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Izumo
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Battleship | Japan | Tier IX
Tech Tree Position
Amagi
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Yamato
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General
Research price178000 exp
Purchase price15,900,000 Credits
Hit Points76,500 
Main Battery
IDS_PJGM100_410MM50_RF3 х 3 pcs.
Rate of Fireshots/min.
Reload Time30 sec.
Rotation Speed4.5 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time40 sec.
Firing Range19.71 km.
Maximum Dispersion225 m.
HE Shell410 mm HE Type0 
Maximum HE Shell Damage6,500 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell30 %
Initial HE Shell Velocity869 m./s.
HE Shell Weight938.5 kg.
AP Shell410 mm AP/APC Type91 
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,900 
Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.
AP Shell Weight1020 kg.
Secondary Armament #1
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.3 mount12 х 2 pcs.
Firing Range6.95 km.
Rate of Fire10 shots/min.
Reload Timesec.
HE Shell127 mm HE Type0 
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell%
Secondary Armament #2
155 mm/60 3rd Year Type in a triple turret1 х 3 pcs.
Firing Range6.95 km.
Rate of Fireshots/min.
Reload Time12 sec.
HE Shell155 mm HE Type0 
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,600 
Initial HE Shell Velocity925 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 %
AA Defense
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.3 mount12 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second121.2 
. . . Firing Range5.01 km.
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a single mount24 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second43.2 
. . . Firing Range2.49 km.
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount12 х 3 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second39.6 
. . . Firing Range2.49 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed27.16 knot
Turning Circle Radius890 m.
Rudder Shift Time26 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range16.67 km.
Air Detectability Range12.53 km.
Battle Levels
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IX
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15,900,000

Izumo — Japanese Tier IX battleship.

One of the draft designs for a "super battleship" concept, preceding the appearance of the Yamato-class battleships. This design featured heavy armor and a sufficiently high speed complemented by powerful main battery guns that were unconventionally placed in three turrets located at the ship's front end.

Modules

Main Battery Guns 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
(Credits)
410 mm/50 10th Year Type in a triple turret2402256,5003012,900 01,300,000
Hull 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
(Credits)
Izumo (A)76,50019508312/124/12/12 01,800,000
Izumo (B)78,90019508312/128 60,0005,500,000
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)
Maximum Firing Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Type9 mod. 10 01,000,000
Type9 mod. 20 26,0002,400,000
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 132,000 hp27.2 0550,000
Propulsion: 135,000 hp28 16,0001,000,000

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Magazine Modification 1
Spotting Aircraft Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
Main Battery Modification 2
Secondary Battery Modification 1
AA Guns Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Propulsion Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 1
Airstrike Modification 1
 Slot 5 
Torpedo Lookout System
Concealment System Modification 1
Ship Consumables Modification 1
 Slot 6 
Main Battery Modification 3
Gun Fire Control System Modification 2
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2

Player Opinion

Performance

Once considered by many to be among the worst Tier IX ships in the game, Izumo has seen a variety of improvements since the launch of World of Warships. While her stock hull still has mediocre secondaries, a weak anti-aircraft battery, and bad turning characteristics, the AP shell penetration of Hull (A) has been significantly improved, allowing her guns (at least) to remain competitive against the likes of Iowa and Friedrich der Große beyond 15km. The central weather deck was increased to 57mm to mitigate damage from high explosive shells from 203mm and IFHE 152mm guns. The concealment, once among the worst of any ship in the game, has been considerably improved, though still on the lower end of the spectrum for Tier IX battleships.

Izumo’s armor on her sharply-angled bow can deflect most AP shells fired at the hull, save for ships whose guns can overmatch 32mm bow plating. Once Hull (B) is unlocked, she gains somewhat better secondaries and AA. While the middle weather deck was buffed, she remains vulnerable to full penetration damage from high explosive shells in upper belt, bow, and stern and the fully upgraded AA suite is not adequate enough to fend off air attacks, even with support from allies. Pointing her bow at enemies and reversing at mid range — similar to how many captains play Dunkerque, Iowa, and North Carolina — is a valid tactic in Izumo, and is quite effective against enemy AP rounds. Like all high tier battleships, she remains vulnerable to fire.

Pros:

  • Main battery gun penetration is excellent, with very high shell velocity for a battleship.
  • Great dispersion due to IJN battleship dispersion and sigma.
  • Small superstructure means that incoming shells don't have a whole lot to hit, and the 57mm weather deck over the middle shatters all cruiser HE, besides Goliath.
  • Good belt armour.
  • Great angling potential due to guns having favourable arcs forwards.

