WoWS 11.x Balance Changes - Every Ship Buff & Nerf

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

• S-1VI · Submarine

  Researchable acoustic homing torpedoes

  • BuffDistance at which torpedoes stop homing on pinged enemy submarines220 → 200 m

  Researchable torpedoes

  • Speed increased: 62 to 65 knots;
  • Buffmaximum damage8,367 → 9,233
• L-20VIII · Submarine
  • Bufftorpedo reload time52 → 50 s

  Researchable acoustic homing torpedoes

  • BuffDistance at which torpedoes stop homing on pinged enemy submarines220 → 200 m

  Researchable torpedoes

  • Buffmaximum damage9,867 → 10,333
• K-1X · Submarine
  • Bufftorpedo reload time62 → 55 s

  Researchable acoustic homing torpedoes

  • BuffDistance at which torpedoes stop homing on pinged enemy submarines240 → 200 m

  Researchable torpedoes

  • Buffmaximum damage10,800 → 11,767

  Changed the method and parameters of the bomber squadron’s attack: Bombs are now dropped during level flight, as with Louisiana. The dispersion ellipse has also been changed to become more similar to Louisiana’s.

  • The change will make the use of these ships’ bombers easier and more efficient.
• Sun Yat-SenIX · Battleship
  • HP reduced: 88,100 to 80,900;
  • Nerfmaximum ap shell damage14,500 → 13,000
• LeipzigVI · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery reload time7.2 → 7.9 s
• BrisbaneX · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery reload time4.5 → 6 s
• Z-42X · Destroyer
  • Nerfmain battery reload time3.1 → 4.5 s
  • Detectability range by ships increased: 7.25 to 7.6 km. Other types of detectability increased proportionally.

  Torpedo changes

  • Range reduced: 10 to 7.5 km;
  • Speed reduced: 66 to 62 knots;
  • Detectability range reduced: 1.8 to 1.3 km;
  • Nerfmaximum damage18,400 → 13,700

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

• TrompX · Destroyer
  • BuffHe bomb airstrike range8 → 10 km
  • Bufftorpedo range10 → 12 km
  • Buffmain battery reload time5.5 → 5.2 s
• UndineVI · Submarine

  Stock torpedoes changed

  • BuffRange7 → 9 km
  • Buffmaximum damage4,630 → 5,700
  • NerfChance to cause flooding77 → 29 %

  Researchable torpedoes changed

  • BuffRange8 → 10 km
  • Maximum damage increased: 4,630 tо 6,267
  • NerfChance to cause flooding77 → 32 %
• SturdyVIII · Submarine

  Stock torpedoes changed

  • BuffRange8 → 10 km
  • Maximum damage increased: 4,630 tо 6,267
  • NerfChance to cause flooding77 → 32 %

  Researchable torpedoes changed

  • BuffRange9 → 11 km
  • Buffmaximum damage4,630 → 6,800
  • NerfChance to cause flooding77 → 36 %

  • Torpedo reload time is45 → 40 s
• ThrasherX · Submarine

  Stock torpedoes changed

  • BuffRange9 → 11 km
  • Buffmaximum damage4,630 → 6,800
  • NerfChance to cause flooding77 → 36 %

  Researchable torpedoes changed

  • BuffRange10 → 12 km
  • Buffmaximum damage5,167 → 7,833
  • NerfChance to cause flooding77 → 42 %

  • Maximum sonar range10 → 12 km
• Renown '44VII · Battleship
  • Armor thickness of fore- and aft-ends plating and deck16 → 26 mm
  • Sigma parameter for main battery guns1.8 → 2
  • Dispersion radius of main battery shells increased by approximately 20% — in line with most battleships at the tier
  • Main battery reload time reduced: 27 tо 25 s
  • Bufftorpedo range8 → 10 km
  • Main battery accuracy settings improved - dispersion at all ranges is reduced.
• OmonoVII · Cruiser

