Gokase

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Cruiser | Japan | Tier VI

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Gokase — Japanese Tier VI cruiser.

Per the navy replenishment program, plans were made to build cruisers to lead the Shimakaze-class destroyer flotillas. The Agano-class cruisers became the basis for a project that differed from its predecessor in the increased number of main battery turrets, as well as in the strengthened propulsion unit and AA defenses. After the Battle of Midway, the program was adjusted, and in June 1943, the construction order was canceled.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
152 mm/50 41st Year Type in a twin-gun turret	6.7	30	128	2,600	13	2,900		0	300,000

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Gokase (A)	25,900	10	76	4	4	18/10/4	2			0	450,000
Gokase (B)	28,300	10	76	4	4	18/10/4	2			13,500	810,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type 93	0.5	120	7.2	17,233	60	12		0	300,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type6 mod. 1		0		0	300,000
Type6 mod. 2		0		9,000	540,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 153,000 hp	37.5		0	300,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

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Tier VI Gokase is unique among her light cruiser counterparts. Fast, stealthy, and boasting a heavy torpedo armament, she poses a threat to all surface ships. She will need to maximize her damage output of both her torpedoes and main battery guns to have a significant impact on the course of the battle.

Main Battery

Gokase’s main battery consists of four twin 152 mm turrets. Their rate-of-fire is rather poor, they are relatively short-ranged, and they take a full thirty seconds to rotate 180 degrees - worse than some battleships at her tier. This is partially compensated by three of her four turrets being able to rotate a full 360 degrees. In common with other Japanese cruisers, Gokase trades armor-piercing shell performance for high explosive shell performance. Her HE shells deal the most damage (2600 HP) and have the highest fire chance (13%) of any Tier VI tech tree light cruiser. Like most other low- to mid-tier light cruisers, her HE shells can only penetrate 25 mm of plating. Unfortunately, her fire-starting capacity is extremely handicapped by her long reload (9 seconds) for a light cruiser. She also has a relatively low initial shell velocity (850 m/s) and high shell drag, so her shells will lose speed quicker and arc higher. This can make gunnery at maximum range difficult for captains unaccustomed to “floaty” shells. Gokase has a below-average main battery range of 13.9 km.

Torpedoes

One of Gokase’s most unique features is her heavy torpedo firepower - two quadruple launchers, one per side. The torpedoes themselves have some of the best range (12 km) and the highest alpha damage (17,233 HP) of any Tier VI cruiser-launched torpedoes, and reload in 120 seconds. The firing arcs are much wider than her predecessor at Tier V. However, their 60 knot speed is only average for the tier and their worst-in-tier detection makes them relatively easy to dodge.

Survivability

Gokase has very little going for it when it comes to survivability. She is covered in thin armor plating (only 16 mm) that makes her susceptible to overmatch at every angle, has a large citadel, and hitpoint pool is below average for a Tier VI cruiser. She does have 25 mm of deck armor, but many battleships in her matchmaking spread will overmatch this entirely. Like other Japanese light cruisers, any type and caliber of shell will cause damage. Captains must do everything possible to avoid drawing fire at all times. Her main battery turrets are highly susceptible to being incapacitated due to their thin plating, which can be countered by mounting the Main Armaments Modification 1 upgrade. She does benefit from an unusually high hitpoint pool for a light cruiser (28,300 HP), but with such a weak armor scheme this benefit is almost irrelevant. Like most mid-tier light cruisers, Gokase loves to explode when shot at.

Maneuverability

Gokase boasts the highest base speed of any Tier VI cruiser: 37.5 knots. Her rudder shift time is slightly below average and her turning radius is among the worst in her tier. Accelerating and decelerating is more efficient for dodging incoming fire than trying to avoid it with her rudder.

Consumables

Gokase has a relatively standard consumable loadout for a cruiser: a standard Damage Control Party , the choice between a Defensive AA Fire  or Hydroacoustic Search  consumable, and a Catapult Fighter . The Defensive AA Fire consumable provides a 50% boost to the continuous damage of her AA guns, while the Hydroacoustic Search consumable increases the assured detection range of enemy torpedoes and vessels.

Anti-Aircraft Defenses

When it comes to anti-aircraft firepower, Gokase is extremely lacking. She has no long-range AA guns, and her medium-range aura only has a range of 3.5 km with below-average damage-per-second. Surprisingly, her short-range AA aura has excellent range and damage-per-second for a Tier VI cruiser. Gokase has no flak. Gokase is an easy target for enemy aircraft carriers, and must seek allied air cover in carrier games.

Battle Performance

Gokase requires a cautious playstyle to be effective. She must utilize cover (be it smokescreens or islands) as much as possible while firing upon larger, easier-to-hit targets like battleships. When in open water, it is best to use the throttle to dodge incoming fire rather than relying on the poor rudder shift time. As such, mounting Propulsion Modification 1

is optimal. Remember, her turret traverse is abysmally slow, so it’s best to avoid maneuvering while actively engaging the enemy. Her torpedoes can be used as area denial weapons, but are less reliable because of their long reaction time. She should never be the closest ship to the enemy team, or she will quickly wither under fire. Use her good concealment to disengage when necessary.

Pros:

High HE damage per salvo
Heavy torpedo armament
High base speed
Good concealment

Cons:

Poor armor and large citadel
Super-slow turret traverse and long reload
Short-ranged AAA, no flak
Long rudder shift time and large turning radius

Research

Researchable upgrades for Gokase:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, maneuverability and AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Omono.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Type6 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection or Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 or Main Battery Modification 2 *
Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 or Steering Gears Modification 1

In slot 3, Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended to improve Gokase's accuracy and therefore her main battery damage potential. However, Main Battery Modification 2 is an option to increase her otherwise slow turret traverse.

The coal Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 is available in slot 2, but players with limited coal reserves should consider saving that upgrade for the higher tier ships. Players that opt to increase her AA defenses with the Defensive AA Fire  consumable should instead select the Defensive AA Fire Modification 1 upgrade if not using Engine Room Protection .

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except: Damage Control Party  Repair Party . ★	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines. ★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time. ★★	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost. ★	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★★	Focus Fire Training In an active priority AA sector: • +1.5% (to 5%) immediate damage. • +25% continuous damage. • +1 flak burst per salvo. −10% aircraft preparation time. −15% reload time of Airstrike armament..
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up. ★	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range..	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier. ★★★
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.. ★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half. ★★	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time..
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Gokase equips the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire  – 3 charges or Hydroacoustic Search  – 3 charges
Slot 3: Catapult Fighter  – 3 charges
Slot 4: Submarine Surveillance  – 3 charges

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration. ★	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire . ★

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

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Ships of Japan

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Cruisers	I Hashidate • II Chikuma • III Tenryū • III Katori • IV Yūbari • IV Kuma • IV Iwaki Alpha • V Furutaka • V Agano • V Yahagi • VI Aoba • VI Gokase • VII Myōkō • VII Omono • VII Tokachi • VII Maya • VII ARP Myōkō • VII ARP Ashigara • VII ARP Haguro • VII Southern Dragon • VII Eastern Dragon • VII ARP Nachi • VIII Mogami • VIII Tone • VIII Atago • VIII Shimanto • VIII Atago B • VIII ARP Takao • VIII ARP Maya • IX Ibuki • IX Takahashi • IX Azuma • IX AL Azuma • IX Chikuma II • X Zaō • X Yodo • X Yoshino • X Yoshino B • X Kitakami
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