Anhalt

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Battleship | Germany | Tier VIII

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13.9

Battleship | Germany | Tier VIII

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VIII

Special

Anhalt — German special premium Tier VIII battleship.

In 1916, Kaiser Wilhelm II received initial drafts for a fresh battleship derived from the design principles embedded in battleship Bayern. One of the projects featured five main-caliber turrets, three of which were located at the ship's rear. To improve stability, it would have been necessary to increase the ship's length and move two turrets to the deck below. Under one of the variants, the ship's armament consisted of five triple-gun turrets housing 350 mm guns. However, their defeat in World War I prevented Germany from laying the new ship down.

Anhalt was first released for sale on 16 September 2022.

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 ()
350 mm/45 SK C/14 on a Drh LC/1919 mount	2	45	271	4,000	27	9,500		0	0

	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 ()
Anhalt	69,500	19	350	5	6/8	14/16/10/6	4			0	0

	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 ()
J9	1.3	45	15	20,633	54	6		0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
FKS Typ 8 Mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 100,000 hp	25		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning: The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Among the various Tier VIII German battleships, Anhalt stands out as a peculiar vessel. Similar to Mecklenburg, she is all about her shell volume. She mounts a large amount of small caliber guns on a well-armored hull, and also carries torpedoes with wide firing angles.

Hull

As with most German battleships, Anhalt features strong armor protection. She has a 350 mm main belt, with a 250 mm upper belt and 260 mm lower belt providing additional vertical protection. Her casemate section is protected by 170 mm armor, and extended 200 and 170 mm belt sections cover the lower parts of her 32 mm bow and stern. Anhalt’s 50 mm deck and small superstructure protect her against most cruiser caliber HE and SAP. Her HP pool of nearly 70,000 is also one of the largest among Tier VIII battleships.

In contrast to most German battleships, Anhalt’s turtleback is poor. At only 30 mm thick, it is overmatchable by 431 mm+ AP shells, which are more common when facing higher tiered opponents. Combined with a waterline citadel, battleships will have no issue penetrating her citadel if she exposes her broadside.

With such a long hull, Anhalt’s maneuverability ranks among the worst of Tier VIII battleships. Her 900 m turning circle is poor, as is her 16 second rudder shift. Her slow 25 knot top speed only compounds this weakness. In contrast, her concealment is among the best, at 12.2 km detection when appropriately specced. This combination of traits makes Brisk highly attractive in order to improve her speed in many situations. It also means captains should be cautious in their positioning, as Anhalt’s slow speed makes retreating from combat difficult.

Armament

Anhalt's standout feature are her guns. She has the second most main battery guns of any Tier VIII battleship (after Picardie), with fifteen 350 mm guns in a unique five-by-three layout. These guns are the same as those on Tier VI Mackensen, with slightly reduced AP damage. Despite poor penetration for the tier, AP should be the primary shell choice. While they struggle to penetrate the main belts of same tier and higher battleships (and some cruisers), they can still penetrate and deal large amounts of damage against the upper belt and superstructure. Anhalt’s salvo weight and decent accuracy help compensate for her penetration, allowing captains to reliably hit those sections. She also has good reach with a 21 km firing range. Her HE shells retain the poor damage of most German HE shells, as well as a low fire chance, and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. Despite her gun count, her average 30 second reload does little to improve her HE damage potential.

Anhalt also mounts a respectable secondary battery of six twin dual-purpose 105 mm and eight single 150 mm casemate guns. With their improved penetration and dispersion, they can be a threat to destroyers who stray too close and a useful tool in close-quarters combat. However, captains should avoid speccing into a secondary build, as her secondary firepower is significantly worse compared to other Tier VIII German battleships and Massachusetts. Her speed also limits her ability to bring the secondaries to bear, especially against targets moving away from Anhalt.

