Exeter
Tier V · Cruiser · U.K. · Premium
Rating C- (Quite weak within its tier and class · overall score 21) · Balanced cruiser
Balanced cruiser, suited to AA escort. It is weak against battleships (HE deals a same-tier battleship's HP in about 10 min on paper · torpedoes supply 36% of it). AP penetration of 321 mm is 69% above average and handles thick armor. Key skills: Smoke Generator I ×2 (9 s deploy, 24 s linger); Precise Aiming System I ×2 (main battery accuracy +33%, 20 s). With only 2 smoke charges, save it for emergencies. Dispersion at 10 km is about 255 m, 28% wider than average, so shoot from closer or wait for broadsides.
Key stats
- HP: 20,496
- Top speed: 31.69 kn
- Surface detectability: 7.62 km
- Main battery: 203 mm 3X2 · reload 10.5 s · range 10.02 km
This York-class ship was the last heavy cruiser to be inducted into the Royal Navy. She had relatively moderate dimensions for her type, but still featured a well-balanced combination of speed, armor protection, and armament.