Takao
Tier VIII · Cruiser · Japan
Rating C+ (Lower-mid within its tier and class · overall score 31) · Torpedo cruiser
Torpedo cruiser. A full torpedo spread can deal up to 33,512 (all launchers combined). Torpedo DPM is 27% higher than average. Key skills: Precise Aiming System I ×3 (main battery accuracy +33%, 20 s). Dispersion at 10 km is about 252 m, 13% wider than average, so shoot from closer or wait for broadsides. A firepower equipment build improves reload 11→10.45 s, dispersion 252→229 m.
Key stats
- HP: 32,332
- 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.