  HE shell parameters changed

  • Armor penetration capabilities31 → 26 mm
  • Nerfmaximum damage2,600 → 2,450
• NebraskaVIII · Battleship
  • NerfSquadron preparation to attack time3 → 4 s
  • Dispersion of bombs is increased.
  • Maneuverability of planes during attack is reduced by 30%.
• DelawareIX · Battleship
  • NerfSquadron preparation to attack time3 → 4 s
  • Dispersion of bombs is increased.
  • Maneuverability of planes during attack is reduced by 30%.
• LouisianaX · Battleship
  • NerfSquadron preparation to attack time3 → 4 s
  • Dispersion of bombs is increased.
  • Maneuverability of planes during attack is reduced by 30%.
• Sun Yat-SenIX · Battleship
  • Nerfmain battery firing range207 → 192 km
  • Main battery accuracy settings improved - dispersion at all ranges is reduced.
• Admiral SchröderIX · Cruiser
  • Armored deck slope armor80 → 28 mm
• K-1X · Submarine
  • BuffPing velocity500 → 600 m/s
  • Number of stern torpedo tubes loaders1 → 2

  Changed settings of Submarine surveillance consumable

  • Buffreload time80 → 60 s
  • BuffPreparation time290 → 275 s

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

• AganoV · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery firing range14.6 → 13.9 km
• GokaseVI · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery firing range14.6 → 13.9 km

  Surface detectability range increased: 9.5 to 10.9 km.

  • Other detectability ranges increased proportionally
• ShimantoVIII · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery firing range18.7 → 17.6 km

  Surface detectability range increased: 11.1 to 12.5 km.

  • Other detectability ranges increased proportionally

  • NerfFiring range of the stock gun fire control module16 → 15 km
  • Nerfmaximum he shell damage2,500 → 2,350
  • Visibility from aircraft has been increased from 8.3 to 8.5 km.
• TakahashiIX · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery firing range18.7 → 18 km

  Surface detectability range increased: 11.3 to 12.5 km.

  • Other detectability ranges increased proportionally

  • NerfFiring range of the stock gun fire control module16.4 → 15 km
  • Nerfmaximum he shell damage2,500 → 2,350
  • NerfDetectability range by air8.4 → 8.5 km
  • BuffCitadel damage recovered with repair party10 → 33 %
• TrompX · Destroyer
  • Buffmain battery reload time6.5 → 5.5 s
  • BuffHe shell armor penetration25 → 30 mm
• YodoX · Cruiser
  • Buffmain battery reload time14 → 12.5 s
  • BuffCitadel damage recovered with repair party10 → 33 %
• MonmouthX · Cruiser

  Fixed a bug in the ship's parameters

  • AP shell fuse delay increased from 0.005s to 0.033s.
• S-189VIII · Submarine
  • BuffPreparation time for the "submarine surveillance" consumable300 → 290 s
  • BuffPreparation time for the "submarine surveillance" consumable360 → 330 s

  Consumables Specialist

  • Skill cost increased: 1 to 3 skill points.
  • Bonus to consumable preparation time and cooldown5 → 15 %

  Helmsman

  • Skill cost reduced: 2 to 1 skill point.

  Consumables Enhancements

  • Skill cost reduced: 3 to 2 skill points.
  • Consumable action time bonus10 → 5 %
• TokachiVII · Cruiser
  • Torpedo speed increased: 60 to 70 knots
• OmonoVII · Cruiser
  • NerfFiring range of the stock gun fire control module16 → 14.6 km
• Clausewitz★ · Cruiser
  • BuffCitadel damage recovered with repair party10 → 33 %

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

• I-56VIII · Submarine
  • Buffmain battery reload time2.25 → 1.8 s
• S-189VIII · Submarine
  • Range of acoustic homing torpedoes5 → 9 km
  • Sonar ping maximum range5 → 9 km
  • Sonar ping reload time8 → 9.5 s
• Álvaro de BazánX · Destroyer
  • Buffmain battery reload time6.6 → 6.1 s
  • BuffBurst fire reload time30 → 28 s
  • Bufftorpedo reload time95 → 90 s
• VallejoIX · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery reload time5.5 → 6.1 s
  • Nerfmain battery firing range16.7 → 15.7 km
  • Armor penetration capacity of he shells25 → 30 mm
• AganoV · Cruiser
  • Added a Depth Charge Airstrike with similar stats to Furutaka’s.
• ShimantoVIII · Cruiser
  • Nerfsigma value2.05 → 2
• TrompX · Destroyer
  • Minimum he bomb airstrike drop distance1 → 1.5 km
  • Buffmain battery reload time8 → 6.5 s
  • NerfHe bomb airstrike reload time40 → 60 s
  • Fore end armor belt thickness50 → 60 mm
  • Aft end armor belt thickness50 → 60 mm
  • Combat instructions: the number of salvoes required to fill the adjustment fire meter9 → 12
• MaltaX · Aircraft Carrier

  Changed the parameters of attack aircraft (HE).

