WoWS Balance Changes by Patch - Every Ship Buff & Nerf

World of Warships balance changes patch by patch: every 15.8 ship stat adjustment labelled buff or nerf, with earlier patches browsable by version range.

15.8 Balance Changes

Live ships44 ships

Dev Blog 2026-08-27 ↗
  • BorodinoVIII · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s
  • Turgut ReisVIII · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s
  • EnighetenVIII · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s
  • Gustav den StoreIX · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s
  • ThorX · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s

    Detectability range by sea increased: 15.1 to 15.6km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
  • ConstellationVIII · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s

    AP shell parameters changed, they now correspond to those that can be found on North Carolina

    • Buffmaximum damage12,400 → 13,100
    • Ballistic parameters changed. Shell arcs are now floatier

    AP shell parameters changed, they now correspond to those that can be found on North Carolina · Armor penetration characteristics increased

    • They are now 5-10% higher depending on distance

    AP shell parameters changed, they now correspond to those that can be found on North Carolina

    • Nerfmuzzle velocity768 → 701 m/s
  • MissouriIX · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s
    • Buffmain battery reload time30 → 28 s
  • Rhode IslandX · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s
  • Rhode Island BX · Battleship

    Added a new parameter to the Surveillance Radar consumable

    • Preparation time at the beginning of the battle: 270s
  • Lambros KatsonisIX · Destroyer

    Torpedo armament changed - torpedoes are now similar to those that can be found on Gdańsk

    • maximum damage11,200
    • maximum range10 km
    • Speed: 86kt
    • detectability range1.6 km
  • ClevelandVIII · Cruiser
    • Nerfmain battery reload time6.5 → 7 s
  • AnchorageVIII · Cruiser
    • Buffmain battery reload time15.5 → 14.5 s
  • SeattleIX · Cruiser
    • Buffmain battery turret traverse time22.5 → 18 s
  • HawaiiX · Cruiser
    • Nerfmain battery reload time6 → 6.5 s
  • Hawaii GoldenX · Cruiser
    • Nerfmain battery reload time6 → 6.5 s
  • DresdenII · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • KolbergIII · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • KarlsruheIV · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • KönigsbergV · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • NürnbergVI · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • YorckVII · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • Admiral HipperVIII · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • RoonIX · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • Roon CLRIX · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • HindenburgX · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • AL HindenburgX · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • Clausewitz★ · Cruiser
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %
  • ManteuffelIX · Cruiser

    Secondary armament reload time increased

    • For 128mm mounts: 4.1 to 4.8s
    • For 150mm mounts: 4.6 to 5.4s.
  • Z-44IX · Destroyer

    Detectability range by sea reduced: 7.3 to 7.0km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
  • HawkinsV · Cruiser

    HE shell penetration has been increased to 25% of their caliber, with exact values as follows · Hawkins

    • Buffhe shell penetration32 → 48 mm

    HE shell penetration has been increased to 25% of their caliber, with exact values as follows · Devonshire, Surrey, Albemarle

    • Buffhe shell penetration34 → 51 mm
  • DevonshireVI · Cruiser

    HE shell penetration has been increased to 25% of their caliber, with exact values as follows · Hawkins

    • Buffhe shell penetration32 → 48 mm

    HE shell penetration has been increased to 25% of their caliber, with exact values as follows · Devonshire, Surrey, Albemarle

    • Buffhe shell penetration34 → 51 mm
  • SurreyVII · Cruiser

    HE shell penetration has been increased to 25% of their caliber, with exact values as follows · Hawkins

    • Buffhe shell penetration32 → 48 mm

    HE shell penetration has been increased to 25% of their caliber, with exact values as follows · Devonshire, Surrey, Albemarle

    • Buffhe shell penetration34 → 51 mm
  • AlbemarleVIII · Cruiser

    HE shell penetration has been increased to 25% of their caliber, with exact values as follows · Hawkins

    • Buffhe shell penetration32 → 48 mm

    HE shell penetration has been increased to 25% of their caliber, with exact values as follows · Devonshire, Surrey, Albemarle

    • Buffhe shell penetration34 → 51 mm
  • BarfleurIX · Destroyer

    Detectability range by sea increased: 6.9 to 7.2km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
  • L'AdroitV · Destroyer
    • ap shell fuse time standardized0.01 s
  • DuchaffaultVI · Destroyer
    • ap shell fuse time standardized0.01 s
  • Le HardiVII · Destroyer
    • ap shell fuse time standardized0.01 s
  • L'AventurierVIII · Destroyer
    • ap shell fuse time standardized0.01 s
  • OrageIX · Destroyer
    • ap shell fuse time standardized0.01 s
  • CassardX · Destroyer
    • ap shell fuse time standardized0.01 s

    Detectability range by sea increased: 7.5 to 7.7km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
  • Pyotr BagrationVIII · Cruiser

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Buffreload time11 → 9.7 s
    • Buffturret traverse time30 → 22.5 s
  • SevastopolX · Cruiser
    • Buffmaximum ap shell damage11,300 → 12,100
    • Buffupper belt and deck armor plating thickness30 → 35 mm
  • FenyangVIII · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4.4 → 3.9 s
  • Ship SmashaVIII · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4.4 → 3.9 s

Test ships5 ships

Dev Blog 2026-09-03 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • Philips van AlmondeVIII · Destroyer

    Smoke Generator consumable parameters changed

    • Nerfaction time30 → 20 s
    • Nerfsmoke screen dispersion time124 → 69 s
  • La SpeziaIX · Cruiser
    • Nerfalternative fire mode reload time32.5 → 35 s

    Exhaust Smoke Generator consumable removed.

