Yoshino

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Yoshino — Japanese special premium Tier X cruiser.

A variant of the project of a large high-speed cruiser with 310 mm artillery for her main battery, torpedo armament consisting of four quadruple-tube 610 mm launchers, and enhanced anti-aircraft armament. This project was designed to counter enemy heavy cruisers.

Yoshino became available for 248,000 Coal in the Armory on 27 June 2019.

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 ()
310 mm/50 Type 0 in a triple turret	3.2	36	217	5,100	27	8,650		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 ()
Yoshino	61,800	13	305	3	8	24/20/12/8	4			0	0

	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 ()
Type93	0.4	167	7.2	20,966	62	20		0	0
Type93 mod. 3	0.4	171	7.2	23,766	67	12		0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type10 mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 170,000 hp	34		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

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.

Yoshino is a Japanese supercruiser at Tier X. Armed with 9x 310mm main guns and 16x 610mm long lance torpedoes, she is well-armed for a cruiser of her size. And for her size, she is relatively quick and agile. Complementing and defending her arsenal is an effective anti-aircraft suite.

Yoshino can best be described as a sort of "hybrid" between the Tier X Japanese battleship Yamato and cruiser Zao. Her 9x 310mm guns are both powerful and more accurate than most supercruisers. Her HE sports high penetration, allowing her to punch through 50mm of armor found on heavily armored cruisers and battleships such as Petropavlovsk. Her AP also has very good penetration and will frequently land citadel strikes on broadside cruisers. This is somewhat offset by her slower reload, though it is faster than other supercruisers. If her guns weren't scary enough, Yoshino also carries 20km torpedoes that can deal crippling damage to anything they hit. That being said, the torpedoes have a high detection range and thus are easy to dodge. Still, the threat of damage will force enemies to react, which can set up opportunities for Yoshino or her teammates.

However, Yoshino is surprisingly fragile for a ship her size. Her extremely vulnerable citadel means that an ill-timed maneuver can quickly send her back to port. Like other Japanese cruisers, Yoshino also has issues with taking citadel hits through her poorly protected stern. However when properly angled, Yoshino will have no trouble bouncing the majority of enemy AP shots that come her way. Though she has to be wary of BBs with larger than 430mm guns as their AP will overmatch Yoshino's 30mm armor and severely damage her.

Similar to her smaller cousin Zao, Yoshino's play style favors mid to long range combat, whittling opponents down in preparation for a decisive counter-attack. Compared to other kiting cruisers, Yoshino is unique in that she can use both her guns and torpedoes to stall or even defeat major pushes. Careless opponents may see their entire push obliterated by a wall of torpedoes. Even heavily armored ships may rethink their attack for fear of her HE shells ignoring their armor advantage. Yoshino can also pose a threat at very close range due to her large HP pool and formidable torpedo armament, though she has to be extremely careful of her angling due to her extremely vulnerable citadel. However, Yoshino is relatively weak at close to mid-range as higher firepower cruisers can overwhelm her defenses and battleships have no trouble hitting her vulnerable sections of armor. Thus Yoshino players should focus on mid to long range combat, prioritizing out trading the enemy ships until they are weak enough to fall in one decisive push.

Overall, Yoshino is a reliable mid- to long-range kiting cruiser, and will be a worthy purchase for Japanese cruiser fans or those looking for a solid high tier kiting supercruiser.

