Z-42

Z-42

• Tier 10 Z-42 is a gunboat variant of Z-52, optimized for fighting other DDs thanks to her RN DD smokes, higher gun DPM, and deadly AP that shreds broadside targets. Restrictive turret angles limits her effective damage output.
• This build allows Z-42 to strike an optimal balance of contesting objectives and farming larger ships.
  • Gun Feeder is used so she can switch to AP the instant enemy DDs show broadside
  • RPF is viable for anti-DD builds, trade BFT and a 1pt skill for this
  • The Engine boost mod is preferred to the Hydro mod because extending your hydro duration increases the desync between your smoke and hydro duration and cooldown, while Engine boost mod lets you dodge enemy fire and move quicker for a longer time. If you don’t have the Engine boost mod, use ERP.
• Z-42 excels at the early game cap contesting, eliminating other DDs with her smoke + hydro combo to secure the objective or spotting advantage. Depending on the cap, she can lockdown caps with hydro and pressure other DDs away. Once the DD threat is gone, spot for your team and spot torps with your hydro. Smoke is fine for quick shots into an enemy or to defend yourself while escaping.
  • AP is extremely potent, use it on broadside BBs whenever possible
    • Bear in mind AP has low penetration, avoid hitting armored sections such as the belt