    • The ship is designed to serve as a long-range sniper, and the Exhaust Smoke Generator made her too powerful in the unintended role of destroyer hunter.
  • Friedrich CarlIX · Battleship
    • Buffmain battery reload time26 → 24 s
    • Secondary battery accuracy improved. It's now similar to those found on the Preussen line.
  • Z-57★ · Destroyer
    • Nerfmain battery reload time4.2 → 4.6 s
    • For the 1st turret, the traverse angles were adjusted to 147 degrees in each direction.
  • TōgasaX · Battleship
    • For the 3rd turret, the traverse angles were adjusted to 140 degrees in each direction.

15.7 Balance Changes

Live ships37 ships

Dev Blog 2026-07-09 ↗Dev Blog 2026-07-30 ↗Dev Blog 2026-08-06 ↗
  • RheinIV · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time59 → 54 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time55 → 50 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time44 → 40 s
  • WeserVI · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time74 → 67 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time73 → 66 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time57 → 52 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time68 → 62 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time48 → 44 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time58 → 53 s
  • August von ParsevalVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time86 → 77 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time80 → 72 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time66 → 60 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time76 → 69 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time69 → 63 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time66 → 60 s
  • Manfred von RichthofenX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time89 → 81 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time99 → 90 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time68 → 62 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time76 → 69 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time74 → 67 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time82 → 74 s
  • HōshōIV · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time71 → 64 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time55 → 50 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time44 → 40 s
  • RyūjōVI · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time81 → 73 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time78 → 71 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time57 → 52 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time68 → 62 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time48 → 44 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time58 → 53 s
  • ShōkakuVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time86 → 78 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time72 → 65 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time66 → 60 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time76 → 69 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time69 → 63 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time66 → 60 s
  • HakuryūX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time80 → 72 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time78 → 71 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time68 → 61 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time76 → 68 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time74 → 67 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time82 → 74 s
  • Sekiryu★ · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time78 → 72 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time76 → 68 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time82 → 74 s
  • IndependenciaX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time150 → 132 s
  • SanzangVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time150 → 143 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time142 → 135 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time123 → 117 s
  • KomsomoletsIV · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time96 → 91 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time60 → 57 s

    Skip bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time71 → 67 s
  • SerovVI · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time68 → 64 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time82 → 78 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time48 → 45 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time58 → 55 s

    Skip bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time56 → 53 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time67 → 63 s
  • PobedaVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time95 → 90 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time109 → 103 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time67 → 63 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time76 → 72 s

    Skip bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time78 → 74 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time89 → 84 s
  • Admiral NakhimovX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time84 → 80 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time93 → 88 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time63 → 60 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time70 → 66 s

    Skip bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time82 → 77 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time91 → 86 s
  • HermesIV · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time96 → 87 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time81 → 73 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time55 → 50 s
  • FuriousVI · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time74 → 67 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time89 → 80 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time70 → 63 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time84 → 76 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time56 → 51 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time72 → 65 s
  • ImplacableVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time86 → 78 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time98 → 89 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time99 → 90 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time117 → 105 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time86 → 78 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time99 → 90 s
  • AudaciousX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time89 → 81 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time99 → 90 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time84 → 76 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time93 → 84 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time74 → 67 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time82 → 74 s
  • Eagle★ · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time99 → 89 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time93 → 84 s
  • TheseusVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffaircraft preparation time90 → 81 s

    Skip bomber squadron parameters changed

    • skip bomber restoration time85 → 77 s
  • MaltaX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffaircraft preparation time64 → 61 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffaircraft preparation time51 → 49 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffaircraft preparation time64 → 61 s
  • IndomitableVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time117 → 106 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time115 → 104 s
  • LangleyIV · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time59 → 54 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time55 → 50 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time47 → 43 s
  • RangerVI · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time74 → 67 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time73 → 66 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time57 → 52 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time56 → 51 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time48 → 43 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time58 → 53 s
  • LexingtonVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time86 → 78 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time80 → 72 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time81 → 73 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time76 → 69 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time69 → 62 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time66 → 60 s
  • MidwayX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time98 → 88 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time99 → 90 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time84 → 76 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time76 → 69 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time74 → 68 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time82 → 76 s
  • United States★ · Aircraft Carrier

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time76 → 69 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time94 → 85 s
  • IndependenceVI · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time71 → 63 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time70 → 63 s
  • YorktownVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time81 → 73 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time93 → 84 s
  • EssexX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time101 → 90 s
    • Buffresearchable aircraft preparation time113 → 101 s
  • SaipanVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time150 → 143 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time142 → 135 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time123 → 117 s
  • Saipan BVIII · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time150 → 143 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time142 → 135 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time123 → 117 s
  • Franklin D. RooseveltX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time141 → 126 s

    Dive bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time131 → 116 s

    Attack aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Buffstock aircraft preparation time114 → 102 s
  • AtlantaVII · Cruiser

