No idea how the G. Hoffmann gets ignored by all these WoWs youtubers. It is imo the best DD in the game atm. A better Elbing when it comes to guns, because insane HE on top of a great AP with crazy velocity & arcs. Solid torpedoes, great dmg, okay speed, great reload. Long af speedboost on TOP of 40knots base. Great Hydro. Great smoke. It only lacks a heal, but it’s SO good! 100x better than the Ragnar. Luckily I got the G Hoffman & Gold from crates & so i had steel left & bought a Ragnar as my “first steel ship” Gahd damn, the Hoffmann blows it out of the water.
@ why? The guns are pretty much identical. AP 1’800 dmg, 960m/s, 7.4s reload. HE is 2’200 instead of 1’800. Torps are 16 knots faster with a better reload. 2min 6km Hydro rather than DFAA. I’m open for input, but to me the Hoffmann just looks better in every way.
@@AllroundSwizzy ppl reviewed that Hoffmann does not have ap pen angle and shorter base range, the hull is from t9 but its good to shoot but less hp than Elbing. It could be the best DD in the game but also trade off of all.. I only have Hoffmann so i cant comment on it more, but I am satisfied just like you do, hit hard guns(6.4 upgraded reload is just alright i guess, High HE damage and AP pen but no special AP pen angle), 6.4 conceal, 6km hydro with smoke, debatable hull(less hp, ok maneuverability, turret allocation-ok to engage but almost only 1 turret available to shoot while shooting backward)
@@jasonwong1998q truee the AP pen angle is better on the Elbing. But i think it has to be, because Elbing HE is useless. For the Hoffmann I use HE at DDs and BBs AP at broadside Cruisers & it gets SO MANY citadels. The Hull/Armor/HP is slightly worse. The Hydro is worth so much imo & the better HE & torps make it a better allrounder. Personally i prefer slightly less range, because it allows me to go unspotted more easily. I love the G. Hoffmann, but struggle with Elbing & Ragnar. Probably a skill issue, but the Hoffmann is just so fun!
I just got the Stalingrad a couple months ago. I was debating getting Kommisar instead. I think I'm going for Austin or Lauria next. These steel guides are really helpful considering how long it takes to grind out steel. Thanks Bou!
Hey! I've seen you Austin games and clips and your always having fun playing it, that might be my first Steel ship. ty Bou hope you have a Healthy and prosperous New Year!.
I chose Komissar over Stalingrad and have no regret at all. Komissar guns are so good that it can Citadel BB within 13km, and can hit DD consistently within 15km. If Komissar in a kiting position, it can easily outmatch any cruisers including Stalingrad and Hindi at a great distance. It performing very well in Rank matches due to it's guns and planes. Highly recommend this ship over other Steel cruisers
Jinan and Austin are two different playstyles. I love the Jinan, its a torp spam/smoke firing HE blaster. Austin is more like a sneaky assassin with no smoke but with stupid high DPM sap when using reload booster, something Jinan doesnt get.
My first steel ship was Bourgogne, now im going for the Mecklenburg. I am grinding the leg mod Colombo, so Lauria is not that attractive. The Kommisar is strong but I dont like the hybrid ships and the Austin is a bit too situational for me, I would say it should be recommended for better players.
Have both the Komisar and Stalingrad. Have to admit I still like the Stalingrad much better. There is not a cruiser out there that can citadel BBs at 20+KMs, quite like the Stalingrad. If angled properly very tanky against about everything.
I personally went with the Ragna. Because currently there is nothing similar to her. Z-42 is "just" a side grade of the Z-52. You have slightly better guns and slightly worse other performance. So I would say just grind the the Z-52 instead of spending such a expensive resources. You are pretty get even a better deal if you use your Steal for some Coal DDs. Mind you I do not own the Z-42 so I might be not the best source.
I heard it is currently OP and better than Gato. But the ship might be nerfed in the future since it is so new. So if you have to get a sub it might be a good idea to wait a couple of months. This way you could decide witch of the US tir X subs are stronger long term.
The Austin looks like it's crewed by Minions. Imagine all of the main battery operated by them.
😂😂
Happy new year everyone
No idea how the G. Hoffmann gets ignored by all these WoWs youtubers. It is imo the best DD in the game atm. A better Elbing when it comes to guns, because insane HE on top of a great AP with crazy velocity & arcs.
Solid torpedoes, great dmg, okay speed, great reload.
Long af speedboost on TOP of 40knots base.
Great Hydro.
Great smoke.
It only lacks a heal, but it’s SO good!
100x better than the Ragnar.
Luckily I got the G Hoffman & Gold from crates & so i had steel left & bought a Ragnar as my “first steel ship”
Gahd damn, the Hoffmann blows it out of the water.
I think you played the wrong elbing my guy
@ why? The guns are pretty much identical. AP 1’800 dmg, 960m/s, 7.4s reload.
HE is 2’200 instead of 1’800.
Torps are 16 knots faster with a better reload.
2min 6km Hydro rather than DFAA.
