Minotaur
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? | Atop the British cruiser line stands Tier | + | Atop the British cruiser line stands Tier 10's ''Minotaur''. She has a very different — and very unique — turret configuration compared to that of ''[[Neptune]]'', and her main battery guns have a reload speed that gives ''[[Gearing]]'' a run for her money. | |
? | ''Minotaur''’s main battery is comprised of five quick-turning turrets, each with a pair of Mk XXVI 152mm rifles. The Mk XXVI is a further upgrade over the Mk XXV deployed aboard ''Neptune'', and the reload time drops to 3.2 seconds | + | ''Minotaur''’s main battery is comprised of five quick-turning turrets, each with a pair of Mk XXVI 152mm rifles. The Mk XXVI is a further upgrade over the Mk XXV deployed aboard ''Neptune'', and the reload time drops to 3.2 seconds. ''Minotaur'' spits out 152mm shells at a rate that has to be seen to be believed; as insane her rate of fire is, however, its impact is somewhat mitigated by the British light cruiser line lacking high-explosive shells. Like her immediate predecessor, her main battery guns are dual purpose and contribute to her anti-aircraft suite, but while ''Minotaur''’s overall AA impact on the battlefield will be significant, it will be less than that of a ''Neptune'' whose commander has the Manual Fire Control for AA Armament skill. Most of ''Minotaur''’s AA punch comes from her middle ring of 76.2mm guns. | |
? | Her torpedoes and torpedo launcher configuration remains identical to what was found on ''Neptune'': two four-tube launchers per side equipped with 10.0 km range fish that reload relatively | + | Her torpedoes and torpedo launcher configuration remains identical to what was found on ''Neptune'': two four-tube launchers per side equipped with 10.0 km range fish that reload relatively quick at 96 seconds. She is the stealthiest of all the Tier 10 cruisers, able to drop her detection radius down to 8.9 km when fully rigged for stealth. ''Minotaur''’s armor remains roughly equivalent to that of ''Neptune'' — which is to say that there isn't very much of it — and she is further hampered by how high her citadel space rides amidships. ''Minotaur'' will be punished severely for exposing her broadside to enemy battleships and heavy cruisers. Fortunately, she handles slightly better ''Neptune'' in exchange for giving up a bit of maximum range on her main battery. | |
? | Just like all of her predecessors, playing ''Minotaur'' well comes down to efficient and timely use of her various consumables. She can equip | + | Just like all of her predecessors, playing ''Minotaur'' well comes down to efficient and timely use of her various consumables. She can equip {{Smoke Generator}} or {{Surveillance Radar}}; neither is a bad choice, depending on how individual captains wish to play the ship. She also has the over-sized {{Repair Party}} that ''[[Edinburgh]]'' and ''[[Neptune]]'' do, as well as carrying {{Hydroacoustic Search}} by default. | |
She's fragile and requires careful positioning and play, but ''Minotaur'' is deadly to enemy destroyers and a threat to enemy cruisers when helmed by a captain with their head in the game who doesn't expose their citadel unnecessarily. | She's fragile and requires careful positioning and play, but ''Minotaur'' is deadly to enemy destroyers and a threat to enemy cruisers when helmed by a captain with their head in the game who doesn't expose their citadel unnecessarily. | |||
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? | * Unrivaled rate of fire amongst Tier | + | * Unrivaled rate of fire amongst Tier 10 cruisers. | |
* Exceptionally low detection radius. | * Exceptionally low detection radius. | |||
* Fast turret traverse. | * Fast turret traverse. | |||
? | * Very powerful anti-aircraft suite | + | * Very powerful anti-aircraft suite. | |
? | * Jack of all trades | + | * Jack of all trades. | |
? | * Highest torpedo range and best torpedo reload of all Tier | + | * Highest torpedo range and best torpedo reload of all Tier 10 cruisers. | |
? | * Has access to an enhanced version of | + | * Has access to an enhanced version of {{Repair Party}} that allows her to regenerate large amounts health. | |
+ | * Radar-equipped ''Minotaur'' can do stealth radar; she has 1.0 km radar buffer from range to her surface detection. | |||
+ | * Having radar with 9.9 km range and long activation time, in addition of high rate of fire means she is a destroyer nightmare. | |||
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* As with the rest of the British cruiser line, her reliance on armor piercing shells is at times frustrating, as they will either bounce or deal consistently low damage. | * As with the rest of the British cruiser line, her reliance on armor piercing shells is at times frustrating, as they will either bounce or deal consistently low damage. | |||
* Torpedo tubes are somewhat exposed, and are disabled frequently when under fire. | * Torpedo tubes are somewhat exposed, and are disabled frequently when under fire. | |||
? | * Very weak armor | + | * Very weak armor. | |
+ | * Large citadel size. | |||
