I’m looking to understand the unique characteristics of ships from different nations in World of Warships (WOWS). For instance, I’ve heard that American ships tend to excel in certain areas, while German ships have their own specialties. As a long-time tanks player who’s scored a few X’s in WOWS, I feel like I’m missing out on some crucial info about the various nations’ fleets.
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The WOWS wiki is a solid resource for basic comparisons but keep in mind that the in-game tech tree notes can be hit or miss. A ship might be labeled with ‘poor maneuverability,’ but that might just be comparing it to destroyers instead of its own class.
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too! Those labels can be misleading and sometimes seem like they were written by someone without enough context.
Each nation’s ships definitely have their flavors! For example, Japan is known for their high damage long-range torpedoes, while the US has great radar and decent AA. If you’re looking for specifics: the USSR has high velocity guns and strong icebreaker armor, while Germany boasts long-range hydro and turtleback armor. It’s all about knowing these general characteristics, although they’re not universal for every ship.
For the nitty-gritty overviews, check out this site: [ShipTool](https://shiptool.st/). It has loads of fine details on ships, perfect if you’re diving deep into the specifics!
Japan also stands out with the highest damage torpedoes and some of the best carriers if played well. Just a little heads up for those looking to maximize their gameplay!
But keep in mind, the highest raw damage torpedoes might actually belong to the St. Vincent, so it’s good to check the latest stats!
You can find a ton of info in this detailed document which breaks down each nation’s ships: [Google Doc Link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZQRkRJl5KTlgdYEk89RjOs1mTWYg3ByQgQvQJaHny0/edit?tab=t.0#). It gets pretty specific, but it’s a good starting point!
Exactly, it’s best to take those in-game notes with a grain of salt!