USN CAs (Des Moines Line)

• Close - Mid range cruisers with great firepower and powerful radar at the expense of poor citadel protection. AP has improved pen angles and will eat though broadside ships
• This build is optimised for maximum game impact by using your radar and fighting enemy ships at medium and close range.
• The legendary upgrade is highly recommended for Des Moines and should be one of your top priorities. It pushes DM to a whole new level.
• Salem hydro vs. radar is personal preference
  • 8.5km radar is short ranged, but can still be effective when catching out lesser skilled DDs and cruisers, works best with island gameplay
  • Hydro protects you from torps, useful for aggressive pushes
• Exceptions: Anchorage should use the spotter plane consumable and upgrade.
• Both Doe brothers and Halsey are very good captains for USN CAs, both due to their improved skills, and talents. See here for a ship priority list for this captain.
• In case a ship doesn’t have radar or you don’t have the Radar mod, use ERP or Hydro mod in slot 2.
• Applies to Pensacola, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Wichita, Anchorage, Rochester, Buffalo, Tulsa, Des Moines, Salem and Annapolis.