* Cannot equip [[Ship:Consumables#Smoke Generator|smoke]] and [[Ship:Consumables#Surveillance Radar|radar]] simultaneously; captains must choose their role before going into battle. | * Cannot equip [[Ship:Consumables#Smoke Generator|smoke]] and [[Ship:Consumables#Surveillance Radar|radar]] simultaneously; captains must choose their role before going into battle. | |||
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? | As | + | None. As the ship is elite when purchased, ''Minotaur'' has no additional modules to research. | |
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
? | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} keeps the guns active and firing. | |
? | *'''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} lessen the fire damage taken. | |
? | *'''Slot 3''': {{ | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{AA Guns Modification 2}} Extends firing range of AA mounts. | |
? | *'''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} allows for a faster rudder shift to dodge incoming fire. | |
? | *'''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} stay concealed. | |
? | *'''Slot 6''': | + | * '''Slot 6''': See below. | |
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+ | [[Image:Icon_modernization_PCM018_AirDefense_Mod_III.png|left]]'''Anti-air Build:''' Currently the most popular build for this ship. Captain wishing to focus their ''Minotaur'' to have better AA will opt for {{AA Guns Modification 3}} for the '''Slot 6''' to add more AA DPS. Although her AA is completely scary, her usefulness is depends whether there is a carrier in the game. This build, however, is great on divisioning with a Tier 9 or Tier 10 carrier to make sure that the carrier division has AA as a cover.<br /> | |||
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? | ''' | + | [[Image:Wows_icon_modernization_PCM013_MainGun_Mod_III.png|left]]'''Gun Build:''' Captain wishing to focus their ''Minotaur'' to have better guns will opt {{Main Battery Modification 3}} for the '''Slot 6''' to shorten her reload up to 2.8s or even lower with ''Adrenaline Rush'' skill. Her AA is still scary even without AA Guns Modification 3, yet she gain more DPM because faster gun reload.<br /> | |
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+ | Keep in mind that ''Minotaur'' can also be equipped with {{Surveillance Radar Modification 1}} to extend her radar activation time up to 56s. She also can be equipped with {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} to extend her hydroacoustic activation time up to 120, allowing captains to do a Radar-Hydro-Radar combo if the captain choose to equip Radar. Both are available on the '''Slot 2'''.<br /> | |||
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| Priority Target = 3 | | Priority Target = 3 | |||
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| High Alert = 1 | | High Alert = 1 | |||
? | | Jack of All Trades = | + | | Jack of All Trades = 3 | |
| Expert Marksman = | | Expert Marksman = | |||
? | | Torpedo Acceleration = | + | | Torpedo Acceleration = | |
? | | Smoke Screen Expert = | + | | Smoke Screen Expert = 2 | |
| Expert Rear Gunner = | | Expert Rear Gunner = | |||
? | | Adrenaline Rush = | + | | Adrenaline Rush = 3 | |
? | | Last Stand = | + | | Last Stand = | |
? | | Basics of Survivability = | + | | Basics of Survivability = | |
? | | Survivability Expert = | + | | Survivability Expert = | |
? | | Torpedo Armament Expertise = | + | | Torpedo Armament Expertise = | |
| Emergency Takeoff = | | Emergency Takeoff = | |||
? | | Basic Firing Training = | + | | Basic Firing Training = 2 | |
| Superintendent = 3 | | Superintendent = 3 | |||
| Demolition Expert = | | Demolition Expert = | |||
? | | Vigilance = | + | | Vigilance = 1 | |
| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = | |||
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| Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = | |||
| Air Supremacy = | | Air Supremacy = | |||
? | | Advanced Firing Training = | + | | Advanced Firing Training = 3 | |
| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = 1 | | Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = 1 | |||
? | | Radio Position Finding = | + | | Radio Position Finding = 1 | |
| Concealment Expert = 3 | | Concealment Expert = 3 | |||
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | ||
+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Smoke Generator}} '''or''' {{Surveillance Radar}} | |||
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? | + | '''As she is a high-tier cruiser, it is recommended to equip all consumables with the premium one, which can be bought with Credits{{Credits}} or Doubloons{{Doubloons}}.'''<br /> | ||
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+ | Most ''Minotaur'' captains will automatically equip {{Smoke Generator II}} for the '''Slot 2''' just like any other Royal Navy cruiser at tier lower. This is good on solo playing or when divisioning with carrier to do a smoke AA. {{Surveillance Radar II}} can give more challenge and better utility as she has 9.9 km range and 8.9 km detection. Divisioning with a destroyer for a smoke generator is the easiest way to do radar ''Minotaur'' setup. Solo playing radar ''Minotaur'' has high skill floor and ceiling, thus is harder to do because captains need know absolute situational awareness.<br /> | |||
