Cruisers | Warship types World of Warships Guide

The first ship type you will control will be a cruiser. Cruisers are the most universal ships in the game. Each of them has some advantages and weakness. To play well as them, you must learn and properly use the characteristics of your ship. In general, cruisers are quite fast, they can sail with speed of around 30 knots. However, they don't have good maneuverability. They have good fire power, but they might have trouble with shooting far away enemy ships or well armored battleships. They have very weak secondary artillery. Some cruisers additionally have one or more torpedoes launchers. It can be very useful on short distance. The amount of secondary artillery positions varies and depends only on specific ship model. In general, you shouldn't have much trouble with enemy airplanes.

The differences between Japan and American cruisers aren't large. Americans have more anti aircraft main artillery cannons. However, it has smaller caliber, thus dealing less damage, and additionally it has smaller range. The difference are well visible with torpedoes, Japan has better ones. American ships are more agile than their Japanese counterparts, despite the fact that maximum speed is the same in both cases.

How to play?

• Observe the situation on the sea. You have rather large firepower and the agility that allows you to change your position on the map. If it's possible, help your allies.
• Don't be afraid to change ammunition type. It's better to waste few seconds on changing the bullet that not making any damage to enemy.
• Try to avoid sailing into narrow passages between islands, they make you a perfect target for enemy destroyers and torpedo planes.
• When sailing, try to keep close to the islands behind which you can hide if necessary. Don't get close to enemy battleships.
• Use available consumables.
• If your ship has torpedoes, don't forget about them. Sometimes all you need to do is shoot them in random place to have a lucky hit and take few thousands of enemy hit points.
• Try to sail towards enemy, especially other cruisers or battleships, under an angle. Avoid showing them your side at any cost.