Nino Bixio
Tier II · Cruiser · Italy
Rating C- (Quite weak within its tier and class · overall score 23) · Stealthy cruiser
Stealthy cruiser, suited to DD hunting. It is especially strong against cruisers and battleships (SAP deals a same-tier cruiser's HP in about 2 min on paper). Detectability of 6.36 km is 0.4 km below average, so it is less likely to be spotted first. SAP deals heavy direct damage to destroyers, light cruisers and superstructures with no overpens, but it cannot start fires or damage armor thicker than its penetration. 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 150→136 m.
Key stats
- HP: 13,189
- Top speed: 25.99 kn
- Surface detectability: 6.36 km
- Main battery: 120 mm 8X1 · reload 7.5 s · range 8.16 km
Built shortly before the outbreak of World War I, this turbine-powered cruiser was to be used as lightweight and high-speed reconnaissance ship. The vital elements of the ship were protected by an armored deck.