Kuma
Tier IV · Cruiser · Japan
Rating D (Bottom tier within its tier and class · overall score 12) · Torpedo cruiser
Torpedo cruiser. Top speed of 33.2 kn is high, but sluggish acceleration make sudden dodges hard. A full torpedo spread can deal up to 24,640 (all launchers combined). Torpedo DPM is 80% higher than average. Its firepower trails other cruisers, so pick favorable angles and ranges over straight DPM races. A firepower equipment build improves reload 7.5→7.12 s, dispersion 198→180 m.
Key stats
- HP: 16,240
- Top speed: 33.22 kn
- Surface detectability: 6.84 km
- Main battery: 140 mm 7X1 · reload 7.5 s · range 8.88 km
Kuma was an updated version of Tenryū, with enhanced 140 mm guns, torpedo tubes, and higher speed.