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Asashio B
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Destroyer | Japan | Tier VIII
Tech Tree Position
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General
Purchase priceSpecial Doubloons
Hit Points15,100 
Main Battery
127 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a Type C mount3 х 2 pcs.
Rate of Fire8.51 shots/min.
Reload Time7.05 sec.
Rotation Speed6.9 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time26.09 sec.
Firing Range10.95 km.
Maximum Dispersion97 m.
HE Shell127 mm HE Type1 
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,150 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell%
Initial HE Shell Velocity915 m./s.
HE Shell Weight23 kg.
AP Shell127 mm AP Type0 
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200 
Initial AP Shell Velocity915 m./s.
AP Shell Weight23 kg.
Torpedo Tubes
610 mm Quad2 х 4 pcs.
Rate of Fire0.54 shots/min.
Reload Time112 sec.
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.
TorpedoIDS_PJPT032_610_ASASHIO 
Maximum Damage20,967 
Torpedo Speed67 knot
Torpedo Range20.01 km.
AA Defense
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount2 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second5.4 
. . . Firing Range2.49 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed35 knot
Turning Circle Radius640 m.
Rudder Shift Time3.6 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range6.63 km.
Air Detectability Range3.02 km.
Battle Levels
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VIII
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Special

Asashio B — Japanese special premium Tier VIII destroyer.

The design of the Asashio-class destroyers underwent substantial changes compared to the preceding Shiratsuyu class, as the latter's speed and firepower were inferior to those of the Fubuki class. Meeting the requirements necessitated an increase in displacement, a change made possible due to Japan's decision to disregard the limitations set by the London Naval Treaty. The lead ship, Asashio, commissioned in August 1937, played a role in amphibious operations in the Philippines and Malaya, engaged in the Battle of Badung Strait, and participated in the Battles of Midway and Guadalcanal.

First sold over Black Friday 2018, and during subsequent Black Friday events.

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)
127 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a Type C mount8.526.1972,15092,200 00
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)
Asashio B.15,1001320322 00
Torpedoes 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
(Credits)
Type93 mod. 2 dw0.51127.2 00
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)
Maximum Firing Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Type8 mod. 10 00
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 50,000 hp35 00

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Magazine Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Engine Boost Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
Main Battery Modification 2
AA Guns Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
Smoke Generator Modification 1
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Propulsion Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 1
Depth Charges Modification 1
 Slot 5 
Torpedo Lookout System
Concealment System Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 2
Ship Consumables Modification 1

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.

Asashio B is externally very comparable to her Tier VIII tech tree compatriot Kagero. They share nearly identical concealment ratings, maneuverability statistics, guns, and health. The two ships are extremely similar, but Asashio B plays completely differently due to her unique torpedo armaments, and by having the Torpedo Reload BoosterWhen used, torpedo reload time is significantly reduced. occupying a separate consumable slot (as with Akizuki).

Technically speaking, Asashio B is the stealthiest destroyer in her matchmaking spread, having a slightly smaller air detection radius than Kagero and HSF Harekaze. This allows her to control vision and spotting ranges exceedingly well, utilizing her stealth as another layer of armor against enemy vessels. It is armor she desperately needs, as Asashio B’s main weapons are her torpedoes, though her guns can be used in certain situations. It's her torpedoes which make her truly unique: Asashio B is equipped with a deep water variant of the same Type 93 mod. 2 torpedoes found aboard other Tier VIII and IX Japanese ships, and similar to those found in the Pan-Asian destroyer line. They have increased flooding chance, are harder for enemies to detect, and have a whopping 20 kilometer range while still retaining 67 knots of speed... but can only hit battleships and aircraft carriers.

As a result of Asashio B only being able to damage battleships and the rare aircraft carrier with her torpedoes, she is a highly specialized ship: designed to really only do one thing, but to do it exceptionally well. She has only her guns with which to combat enemy cruisers and destroyers, a state of affairs that leaves her highly vulnerable to both ship types. Captains should not be afraid to use Asashio B’s guns, however, as strategically engaging key targets can lead to the difference between a win and a loss. Using her concealment to avoid unwinnable fights is also a valid strategy, and can keep her in the game for longer.

Pros:

  • Stealthy, with a 5.4km surface detection range when fully kitted out.
  • Torpedoes are extremely powerful against battleships.
  • Has access to both Torpedo Reload BoosterWhen used, torpedo reload time is significantly reduced. and Smoke GeneratorWhile active, generates a smoke screen that blocks line-of-sight for both enemies and teammates. at the same time.

Cons:

  • Slow turrets and slow reload hinder her ability to gun fight other ships, especially destroyers.
  • Torpedoes can only hit battleships and aircraft carriers, limiting her target selection.
  • Slow speed for a destroyer at only 35 knots.
  • The torpedo's long range can make hitting allies a possibility. Her captain needs to keep an eye out for allied ships.
  • No AA defense to speak of.


Research

As a Premium ship, Asashio B doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Asashio B are as follows:

Commander Skills

Consumables

Asashio B equips the following consumables:

Camouflage

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

Signals

Asashio captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship’s performance in battle. Captains looking to improve upon the ship’s armament should mount Victor Lima (+1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm / +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. / +4% chance of causing flooding.), Juliet Whiskey Unaone (+15% chance of causing flooding. / +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.), and November Foxtrot (-5% reload time on all consumables.) signal flags. Sierra Mike (+5% to the ship's maximum speed.) signal flags are recommended to increase the ships top speed. Juliet Charlie (-100% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.) flags are also recommended to prevent detonations.


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

Gallery

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

Video

References

  1. Japanese destroyer Asashio (1936) - Wikipedia
  2. Asashio-class destroyer - Wikipedia
  3. CombinedFleet.com, Asashio Class Notes; Allyn Nevitt
  4. Globalsecurity.org, IJN Shiratsuyu class destroyers
  5. Midway1942.com, Asashio class

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

  • Available for purchase in the Premium Store during Update 0.7.11 during the Black Friday promotion. Could also drop from Black Friday containers.

Testing Changes

  • Update 0.7.11.1:
    • Fixed a bug due to which the armor could differ from the armor of the original version of the ship.
  • Update 0.8.0:
    • Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
  • Update 0.11.9:
    • Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.

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