Mutsuki
120 mm/45 3rd Year Type on a Model G mount2 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range8.11 km. |
Maximum Dispersion81 m. |
HE Shell120 mm HE Type1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity825 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
AP Shell120 mm AP Type0 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity825 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
610 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.92 shots/min. |
Reload Time65 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType8 mod. 3 |
Maximum Damage14,600 |
Torpedo Speed63 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
IDS_PJGM015_120MM45_TYPE_HAGUN_102 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed37.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius550 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range6.01 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.5 km. |
Mutsuki — Japanese Tier V destroyer.
Developed from the Minekaze class, equipped with a reinforced torpedo armament. This class inherited high speed and sufficiently powerful artillery from its predecessors. Greater dimensions made it possible to equip these destroyers with 610 mm torpedoes.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
In her previous incarnation at Tier VI, players sometimes referred to Mutsuki as "Mutsucky", because when it came to every category critical to the strengths of mid-tier Japanese destroyers — torpedo reload time, maximum speed, detection range, torpedo launcher layout, etc. — sh was basically a downgrade from Minekaze. With Update 0.5.15, Mutsuki drops a tier and is now considered a contemporary of Minekaze, a spot that is not only more befitting from a a historical perspective, but also from the perspective of her in-game capabilities and armament.
Much like Minekaze, Mutsuki is heavily reliant on her torpedoes to perform well. However, she does suffer from quite a long reload time (well over a minute), which Minekaze does not. Mutsuki features two triple-tube torpedo mounts; with a surface detection range of 6.2 km (without camouflage) and a torpedo range of 8km, she can remain undetected whilst unleashing torpedo hell on the enemy. This is the recommended way to play her, as her poor armor coupled with mediocre gun performance means she will not last long in a gun duel with anything besides another Japanese destroyer. Stay away from enemy ships — at least 7 km — and only fire her guns in self-defense if she's already detected.
While slower than Minekaze, Mutsuki still features the fantastic detection and torpedo ranges that make the mid-tier Japanese destroyers so devastating, though she will have a hard time running away if she's spotted. Mutsuki’s anti-aircraft armament looks so-so on paper, but isn't really a threat to enemy planes; luckily, her air detection range goes down to 3.1 km.
Mutsuki is a different kind of challenge than Minekaze, but both ships require patience, good positioning, and excellent map awareness. Learning those skills now in the middle tiers will benefit Japanese destroyer captains the rest of the way.Pros:
- Low detection ranges (both air and sea) tied with her same nation tier destroyer peers.
- Very long 8.0 km torpedo range that allows her to launch her deadly torpedos far away.
- Torps' speed makes them easy enough to land hits.
- In terms of torpedo speed and damage a more dangerous DD at Tier V than Minekaze.
- Due to the speed and range of the torpedoes they can compete well in Tier VII matches.
- Decent AA for a destroyer on par with Nicholas and will oddly shoot down a decent number of planes.
Cons:
- Reload time of stock guns is abysmal, but this can be improved with the gun module upgrade.
- Long torpedo reload time compare to Minekaze 's 42 seconds although Mutsuki gets better torpedo performance in exchange.
- Terrible gun traverse speed, even after the upgrade.
- Short gun range with only 2 shells in a salvo.
- Low health pool, Survivability Expert skill is a must have.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
With only three upgrade slots, there aren't too many good options to improve Mutsuki through upgrades. Captains are encouraged to install Main Armaments Modification 1 in Slot 1, Engine Room Protection in Slot 2, and Torpedo Tubes Modification 1 in Slot 3. Aiming Systems Modification 1 is also an option.
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Mutsuki equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Engine Boost – 3 charges
Signals
Mutsuki has fairly decent speed for her tier and vs her peers, so Sierra Mike is not really necessary. Additionally, because she is an Japanese destroyer with only two sets of torpedo launchers and only two guns, Victor Lima, India X-Ray, and Juliet Whiskey Unaone may be less important and can be saved for later ships.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Mutsuki fires a salvo of torpedoes at an enemy Imperator Nikolai I.
Mutsuki seeks its' next victim after sinking an enemy Langley.
Mutsuki stalks its prey, a Hosho class aircraft carrier.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Added to the game in Update 0.2.2 (alpha version). Previously, the ship was a hull in the upgrades of the destroyer Minekaze.
- Update 0.4.0.3:
- Reload time of main battery guns in maximum configuration was significantly accelerated.
- Update 0.5.0:
- The main battery rotation speed was increased from 4 to 6 degrees per second.
- Detectability from ships increased from 5.94 to 6.2 km.
- Update 0.5.2:
- Experience earnings increased by 8%.