Anhalt carries four torpedoes, split evenly between the bow and stern. While the launchers themselves are fixed, they feature the Torpedo turning mechanic of the British battlecruisers, giving them wide firing angles. This gives her an almost 360 degree torpedo coverage, allowing her to minimize exposure when firing them. They have a fast reload and decent damage, but short range, which limits their use. Captains should keep in mind their slow speed and long arming time, giving agile targets more than enough time to avoid them. With only one torpedo per quadrant, they will be unable to kill a target that isn’t already on low health.

Anhalt’s AA is weak. While her 5.2 km range is decent, only her short range mounts provide meaningful damage. Captains should seek allied air cover for protection if carriers pose a significant threat.

Consumables

Anhalt carries the typical battleship consumables — Damage Control Party , Repair Party , and a choice between Spotting Aircraft  and Catapult Fighter . While the fighter can give her additional protection against enemy aviation, the spotter is preferred to extend her reach, as her slow speed means she can easily be left out of the fight. Unlike most German battleships, Anhalt lacks their famous Hydroacoustic Search .

Gameplay

Anhalt is best suited for mid range combat. Her concealment allows her to get into position, and her armor and firing angles help her survive under fire. Her secondaries and torpedoes will be useful if forced into close range, while her main battery range and spotter keep her a threat at long range. However, captains should take care not to stray into either of these combat ranges — too close and she’ll be unable to disengage due to her speed, too far and she will struggle to respond to changes in the battlefield.

Anhalt’s potential rests heavily on positioning, with her slow speed and small caliber heavily punishing captains who find themselves out of position. Those who are able to grasp her characteristics will find her a different beast compared to her same-tier German counterparts. While most of them are famous for their powerful secondary batteries, Anhalt relies on her main battery shell volume and great tanking ability to make an impact in battle.

Pros:

Great external armor and HP pool
Large amount of guns
Good main battery range plus Spotting Aircraft 
Improved HE penetration
Decent secondary suite
Torpedoes with wide firing angles thanks to the Torpedo turning mechanic
Torpedoes have a fast reload and good damage
Good concealment

Cons:

Vulnerable citadel due to poorly armored turtleback
Small caliber guns, with low AP penetration
Low HE shell damage and fire chance
Low torpedo count, with only two torpedoes covering each side
Torpedoes are slow and have a short range
Poor AA
Slow top speed
Does not carry Hydroacoustic Search

Research

As a premium ship, Anhalt has no module upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack			Defense
1	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★★	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance when firing at submarines.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except: Damage Control Party , Repair Party . ★	Emergency Repair Specialist -3% cooldown time of Damage Control Party  and Repair Party . ★★	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km.	Preventive Maintenance −30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns. ★★
2	Grease the Gears +20% main turret traverse speed. ★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells. Base fire chance reduced by half.	Brisk So long as the ship remains undetected: +10% ship speed. ★★★	Vigilance +25% detection range of enemy torpedoes +7% damage reduction of Torpedo Protection System. .	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★	AAA & ASW Expert +15% continuous AAA and flak damage . +10% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −40% ship consumables reload time..
3	Super-Heavy AP Shells +7.5% AP shell damage −10% fire and flood damage received +25% fire and flood duration.	Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells +20% secondary battery firing range.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Basics of Survivability -15% repair, fire, and flooding duration. ★★	Improved Repair Party Readiness −0.8% reload time of Repair Party each time your ship receives potential damage equal to 100% of the ship's base HP. After receiving 2M HP potential damage: +1 charge of Repair Party ..	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..
4	Furious 1st fire / flood −10% Main battery reload time 2nd etc. (up to 5), each −5% Main battery reload time	Manual Secondary Battery Aiming −10% secondary battery reload time. −10% secondary battery dispersion. When firing at a manually selected target: dispersion gradually improves from -25% to -50%.	Close Quarters Combat -10% reload time of main battery if an enemy ship is spotted within secondary range.	Emergency Repair Expert Damage Control Party  and Repair Party : +1 charge (each). +10% action time . ★★★	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	Fire Prevention Expert -10% risk of fire. Three fires maximum. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Anhalt equips the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Repair Party  – 4 charges
Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft  – 4 charges or Catapult Fighter  – 3 charges

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Anhalt comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

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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References

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