Akatsuki
Tier VII · Destroyer · Japan
Rating C (Weak within its tier and class · overall score 28) · Stealth torpedo destroyer
Stealth torpedo destroyer, suited to torpedo ambush. It is weak against cruisers (AP deals a same-tier cruiser's HP in about 7 min on paper · torpedoes supply 41% of it). A full torpedo spread can deal up to 35,703 (all launchers combined). Torpedo DPM is 30% higher than average. Key skills: Engine Accelerator II ×3 (top speed +12%, 25 s). Weak guns: avoid gunfights and focus on torpedoes or spotting.
Key stats
- HP: 13,570
- Top speed: 38.64 kn
- Surface detectability: 6.24 km
- Main battery: 127 mm 3X2 · reload 6 s · range 7.44 km
This ship belonged to the "special type" series of destroyers. In contrast to Fubuki-class ships, she had more efficient propulsion and boasted a substantially higher speed.