    Concentrated AA Fire

    • Buffwhen active, the continuous aa damage bonus25 → 50 %

      for VII Atlanta, VII Atlanta B, and VII Flint: +50% to +75%

  • Atlanta BVII · Cruiser

    Concentrated AA Fire

    • Buffwhen active, the continuous aa damage bonus25 → 50 %

      for VII Atlanta, VII Atlanta B, and VII Flint: +50% to +75%

  • FlintVII · Cruiser

    Concentrated AA Fire

    • Buffwhen active, the continuous aa damage bonus25 → 50 %

      for VII Atlanta, VII Atlanta B, and VII Flint: +50% to +75%

Test ships4 ships

Dev Blog 2026-08-27 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • Friedrich CarlIX · Battleship
    • Nerfhydroacoustic search consumable range6 → 5 km
  • RespublikaIX · Battleship
    • Buffmain battery maximum range17.6 → 18.9 km
    • Buffcasemate side plating armor32 → 40 mm

    Combat instructions parameter of effect changed

    • Buffconsumable preparation and cooldown time bonus-90 → -95 %

    Repair Party consumable replaced with Heavy Repair Teams with the following parameters

    • hp restoration per second379
    • Duration time - 60 s.
    • Reload time - 120 s.
    • Charges - 4.
  • La SpeziaIX · Cruiser
    • Main Battery accuracy reduced, it now has standard cruiser dispersion.
  • TaejongX · Cruiser

    Surveillance Radar consumable parameters changed

    • Nerfship detection range9 → 8.5 km
    • Buffduration25 → 40 s

    Detectability range by sea increased: 10.18 to 10.48km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.

15.6 Balance Changes

Live ships

Nothing announced in the Dev Blog

Test ships16 ships

Dev Blog 2026-07-09 ↗Dev Blog 2026-08-06 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • AntioquiaV · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4 → 3.4 s
    • Buffap shells detonation threshold32 → 20 mm

    Parameters of the Repair Party changed

    • Nerfaction time28 → 14 s
    • Buffhp restoration per second52 → 105
    • Buffmain battery reload time3.4 → 3.2 s
    • Bufftorpedo range5.5 → 6 km

    Repair Party consumable parameters changed

    • Buffaction time14 → 20 s
  • CervantesVI · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4.5 → 3.8 s
    • Buffap shells detonation threshold32 → 20 mm

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to main battery reload time-40 → -50 %
    • Bufftotal usage time60 → 80 s

    Parameters of the Repair Party changed

    • Nerfaction time28 → 14 s
    • Buffhp restoration per second64 → 129
    • Nerfmain battery reload time3.8 → 4.2 s
    • Bufftorpedo range6 → 8 km
    • Nerftorpedo reload time62 → 120 s

    Repair Party consumable parameters changed

    • Buffaction time14 → 20 s
  • Marcílio DiasVII · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4 → 3.4
    • Nerfap shells detonation threshold19 → 21 mm

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Nerfbonus to main battery reload time-60 → -50 %
    • Nerftotal usage time100 → 80 s

    Parameters of the Repair Party changed

    • Nerfaction time28 → 14 s
    • Buffhp restoration per second68 → 137
    • Bufftorpedo range6 → 8 km

    Repair Party consumable parameters changed

    • Buffaction time14 → 20 s
  • CuauhtémocVIII · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4 → 3.6 s
    • Nerfap shells detonation threshold19 → 21 mm

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Nerfbonus to main battery reload time-60 → -50 %
    • Nerftotal usage time100 → 80 s
    • Nerfmain battery reload time3.6 → 3.8 s
    • Bufftorpedo range6 → 8 km

    Combat Instructions parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to ap shell damage33 → 50 %

    Repair party parameters changed

    • Buffaction time14 → 20 s
  • Nueva EspartaIX · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4.3 → 3.7 s

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Nerfbonus to main battery reload time-60 → -50 %
    • Nerftotal usage time100 → 80 s
    • Buffmain battery reload time3.7 → 3.3 s
    • Bufftorpedo range6 → 10 km

    Combat Instructions parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to ap shell damage33 → 50 %

    Repair party parameters changed

    • Buffaction time14 → 20 s
  • 20 de JulioX · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4 → 3.4 s
    • Nerfap shells detonation threshold19 → 20 mm

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Nerfbonus to main battery reload time-60 → -50 %
    • Nerftotal usage time100 → 80 s
    • Buffmain battery reload time3.4 → 3.2 s
    • Bufftorpedo range6 → 10 km

    Combat Instructions parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to ap shell damage33 → 50 %

    Repair party parameters changed

    • Buffaction time14 → 20 s
  • Almirante IrízarX · Cruiser

    Secondary Battery parameters changed

    • fuse time0.01 → 0.01 s
    • detonation threshold20 → 12 mm
    • Minimum auto-ricochet check angle increased: 45 to 60 degrees

    Secondary Battery parameters changed · Guaranteed ricochet angle increased: 60 to 75 degrees

    • Note that these changes will make secondaries more effective against lightly armored ships

    Secondary Battery parameters changed

    • Nerfmaximum range8.3 → 6.3 km
    • Base secondary gun accuracy improved. It is now similar to that of Napoli.

