somewhere in an alternative branch.
Lately, however, such conversations are almost inaudible, but the Internet remembers everything. Yes, and in a recent interview with the developer was clearly mentioned american branch light cruisers. Where exactly Cleveland suggests itself. In addition, few people remember that the American 10ka Worcester has already appeared in the client. At that time, it was not said what the hell it was modeled for, and since then this ship has been lying and waiting for 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 the new branch of light cruisers.
Tier 10 American cruiser Worcester.
British
A full-fledged branch of British ships has only recently appeared in World of Warships. The Queen of the Seas got to the game for a relatively long time and the inaccessibility of the English archives played an important role in this. 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 "stamped" battleships literally in batches, it also plays an important role that it was in England that battleships (dreadnoughts) were born in the form in which they existed until the end of the war. The only difficulty is that by the end of the war, the “Englishwoman” was greatly “blown away”. The latest battleship of this nation to be commissioned is the Vanguard, which pulls to the 8th level at most. Accordingly, some paper is traditionally waiting for us in the tops of the future branch.
Estimated 8th level British branch battleships - Vanguard.
It will be possible to admire the new branch of battleships in the game no earlier than the summer of 2017.
FROM destroyers there is no clarity at all. Obviously, there will be a branch of British destroyers in the Air Force, 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 upgraded branch of ships. However, there is currently little information on this subject, the French traditionally have trouble with tops, so even figure it out future class new branch is very difficult.
Let's summarize a little
At the moment, Lesta is trying to keep the pace of one new branch for three months, respectively, in 2017 we will have 4 new branches. Most likely they 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 about future branches. What these branches will actually be, only time will tell.
And what nations and branches in WoWS are you most looking forward to? Have your say in the comments!
UPD: Most likely there will be no Soviet battleships in 2017. :(And the next branch with a huge degree of probability will be German destroyers.
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 development tree American cruisers, Omaha becomes a "pioneer" in several ways. 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 for 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) is a worthy representative of the destroyer class with excellent performance 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 capable 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. The unhurried speed of Montana is more than compensated by impenetrable armor and first-class weapons, represented by four triple-gun mounts 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 most numerous groups aircraft featured 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) - Premium light cruiser, which 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. And in top configuration 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 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 destroyers: 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 Soviet models 130 mm guns. 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 waves high-explosive shells enemy destroyers and light cruisers. 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 reserve 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 the construction of 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. Its accurate 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.