Druid

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Druid

Destroyer | U.K. | Tier X

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points25,300

Main Battery

127 mm/56 QF on a Mk.N2 twin mount2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire31.58 shots/min.

Reload Time1.9 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Firing Range12.1 km.

Maximum Dispersion105 m.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell0 %

AP Shell127 mm AP 58 lb Mk N2

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200

Initial AP Shell Velocity975 m./s.

AP Shell Weight23 kg.

AA Defense

127 mm/56 QF on a Mk.N2 twin mount2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second70

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount8 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second48.8

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

40 mm/56 OQF Mk.IX on a Mk.VI mount4 х 6 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second80.8

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed35 knot

Turning Circle Radius690 m.

Rudder Shift Time5.4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range8.16 km.

Air Detectability Range4.08 km.

Battle Levels

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13.8

Druid

Destroyer | U.K. | Tier X

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points25,300

Main Battery

127 mm/56 QF on a Mk.N2 twin mount2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire31.58 shots/min.

Reload Time1.9 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Firing Range12.1 km.

Maximum Dispersion105 m.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell0 %

AP Shell127 mm AP 58 lb Mk N2

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200

Initial AP Shell Velocity975 m./s.

AP Shell Weight23 kg.

AA Defense

127 mm/56 QF on a Mk.N2 twin mount2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second70

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount8 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second48.8

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

40 mm/56 OQF Mk.IX on a Mk.VI mount4 х 6 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second80.8

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed35 knot

Turning Circle Radius690 m.

Rudder Shift Time5.4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range8.16 km.

Air Detectability Range4.08 km.

Battle Levels

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X

Special

Druid — British special premium Tier X destroyer.

After giving the green light to the construction of Daring-class ships, the Admiralty soon came to realize that their combat characteristics would not allow them to counter the new American and Soviet destroyers as equals. During the first half of the 1950s, design work commenced on ships that would be capable of opposing Project 68-bis cruisers owing to their new rapid-firing guns. These ships were also meant to serve as escorts for aircraft carrier groups and convoys, as well as to hunt down enemy submarines. While the project never reached the design drawing stage, the drafts were used as a basis for the project to build County-class guided missile destroyers.

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 ()
127 mm/56 QF Mk.N2 on a twin mount	31.6	7.2	105			2,200		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 ()
Druid	25,300	10	20	2		8/4/2				0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mk X mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 60,000 hp	35		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

Player Opinion

Performance

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Druid is a British Tier X destroyer armed with dual-purpose 127 mm gun mounts. Despite lacking torpedoes, she poses a significant threat to other ships due to the rapid rate of fire of her main battery guns. In addition, her anti-aircraft armament creates an effective defense against attacking aircraft.

Fully specialized for concealment, Druid has a somewhat high detectability range, meaning that Druid will often be spotted first in an engagement. Players must account for enemy destroyers with lower detectability ranges that will expose them in a flanking maneuver. In an engagement, Druid excels at punishing enemy destroyers foolish enough to show their broadside. Armed only with armor-piercing (AP) shells, Druid may have trouble penetrating the armored hulls of angled ships. In a scenario where a ship is running from an engagement or turning, players should aim for the superstructure to increase the likelihood of an effective penetrating hit. If players find themselves in a predicament, Druid is armed with a long-lasting Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search  consumable as well as a Short-Burst Smoke Generator . Although a bit limited in their function, they may be just enough to help the player avoid torpedoes or break line of sight with an enemy to return to concealment or briefly engage from the smokescreen. Perhaps the most useful consumable is her Repair Party . Druid is equipped with a decent repair party that can help her recover hit points after taking damage in a fight, increasing her usefulness and longevity in gameplay. Both of her gun mounts are located in a forward-facing configuration, leaving her stern unprotected when running or facing away from enemy ships.

Due to her high detectability range and lack of torpedoes, players must plan their attacks and take special note of where enemy destroyers were last spotted to avoid being detected unexpectedly. Druid excels at hunting and gunfighting other destroyers but she will likely be spotted first. She is fully capable of harassing and dealing decent damage to larger ships. To increase the likelihood of a successful engagement, players must account for an exit strategy to disengage from the fight while also utilizing consumables to maximize the ship's effectiveness in combat.

Pros:

• Main battery has a high rate of fire with decent ballistic properties
• Forward facing gun configuration makes her a small target when hunting and charging enemy ships
• Decent anti-aircraft suite offers protection against aircraft attacks
• Has access to the Repair Party  consumable as a destroyer
• Reload time of the Short-Burst Smoke Generator  allows for small smokescreens in quick succession

Cons:

• Lacks a torpedo armament
• No rear-facing gun mounts
• Somewhat high detectability range, even when fully specialized for concealment
• Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search  is limited in its usefulness
• Does not have access to main battery high-explosive (HE) shells

Research

As a premium ship, Druid doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

The optimal configuration appears below in the recommended upgrades list. This build balances gunfighting with concealment, providing players with the opportunity to return to concealment more easily. For skilled players intending to fully utilize Druid as a gunboat, engaging other ships at long range, they may opt to install Steering Gears Modification 2 in Slot 5, sacrificing concealability. For players wishing to specialize in anti-aircraft duties, AA Guns Modification 1 should be installed in Slot 3 and Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 in Slot 6.