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? | [[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for | + | [[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for Credits{{Credits}}; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detection range.<br /> | |
? | + | Captains can also equip ''Minotaur'' with [[Ship:Camouflage#Permanent_Camouflage|Type 20 camouflage]] for 5000{{Doubloons}} that lowers her detection range, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, increases her credit earnings, and increases the amount of experience she earns.<br /> | ||
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? | Similar to ''[[Edinburgh]]'' and ''[[Neptune]]'', India Delta and November Foxtrot [[Ship:Flags#Signals|signals]] are highly recommended regardless of how her commander skills and upgrades are configured. Captains invested in the '''Anti- | + | Similar to ''[[Edinburgh]]'' and ''[[Neptune]]'', India Delta and November Foxtrot [[Ship:Flags#Signals|signals]] are highly recommended regardless of how her commander skills and upgrades are configured. Captains invested in the '''Anti-Air Build''' would want to equip a November Echo Setteseven.<br /> | |
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+ | {{Signal Flags | |||
+ | | Hotel Yankee = | |||
+ | | Juliet Charlie = 2 | |||
+ | | November Foxtrot = 2 | |||
+ | | Zulu = 2 | |||
+ | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | |||
+ | | India Delta = 3 | |||
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+ | | India Yankee = 2 | |||
+ | | November Echo Setteseven = 3 | |||
+ | | Zulu Hotel = 1 | |||
+ | | India Bravo Terrathree = 2 | |||
+ | | Sierra Mike = 2 | |||
+ | | Victor Lima = | |||
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+ | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = | |||
+ | | Papa Papa = | |||
+ | | India X-Ray = | |||
+ | | Equal Speed Charlie London = 1 | |||
+ | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 1 | |||
+ | | Dragon Flag = | |||
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152 mm/50 QF Mk.V on a Mk.XXVI mount5 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire18.75 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.2 sec. |
Rotation Speed38 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time4.74 sec. |
Firing Range15.76 km. |
Maximum Dispersion141 m. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell0 % |
AP Shell152 mm AP Mk V |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,200 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity768 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight58.85 kg. |
533 mm QR Mk II4 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.63 shots/min. |
Reload Time96 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk IXM |
Maximum Damage16,767 |
Torpedo Speed62 knot |
Torpedo Range9.99 km. |
152 mm/50 QF Mk.V on a Mk.XXVI mount5 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second118 |
. . . Firing Range6 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second61 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
76.2 mm/70 QF Mk.N1 on a Mk.6 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second315.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
Maximum Speed33.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius750 m. |
Rudder Shift Time10.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.17 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.52 km. |
Minotaur — British Tier X cruiser.
The design process of a light cruiser continued in 1946 and resulted in a project with a dual-purpose 152 mm twin-gun mount. The new project was to carry four or five such mounts instead of four triple-gun ones. In 1947, the final draft of a five-turret version was presented; it was similar to the U.S. Worcester-class cruisers in terms of combat characteristics. The lead ship of a series of six cruisers of this class was to be named Minotaur; however, amid financial problems and the priority given to aircraft carriers, the project was revised.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Atop the British cruiser line stands Tier 10's Minotaur. She has a very different — and very unique — turret configuration compared to that of Neptune, and her main battery guns have a reload speed that gives Gearing a run for her money.
Minotaur’s main battery is comprised of five quick-turning turrets, each with a pair of Mk XXVI 152mm rifles. The Mk XXVI is a further upgrade over the Mk XXV deployed aboard Neptune, and the reload time drops to 3.2 seconds. Minotaur spits out 152mm shells at a rate that has to be seen to be believed; as insane her rate of fire is, however, its impact is somewhat mitigated by the British light cruiser line lacking high-explosive shells. Like her immediate predecessor, her main battery guns are dual purpose and contribute to her anti-aircraft suite, but while Minotaur’s overall AA impact on the battlefield will be significant, it will be less than that of a Neptune whose commander has the Manual Fire Control for AA Armament skill. Most of Minotaur’s AA punch comes from her middle ring of 76.2mm guns.
