Asturias

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Cruiser | Spain | Tier VII

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5,700,000

Asturias — Spanish Tier VII cruiser.

Ties between the Fascist regime in Italy and the Francoists strengthened after the latter claimed victory in the Spanish Civil War. These ties also manifested themselves in the field of naval construction: Spain planned to get to grips with the latest achievements in Italian shipbuilding in an effort to strengthen its fleet. Italian company Ansaldo furnished Spain with three projects for a heavy cruiser that differed from each other in the composition of their armament. One of the options included four 203 mm twin-gun mounts.

Asturias was first released for Early Access on 19 July 2023.

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 ()
203 mm/53 Model 1927 on a Model 1927 mount	4.6	25.7	131	2,850	15	4,800		0	570,000

	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 ()
Asturias (A)	37,200	13	150	4	4	4/8/4	2			0	855,000
Asturias (B)	39,600	13	150	4	4	12	2			24,000	1,500,000

	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 ()
533 mm Si 270 ES	0.6	106	7.2	15,866	61	8		0	570,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SCI Mk VII Mod. 1		0		0	570,000
SCI Mk VII Mod. 2		0		16,000	1,000,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 160,000 hp	35		0	570,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

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.

Combat Capability - Alternative Firing Modes

Asturias can alternate between a regular firing mode and a Burst Fire firing mode. Firing the guns with the alternative firing mode enabled will fire 2 salvos in quick succession. This firing mode takes much longer to reload.

Requirements:

Burst fire can be toggled on and off at will.

Effects:

Reload time: 32 seconds
Interval between individual shots: 2 seconds
Number of bursts in a series: 2

At Tier VII, Asturias introduces players to the defining feature of the Spanish cruiser line — Burst Fire — while continuing the familiar long-range playstyle of the line.

Hull

A typical cruiser, Asturias cannot boast of having strong armor. Her 150 mm main belt will protect her against destroyer and light cruiser caliber AP shells at range, but any larger caliber AP shells will be able to easily go through it. Her 16 mm bow and stern plating is overmatched by any battleship-caliber gun she can encounter within her tier spread. Her abysmal torpedo protection of 4% will do next to nothing against torpedoes. Her HP pool, however, is one of the highest in her tier, at 39,600. Regardless, as with most cruisers at her tier, Asturias’s best defense is to not get hit as much as possible.

Asturias’s maneuverability is average overall. She can attain a high speed of 35 knots, but her rudder shift of 10.2 s and turning circle of 860 meters means it takes time for her to change course. Her concealment is high, only reaching 12.4 km when fully specced for stealth. Captains should take care when choosing their engagements as Asturias will be unable to disengage from them quickly.

Armament

Asturias’s main armament comprises four twin 203 mm guns, in a standard AB-XY layout. Her AP shells feature good penetration and damage capabilities, making them effective against most cruisers and against the upper belts of battleships. Her HE shells are standard for her caliber. Her 13-second reload, which is on the longer end, leads to average damage output overall. Her range of 15.7 km is average for her tier, allowing her to engage enemy ships at a reasonable distance. Her guns have improved ballistics, making it easier to land shells on enemy ships. Asturias’s gun handling is decent, with a gun traverse speed of 7° per second, as well as good firing angles, allowing captains to minimize their exposure to enemy ships.

Asturias also has access to the Burst Fire combat capability. The alternative firing mode allows her to fire two salvos in 2 seconds, but afterwards, she will undergo a long reload of 32 seconds. Her Burst Fire will be useful in dealing quick damage to enemies, especially against those who are broadside to her. Another common tactic is for one to Burst Fire before an enemy ship exits their maximum firing range, in order to deal last-minute damage.

Asturias has two quadruple torpedo tubes with fairly standard torpedo characteristics. While they have a short range of 8 km, their damage is respectable at 15,867. They also have a modest speed of 61 knots. Her torpedoes additionally have a decent reload of 106 s. In most scenarios, her torpedoes will serve as a self-defense weapon, or when captains are forced into close range combat.

Asturias’s AA defenses are mediocre. While her long range AA reaches out to a respectable 5.2 km combined with decent DPS, her medium and short range DPS is underwhelming. Captains looking to repel enemy planes should seek the assistance of allied ships.

Asturias carries standard Depth Charge Airstrikes for a Tier VII cruiser. She has access to two charges of the armament with a 6 km range and a 30 second reload. Each charge has one aircraft armed with one bomb dealing up to 3,400 damage. Captains should make active use of this armament whenever there are signs of a submarine's presence nearby, such as fuel spills and sonar pings.

Consumables

Asturias carries a plentiful amount of consumables. In addition to her standard Damage Control Party , she is one of the few Tier VII cruisers with access to Repair Party . This gives her more longevity in battle, allowing her to have more impact in the late game. She also carries a choice between Hydroacoustic Search  and Defensive AA Fire , with the former being preferred given her underwhelming AA defenses. Finally, she has a choice between Spotting Aircraft  and Catapult Fighter . Captains should opt to use the Spotter, as it allows Asturias to extend her range and thus keep her opponents at an arm’s length.

Gameplay

Asturias plays like a classic long-range cruiser. Using her range, captains should engage enemy ships at a distance. As both her AP and HE shells are quite good, captains should use both at the appropriate situation. Her Burst Fire will prove useful in punishing targets who overextend, or quickly dealing damage before disengaging. Her poor concealment and armor, however, mean she cannot get away with everything.

While Asturias doesn’t invent a new playstyle, her capabilities will be appreciated by captains. Her unique characteristics — namely her Burst Fire — provide new opportunities for one to use to succeed in battle.

Pros:

High amount of HP for a cruiser
Guns have flat ballistics
AP shells have good armor penetration and damage
Access to Burst Fire, allowing her to deal damage in quick succession
Torpedoes have a fast reload
Great maximum speed
Access to Repair Party

Cons:

Poor armor
Burst Fire has a long cooldown
Long rudder shift time and large turning circle
Short ranged torpedoes
Below-average AA
Poor concealment

Research

Researchable upgrades for Asturias:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, maneuverability and AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Cataluña.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SCI Mk VII Mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection or Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except: Damage Control Party  Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★★★	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km. ★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated.
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines. ★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost.	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time. ★	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★★	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..
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up.	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range..	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger. ★★	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.. ★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time..
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Asturias equips the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Repair Party  – 2 charges
Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search  – 3 charges or Defensive AA Fire  – 3 charges
Slot 4: Spotting Aircraft  – 4 charges or Catapult Fighter  – 3 charges

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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