I’m open for input, but to me the Hoffmann just looks better in every way.
@@AllroundSwizzy ppl reviewed that Hoffmann does not have ap pen angle and shorter base range, the hull is from t9 but its good to shoot but less hp than Elbing. It could be the best DD in the game but also trade off of all.. I only have Hoffmann so i cant comment on it more, but I am satisfied just like you do, hit hard guns(6.4 upgraded reload is just alright i guess, High HE damage and AP pen but no special AP pen angle), 6.4 conceal, 6km hydro with smoke, debatable hull(less hp, ok maneuverability, turret allocation-ok to engage but almost only 1 turret available to shoot while shooting backward)
@@jasonwong1998q truee the AP pen angle is better on the Elbing. But i think it has to be, because Elbing HE is useless.
For the Hoffmann I use HE at DDs and BBs
AP at broadside Cruisers & it gets SO MANY citadels.
The Hull/Armor/HP is slightly worse.
The Hydro is worth so much imo & the better HE & torps make it a better allrounder.
Personally i prefer slightly less range, because it allows me to go unspotted more easily.
I love the G. Hoffmann, but struggle with Elbing & Ragnar.
Probably a skill issue, but the Hoffmann is just so fun!
I just got the Stalingrad a couple months ago. I was debating getting Kommisar instead. I think I'm going for Austin or Lauria next. These steel guides are really helpful considering how long it takes to grind out steel. Thanks Bou!
Hey! I've seen you Austin games and clips and your always having fun playing it, that might be my first Steel ship. ty Bou hope you have a Healthy and prosperous New Year!.
Make sure you're good at light cruiser positioning.
lol i got Stalingrad maybe 12 hours before this video released. I think I am still happy with my choice I like the big cruiser playstyle
Good choices with sound reasons why to get them, thank you :-)
I would pick Incomp over Lauria any day
I think I'm gonna get incomp as well.
I picked up lauria and shinano and dont regret either.
I chose Komissar over Stalingrad and have no regret at all. Komissar guns are so good that it can Citadel BB within 13km, and can hit DD consistently within 15km. If Komissar in a kiting position, it can easily outmatch any cruisers including Stalingrad and Hindi at a great distance. It performing very well in Rank matches due to it's guns and planes. Highly recommend this ship over other Steel cruisers
That Shinano segment is kinda X)
But yes, the two TX CV are the most worthwhile steel ships, but I'd recommend FDR for more casual play
Is Lauria worth it at all if you already have Leg Mod Colombo?
Its a bit like georgia VS Montana
Jinan has a 3 second reload without the need of a reload booster and better torps. So why Austin?
Jinan and Austin are two different playstyles. I love the Jinan, its a torp spam/smoke firing HE blaster. Austin is more like a sneaky assassin with no smoke but with stupid high DPM sap when using reload booster, something Jinan doesnt get.
maybe SAP + ReloadBooster
Austin is one of my most recent ships. It is soooo much fun. I was apprehensive about it, now one of my favorites regardless of its niche.
SAP and booster.
My first steel ship was Bourgogne, now im going for the Mecklenburg. I am grinding the leg mod Colombo, so Lauria is not that attractive. The Kommisar is strong but I dont like the hybrid ships and the Austin is a bit too situational for me, I would say it should be recommended for better players.
I'm torn between Incomp and Mecklen. That overmatch is broken and WG doesn't seem to realize it.
Have both the Komisar and Stalingrad. Have to admit I still like the Stalingrad much better. There is not a cruiser out there that can citadel BBs at 20+KMs, quite like the Stalingrad. If angled properly very tanky against about everything.
Should I get Ragnar or Z42?
I personally went with the Ragna. Because currently there is nothing similar to her. Z-42 is "just" a side grade of the Z-52. You have slightly better guns and slightly worse other performance. So I would say just grind the the Z-52 instead of spending such a expensive resources. You are pretty get even a better deal if you use your Steal for some Coal DDs.
Mind you I do not own the Z-42 so I might be not the best source.
@ I was leaning towards Ragnar. I actually have enough coal for a ship as well. Trying to decide between Black, Alvaro, and kearsarge.
@larsn97 The Z42 is quite a bit better, imo, than the Z52. The guns on the Z42 are quite strong.
Maybe a day WG will adjust CV.. Spotting with planes is scandalous
Is archerfish good as per your opinion?
I heard it is currently OP and better than Gato. But the ship might be nerfed in the future since it is so new. So if you have to get a sub it might be a good idea to wait a couple of months. This way you could decide witch of the US tir X subs are stronger long term.
@ okay thank you very much :)
Sorry for noob question. Why is Bourgogne better, than battleship from tech tree?
@@frem77 has multiple tools compared to repub. also is more maneuverable
@@frem77 but would say this ship is more flexible in its role as repub is more just a sniper
top 1 shinano broken cv
wtf you forget the best steel ship! stalingrad!
man last night i tried sinking you while i was playing the kaga namely because you are a star lol but that worcester tore me to pieces