    Combat Instructions parameters changed

    • Removed bonus to secondary battery shell dispersion.
    • Added a new effect: Maximum secondary battery shell range: +32%
    • Added a new effect: Bonus to main gun AP shell penetration: 100%
    • Buffsecondary battery reload time4 → 2.8 s

    Improved engine parameters, the ship will now accelerate quicker and bleed off less speed in turns (similar to British light cruisers)

    • as a result of this, the turning radius690 → 760 m

    Repair Party consumable replaced with Specialized Repair Teams, with the following parameters

    • hp restoration per second812
    • action time20 s
    • reload time80 s
    • charges3
  • TriunfanteIX · Battleship

    Alternative Fire Mode parameters changed

    • bonus to main battery ap shell damage25 → 40 %
    • Penalty to reload time removed.
    • Nerfmain battery reload time30 → 33 s
    • Nerfalternative fire mode reload time30 → 33 s
  • FuyutsukiX · Destroyer
    • exhaust smoke generator cooldown time90 → 100 s

    Detectability range by sea increased: 7.51 to 7.66 km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
  • Kurama★ · Cruiser

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Buffreload time13.5 → 13 s
    • Buffmaximum he shell damage3,450 → 3,600
    • Buffchance to cause fire23 → 25 %

    Alternative Fire Mode parameters changed

    • Buffreload time27 → 26 s

    Spotting Aircraft consumable with standard parameters added in a separate slot

    • Also added access to Spotting Aircraft Modification 1

    "La Orden Será Cumplida" talent parameters changed

    • hp restored per second for each ship tier for 10s30 → 20
  • Almirante VillarIII · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4.4 → 4 s
    • Bufftorpedo range5 → 6 km

    Repair Party consumable parameters changed

    • Buffaction time14 → 20 s
  • SerranoIV · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time3 → 2.8 s
    • Bufftorpedo range5.5 → 6 km

    Repair Party consumable parameters changed

    • Buffaction time14 → 20 s
  • TaejongX · Cruiser

    Alternative Firing mode parameters changed

    • Removed reload penalty
    • Shell ballistics improved. Trajectory will become slightly flatter.
  • Friedrich CarlIX · Battleship
    • Nerfmain battery reload time23 → 26 s
  • Almirante Pérez GacitúaX · Battleship

    Main battery parameters changed

    • Bufffiring range19.2 → 23.3 km
    • Buffreload time27 → 25 s
    • Buffsigma value1.8 → 1.9
    • He and AP shell parameters changed, they now correspond to those that can be found on Iowa
    • Maximum ship speed increased: 29.5 to 35.2 kt
    • Nerfturning circle radius830 → 920 m
  • Z-57★ · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time4.4 → 4.2 s
    • Buffmaximum ap shell damage3,000 → 3,150
    • Shell penetration and ballistics have slightly improved

    Detectability by sea reduced: 8.4 to 7.54 km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly
    • Nerfhydroacoustic search consumable range7 → 6 km

15.5 Balance Changes

Live ships4 ships

Dev Blog 2026-06-04 ↗
  • Francesco CaraccioloVII · Battleship
    • Nerfmaximum sap shell damage12,500 → 12,000
  • Vittorio VenetoVIII · Battleship
    • Nerfmaximum sap shell damage12,500 → 12,000
  • LepantoIX · Battleship
    • Nerfmaximum sap shell damage12,500 → 12,000
  • Cristoforo ColomboX · Battleship
    • Nerfmaximum sap shell damage12,500 → 12,000
    • Nerfsigma value1.6 → 1.5

Test ships9 ships

Dev Blog 2026-05-28 ↗Dev Blog 2026-06-04 ↗Dev Blog 2026-06-10 ↗Dev Blog 2026-07-02 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • CervantesVI · Destroyer
    • Initial shell velocity increased: 810 to 850 m/s. Shell ballistics and AP penetration remain largely unchanged.
  • Conte VerdeX · Battleship
    • Buffsigma value1.8 → 2.05
    • Accuracy increased and now corresponds with standard cruiser dispersion.
    • Buffmain battery maximum range17.4 → 18.9 km

    Exhaust Smoke Generator consumable added with the following parameters

    • consumable action time45 s
    • smoke screen dispersion time10 s
    • cooldown time180 s
    • number of consumables1
    • bow and stern armor plating thickness25 → 32 mm
  • FuyutsukiX · Destroyer
    • Nerfmain battery reload time2.8 → 3 s

    Main Battery Reload Booster consumable with the following parameters added in a separate slot

    • main battery reload time-50 %
    • duration15 s
    • reload time60 s
    • charges3
    • main battery reload booster cooldown time60 → 100 s
  • Kurama★ · Cruiser

    Alternative Fire Mode parameters changed · Instead of reducing main battery range by ~34.5%, the Mode will instead limit the maximum range to 12 km

    • This value cannot be modified in any way

    Alternative Fire Mode parameters changed

    • Buffreload time50 → 27 s
    • Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 can now be mounted in the 6th slot. However, it won't affect the maximum range when in the Alternative Fire Mode
    • Buffrudder shift time11.6 → 8.6 s
  • Almirante IrízarX · Cruiser
    • Buffsecondary battery reload time5 → 4 s

    Combat Instructions parameters changed

    • progress gained by hitting an enemy ship with a main battery shell1.2 → 2 %
    • bonuses to main and secondary battery ap shell damage30 → 45 %
  • Marcílio DiasVII · Destroyer
    • Buffap shells detonation threshold32 → 19 mm

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to main battery reload time-40 → -60 %
    • Bufftotal usage time60 → 100 s
  • CuauhtémocVIII · Destroyer
    • Buffap shells detonation threshold32 → 19 mm

