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Numancia
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Cruiser | Spain | Tier VIII
Tech Tree Position
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General
Purchase priceSpecial Doubloons
Hit Points34,500 
Main Battery
203 mm/50 BL Mk.VIII on a Mk.III mount1 х 3 / 2 х 2 pcs.
Rate of Fire5.45 shots/min.
Reload Time11 sec.
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.
Firing Range15.2 km.
Maximum DispersionUnable to match configuration for query: artillery:pssc508_numancia::stock|artillerydispersion m.
HE Shell203 mm HE 256 lb 
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,850 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell17 %
Initial HE Shell Velocity814 m./s.
HE Shell Weight116.1 kg.
AP Shell203 mm AP 256 lb Mk I 
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,500 
Initial AP Shell Velocity814 m./s.
AP Shell Weight116.1 kg.
Secondary Armament #1
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/31 mount4 х 2 pcs.
Firing Range6.6 km.
Rate of Fire17.91 shots/min.
Reload Time3.35 sec.
HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. Kz. 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200 
Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm Triple4 х 3 pcs.
Rate of Fire0.79 shots/min.
Reload Time76 sec.
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.
Torpedo533 mm MkIV* ES 
Maximum Damage11,967 
Torpedo Speed59 knot
Torpedo Range8.01 km.
AA Defense
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/31 mount4 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second66.4 
. . . Firing Range4.5 km.
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount8 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second16 
. . . Firing Range3.51 km.
20 mm/65 C/38 on an L/30 single mount6 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second18 
. . . Firing Range2.01 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed33.5 knot
Turning Circle Radius710 m.
Rudder Shift Time9.2 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range10.4 km.
Air Detectability Range6.42 km.
Battle Levels
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VIII
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Special

Numancia — Spanish special premium Tier VIII cruiser.

One of the variants of the "Washington" cruiser project, proposed to the Spanish Navy by the Vickers-Armstrongs company, was based on the Emerald-class hull but equipped with seven 203 mm guns in one (bow) three-gun and two twin-gun turrets. To ensure space saving for the propulsion unit, a linear arrangement of the boiler and engine rooms was adopted. The ship was supposed to be faster than her original and have a catapult; however, preference was given to the project variant that became the basis for the Baleares class of ships.

Numancia was first released for sale on 24 August 2023 via random Dubloon bundles.

Modules

Compatible Upgrades

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

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Numancia can alternate between a regular firing mode and a Burst Fire firing mode. Firing the guns with the alternative firing mode enabled will fire 3 salvos in quick succession, with increased AP damage. This firing mode takes much longer to reload.

Requirements:

Burst fire can be toggled on and off at will.

Effects:

  • +25% AP shell damage
  • Reload time: 42 seconds
  • Interval between individual shots: 1 second
  • Number of bursts in a series: 3



The Ship

Numancia is a Tier VIII Spanish premium cruiser designed around the triple-salvo burst-fire mechanic. In exchange for excellent stealth and the ability to deliver twenty-one 203 mm shells within a 3 second window, Numancia makes significant sacrifices in survivability, main battery damage per minute, mobility, and consumable utility. Unlike the fast and flexible jack-of-all-trades Spanish tech tree cruisers, Numancia is better understood as a glass-cannon opportunist.

Armor and Survivability

Although her gun caliber makes her a heavy cruiser, Numancia's armor scheme and health pool are more akin to those of a light cruiser. Her 25 mm extremities and 27 mm upper belt armor will only resist overmatch from the smallest battleship armor-piercing shells; cruiser-caliber or larger high explosive shells will have no problem doing damage everywhere. The 38 mm deck armor may bounce AP shells, but Numancia's large superstructure means any incoming salvo is likely to do damage. Unlike the high-tier Spanish tech tree cruisers Andalucía and Castilla, Numancia does not feature additional citadel protection in the form of an icebreaker bow or spaced armor plates. Numancia captains should jealously guard their 34,500 base hit points — the ship is simply not designed to mitigate or recover incoming damage.

Armament

Numancia features an unorthodox main battery arrangement of seven 203 mm guns, housed in one triple turret forwards and two double turrets aft. Unfortunately, the front turret cannot point more than 40° to the rear, so firing all guns while kiting is a risky proposition. Her HE shells deal above average damage for a Tier VIII cruiser, and are particularly noteworthy for their high 17% base fire chance. On paper, Numancia's AP shells are below average compared to her fellow heavy cruisers, featuring poor penetration, lackluster shell velocity, and middling damage. However, when used in burst-fire mode, the AP receives a +25% damage bonus, making them among the hardest hitting 203 mm AP shells in the game.

