Kagerō
Tier VIII · Destroyer · Japan
Rating C (Weak within its tier and class · overall score 23) · Stealth torpedo destroyer
Stealth torpedo destroyer, suited to torpedo ambush. Its 9.6 km torpedoes outrange its 6 km detectability by 3.6 km, ideal for smoke-backed ambushes. Detectability of 6 km is 0.29 km below average, so it is less likely to be spotted first. Key skills: Engine Accelerator II ×3 (top speed +12%, 25 s); Smoke Generator I ×1 (9 s deploy, 24 s linger). With only 1 smoke charge, save it for emergencies. A firepower equipment build improves reload 5.5→5.22 s, dispersion 121→110 m.
Key stats
- HP: 15,930
- Top speed: 34.19 kn
- Surface detectability: 6 km
- Main battery: 127 mm 3X2 · reload 5.5 s · range 7.86 km
The Kagerō-class destroyers were built before WWII and featured new 610 mm torpedoes, giving them excellent offensive power at long range.