Her torpedoes and torpedo launcher configuration remains identical to what was found on Neptune: two four-tube launchers per side equipped with 10.0 km range fish that reload relatively quick at 96 seconds. She is the stealthiest of all the Tier 10 cruisers, able to drop her detection radius down to 8.9 km when fully rigged for stealth. Minotaur’s armor remains roughly equivalent to that of Neptune — which is to say that there isn't very much of it — and she is further hampered by how high her citadel space rides amidships. Minotaur will be punished severely for exposing her broadside to enemy battleships and heavy cruisers. Fortunately, she handles slightly better Neptune in exchange for giving up a bit of maximum range on her main battery.
Just like all of her predecessors, playing Minotaur well comes down to efficient and timely use of her various consumables. She can equip Smoke Generator or Surveillance Radar ; neither is a bad choice, depending on how individual captains wish to play the ship. She also has the over-sized Repair Party that Edinburgh and Neptune do, as well as carrying Hydroacoustic Search by default.
She's fragile and requires careful positioning and play, but Minotaur is deadly to enemy destroyers and a threat to enemy cruisers when helmed by a captain with their head in the game who doesn't expose their citadel unnecessarily.Pros:
- Unrivaled rate of fire amongst Tier 10 cruisers.
- Exceptionally low detection radius.
- Fast turret traverse.
- Very powerful anti-aircraft suite.
- Jack of all trades.
- Highest torpedo range and best torpedo reload of all Tier 10 cruisers.
- Has access to an enhanced version of Repair Party that allows her to regenerate large amounts health.
- Radar-equipped Minotaur can do stealth radar; she has 1.0 km radar buffer from range to her surface detection.
- Having radar with 9.9 km range and long activation time, in addition of high rate of fire means she is a destroyer nightmare.
Cons:
- Initial shell velocity is the same as Neptune; however, at maximum range, her shells fall back to earth slowly.
- Lightly-armored turrets that are disabled easily (if not outright destroyed).
- Cannot equip the Defensive AA Fire consumable to increase the anti-aircraft suite's potency even further.
- As with the rest of the British cruiser line, her reliance on armor piercing shells is at times frustrating, as they will either bounce or deal consistently low damage.
- Torpedo tubes are somewhat exposed, and are disabled frequently when under fire.
- Very weak armor.
- Large citadel size.
- Cannot equip smoke and radar simultaneously; captains must choose their role before going into battle.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Minotaur are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 keeps the guns active and firing.
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 lessen the fire damage taken.
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 2 () Extends firing range of AA mounts.
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2 allows for a faster rudder shift to dodge incoming fire.
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 stay concealed.
- Slot 6: See below.
Keep in mind that Minotaur can also be equipped with Surveillance Radar Modification 1 to extend her radar activation time up to 56s. She also can be equipped with Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 to extend her hydroacoustic activation time up to 120, allowing captains to do a Radar-Hydro-Radar combo if the captain choose to equip Radar. Both are available on the Slot 2.
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Minotaur can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 4: Smoke Generator or Surveillance Radar
As she is a high-tier cruiser, it is recommended to equip all consumables with the premium one, which can be bought with Credits or Doubloons.
Most Minotaur captains will automatically equip Smoke Generator II () for the Slot 2 just like any other Royal Navy cruiser at tier lower. This is good on solo playing or when divisioning with carrier to do a smoke AA. Surveillance Radar II () can give more challenge and better utility as she has 9.9 km range and 8.9 km detection. Divisioning with a destroyer for a smoke generator is the easiest way to do radar Minotaur setup. Solo playing radar Minotaur has high skill floor and ceiling, thus is harder to do because captains need know absolute situational awareness.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for Credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detection range.
Captains can also equip Minotaur with Type 20 camouflage for 5000 that lowers her detection range, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, increases her credit earnings, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Similar to Edinburgh and Neptune, India Delta and November Foxtrot signals are highly recommended regardless of how her commander skills and upgrades are configured. Captains invested in the Anti-Air Build would want to equip a November Echo Setteseven.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
After being spotted, Minotaur desperately charges an enemy Yamato and fires her torpedoes.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
- British Cruisers, Two world wars and after by Norman Friedman
- Information on the 6-inch guns that were to be mounted on the Minotaur, and were later mounted on the post-war Tiger-class cruisers
- Discussion on the origin of the designs of the Minotaur