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to main battery reload time-40 → -60 %
    • Bufftotal usage time60 → 100 s

    Engine Boost parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to maximum speed8 → 15 %
  • Nueva EspartaIX · Destroyer
    • Buffap shells detonation threshold32 → 19 mm

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to main battery reload time-40 → -60 %
    • Bufftotal usage time60 → 100 s

    Engine Boost parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to maximum speed8 → 15 %
  • 20 de JulioX · Destroyer
    • Buffap shells detonation threshold32 → 19 mm

    Main Battery Reload Booster parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to main battery reload time-40 → -60 %
    • Bufftotal usage time60 → 100 s

    Engine Boost parameters changed

    • Buffbonus to maximum speed8 → 20 %

15.4 Balance Changes

Live ships31 ships

Dev Blog 2026-04-23 ↗Dev Blog 2026-05-14 ↗
  • Dante AlighieriIV · Battleship
    • Dispersion pattern changed. These ships will now have a higher accuracy at closer to medium ranges, which will degrade significantly at longer firing ranges. This will be similar in principle to the Soviet battleship branch but with higher base dispersion.
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The point at which accuracy begins to degrade moved closer to the ship.
  • Conte di CavourV · Battleship
    • Dispersion pattern changed. These ships will now have a higher accuracy at closer to medium ranges, which will degrade significantly at longer firing ranges. This will be similar in principle to the Soviet battleship branch but with higher base dispersion.
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The point at which accuracy begins to degrade moved closer to the ship.
  • Andrea DoriaVI · Battleship
    • Dispersion pattern changed. These ships will now have a higher accuracy at closer to medium ranges, which will degrade significantly at longer firing ranges. This will be similar in principle to the Soviet battleship branch but with higher base dispersion.
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The point at which accuracy begins to degrade moved closer to the ship.
  • Francesco CaraccioloVII · Battleship
    • Dispersion pattern changed. These ships will now have a higher accuracy at closer to medium ranges, which will degrade significantly at longer firing ranges. This will be similar in principle to the Soviet battleship branch but with higher base dispersion.
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The point at which accuracy begins to degrade moved closer to the ship.
  • Vittorio VenetoVIII · Battleship

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • stock module maximum firing range16.5 → 17.3 km
    • researchable module maximum firing range18.1 → 19 km
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The ship will now have a higher accuracy at closer to medium ranges, which will degrade significantly at longer firing ranges. This will be similar in principle to the Soviet battleship branch but with higher base dispersion.
    • Spotting Aircraft consumable removed.
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The point at which accuracy begins to degrade moved closer to the ship.
  • LepantoIX · Battleship

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • stock main battery firing range16.5 → 17.3 km
    • researchable main battery firing range18.1 → 19 km
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The ship will now have a higher accuracy at closer to medium ranges, which will degrade significantly at longer firing ranges. This will be similar in principle to the Soviet battleship branch but with higher base dispersion.
    • Spotting Aircraft consumable removed.
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The point at which accuracy begins to degrade moved closer to the ship.

    Access to Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 removed.

    • If the upgrade is already mounted, it will be removed and stored into the Inventory.
  • Cristoforo ColomboX · Battleship

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum main battery firing range18.9 → 19.9 km
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The ship will now have a higher accuracy at closer to medium ranges, which will degrade significantly at longer firing ranges. This will be similar in principle to the Soviet battleship branch but with higher base dispersion.
    • Spotting Aircraft consumable removed.
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The point at which accuracy begins to degrade moved closer to the ship.

    Access to Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 removed.

    • If the upgrade is already mounted, it will be removed and stored into the Inventory.
  • Affondatore★ · Battleship

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Dispersion pattern brought in line with the rest of the Italian battleship branch.
    • Similarly to the rest of the branch, the ship receives a bonus to the base shell switching time.
    • Dispersion pattern changed. The point at which accuracy begins to degrade moved closer to the ship.

    Access to Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 removed.

    • If the upgrade is already mounted, it will be removed and stored into the Inventory.
  • Duca degli AbruzziVII · Cruiser

    Submarine Surveillance consumable added with the following parameters

    • detection firing range6 km
    • number of charges3
    • action time20 s
    • cooldown time120 s
  • BrindisiIX · Cruiser

    Detectability range by sea reduced: 15.1 to 14.5 km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
  • AdriaticoIX · Destroyer
    • Buffmain battery reload time5 → 4.6 s

    Detectability range by sea reduced: 8.5 to 8.2 km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
  • ValparaísoIX · Battleship

    Specialized Repair Teams consumable parameters changed

    • Nerfhp restoration per second1,880 → 1,503
    • hp restoration after receiving citadel damage33 → 10 %
  • SantanderIX · Cruiser
    • Buffmain battery reload time7 → 6.2 s
  • Almirante OquendoIX · Cruiser
    • Buffmain battery reload time13 → 12 s
    • Buffalternative fire mode reload time18.5 → 18 s
  • MontcalmVI · Cruiser