  • Decreased rocket dispersion ellipse by approximately 18%.
  • Reduced rocket launch interval: 0.08 to 0.06 s.

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

• Álvaro de BazánX · Destroyer
  • Buffmain battery reload time7 → 6.6 s
  • BuffBurst fire reload time35 → 30 s
  • Buffmain battery reload time3 → 2.8 s
• VelosIX · Destroyer
  • Nerfmain battery reload time2.2 → 2.5 s

  Detectability range by sea increased: 6.9 to 7.1 km

  • All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly
• VallejoIX · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery reload time5 → 5.5 s
• HampshireVIII · Cruiser
  • Buffmain battery firing range15.7 → 16.8 km

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

• HuronVII · Destroyer
  • The parameters of the HE and AP shells have been changed so that the firing arc will become more flat.
• S-189VIII · Submarine
  • Hydrophone Preparation time reduced from 300 to 240 s.
  • Removed "Enhanced Rudder Gear" consumable.
  • Main battery reload time increased from 2 to 3 s.
  • Main battery firing range reduced from 12.3 to 11.1 km.
  • Maximum alternative torpedo range reduced from 10 to 8 km.
  • Switching to alternative torpedoes time reduced from 10 to 5 s.
  • Rudder shift time reduced from 12.3 to 11.8 s.
  • Main battery reload time increased from 9 to 9.6 s.
  • Aiming sector of the bow main caliber guns increased by 7° on each side.
• Álvaro de BazánX · Destroyer
  • Main battery firing range increased from 11.6 to 12.6 km.
  • Main battery reload time reduced from 10 to 8 s.
  • The parameters of the HE and AP shells have been changed so that the firing arc will become more flat.
  • Main battery reload time reduced: 8 to 7 s;
  • Burst fire reload time reduced: 40 to 35 s;
  • Interval between individual shots2 → 1.2 s
• AnhaltVIII · Battleship
  • Nerfmaximum ap shell damage10,500 → 9,500

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

• HawkeVIII · Battleship
  • Main battery sigma parameter increased from 1.5 to 1.6.
  • Main battery firing range with the stock Gun Fire Control System module increased from 16.5 to 17.1 km.
  • Nerfmain battery reload time30 → 31 s
• DuncanIX · Battleship
  • Maximum torpedo damage increased from 21,064 to 29,367.
  • Torpedo arming distance reduced from 1500 to 540 m. Torpedo launch sectors in the direction to the bow of the ship were slightly reduced as well.
  • Nerfmain battery reload time30 → 31 s
• St. VincentX · Battleship
  • The amount of HP restored by the Specialized Repair Teams consumable from damage received to parts of the hull increased from 50 to 60%.
  • Maximum torpedo damage increased from 21,064 to 29,367.
  • Torpedo arming distance reduced from 1500 to 540 m. Torpedo launch sectors in the direction of the ship's bow were slightly reduced as well.
• HampshireVIII · Cruiser
  • The width of the torpedo spread in a standard launch mode was reduced and brought to standard values for British cruisers.
  • Nerfmain battery reload time10 → 10.5 s
  • Nerfmaximum ap shell damage4,500 → 4,350
• CollingwoodVII · Battleship

  Added the Hydroacoustic Search consumable with the following settings

  • Number of charges - 3;
  • Torpedo detection range - 3 km;
  • Ship detection range - 4 km;
  • Action time - 100 s;
  • Reload time - 120 s.

  Added the Main Battery Reload Booster consumable with the following settings

  • Number of charges - 4;
  • Reload time - 120 s;
  • Action time - 20 s;
  • Main Battery reload time reduction - 50%.

  • Forward and aft armor16 → 26 mm
  • Action time of the main battery reload booster consumable20 → 25 s
  • Nerfmain battery reload time25 → 26 s
• IwamiIX · Battleship
  • Increased the accuracy of secondary battery guns - they are now similar in the accuracy to the secondary guns of Georgia.
• AquilaVIII · Aircraft Carrier
  • Number of torpedo bombers on deck reduced from 21 to 18.
  • Number of Engine Cooling consumables for the attack aircraft increased from 2 to 4.
  • Number of Patrol Fighters consumables for attack aircraft and torpedo bombers increased from 3 to 4.

