World of Warships Captain Builds

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IJN torpedoboat DDs

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IJN torpedoboat DDs

  • This is a general purpose build that allows IJN torpedoboat DDs to contest caps using their concealment, as well as deal large amounts of damage with torpedoes.
  • Make sure you use the Type 93 mod 3 torpedoes on Shimakaze and Yamagiri, as they are the best general-purpose torpedoes. If you’re feeling cocky, you may use the Type F3 torpedoes, but you will have to adopt a risky style of gameplay.
  • You can swap RPF for Swift in Silence if you find yourself repositioning often and/or not getting much use from RPF. You can also drop RPF and Liquidator and get BFT and Swift Fish if you want to put more emphasis on self-defence.
  • If you feel like IJN DDs’ turrets traverse too slowly for your taste, you can pick GTG instead of Consumable Specialist.
  • A Suzuki captain is a decent option for all IJN DDs due to his improved SE skill.
  • The legendary upgrade for the Shimakaze is highly recommended, and does not change the build or the playstyle in any significant way.
  • If you don’t have the Engine boost mod, use ERP.
  • Applies to Umikaze, Wakatake, Tachibana, Isokaze, Mutsuki, Minekaze, Kamikaze, Fujin, Fubuki, Hatsuharu, Shinonome, Akatsuki, Shiratsuyu, Yuudachi, Kagero, Yukikaze, Asashio, Yugumo, Minegumo, Shimakaze and Yamagiri.