    The number of Repair Party charges reduced: 3 to 2

    • The initial number was an error.
  • ColbertX · Cruiser
    • Buffmaximum main battery firing range13.8 → 15 km
  • SlavaX · Battleship
    • Buffmaximum ap shell damage12,100 → 13,450
  • NebraskaVIII · Battleship
    • Buffhangar plating armor thickness19 → 32 mm
    • Parts of the superstructure below the flight deck have been included in hangar armoring
  • DelawareIX · Battleship
    • Buffupper hangar armor plating thickness19 → 38 mm
    • Parts of the superstructure below the flight deck have been included in hangar armoring
  • Bird CryIX · Battleship
    • Buffupper hangar armor plating thickness19 → 38 mm
    • Parts of the superstructure below the flight deck have been included in hangar armoring
  • LouisianaX · Battleship
    • Buffupper hangar plating armor thickness19 → 38 mm
    • Parts of the superstructure below the flight deck have been included in hangar armoring

    Number of aircraft on deck increased: 6 to 12

    • As a result, the ship is now able to store up to two bomber squadrons simultaneously.
  • CongressVIII · Cruiser
    • The ship maintains 2 charges of Repair Party as an exception to changes mentioned in Closed Test 15.4 for cruisers.

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum firing range17.5 → 18 km
    • Buffreload time22 → 20 s
  • San DiegoVIII · Cruiser
    • Buffmain battery firing range14.8 → 15.6 km
  • Forrest ShermanX · Destroyer

    Engine Boost consumable added. It will share a slot with Defensive AA Fire and will have the following parameters

    • maximum speed8 %
    • number of charges3
    • duration120 s
    • cooldown time120 s
  • CheshireVIII · Cruiser
    • Buffmain battery reload time12.5 → 11.5 s
  • AL CheshireVIII · Cruiser
    • Buffmain battery reload time12.5 → 11.5 s
  • OceanX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber squadron parameters changed

    • Nerfnumber of aircraft in squadron12 → 9
    • size of attacking flight4 → 3
    • Nerfnumber of aircraft on deck24 → 18
    • Nerfaircraft restoration time71 → 79 s
  • Prinz EugenVIII · Cruiser

    AP shell parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum damage5,900 → 6,100
    • Guaranteed ricochet angle increased: 60 to 65 degrees
    • Minimum auto-ricochet check angle reduced: 45 to 55 degrees
  • LaudonVI · Battleship
    • Nerftorpedo protection coefficient22 → 15 %
  • EnighetenVIII · Battleship
    • Nerftorpedo protection coefficient22 → 20 %
  • Gustav den StoreIX · Battleship
    • Nerftorpedo protection coefficient20 → 18 %

Test ships4 ships

Dev Blog 2026-05-14 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • Sete de SetembroX · Battleship
    • Buffpercent of non-citadel damage that can be restored50 → 60 %

    New activation effect added to Combat Instructions

    • consumable reload time-20 %
    • time before combat instructions start losing progress50 → 90 s
    • percent of damage received to hull parts that can be restored60 → 75 %
    • Buffmain battery maximum range11.1 → 12.9 km

    Torpedo parameters changed

    • Nerfmaximum range6.8 → 6 km
    • Speed increased: 53 to 75kt
    • Nerfdetectability range0.6 → 1.6 km

    Engine Boost consumable parameters changed

    • Buffreload time120 → 60 s
    • Nerfaction time120 → 45 s
    • Buffbonus to maximum speed8 → 20 %
  • FocaVI · Submarine

    Main Battery parameters changed · HE shells replaced with SAP with the following parameters

    • Maximum damage - 2,250
    • Armor penetration capacity - 29mm
    • Initial velocity - 800 m/s

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Shell ballistics changed. Arcs will now be flatter.
    • Buffmaximum standard torpedo damage8,400 → 9,167
    • Alternative torpedoes removed.
    • Buffcombat instructions bonus to torpedo tubes reload time5 → 10 %
  • Pietro MiccaVIII · Submarine

    Main Battery parameters changed · HE shells replaced with SAP with the following parameters

    • Maximum damage - 2,600
    • Armor penetration capacity - 34mm
    • Initial velocity - 730 m/s
    • Shell ballistics changed. Arcs will now be flatter
    • Buffmaximum standard torpedo damage9,500 → 10,533
    • Buffalternative torpedo maximum damage14,800 → 16,200
  • Pietro CalviX · Submarine

    Main Battery parameters changed · HE shells replaced with SAP with the following parameters

    • Maximum damage - 2,600
    • Armor penetration capacity - 34mm
    • Initial velocity - 730 m/s

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Shell ballistics changed. Arcs will now be flatter
    • Buffmaximum standard torpedo damage10,800 → 12,033
    • Buffalternative torpedo maximum damage16,400 → 19,900
    • Buffcombat instructions bonus to torpedo tubes reload time15 → 20 %

15.3 Balance Changes

Live ships

Nothing announced in the Dev Blog

Test ships8 ships

Dev Blog 2026-04-01 ↗Dev Blog 2026-04-30 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • Bismarck '41VIII · Battleship
    • secondary battery reload time bonus while in manual mode33.3 → 40 %
  • Prince of WalesVIII · Battleship
    • Nerfmain battery reload time20 → 23 s
  • Fort WorthIX · Cruiser
    • Nerfhp66,500 → 60,800
    • number of repair party consumable charges3 → 2

    Detectability range by sea increased: 14.4 to 15.6km

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly
  • FocaVI · Submarine

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics

    • The Combat Instruction is activated automatically upon reaching maximum progress
    • duration60 s
    • Time before you start losing progress: 30.0 s. Progress loss per second: -50.0 %

