Visby

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Destroyer | Europe | Tier V

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Visby — European Tier V destroyer.

As part of efforts to strengthen the Navy, in 1941, four ships of the Visby class - an improved version of the Götenborg class - were ordered. The lead ship of the series, Visby, was built at the Götaverken shipyards in Gothenburg, launched in October 1942, and entered service in August 1943. After a long and "quiet" service, in the early 1960s, destroyers of this class were converted into anti-submarine frigates. The ships received helipads and rocket-assisted bomb throwers.

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 ()
120 mm/45 Bofors Model 1924C on a shielded mount	8	22.5	79	1,600	7	2,200		0	100,000

	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 ()
Visby (A)	8,900	7	10	2/1		8/3	2			0	150,000
Visby (B)	9,600	7	10	1/2		2/1	2			4,500	480,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Torped M1913 mod 1	1	59	7.2	6,200	60	8		0	100,000
Torped M1929	1.1	55	7.2	6,200	65	8		3,000	320,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SUO Mk 5 Mod. 1		0		0	100,000
SUO Mk 5 Mod. 2		0		3,000	320,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 36,000 hp	39		0	100,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3

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.

Tier V destroyer Visby is the first ship truly representative of the European destroyer style. She is the first ship in the line to receive the Repair Party  consumable, as well as improved AA defenses. Because of this, her playstyle will also reflect that of higher tier European destroyers.

In terms of firepower, Visby features many of the trademark European destroyer torpedo characteristics, including quick reloading time, and low alpha damage. They have a long range of 8km, which is the highest at Tier V. While Visby does not have insanely fast torpedoes like other European destroyers, their speed of 65 knots is some of the highest at her tier. The quick reload time of just 55 seconds allows Visby to effectively strike enemies, as well as deny areas well. On the other hand, Visby’s guns are somewhat lackluster. Having only 5 guns with a long reload time, her DPM is quite weak when compared to the likes of Jaguar or Nicholas. Additionally, Visby's turret traverse is very slow, making close range engagements exceedingly difficult. Because of this, Visby captains should avoid close range fights against other destroyers.

A major weakness of Visby is her low HP pool of 9,600, which is by far the lowest at her tier. This is partially made up for by her Repair Party  consumable, but her susceptibility to quick burst damage, and lack of a Smoke Generator  to disengage means that Visby should avoid gunfights against more heavily armed enemies. Even with the extra HP provided by her heal, she still has less health than some Tier V destroyers. From longer ranges, Visby can make use of her excellent maneuverability to evade damage. At 39 knots, she is the second fastest Tier V destroyer, and interestingly the fastest European destroyer in the line. Her quick rudder shift time of just 2.5 seconds combined with her speed and tight turning circle make it easy for Visby to weave in and out of enemy fire at longer ranges.

Visby has a mediocre concealment of 6.6 km, which limits her ability to fight enemy destroyers. Her gun power and health is not enough to win close range fights when she is outspotted by many other destroyers at her tier. In terms of AA power, Visby has an excellent suite of AA for Tier V destroyers. However, this improved AA will most likely not be enough to prevent a Tier VI or even a Tier IV carrier from striking her.

Taking all her characteristics into account, captains of Visby should focus on taking longer range engagements, using her torpedoes and stealth to her advantage. Players should be cautious when using guns, as her low health pool can mean a quick death for being spotted in a vulnerable position. Her long turret traverse and lack of Smoke Generator 

means that Visby players should avoid fighting against enemy destroyers for key areas at the beginning of a match.

Pros:

Very good maneuverability
Access to Repair Party 
Quick torpedo reload time
Second fastest Tier V destroyer
Good AA for a Tier V destroyer

Cons:

Small HP pool, even with Repair Party  taken into account
Annoyingly slow turret traverse speed
No access to Smoke Generator 
Low torpedo alpha damage
Somewhat weak main battery

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Visby is as follows:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more hit points, an additional main battery gun and faster rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Västerås.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SUO Mk 5 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Visby are as follows:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
Slot 3: Main Battery Modification 2 or Torpedo Tubes Modification 1

Commander Skills

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

Visby can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Engine Boost 
Slot 3: Repair Party

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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References

Visby-class destroyer - Wikipedia

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