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381 mm/50 OTO 19343 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range18.12 km. |
Maximum Dispersion243 m. |
HE Shell381 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell24 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity880 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight824.3 kg. |
AP Shell381 mm proiettili AP |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight884.8 kg. |
90 mm/50 Model 1939 in a turret12 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell90 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity860 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
152 mm/55 OTO 19362 х 3 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
HE Shell152 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
152 mm/55 Model 1936 on a Model 1936 mount2 х 3 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
HE Shell152 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
90 mm/50 Model 1939 in a turret12 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second114 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
20 mm/65 Breda Model 1935 on a Model 1935 mount16 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second54.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
37 mm/54 Model 1938 on a Model 1938 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second92.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
37 mm/54 Breda Model 1939 on a Model RM1939 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second35.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed30 knot |
Turning Circle Radius810 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range14.49 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.68 km. |
Roma — Italian premium Tier VIII battleship.
A Littorio-class battleship. She carried powerful main battery guns for a ship of her size, was protected by reliable side armor, and had good torpedo protection. However, the ship did not have good AA capabilities to efficiently counteract airstrikes.
Roma was first released for sale on 18 January 2018 for the NA server and 19 January 2018 for the EU server.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Roma is a fast, mobile battleship with exceptional stealth. Boasting better speed and maneuverability than even Japanese counterpart Amagi, Roma can quickly move around the map and take strategic positions before other battleships can get there.
Roma’s stealth is one of her primary assets, capable of getting her into positions undetected; her detection range is nearly best-in-tier for a battleship (the British Monarch edges her slightly). Also in the positive column: the performance of her main battery shells. They have similar ballistics to Amagi, and captains familiar with that ship will be comfortable using Roma’s guns. Her dispersion is fairly poor, however, and her excellent shell velocity is somewhat misleading; Roma will actually struggle to land citadels and regular penetrations against broadside cruisers. Due to the excellent penetration characteristics of her shells, she will frequently over-penetrate lightly-armored targets instead of hammering them. The amazing penetration values of her main battery are nearly unparalleled and new captains are advised to allow for an adjustment period in learning when to fire her guns to land maximum damage against enemy targets.
Roma’s anti-aircraft defenses are downright atrocious. She edges out Tirpitz and Amagi in the AA department, but only just, and her AA suite has a mere 4.0 km maximum range. Captains are well-advised to stick close to friendly ships for air protection in matches that feature aircraft carriers. Her armor scheme is fair overall, though Roma has a major weakness in her raised citadel; if caught broadside, she can take massive amounts of damage. Angling is typically effective in avoiding such hits.
Her speed and stealth are Roma's biggest assets. No other battleship at Tier VIII combines the speed and stealth that Roma boasts. In addition to being able to sneak up to enemies and catch unsuspecting cruisers broadside, she can use her strengths to retreat into stealth in disadvantageous situations. As long as enemy planes are not present or kept in check, Roma is a solid ship with all the tools necessary to contribute to her team's success.
Pros:
- Armor scheme makes Roma good at bow-tanking.
- High penetration AP shells can citadel many battleships at long range.
- Great concealment.
- Good mobility.
Cons:
- Poor AA performance for her tier, with primarily short-ranged, low damage guns.
- Main battery performance hampered by inconsistent dispersion.
- High AP penetration also means that many targets will be over-penetrated.
- Citadel sits slightly above the waterline, exposed to penetration.
- Mediocre performance of secondary guns.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Roma are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Slot 3 offers several options. Most captains may find Aiming Systems Modification 1 most useful for decreasing the main battery's maximum dispersion value. Captains building Roma around her secondaries may opt for Secondary Battery Modification 1 () for the increased secondary range. Alternatively, AA Guns Modification 1 can be mounted to bolster the ship's flak bubble.
Slot 4 is most commonly filled with Steering Gears Modification 2 for the reduction in rudder shift time it provides. Captains looking to improve upon Roma's survivability may find Damage Control System Modification 2 more useful. This upgrade reduces the time required to extinguish fires or repair flooding.
Commander Skills
A basic survivability build works quite well for Roma, complimenting her armor scheme and concealment nicely. As with all other build suggestions, however, this is a recommended build, and thus subject to a degree of personalization. Captains are encouraged to pick and choose skills that fit their play style.
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Cost (points) |
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3 |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★ |
4 |
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★★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Roma can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter
As always, Damage Control Party II () and Repair Party II () are recommended for players who want to maximize Roma’s survival in matches. Spotting Aircraft or Spotting Aircraft II () are recommended over Catapult Fighter, as Roma’s main gun range is very short, and captains will invariably want to extend it on occasion.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Roma comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
As a battleship, Roma’s main task is to remain as durable as possible whilst providing supporting fire for the team. Therefore, signals that help increase Roma’s survivability, such as India Delta () and India Yankee (), are highly recommended. And as a premium ship, signals that increase credit and experience gain per battle are also highly recommended for players that need credits and those that wish to have a dedicated captain for Roma.
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Flag of Roma. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Roma.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
Destroyers | II Curtatone • III Nazario Sauro • IV Turbine • V Maestrale • VI Aviere • VI Leone • VII Luca Tarigo • VII FR25 • VIII Vittorio Cuniberti • IX Adriatico • IX Paolo Emilio • X Attilio Regolo |
Cruisers | I Eritrea • II Nino Bixio • III Taranto • IV Alberto di Giussano • V Raimondo Montecuccoli • V Genova • VI Trento • VI Duca d'Aosta • VII Zara • VII Duca degli Abruzzi • VII Francesco Ferruccio • VII Gorizia • VIII Amalfi • IX Brindisi • IX Michelangelo • X Venezia • X Napoli • X Napoli B • ★ Piemonte |
Battleships | IV Dante Alighieri • V Conte di Cavour • V Giulio Cesare • VI Andrea Doria • VII Francesco Caracciolo • VIII Vittorio Veneto • VIII Roma • VIII AL Littorio • IX Lepanto • IX Marco Polo • IX Giuseppe Verdi • X Cristoforo Colombo • X Ruggiero di Lauria • X Sicilia |
Aircraft Carriers | VIII Aquila |