- Update 0.5.2.2:
- Fixed a bug due to which the 120-mm main battery guns of the destroyer's top configuration were not part of the ship's anti-aircraft armament.
- Update 0.5.7:
- The armor model of the hull was refined.
- Update 0.5.8:
- The sector of rotation of turrets No. 1 and No. 2 is now 360° on Hulls A and B, only No. 1 on Hull C.
- Update 0.5.11:
- The sector of rotation of turret No. 1 is now 360° on all hulls.
- Update 0.5.15:
- Moved from Tier VI to Tier V
- Parameters and modules changed to reflect change in ship tier.
- Replacement Rules:
- If a player had researched Tier VI Mutsuki before the update went live, then Tier VI Fubuki and Tier V Mutsuki plus her Hull (B) were unlocked; the undistributed ship XP available on Tier VI Mutsuki was transferred to Tier VI Fubuki.
- If a player had purchased Tier VI Mutsuki before the update went live, then all upgrades, signals, flags, and consumables mounted on her were de-mounted and stored in the depot; Tier VI Mutsuki plus all modules mounted on her was removed from the player's account; Tier V Mutsuki was added to the player's account together with a ship slot; Tier VI Fubuki was also added to the player's account.
- If a player had Commanders with specialization in Tier VI Mutsuki before the update, then the Commanders are retrained for specialization in Tier VI Fubuki. In addition, a Commander with 10,000 Commander XP and specialization in Tier V Mutsuki plus a slot in the Reserve was added to the player's account.
- Update 0.5.16:
- The hull fire reduction coefficient was decreased by 8.3%.
- Flooding reduction coefficient was decreased by 4.6%.
- Hull A HP changed from 9,800 to 9,500.
- Hull B HP changed from 11,600 to 11,300.
- Changes in armor thickness:
- Reduced thickness of plating toward the bow from 15 to 10 mm.
- Reduced the thickness of fore end plating, the lower section of side plating, and aft end plating from 16 to 10 mm.
- Increased the thickness of the upper section of the fore-end athwartship bulkhead from 6 to 10 mm.
- Reduced the thickness of the aft-end plating at steering gears from 16 to 12 mm.
- Reduced the thickness of plating toward the stern from 15 to 10 mm.
- Reduced the thickness of plating toward the stern at steering gears and propulsion from 15 to 12 mm.
- Reduced the thickness of the upper section of side plating from 16 to 14 mm.
- Fixed a bug with fire damage. Damage from fires corrected to comply with rules adopted prior to the release of Update 0.2.4, where 0.33% of the amount of a ship's HP is lost per second instead of 0.169%.
- Update 0.6.2:
- The national flag was moved from the stern to the mast.
- Update 0.6.3:
- Base firing range increased from 6,927 to 8,110 m.
- Update 0.6.4:
- The traverse time of stock main battery turrets was reduced from 30 to 25.7 s.
- Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 2.22 km.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
- Improved display of thin elements.
- Update 0.7.6:
- Improved display of thin elements on the hull.
- Update 0.7.9:
- Increased durability of steering gears by 20% from high-explosive damage.
- Update 0.9.7:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
- Update 12.5:
- Torpedo reload time has been reduced from 73 to 65 seconds.
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Netherlands | IX Groningen • X Tromp |
U.S.A. | II Sampson • II Smith • III Wickes • IV Clemson • V Nicholas • V Hill • VI Farragut • VI Monaghan • VII Mahan • VII Sims • VII Sims B • VIII Benson • VIII Kidd • IX Fletcher • IX Benham • IX Halford • IX Black B • IX Black • IX Johnston • IX Frank Friday • X Gearing • X Somers • X Forrest Sherman • X [[Ship:[Gearing]|[Gearing]]] • ★ Joshua Humphreys |
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U.S.S.R. | II Storozhevoi • III Derzki • IV Izyaslav • V Gremyashchy • V [[Ship:Gnevny (< 06.03.2017)|Gnevny (< 06.03.2017)]] • V Podvoisky • V Okhotnik • VI [[Ship:Ognevoi (< 06.03.2017)|Ognevoi (< 06.03.2017)]] • VI Gnevny • VII [[Ship:Kiev (< 06.03.2017)|Kiev (< 06.03.2017)]] • VII Minsk • VII Leningrad • VII Tashkent '39 • VIII [[Ship:Tashkent (< 06.03.2017)|Tashkent (< 06.03.2017)]] • VIII Ognevoi • VIII Kiev • IX Udaloi • IX Tashkent • IX Neustrashimy • X Khabarovsk • X Grozovoi • X Delny • X [[Ship:[Grozovoi]|[Grozovoi]]] • ★ Zorkiy |
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Spain | X Álvaro de Bazán |
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