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Hawaii

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Hawaii

  • US Large cruiser with rapid fire DD guns. Has an alternative fire mode that further increases her already insane DPM at the cost of floatier shells
    • In-game Hawaii was a proposed conversion project “SCB 83”, which would see her as a Command Ship for commanding carrier task forces
  • Similar build to other US super light CLs. However, Hawaii’s high HP pool allows her to forgo SE in favor of TGG.
    • If you don’t have hydro mod, use DCM1 instead
  • Hawaii plays as a close range powerhouse with extremely high DPM and a sturdy and hard to citadel hull. While you can play at long range, Hawaii unlocks her true potential when she is under 10km using alt fire. Map knowledge and good island usage is key to her success.
    • Alt fire boosts your DPM by ~40% in exchange for drastically worse ballistics. Recommend using under ~8-10km, or further if you are confident in your aim
    • Sunset Isles is a great example as numerous islands provide hiding spots for Hawaii