Overall, Numancia's low barrel count and mediocre reload of 11 seconds make her unsuited for sustained damage trading; in regular firing mode her damage per minute is among the worst at her tier. Resourceful captains will instead make use of the triple burst-fire to capitalize on opportunities, such as lighting multiple fires after a battleship has used its damage control, or delivering twenty-one high-alpha AP shells to punish an enemy cruiser showing broadside. When timed correctly, the outsized impact of three salvos in three seconds more than makes up for the subsequent 42 second reload.

Numancia's main battery is supplemented by four triple torpedo launchers, two per side, with good firing arcs to both the front and the rear. The torpedoes themselves have a usable range of 8 km and a low detectability at 1.2 km, however they are slow at 59 knots and only do a little under 12,000 damage per hit. In practice, the fast 76 second reload makes them a spammable area-denial tool that synergizes well with Numancia's excellent stealth, useful for discouraging the enemy from trying to push into spotting range. On the other hand, the four twin 105 mm secondary guns with a modest 6.6 km range are unlikely to turn many engagements in her favor.

Concealment and Maneuverability

Given her poor armor and survivability, Numancia must rely on her outstanding stealth to turn engagements in her favor. With the Concealment System Modification 1 upgrade and Concealment Expert skill, the Spanish premium has a surface detection of 8.4 km, which will allow her to outspot almost any cruiser in her matchmaking range. In matches with few destroyers or submarines, captains can even assume a spotting role for their team. The lurking menace of an unspotted Numancia's triple burst is a significant part of her battle impact — players should seek to preserve their stealth at all times.

Unlike the highly mobile Spanish tech tree heavy cruisers, Numancia's speed and maneuverability is middle of the pack for a Tier VIII cruiser. With a top speed of 33.5 knots and a rudder shift time of 9.2 seconds, there are few situations where her maneuverability gives her an advantage. Captains may wish to select the Outnumbered skill in order to situationally boost her top speed and the main battery accuracy.

Anti-Aircraft suite and Anti-Submarine Warfare

Numancia is not a cruiser that is comfortable playing against aircraft carriers and submarines. Although the long range DPS of 101.5 and 4 flak at 5.2 km is passable for her class and the two charges of 7 km ASW drops are standard for her tier, the tactical disadvantage of being spotted outweighs any damage that Numancia could do in return. Captains should be mindful not to patrol in areas where incidental plane spotting is likely; if a carrier turns its attention to Numancia, the player should seek to drag the engagement into open water and as far from enemy guns as possible.

Against submarines, Numancia's excellent aerial concealment is a major advantage. With the upgrade and skill, her 5.2 km detection at periscope depth is barely more than her 5 km Hydroacoustic Search range, making close-range periscope-stalking risky. That said, patient submariners willing to surface spot Numancia from a safe distance will cause more than enough headaches for her captain, even if they don't succeed in doing direct damage. Numancia players should adjust their positioning and decision-making in matches with large numbers of planes or submarines to avoid becoming the center of attention.

Battle Performance

Numancia excels at medium ranges as an opportunistic burst-fire support cruiser. Unlike the Spanish tech tree heavy cruisers which offer a more comfortable and forgiving experience, Numancia captains must demonstrate heightened tactical awareness at all times — the ship's poor survivability offers little to no margin for error. The reward for mastering Numancia is a stealth-assassination play style that is difficult to replicate on any other cruiser, where smart use of the triple burst can swing the outcome of engagements and whole matches.

Pros:

  • High base HE fire chance of 17%.
  • Excellent 5,625 AP alpha damage with burst fire.
  • Fast torpedo reload with decent range and low detection.
  • Excellent surface and air concealment.
  • Triple burst fire mechanic, firing 21 shells in three seconds with increased AP damage.

Cons:

  • Small hitpoint pool and light armor.
  • Low barrel count and mediocre reload.
  • Long burst fire cooldown punishes poor shots.
  • Torpedoes lack damage and speed.
  • Weak Anti-Aircraft suite.

Research

As a premium ship, Numancia has no module upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

Commander Skills

Consumables

Numancia equips the following consumables:

Camouflage

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

Signals

Gallery

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

Video

References


Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

  • Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 12.6.

Testing Changes

  • DevBlog 444:
    • Preliminary characteristics.
  • DevBlog 459:
    • Main battery firing range increased from 14.4 to 15.2 km.
  • Update 12.7:
    • The Free Wind permanent camouflage was added.
    • Fixed an error with the incorrect name of the ship's GFCS module.
  • Update 13.1:
    • Changed parameters of Burst Fire Mode:
      • Removed the increased shell dispersion debuff.

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