Cons:

  • Izumo is a large target (larger than Yamato!).
  • Has one less gun barrel compared to Amagi.
  • In many respects, Izumo is inferior to Amagi - including size, speed, torpedo protection, and manoeuvrability.
  • Second turret's tall barbette makes the turret vulnerable to getting knocked out.
  • The stern's armour is very weak.
  • The middle turret does not have full 360 degree rotation, even though it seems possible.
  • While she has a turtleback, it is not as effective as the German's, meaning turning broadside can result in multiple citadels.
  • Turret placement leaves ship extremely vulnerable to attacks in aft arc and makes the No. 3 turret somewhat difficult to use.
  • Though buffed, concealment is still mediocre, with only the Friedrich der Große and Minnesota being worse.

Research

Unlocking and investing in both hull upgrades will greatly improve Izumo’s handling and performance. With those out of the way, either of the remaining modules can be improved in whichever order suits individual captains as they are relatively minor buffs.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Izumo are as follows:

Because of the limited field of fire of Izumo's secondary batteries, a secondary build is not recommended.

Slot 3 allows for further specialization. Generally, Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended because it reduces shell dispersion of the main and secondary armaments. Main Battery Modification 2 : +15% to main battery traverse speed. is worth serious consideration to speed the glacial turret rotation. To increase the effectiveness of the anti-aircraft armament, mount AA Guns Modification 1 +20% reduction in the preparation time of the priority AA sector..

Slot 6 gives players options to finalize their build. For gunnery, mount Main Battery Modification 3 to decrease the reload time of the main battery at the cost of turret rotation. Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2 : −20% secondary reload time / +15% continuous AA damage / +15% flak damage / +2 flak explosions when Defensive AA Fire is active. improves the effectiveness of both secondaries and AA.

Commander Skills

Consumables

Players can equip the following consumables on Izumo:

Signals

Izumo comes with 21 signal flag slots. The three most important flags are India Delta, Juliet Yankee Bissotwo and India Yankee; all of which will improve your survivability. If the captain goes with the Secondary Build, the addition of Mike Yankee Soxisix will further improve the performance of Izumo’s secondaries.


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

Gallery

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

References

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

  • Added to the game in Update 0.3.1.
  • Update 0.3.1.4:
    • Turret rotation speed increased to 4.5 deg / s.
    • Secondary battery firing range increased to 7 km.
  • Update 0.5.2:
    • Increased rudder shift times:
      • On the stock hull by +2.84 s.
      • On the upgraded hull by +3.59s.
    • Experience earnings increased by 9%.
    • Credit earnings increased by 5%.
  • Update 0.5.3.2:
    • The Type 14 camouflage was renamed to Type 16.
  • Update 0.5.5:
    • Top-end shells were installed for all hull variants (stock shells removed).
  • Update 0.5.11:
    • The armored model of the hull was refined.
  • Update 0.6.2:
    • The national flag was moved from the stern to the mast.
  • Update 0.6.5:
    • Improved the appearance with the use of a special technology for drawing thin elements (mainly rigging).
  • Update 0.6.12:
    • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 19.21 km.
  • Update 0.6.13:
    • The durability of the bow compartment on the B hull was increased by 100 units. The change does not affect the ship's HP in any way.
  • Update 0.7.2:
    • Players who have collected the "Rewards" sub-collection of the "Yamomoto Isoroku" collection can use an alternate permanent camouflage color.
  • Update 0.7.4:
    • Fine textures of the ship were improved.
  • Update 0.7.6:
    • Improved display of thin elements on the hull.
  • Update 0.7.7:
    • The thickness of the upper deck armor was increased from 32 mm to 57 mm.
    • Detectability by ships decreased from 19.26 to 17.19 km.
    • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke decreased from 19.21 to 16.8 km.
  • Update 0.7.11:
    • Armor-piercing shells of 155-mm secondary battery guns were replaced with high-explosive shells.
  • Update 0.7.12:
    • Increased armor penetration of the 410 mm AP / APC Type 91 AP shell.
  • Update 0.8.0:
    • Sigma increased from 1.8 to 2.0 σ.
  • Update 0.9.1:
    • Fixed armoring of the conning tower.
  • Update 0.9.3:
    • Minor fixes to textures and ship model.
  • Update 0.9.6:
    • Fixed geometry and textures.
  • Update 0.9.7:
    • Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
  • Update 0.10.2:
    • Fixed geometry and textures of the ship.
  • Update 0.10.3:
    • Hulls A and B were removed, hull C was renamed to B; a new stock hull was created on the basis of hull C with a modified air defense composition.
  • Update 0.10.5:
    • Fixed geometry and textures of the ship.
  • Update 0.10.10:
    • Minor change to the secondary battery firing range (unlisted change).
  • Update 0.11.1:
    • Minor corrections to geometry and textures of the ship.

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