  Cachalot

  • For bow tubes - reduced from 11° to 3°;
  • For stern tubes - reduced from 5° to 2°;

  Salmon

  • For bow and stern tubes - reduced from 11° to 3°;

  Balao

  • For bow tubes - reduced from 16° to 5°;
  • For stern tubes - reduced from 11° to 3°

  U-69

  • For bow tubes - reduced from 11° to 3°;
  • For stern tubes - reduced from 3° to 1°;

  U-190

  • For bow tubes - reduced from 11° to 3°;
  • For stern tubes - reduced from 5° to 2°;

  U-2501

  • For bow tubes - reduced from 16° to 5°;

  U-4501

  • For bow tubes - reduced from 11° to 3°;
  • For stern tubes - reduced from 16° to 5°;
• U-4501X · Submarine
  • Sonar ping range reduced from 14 to 6.3 km. Now it has the same value as the range of homing torpedoes.
• Clausewitz★ · Cruiser
  • Buffmaximum he shell damage2,400 → 2,950
  • Chance to start a fire with an he shell14 → 15 %
• HuronVII · Destroyer
  • Nerfmaximum he shell damage1,900 → 1,600
  • Buffmain battery reload time4.5 → 4.2 s
• RookeVII · Battleship
  • Nerfmain battery reload time30 → 31 s
• Rio de JaneiroV · Battleship
  • Nerfmain battery reload time30 → 31 s

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

• MecklenburgX · Battleship
  • Nerfmain battery reload time25 → 26 s
• IwamiIX · Battleship

  Torpedo range increased: 12 to 20 km.

  • These torpedoes are similar to the ones carried by Shimakaze
  • Their reload time was120 → 150 s

  • BuffMain battery sigma parameter1.9 → 2.1
  • Buffmain battery firing range20.3 → 22.3 km
• Patrie★ · Battleship
  • Reload time for 100 mm secondary guns1 → 1.5 s
  • Removed Combat Instructions activated by F key

  The characteristics of the Engine Boost consumable have changed

  • BuffSpeed bonus8 → 15 %
  • Nerfaction time180 → 120 s

  • Maximum distance from an undetected enemy submarine at which its own ping emission effect could be displayed is reduced to 1 km.
• United States★ · Aircraft Carrier
  • NerfTactical attack squadron preparation time150 → 175 s
  • NerfTactical torpedo squadron preparation time150 → 195 s
• Eagle★ · Aircraft Carrier
  • NerfTactical attack squadron preparation time150 → 175 s
  • NerfTactical torpedo squadron preparation time240 → 275 s
• RookeVII · Battleship
  • Nerfmaximum ap shell damage11,900 → 11,400
  • BuffMain battery firing range with the basic gun fire control system module15.9 → 16.5 km
  • BuffMain battery firing range with the researchable gun fire control system module17.5 → 18.2 km
• DuncanIX · Battleship
  • BuffMain battery sigma parameter1.5 → 1.6
  • BuffMain battery firing range with the basic gun fire control system module17.2 → 17.9 km
  • BuffMain battery firing range with the researchable gun fire control system module18.9 → 19.7 km
• St. VincentX · Battleship
  • BuffMain battery sigma parameter1.5 → 1.6
  • Buffmain battery firing range19.5 → 20.5 km
• AquilaVIII · Aircraft Carrier
  • Maximum torpedo damage reduced: 8,367 to 7,133. by extension, the blast radius from a torpedo explosion, its damage, and its chance to disable modules have been proportionately reduced. chance to cause flooding71 → 61 %
• San DiegoVIII · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery firing range16 → 14.8 km
  • NerfSap shell maximum damage1,950 → 1,800
  • Buff to reload time when using the Main Battery Reload Booster consumable decreased: 50% faster to 33% faster
  • BuffDepth charge airstrike range5 → 7 km

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

• HornetVIII · Aircraft Carrier
  • Fixed a bug that prevented the B-25 Tactical Squadron’s engine boost meter from regenerating after use.
• San DiegoVIII · Cruiser
  • Fixed the incorrect tracer color for SAP shells.
  • Buffmain battery reload time8.5 → 5 s
  • NerfSap shell damage2,700 → 2,400

