USN DDs

Standard build

• This is a general purpose build that puts emphasis on both USN DDs’ weapon systems, allowing them to both contest caps reasonably well and deal damage to larger ships.
• Ovechkin is a good captain for all USN DDs because of his improved SE skill.
• If you don’t have the Engine boost mod, use ERP.
• Applies to Sampson, Wickes, Smith, Clemson, Nicholas, Hill, Farragut, Mahan, Sims, Benson, Fletcher, Gearing, Joshua Humphreys.

USN DDs

Torpedo build

• This is a build that puts emphasis on the High tier USN DDs’ strong torpedoes, which reduces their cap contesting ability, but improves their damage output against larger ships.
• Gearing’s legendary upgrade is especially good with this build.
• Ovechkin is a good captain for all USN DDs because of his improved SE skill.
• If you don’t have the Engine boost mod, use ERP.
• Applies to Monaghan, Fletcher, Benham, Gearing, Somers and Joshua Humphreys.