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics · Progress conditions

    • hit an enemy ship with a main battery shell20 %

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics · Activation Effects

    • Torpedo launcher reload time -5%
    • Ship Maximum Speed +15%
  • Pietro MiccaVIII · Submarine

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics

    • The Combat Instruction is activated automatically upon reaching maximum progress
    • duration60 s
    • Time before you start losing progress: 30.0 s. Progress loss per second: -50.0 %

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics · Progress conditions

    • hit an enemy ship with a main battery shell20 %

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics · Activation Effects

    • Torpedo launcher reload time -10%
    • Ship Maximum Speed +15%
  • Pietro CalviX · Submarine

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics

    • The Combat Instruction is activated automatically upon reaching maximum progress
    • duration60 s
    • Time before you start losing progress: 30.0 s. Progress loss per second: -50.0 %

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics · Progress conditions

    • hit an enemy ship with a main battery shell20 %

    The ship has received a Combat Instruction with the following characteristics · Activation Effects

    • Torpedo launcher reload time -15%
    • Ship Maximum Speed +15%
  • Affondatore★ · Battleship
    • Buffmain battery firing range19.2 → 20.8 km
    • Dispersion pattern changed. Similarly to the Soviet battleship branch, the ship will have a high degree of accuracy at closer ranges, which will degrade significantly at longer ranges
    • Dispersion pattern brought in line with the rest of the Italian battleship branch. These changes are identical to those described in a previous Development Blog.
  • Sete de SetembroX · Battleship
    • Buffsigma value1.9 → 2

15.2 Balance Changes

Live ships

Nothing announced in the Dev Blog

Test ships2 ships

Dev Blog 2026-03-26 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • Regele Carol IVIII · Cruiser

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Buffsigma value1.95 → 2.05
    • Buffmaximum ap shell damage7,650 → 8,000

    Main Battery parameters changed · Maximum HE shell damage increased: 3,900 to 4,050

    • Buffchances of causing a fire on target21 → 26 %
  • Bismarck '41VIII · Battleship
    • secondary armament maximum range in manual mode8.2 → 8.9 km

15.1 Balance Changes

Live ships

Nothing announced in the Dev Blog

Test ships9 ships

Dev Blog 2026-02-05 ↗Dev Blog 2026-02-26 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • FiumeVII · Cruiser
    • Torpedo protection increased to 21%
    • Nerfmain battery reload time12.1 → 13.2 s
    • Nerfalternative fire mode reload time33 → 36.5 s
    • Nerfhp36,500 → 32,100
    • Maneuverability parameters slightly improved to prevent excessive speed loss during turns.
  • AberdeenIX · Cruiser
    • Nerfmain battery reload time3.6 → 4 s
    • surveillance radar consumable range10 → 9 km
    • Hydroacoustic Search consumable removed
  • YimengIX · Battleship
    • Buffmain battery reload time30 → 27 s
  • ZH-1IX · Destroyer
    • number of bombs in a single depth charge24 → 16

    Torpedo parameters changed

    • Nerfmaximum damage16,533 → 14,400

    HE Bomb Airstrike parameters changed · Number of aircraft in attacking flight reduced: 15 to 13.

    • Total number of bombs dropped reduced accordingly: 75 to 65.

    HE Bomb Airstrike parameters changed

    • Size of the drop zone increased.
    • Maneuverability parameters slightly improved to prevent excessive speed loss during turns.
  • ChâteaurenaultX · Destroyer
    • Nerfmaximum torpedo damage20,533 → 19,533
  • IndependenciaX · Aircraft Carrier

    Torpedo bomber maximum speed reduced: 166 to 154 knots

    • Other speeds adjusted accordingly.
  • TonijnX · Submarine

    Standard torpedo parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum damage7,700 → 8,233
    • Speed increased: 78 to 85 knots
    • Nerfdetectability range2 → 2.3 km

    Alternative torpedo parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum damage13,233 → 14,900
    • Speed increased: 60 to 65 knots

    HE Bomb Airstrike parameters changed · Number of aircraft in attacking flight increased: 7 to 8.

    • Total number of bombs dropped increased accordingly: 35 to 40.

    HE Bomb Airstrike parameters changed

    • Size of the drop zone increased.
  • ShigureVIII · Destroyer
    • Maneuverability parameters slightly improved to prevent excessive speed loss during turns.
  • Regele Carol IVIII · Cruiser

    Detectability range by sea reduced: 13.6 to 12.6km.

    • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
    • Maneuverability parameters slightly improved to prevent excessive speed loss during turns.

15.0 Balance Changes

Live ships12 ships

Dev Blog 2025-11-25 ↗
  • KremlinX · Battleship

    Automated Main Battery Loading Mechanism

    • Added a new effect: +1 charge to all ship consumables
  • Cristoforo ColomboX · Battleship

    Improved Rangefinders

    • Added new effect: -2 charges of Exhaust Smoke Generator consumable
  • RépubliqueX · Battleship

    Main Battery Fire Control Station

    • Removed the penalty to the main battery firing range
    • Added a new effect: 15% increased time of fires and floods duration
  • HindenburgX · Cruiser

    Upgraded Damage Control Equipment

    • Removed the effect that accelerated the main battery repair
    • Added a new effect: 20% increased duration of Repair Party consumable
    • the bonus to fire extinguishing time40 → 50 %
    • the bonus to flood extinguishing time70 → 50 %
  • Gouden LeeuwX · Cruiser