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Druid are as follows:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
• Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 *
• Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
• Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 *
• Slot 6: Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 *

Commander Skills

Priority skills: Preventive Maintenance, Extra-Heavy AP Shells, Last Stand, Survivability Expert and Main Battery & AA Expert.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed.	Liquidator +30% chance (multiplicative) of causing flooding.	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 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	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the damage-inflicting area of HE shells fired at submarines.	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of: Hydroacoustic Search , Surveillance Radar , Smoke Generator , & Engine Boost . ★	Extra-Heavy Ammunition +7.5% main battery AP shell damage. +10% damage from depth charges. ★★	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies aiming at you with main battery.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
3	Main Battery & AA Specialist -5% main battery reload time. +10% continuous AA damage. ★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★	Survivability Expert +350 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Main Battery & AA Expert +20% main battery range. +15% flak damage. ★★	Swift in Silence So long as the ship remains undetected: +8% ship speed +5% main battery reload time.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Fearless Brawler +1 flak burst per salvo. -10% main battery reload when ship is spotted.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★	Dazzle For 15 seconds after you are detected: * +20% dispersion of enemy shells fired at you. * +8% ship speed.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Druid is one of a limited number of destroyers with access to the Repair Party  consumable. The Short-Burst Smoke Generator  gives players the opportunity to break line of sight with the enemy and return to concealment in the smokescreen, as long as no enemy ship has used Surveillance Radar  or Hydroacoustic Search  within its respective range of Druid. The smoke generator on Druid provides a small smokescreen that lasts less than a minute. The reload time is quick, allowing for smokescreens to be produced in rapid succession with a short period of time where Druid is exposed. This consumable is particularly effective when playing aggressively, as it may be deployed when Druid ventures too close to enemies, or in a situation where she is being targeted by multiple ships. The very limited range of her Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search  means that it will mostly be effective for spotting torpedoes while in smoke.

Druid can equip the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Short-Burst Smoke Generator  – 6 charges
• Slot 3: Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search  – 3 charges
• Slot 4: Repair Party  – 2 charges

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Druid 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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Historical Info

Druid, 1952

Specifications

5,039 tons displacement, standard

130 m length

14.6 m beam

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Performance

35 knots at 60,000 shaft horsepower

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Armor

Main belt: 19 mm

Decks: 19 mm main

Turrets: 15 mm

Conning tower: 13 mm

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Armament

Main

4 (2x2) 127 mm rifles

Anti-Aircraft

24 (4x6) 40 mm guns

16 (8x2) 20 mm guns

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HMS Druid represents a hypothetical design for a “Super Daring”-class of destroyer that was considered during the early 1950s. British experience with the Tribal-class destroyers had shown the value of large destroyers with a heavy gun armament, which could be capable of fulfilling some of the traditional cruiser roles.

Historical Background

The “Super Daring” idea evolved from British studies into creating a new type of multipurpose escort ship. The emergence of the Soviet Sverdlov-class cruisers and the need for shore bombardment during the Korean War meant that gun ships were still needed by the Royal Navy, in addition to ASW vessels. The Royal Navy’s surviving Town- and Crown Colony-class cruisers would require extensive modernization, in order to deal with the rapidly evolving aerial threats. Although it was realised that missiles would form the mainstay of future anti-aircraft defences, the British SeaSlug system was too large to fit onto contemporary destroyer-sized vessels, and the cost of fully modernizing a cruiser was prohibitive in the post-war economic climate.

Initially, plans were drawn up for a modernized version of the Daring-class destroyer, as it was felt that two Daring-class destroyers would be able to successfully combat a Sverdlov-class cruiser through the weight of gunfire, whilst closing to launch torpedoes. Initial designs included a repeat version of the Daring-class with minimal modifications, as well as proposed variants with improved propulsion plants. From June 1954, designs for a “Fast A/S” escort were drawn up. The possible designs rapidly changed as specifications were drawn up and found to be unattainable.

The list of desired characteristics included a good surface combat capability, long-range ASW detection and attack, and anti-aircraft defences. When the specifications were examined, it was realised that the requirements would be impossible to achieve on a Daring hull, due to space, displacement, and electrical capacity. It was estimated that the desired characteristics would require a minimum displacement of 5,000 tons, making the ship the same size as a Dido cruiser, but with no armor protection. The ship would be too large to be unprotected, but adding sufficient armor protection would increase displacement further, making the ship too large. As a result, further versions of the design were considered, which removed equipment in order to bring the displacement within acceptable limits.

By 1955, a “gun fast escort” design of 4,500 tons had been developed, featuring 114 mm guns at the expense of all ASW weapons. Although the intended 127 mm N2 gun design had been cancelled, there was still hope that a simpler 127 mm twin gun mount could still be developed. Eventually, plans for a “Super Daring” moved on. A larger design of 4,800 tons was requested, and this would eventually lead to the County-class missile destroyer.

Historically, six ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Druid, after the Druids of the Celtic religion. A Daring-class destroyer was planned to be the seventh ship, but her name was changed before construction to HMS Diana.

In Game

HMS Druid in World of Warships appears to represent a mix of the later “Super Daring” design without torpedo tubes, with the 127 mm QF Mk N2 guns, which were historically cancelled in 1953/54.

Historical Gallery

References

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.10.3.

Testing Changes

• DevBlog 131:
  • Preliminary characteristics.
• DevBlog 135:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 1.7 to 1.8 s.
  • Main battery firing range decreased from 14.1 to 12.1 km.
  • Maximum AP shell damage decreased from 2,350 to 2,200.
• DevBlog 145:
  • Detectability range by sea increased from 8.1 to 8.4 km. Other detectability ranges increased accordingly.
  • With the release of Update 0.10.4:
    • Specialized Repair Teams consumable replaced with the standard Repair Party consumable for British Destroyers.
• DevBlog 159:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 1.8 to 1.9 s.

• Update 0.10.5:
  • Available in the "Research Bureau" section of the Armory for 56,000 Research points.
• Update 13.3:
  • Fixed issues with camera angles when viewing the ship.

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