Mikasa

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Mikasa

Battleship | Japan | Tier II

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points31,200

Main Battery

305 mm/40 41st Year Type in a twin turret2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire2 shots/min.

Reload Time30 sec.

Rotation Speed4.5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time40 sec.

Firing Range11.82 km.

Maximum Dispersion160 m.

HE Shell305 mm HE 850 lb

Maximum HE Shell Damage5,100

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell29 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity732 m./s.

HE Shell Weight386 kg.

AP Shell305 mm AP 850 lb

Maximum AP Shell Damage7,700

Initial AP Shell Velocity732 m./s.

AP Shell Weight386 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

IDS_PJGS137_152MM40_COLOR_BLACK10 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire6 shots/min.

Reload Time10 sec.

HE Shell152 mm HE Type0

Maximum HE Shell Damage3,000

Initial HE Shell Velocity701 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 %

Secondary Armament #2

IDS_PJGS138_76MM40_WITH_SHIELD_BLACK4 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Secondary Armament #3

76 mm/40 41st Year Type on a single mount6 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Secondary Armament #4

152 mm/50 41st Year Type on a casemate mount4 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire6 shots/min.

Reload Time10 sec.

HE Shell152 mm HE Type0

Maximum HE Shell Damage3,000

Initial HE Shell Velocity701 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 %

Secondary Armament #5

IDS_PJGS133_76MM40_WITH_SHIELD_WHITE8 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed18 knot

Turning Circle Radius450 m.

Rudder Shift Time10.2 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range11.17 km.

Air Detectability Range5.64 km.

Battle Levels

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13.11

Mikasa

Battleship | Japan | Tier II

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points31,200

Main Battery

305 mm/40 41st Year Type in a twin turret2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire2 shots/min.

Reload Time30 sec.

Rotation Speed4.5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time40 sec.

Firing Range11.82 km.

Maximum Dispersion160 m.

HE Shell305 mm HE 850 lb

Maximum HE Shell Damage5,100

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell29 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity732 m./s.

HE Shell Weight386 kg.

AP Shell305 mm AP 850 lb

Maximum AP Shell Damage7,700

Initial AP Shell Velocity732 m./s.

AP Shell Weight386 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

IDS_PJGS137_152MM40_COLOR_BLACK10 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire6 shots/min.

Reload Time10 sec.

HE Shell152 mm HE Type0

Maximum HE Shell Damage3,000

Initial HE Shell Velocity701 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 %

Secondary Armament #2

IDS_PJGS138_76MM40_WITH_SHIELD_BLACK4 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Secondary Armament #3

76 mm/40 41st Year Type on a single mount6 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Secondary Armament #4

152 mm/50 41st Year Type on a casemate mount4 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire6 shots/min.

Reload Time10 sec.

HE Shell152 mm HE Type0

Maximum HE Shell Damage3,000

Initial HE Shell Velocity701 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 %

Secondary Armament #5

IDS_PJGS133_76MM40_WITH_SHIELD_WHITE8 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed18 knot

Turning Circle Radius450 m.

Rudder Shift Time10.2 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range11.17 km.

Air Detectability Range5.64 km.

Battle Levels

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II

Special

Mikasa — Japanese special premium Tier II battleship.

The best squadron battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Russo-Japanese War. The ship was well-balanced, with very good armament, armor, and speed for her time. However, Mikasa was in many respects largely inferior to successive dreadnought battleships.

Mikasa is now preserved as a military museum ship in Yokosuka, Japan.

Mikasa was originally available for sale on select servers in mid-2015, in commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Tsushima. She was later made available as a reward during July 2016 and April 2017 via in-game events.

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 ()
305 mm/40 41st Year Type in a twin turret	2	40	160	5,100	28	7,700		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 ()
Mikasa	31,200	10	356	2	18/14					0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type2 mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 16,000 hp	18		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1

Player Opinion

Performance

The only pre-dreadnought battleship in existence, both in-game and in real life, Mikasa has a unique place in the tier tree as the only Tier II battleship in the game. An interesting point to note is that the in-game secondary guns are only part of the full armament that Mikasa actually carried (most likely for game balance); not only did she carry additional small-caliber guns (two can be seen on either side of the upper deck and eight below the crow's nests), but she was also armed with 18-inch torpedoes, fired from two submerged torpedo tubes on each broadside (these torpedoes are not available in-game).

With her low speed and short main battery range, she can struggle to bring her main guns to bear on anyone in the opening stages of the match. Even worse, she will be hard-pressed to focus both turrets on a single target due to their proximity to the superstructure - effectively meaning that most of the time, she will only be able to utilize 50% of her main battery firepower. Watch where the team is going, and once they have committed to a destination, don't deviate from it unless the situation changes or an emergency arises in another sector - then again, her low top speed would probably prevent you from having any real influence. Upon reaching the desired location, Mikasa makes for a great defensive screen; she has almost as much health as a fully-upgraded tier III South Carolina; bristling with 32 secondary guns, she can decimate anyone that dares come close. A viable (but risky and highly impractical) tactic is to simply charge at the enemy and let the secondary batteries pound them into the ocean while her main guns are reloading, but stay alert for torpedoes. Mikasa will be unable to catch up to anyone who has the presence of mind to keep their distance. That being said, her reasonable maneuverability and small size make her fairly decent at dodging torpedoes and incoming long-range fire.

