Black Takao
Tier VIII · Cruiser · Japan
Rating B (Average within its tier and class · overall score 52) · Torpedo cruiser
Torpedo cruiser. Each Repair Kit restores 25% of max HP, up to 75% over a battle (standard 50%). Tanking damage and healing it back is this ship's biggest weapon. A full torpedo spread can deal up to 33,512 (all launchers combined). Torpedo DPM is 28% higher than average. Dispersion at 10 km is about 264 m, 18% wider than average, so shoot from closer or wait for broadsides.
Key stats
- HP: 32,450
- Top speed: 34.61 kn
- Surface detectability: 8.28 km
- Main battery: 203 mm 5X2 · reload 11 s · range 11.1 km
Takao was the updated version of Myōkō, equipped with more powerful 203 mm main guns and new armor-piercing shells. Her armor gave her protection against typical cruiser guns.