    Ship-to-Shore Radio

    • Removed the effect that accelerated Airstrike reload
    • Added a new effect: 8% increase in Airstrike range
    • Added a new effect: 10% increase in Airstrike bomb damage
  • PetropavlovskX · Cruiser

    Ballistic Capped Armor-Piercing Shells

    • Removed the penalty for the number of ship consumable charges
    • Added a new effect: 25% reduced duration of all ship consumables
    • Nerfbonus to ap shell damage10 → 7.5 %
  • DaringX · Destroyer

    Heavier Torpedo Warheads

    • The consumable is renamed to Enhanced Torpedo Loading Mechanism
    • bonus to concealment5 → 10 %
    • Removed the bonus to torpedo damage
    • Added a new effect: 12% increase in the main battery reload time
    • Added a new effect: 15% increase to torpedo speed
  • HarugumoX · Destroyer

    Additional Smoke Generators

    • Added a new effect: 6% reduction of the main battery reload time
  • GrozovoiX · Destroyer

    Main Gun Automatic Loader

    • Removed the penalty to the torpedo tubes reload time
    • Added a new effect: 5% increase in the detectability
  • Z-52X · Destroyer

    Torpedo Fire Control System

    • Removed the effect that reduced torpedo detectability
    • the bonus to torpedo speed5 → 12 %
    • Added a new effect: +5% to the maximum dispersion of enemy shells fired at your ship
  • ElbingX · Destroyer

    Automated Gun and Fuel Systems

    • Added a new effect: 8% reduction of the main battery range
  • YueyangX · Destroyer

    Improved Main Artillery

    • Added a new effect: 10% increase to the maximum HP

Test ships10 ships

Dev Blog 2026-01-06 ↗Dev Blog 2026-01-29 ↗

Changes still under testing — values may change again before release, or not ship at all.

  • TegetthoffV · Battleship
    • Buffmain battery reload time30 → 27 s
  • LaudonVI · Battleship
    • Buffmain battery reload time30 → 27 s
  • ChiosVII · Battleship

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Buffreload time25 → 23 s
    • Buffmaximum ap shell damage10,600 → 11,200
  • EnighetenVIII · Battleship
    • Buffmaximum ap shell damage11,400 → 12,100
    • Maneuverability parameters further improved to prevent excessive speed loss during turns
  • Gustav den StoreIX · Battleship

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum ap shell damage11,400 → 12,100
    • Buffmain battery reload time26 → 24 s
  • MessinaIX · Cruiser
    • Nerfmaximum sap shell damage3,850 → 3,600
  • HocheVIII · Destroyer

    Main Battery parameters changed

    • Buffreload time8 → 5.5 s
    • Accuracy increased. It is now similar to it on Elbing tech tree branch

    Torpedo parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum damage14,733 → 18,400
    • Speed increased: 60 to 75 knots
    • Buffdetection firing range1.3 → 1.8 km
    • Main Battery Reload Booster consumable removed.
  • ChâteaurenaultX · Destroyer

    Torpedo parameters changed

    • Buffreload time110 → 100 s
    • Buffmaximum range9 → 20 km
    • Buffmaximum damage19,500 → 20,333

    Torpedo parameters changed · Torpedo damage scaling by distance changed

    • Previously, torpedoes had a gradual drop off of damage from 6 to 9km. Now, they will have an extremely sharp damage drop off from 8 to 8.1km (similar to how submarine torpedo damage changes), losing half their maximum damage after 8.1km.
    • Torpedo flood chance reduced by roughly 38%.
  • IndependenciaX · Aircraft Carrier
    • Tactical Dive Bomber squadron removed

    Attack Aircraft squadron added. It will coexist with the Tactical Attack Aircraft squadron, and have the following parameters

    • Hit Points - 1,710
    • Cruising speed - 176.0 knots
    • Maximum speed - 216.0 knots
    • Size of attacking flight - 5
    • Aircraft per squadron - 10
    • Aircraft restoration time - 76 s
    • Detectability range - 10.0 km
    • Number of aircraft on deck - 15
    • Rockets in payload - 3
    • Maximum rocket damage - 5,400
    • Armor penetration - 69 mm
    • Chance to cause fire - 33.0%

    Tactical Attack Aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • number of planes in squadron, attacking flight and on deck5 → 7

    Tactical Attack Aircraft squadron parameters changed · Rocket parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum damage1,800 → 1,900
    • penetration34 → 27 mm
    • Bufffire chance6 → 7 %
    • Attack aircraft machine gun pre-firing time slightly increased
    • Dispersion ellipse size slightly increased to reflect the increase in rockets number

    Torpedo bomber parameters changed

    • Buffreload time165 → 150 s

    Attack Aircraft squadron parameters changed

    • Nerfmaximum damage5,400 → 4,600
    • Nerfchance to cause fire33 → 26 %

    Torpedo bomber parameters changed

    • Nerfmaximum damage5,067 → 4,533
  • TonijnX · Submarine
    • airstrike maximum range8 → 10 km

    Sonar parameters changed

    • Buffmaximum range10 → 12 km
    • Buffreload time8 → 5 s
    • duration of a ping effect on a sector highlighted once25 → 20 s
    • duration of a ping effect on a sector highlighted twice65 → 50 s
    • homing torpedo maximum range10 → 12 km
    • alternative torpedo maximum range12 → 13 km

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