Fuso

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Battleship | Japan | Tier VI

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3,490,000

Fusō — Japanese Tier VI battleship.

One of the mightiest battleships of her time. When built, Fuso was the largest warship in the world. She had a fairly powerful artillery and reasonably heavy armor.

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 ( )
356 mm/45 Type41	2.1	56.25	226	5,700	25	10,200		0	340,000

	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 ( )
Fusō (A)	44,900	16	305	6	14/4	10/8/4		0		0	340,000
Fusō (B)	57,100	16	305	6	14/4	4/17/10		0		12,500	900,000

	Firing Range Increase (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ( )
Type6 mod. 1	0	19.8		0	260,000
Type6 mod. 2	10	21.8		6,500	640,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ( )
Propulsion: 57,900 hp	21.6		0	140,000
Propulsion: 70,000 hp	24.5		4,000	280,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

The first of Japan's locally produced super-dreadnoughts, Fuso is a solid-performing Tier VI battleship — particularly once the time and effort of unlocking Hull (B) is invested. Featuring a powerful armament of six turrets with each packing a pair of 14-inch guns, Fuso packs the firepower to potentially wipe out nearly anything she faces — even higher tier battleships — due to her broadside being practically unrivalled by anything she is likely to face.

Once she has her final (1944) hull, she is a force to be reckoned with. Capable of reaching out and touching targets as far away as 21 km, Fuso is a formidable opponent. Her armor is a big improvement over Kongo, giving her the durability to fight pitched battles against other dreadnoughts; sadly, it does not match the armor protection her contemporaries from other nations receive, and her citadel is still fairly vulnerable (particularly from the rear). Fuso also gains a large mobility increase when upgraded, with a speed increase of almost three knots, allowing her to outrun American battleships and out-range them.

Captains will be tempted to show Fuso’s broadside to an enemy to bring all guns to bear, but due to the nature of her armor, this is ill-advised. Instead, Fuso should be sailed into range at an angle, preferably with a destroyer and cruiser screen. This will not diminish her fire power too much as her D-F turrets have good firing angles. Good map awareness will allow captains to determine when it is possible to bring all her turrets to bear on a target without over-exposing her own armor. If properly angled, Fuso can go up against even higher-tiered battleships on fairly equal terms.

Once in range of target, captains should keep in mind that while Fuso’s 14-inch guns are fairly accurate and rapidly firing, due to the longer ranges she will be firing at, they will require constant adjustment. Although each of Fuso's shells have a high alpha damage, the main battery guns have a horrible sigma value of 1.5. This means that the shells will be relatively more spread out. Firing the first three turrets as a ranging and accuracy shot, then firing the aft three often provides the best results in terms of accuracy. At the same time, captains must prioritize targets who are exposed, as the 14-inch shells will have an easier time inflicting massive damage. This is particularly true for equivalent and higher tier American and German battleships.

Pros:

Large health pool.
Decent top speed for her tier.
Powerful battery of twelve 14-inch guns in six dual mount turrets.
Better dispersion than her counterparts from other nations.
A faster rate of fire than Kongo.
Decent mobility.
Good torpedo protection; similar to American dreadnought battleships.
Impressive range of 21.8 km when upgraded, giving her the longest range among mid-tier ships.
Broadside can potentially destroy anything in a single salvo provided all shots connect and they penetrate.
Surprisingly well armored against HE spams and even 16 inchers if angled right (mid-section portion of the deck armor is 35mm thick!).
Favourable gun firing angles.

Cons:

Sluggish handling characteristics.
Very high detection range.
Poor AA suite even when upgraded.
Poor deck and bulkhead armor don't allow for immune positioning; extremely vulnerable to fires.
Uses the same gun as Kongo, which has difficulty dealing with more the heavily armored battleships at her tier
Having two turrets amidships limits forward and rear firepower; turning broadside to use them invites serious damage from enemy battleships.
Still suffers from battleship dispersion and a terrible sigma value of 1.5, though her shell volume partially compensates.

Research

Initially, Fuso is painful; captains may be tempted to get the Propulsion upgrade first. Invest in the Propulsion module upgrade only after unlocking Hull (B). The Fire Control System module upgrade can be saved for last or skipped entirely; Fuso’s firing range of 19.8 km is more than adequate.

Optimal Configuration

Fuso is a battleship that excels at range; he out-ranges every other battleship at Tier VI, and he's one of the most accurate battleships at tier. This is further emphasized by the heavier broadside and faster rate of fire. Close range brawling is something ' should actively avoid, as he loses his primary advantages and his armor can feel non-existent in close combat.

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Fusō are as follows:

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 1 provides players with the first option in choosing a desired role. Typically, Main Armaments Modification 1 () is recommended to provide additional survivability to the main battery, but players who desire to specialize in the secondary or anti-aircraft armament may choose Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 ().

Slot 3 allows for further specialization. Generally, Aiming Systems Modification 1 () is recommended because it reduces shell dispersion of the main and secondary armaments. A captain wishing to specialize for secondaries should mount Secondary Battery Modification 1 (). Fuso has very weak long-range AA artillery, and no mid-range. AA Guns Modification 1 () will literally double the number of flak bursts it produces, but a different upgrade should prove more beneficial.

Slot 4 is usually dedicated to Damage Control System Modification 2 () to lessen creeping damage. But for captains who chafe at his 15 second rudder, Steering Gears Modification 1 () may be the preferred choice for Fuso.

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time. Χ	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters. Χ	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time. Χ	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. ★	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes. Χ
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range. Χ	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. Χ	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed. Χ	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated.
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★★	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier.	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes. Χ	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage. Χ	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★★	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target.	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only. ★	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three. ★★★	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +25% to the armor penetration of HE shells. -50% to base chance of fire caused by HE shells. Χ	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +7.5% attack aircraft and torpedo bomber aiming speed. +15% dive bomber aiming speed. Χ	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% AA flak burst damage. ★★	Massive AA Fire +100% instantaneous damage. No boost to continuous damage in a reinforced sector. Shorter effective cooldown. Χ	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken. ★	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

Players can equip the following consumables on Fuso:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party ()
Slot 2: Repair Party ()
Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft ()

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Fuso with Type 16 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

Fuso comes with 21 signal flag slots. The three most important signals are India Delta

, Juliet Yankee Bissotwo

, and India Yankee

; all of which improve survivability. Captains wishing to improve the performance of their secondary battery should consider the addition of Mike Yankee Soxisix

.

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