Pros:

30mm armored midsection will bounce any AP up to a caliber of 429mm
Relatively small superstructure, making it hard for destroyers to deal with Yoshino with their guns.
High HE penetration value allows her to efficiently damage more heavily armored ships
AP has high penetration, superior to most heavy cruisers
Long main battery range that can be enhanced even farther with her Spotting Aircraft .
Access to Shimakaze's 20km hard-hitting torpedoes, with 2 launchers of 4 torpedoes on each side
Relatively fast with a base top speed of 34.0kts
Starts with 1 extra Repair Party  charge

Cons:

Fires burn for 60 seconds, similar to battleships and other Supercruisers
Low HP pool compared to other supercruisers, though still larger than standard cruisers
Does not have access to battleship survivability captain skills
Large exposed bow/stern sections that will frequently take full penetration damage
Sluggish turret traverse
Large and vulnerable citadel, frequently takes citadel hits through the stern
Very poor handling, further exacerbating her vulnerable citadel

Research

Despite being a premium ship, Yoshino does have one upgrade choice:

Torpedoes: Yoshino is equipped with the 12km Type93 mod. 3 torpedoes by default. It is recommended to equip the longer 20km Type93 torpedoes instead to complement Yoshino's long-range play style.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Yoshino are as follows:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 
Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3

This is the general recommended build to give Yoshino the most versatility in her play style. Players who want to use Yoshino as a dedicated long-range damage farming cruiser can take Steering Gears Modification 2 in slot 5 to enhance her dodging capabilities.

Commander Skills

First 10 points:

Grease the Gears
Priority Target
Adrenaline Rush
Concealment Expert (or Top Grade gunner for a pure damage farm build)

Yoshino should always invest her first 10 points into these skills. Grease the Gears makes her sluggish turrets rotate faster, Priority Target helps players be aware of potential enemy attacks, Adrenaline Rush provides extra firepower, and Concealment Expert helps with positioning. Though Top Grade Gunner is taken if the player intends to go for full damage farm from the start.

After taking these core skills, players should decide if they want to pursue a balanced traditional build or go the full damage farm build. The traditional build maximizes concealment while moderately buffing her firepower. It is the recommended build for most players:

Top Grade Gunner
Survivability Expert
Fill the Tubes
Gun Feeder
Swift Fish

For players wanting to maximize their damage output, the following build eschews concealment for maximum firepower. Players can expect more high damage games, though they should be careful when maneuvering as they often will be turning in full view of the enemy.

(Top Grade Gunner is taken in lieu of Concealment Expert)
Heavy HE and SAP shells
Superintendent
Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge
Gun Feeder
Fill the Tubes

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed. ★	Consumable 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 of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km. ★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated.
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines.	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time. ★	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost.	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time. ★	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★	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..
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up. ★★	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range.. ★	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger. ★	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier.
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★★★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time..
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Yoshino can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire  - 3 charges or Hydroacoustic Search  - 3 charges
Slot 3: Catapult Fighter  - 3 charges or Spotting Aircraft  - 4 charges
Slot 4: Repair Party  - 4 charges

The choice between Defensive AA Fire  or Hydroacoustic Search  is player preference. Yoshino appreciates the extra anti-air defense provided by Defensive AA Fire  while Hydroacoustic Search  will compensate for her poor maneuverability when dodging torpedoes.

Note: Yoshino starts with one extra Repair Party  charge compared to other cruisers.