  HE shells replaced with AP shells

  • maximum ap shell damage2,100
  • Ap initial velocity792 m/s

  Changed the “Main battery reload booster” consumable

  • There is now a limited number of charges2
  • Nerfcooldown time145 → 180 s
  • Nerfaction time25 → 15 s

  Changed the “Defensive AA fire” consumable

  • Damage bonus50 → 100 %
  • Buffcooldown time80 → 60 s
  • Nerfaction time40 → 30 s

  Added the “Repair Party” consumable, with the following characteristics

  • action time28 s
  • cooldown time80 s
  • number of charges3
  • Hp healed per second139
  • Citadel damage recovery50 %

  • Nerfmaximum sap shell damage2,500 → 1,950
  • Nerfmain battery reload time5 → 5.25 s
  • Nerfmain battery reload time5.25 → 5.5 s
• BrestIX · Cruiser
  • Fixed a bug that caused the Repair Party consumable to restore 33% of citadel damage instead of the intended 10%, contrary to the design concept of the branch.
  • Nerfmain battery reload time25 → 28 s
  • BuffDeck armor27 → 30 mm
  • BuffCitadel deck armor25 → 30 mm
  • BuffDepth charge airstrike reload time90 → 45 s
• SalmonVIII · Submarine
  • Speed increased: 60 to 65 knots.
  • BuffRange7 → 9 km
  • BuffArming time5 → 4.6 s
• BalaoX · Submarine
  • Speed increased: 64 to 69 knots.
  • BuffRange7.5 → 10 km
  • BuffArming time5 → 4.6 s
• CherbourgVIII · Cruiser
  • Nerfmain battery reload time25 → 28 s
  • BuffDeck armor27 → 30 mm
  • BuffCitadel deck armor20 → 30 mm
  • BuffDepth charge airstrike reload time90 → 45 s
• ToulonVII · Cruiser
  • Removed the Main Battery Reload Booster consumable
  • Added the Engine Boost consumable
  • The Fighter consumable was moved to slot 4

  Main battery shell ballistics improved and characteristics changed

  • HE and AP shell travel time at 15 km reduced: 11 to approximately 10 s.
  • AP shell initial armor penetration increased by approximately 15%
  • AP shells now lose less piercing efficiency with distance traveled

  • BuffDeck armor25 → 30 mm
  • BuffCitadel deck armor20 → 30 mm
  • BuffDepth charge airstrike reload time60 → 30 s
• MayaVII · Cruiser
  • Repair party consumable charges3 → 2
  • Main battery reload booster consumable charges3 → 2
• IwamiIX · Battleship
  • BuffDeck armor thickness32 → 50 mm
  • Nerfmain battery reload time25 → 28 s
  • Buffrudder shift time17.1 → 14 s
• U-69VI · Submarine
  • NerfDamage control party action time15 → 5 s
• U-190VIII · Submarine
  • NerfDamage control party action time15 → 5 s
• U-2501X · Submarine
  • NerfDamage control party action time15 → 5 s
• MarseilleX · Cruiser
  • BuffDeck armor30 → 36 mm
  • BuffCitadel deck armor20 → 30 mm
  • BuffDepth charge airstrike reload time90 → 45 s
• AquilaVIII · Aircraft Carrier

  Changed the torpedo bomber parameters

  • Number of planes in a squadron reduced: 8 to 6;
  • Number of planes on deck reduced: 26 to 21;
  • Distance between planes during the torpedo launch is reduced by half. This will reduce the gap between the launched torpedoes.
  • Reduced the reticle dispersion when maneuvering during preparation for an attack and when attacking;
  • The damage received by the attack flight in the aiming state reduced by 10%.

  Changed the attack aircraft parameters

  • Reduced altitude during preparation for an attack and at the moment of aiming;
  • Attack preparation time reduced from 2.5 to 1.75 s;
  • Increased the reticle reduction speed when preparing to attack and when attacking;
  • Increased rocket velocity, which will allow taking a slightly smaller lead before attacking and facilitate penetration of 38mm deck armor more frequently.

  • Updated the Depth Charge Airstrike camera settings — now they are the same as of other Supercruisers.

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

• AtlânticoVIII · Battleship

  Parameters of the 234 mm secondary battery shells were changed

  • Maximum damaged3,350 → 3,850
  • Buffarmor penetration39 → 59 mm

  • Buffmain battery firing range17.4 → 18.6 km

  The Alternative fire mode was changed

  • Number of bursts in a series4 → 3