![]() ![]() In this respect, Alaska is quite similar to normal cruisers in that she will regularly change shell types depending on the chosen target.Īs far as her armor goes, she keeps the trend of high-tier American cruisers having 27mm plating at their extremities, as well as possessing an overmatch-proof middle deck. Captains are highly encouraged to invest in the Expert Loader skill in order to make the most of her main battery. Armed with nine 305mm guns, she lacks the ability to go "AP only" in battle something that her Russian counterpart can do quite easily. In game, however, captains will find that Alaska has a play style more similar to that of German heavy cruisers (such as Roon). On paper, many aspects of Alaska will resemble those of her counterparts, Kronshtadt and Azuma. USS Alaska was the second Tier IX ship available for Free Experience ( ) in the American tech tree, and was the first Free XP ship to be priced at 1,000,000. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.įor a graphic summary of ships Tiers VIII thru XI see LittleWhiteMouse's "Actual AA DPS". Balti is way better, handles like a cruiser.Warning. Yes, it's a little better after adding range mod. Try it out with range mod as an open water kiting cruiser, and make sure you switch to AP anytime the situation calls for it as 12 guns with American AP can be disgustingly powerful! You do not want to be the focus of enemy attention in the early game. It also works in open water because the citadel is harder to hit than the Baltimore and Des Moines when kiting - take a look at the difference between them in the armor viewer when you get a chance.ĭon't be fooled by the fact that it has radar - it's not a boat that does well pushing caps early on. It excels in open water if you play it bow-in, island humping you're often going to be unable to bring those rear two turrets to bear, and that additional firepower is what makes the Buffalo amazing! It's an excellent cruiser problem is, you can't play it the way you play the ships that come before and after it and expect the best outcome. ![]()
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