NAVAL DOCTRINE DECODED

A strategic analysis of national ship traits in World of Warships: Legends.

The Core Combat Loop

At its heart, naval warfare in Legends follows a "rock-paper-scissors" dynamic. Each class has a natural predator and prey, but national specializations can bend or even break these fundamental rules.

Destroyer

Hunts

Battleship

Hunts

Cruiser

Hunts

Destroyer

Destroyer Doctrines: The Vanguard

Destroyers are the scouts and assassins of the fleet. Their effectiveness is a delicate balance of gunnery, torpedo threat, and concealment. This chart compares the core philosophies of four distinct national lines, revealing their specialized roles on the battlefield.

Cruiser Versatility: The Lynchpin

Cruisers are the most varied class, acting as the fleet's flexible backbone. Their roles range from fragile, long-range support to durable, close-range brawlers. This chart maps their survivability against their primary engagement style, with bubble size representing their raw damage potential.

Battleship Philosophies: The Heavy Hitters

Battleships are defined by their armor and massive guns, but their approach to combat varies wildly. Some are designed for aggressive, close-range brawls, while others excel at long-range sniping. This chart compares their main battery accuracy against their secondary battery effectiveness, highlighting their optimal engagement range.

Aircraft Carrier Air Power: The Eye in the Sky

Aircraft carriers project power across the entire map, but their effectiveness depends on their specialized aircraft ordnance. Each nation's carrier wing is optimized to hunt specific targets, from agile destroyers to heavily armored battleships.