Pros:

• Incredibly good armour and health pool for Tier II.
• Powerful and numerous secondary batteries shred anyone that dares to venture within their 3km range (can be increased to 3.8km with flags and captain's perks).
• Very good turning radius with decent (for a battleship anyway) rudder shift time.
• Relatively small size.
• Provides a unique departure from the usual game experience, especially for experienced Battleship players.
• Strangely decent torpedo protection.
• Special match making.

Cons:

• Underwhelming main battery range.
• With only 4 main guns housed in two turrets (because she is a pre-dreadnought battleship), misses will be especially frustrating
• Decent players (or those unfortunate enough to have experienced the secondary batteries) will keep a respectful distance. This is highly unlikely at this tier. But it can happen.
• Low top speed, made worse by her speed dropping like a rock if she makes even the slightest of turns, which probably contributes to her small turning radius.
• Only has access to Upgrade Slot 1.

Research

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

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

As a Tier II battleship, Mikasa can only mount one upgrade:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 *

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 armament should choose Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 .

Commander Skills

The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.

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

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Repair Party 

Camouflage

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

Mikasa also has an alternate premium camouflage called "Zikasa", in which she appears as she does during the Halloween scenarios "Saving Transylvania" and "Sunray in the Darkness".

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP.	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. ★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. ★	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 .

Gallery

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  Premium Ship

Historical Info

Construction

Vickers Shipbuilding Company; Barrow, England

Laid down: 24 January 1899

Launched: 8 November 1900

Commissioned: 1 March 1902

Specifications

15,140tons displacement, standard

131.7m length

23.23m beam

8.28m draft

Machinery

2 steam engines, 2 turbines

Performance

18knts at 15,000shp

9,000nm at 10knts

Armor

Main belt: 102-229mm

Upper belt: 152mm

Decks: 50-76mm

Barbettes: 203-356mm

Casemates: 50-152mm

Armament

Main

Four (2x2) 305mm guns

Secondary

Fourteen (14x1) 152mm guns

Twenty (20x1) 76mm guns

Eight (8x1) 47mm guns

Four (4x1) 42mm guns

Torpedoes

Four (4x1) 457mm torpedo tubes

History

Mikasa (三笠) is a pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in the late 1890s, and was the only ship of her class. Named after Mount Mikasa in Nara, Japan, the ship served as the flagship of Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō throughout the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–1905, including the Battle of Port Arthur on the second day of the war and the Battles of the Yellow Sea and Tsushima. Days after the end of the Russo-Japanese War, Mikasa‍’​s magazine accidentally exploded and sank the ship. She was salvaged and her repairs took over two years to complete. Afterwards, the ship served as coastal defense during World War I and supported Japanese forces during the Siberian Intervention in the Russian Civil War.

After 1922, Mikasa was decommissioned in accordance with the Washington Naval Treaty and preserved as a museum ship at Yokosuka. She was badly neglected during the post-World War II Occupation of Japan and required extensive refurbishing in the late 1950s. She is now fully restored as a museum ship and can be visited at Mikasa Park in Yokosuka.

Mikasa is the last remaining example of a pre-dreadnought battleship anywhere in the world.

Historical Gallery

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  Plans showing Mikasa as originally built, from Jane's Fighting Ships 1906-07.

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  Turret layout for original 12-inch (305 mm) 40-caliber guns.

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  Admiral Tōgō on the bridge of Mikasa, before the Battle of Tsushima in 1905.

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  Mikasa as she appeared in 1905.

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  The new 45-caliber 12-inch guns added during the reconstruction.

References

1. Japanese battleship Mikasa - Wikipedia
2. Naval Legends: Mikasa - News - World of Warships
3. Squall Line: IJN Mikasa - News - World of Warships
4. Naval Legends: Mikasa - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Added to the game in Update 0.4.0.3 as a premium ship for testing by supertesters.
• Update 0.5.2.3:
  • Credits earnings increased by +21%.
• Update 0.5.11:
  • The armored model of the hull was refined.
• Update 0.6.2:
  • The national flag was moved from the stern to the mast.
• Update 0.6.3:
  • Base firing range increased from 9,510 to 11,820 m.
  • Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements (rigging, etc.).
• Update 0.6.12:
  • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 8.85 km.
  • Removed the nameplate on the stern.
• Update 0.6.14:
  • The plates with inscriptions were returned. The changes do not affect the game balance in any way.
• Update 0.6.15:
  • A bonus was added to the "Type 9" permanent camouflage - a 10% discount to the cost of post-battle service.
  • Became available for purchase in the game client for Doubloons.
• Update 0.7.6:
  • Improved display of thin elements on the hull.
• Update 0.7.12:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
• Update 0.10.4:
  • Fixed the firing angles of the secondary battery.
• Update 0.11.2:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.

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