Camouflage

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

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

Historical Info

References

LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Yoshino from the NA forums

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-''Yoshino'' first became available for 248,000 Coal{{Coal}} in the Armory on June 27th, 2019.
+''Yoshino'' became available for {{Coal}}&thinsp;248,000 Coal in the Armory on 27 June 2019.
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+|Performance={{AA Sidebar Warning Insert}}
-''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a Japanese supercruiser at Tier X. Armed with 9x 310mm main guns and 16x 610mm long lance torpedoes, she is well-armed for a cruiser of her size. For her size, she is relatively quick and agile, and her main battery packs a punch. Further comprising her arsenal are long-range torpedoes and an effective anti-aircraft suite.
+''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a Japanese supercruiser at Tier X. Armed with 9x 310mm main guns and 16x 610mm long lance torpedoes, she is well-armed for a cruiser of her size. And for her size, she is relatively quick and agile.  Complementing and defending her arsenal is an effective anti-aircraft suite.
-''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can best be described as a sort of "hybrid" between the Tier X Japanese battleship ''[[Yamato]]'' and cruiser ''[[Zao]]''. Her 9x 310mm guns are both powerful and more accurate than most supercruisers. Her HE sports high penetration, allowing her to punch through 50mm of armor found on heavily armored cruisers and BBs such as ''[[Petropavlovsk]]''. Her AP also has very good penetration and will frequently land citadel strikes on broadside cruisers. This is somewhat offset by her slower reload, though it is faster than other supercruisers. If her guns weren't scary enough, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' also carries 20km torpedoes that can deal crippling damage to anything they hit. That being said, the torpedoes have a high detection range and thus are easy to dodge. Still, the threat of damage will force enemies to react, which can set up opportunities for {{#var:ship_name}} or her teammates.
+''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can best be described as a sort of "hybrid" between the Tier X Japanese battleship ''[[Yamato]]'' and cruiser ''[[Zao]]''. Her 9x 310mm guns are both powerful and more accurate than most supercruisers. Her HE sports high penetration, allowing her to punch through 50mm of armor found on heavily armored cruisers and battleships such as ''[[Petropavlovsk]]''. Her AP also has very good penetration and will frequently land citadel strikes on broadside cruisers. This is somewhat offset by her slower reload, though it is faster than other supercruisers. If her guns weren't scary enough, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' also carries 20km torpedoes that can deal crippling damage to anything they hit. That being said, the torpedoes have a high detection range and thus are easy to dodge. Still, the threat of damage will force enemies to react, which can set up opportunities for {{#var:ship_name}} or her teammates.
 However, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is surprisingly fragile for a ship her size. Her extremely vulnerable citadel means that an ill-timed maneuver can quickly send her back to port. Like other Japanese cruisers, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' also has issues with taking citadel hits through her poorly protected stern.  However when properly angled, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' will have no trouble bouncing the majority of enemy AP shots that come her way. Though she has to be wary of BBs with larger than 430mm guns as their AP will overmatch ''{{#var:ship_name}}'s'' 30mm armor and severely damage her.
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 * '''Slot 6''':  {{Main Battery Modification 3}}
-This is the general recommended build to give ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' the most versatility in her playstyle.
+This is the general recommended build to give ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' the most versatility in her play style.
 Players who want to use ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' as a dedicated long-range damage farming cruiser can take {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} in slot 5 to enhance her dodging capabilities.
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-Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include <u>Gun Feeder</u>, <u>Adrenaline Rush</u>, and <u>Concealment Expert</u>.
+First 10 points:
+* Grease the Gears
+* Priority Target
+* Adrenaline Rush
+* Concealment Expert (or Top Grade gunner for a pure damage farm build)
+''{{#var:ship_name}}'' should always invest her first 10 points into these skills. Grease the Gears makes her sluggish turrets rotate faster, Priority Target helps players be aware of potential enemy attacks, Adrenaline Rush provides extra firepower, and Concealment Expert helps with positioning. Though Top Grade Gunner is taken if the player intends to go for full damage farm from the start.
+After taking these core skills, players should decide if they want to pursue a balanced traditional build or go the full damage farm build. The traditional build maximizes concealment while moderately buffing her firepower. It is the recommended build for most players:
+* Top Grade Gunner
+* Survivability Expert
+* Fill the Tubes
+* Gun Feeder
+* Swift Fish
+For players wanting to maximize their damage output, the following build eschews concealment for maximum firepower. Players can expect more high damage games, though they should be careful when maneuvering as they often will be turning in full view of the enemy.
+* (Top Grade Gunner is taken in lieu of Concealment Expert)
+* Heavy HE and SAP shells
+* Superintendent
+* Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge
+* Gun Feeder
+* Fill the Tubes
 {{Commander Skills 3 CR
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 ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:
 * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}}
-* '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}}
+* '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} - 3 charges '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} - 3 charges
-* '''Slot 3:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} '''or''' {{Spotting Aircraft}}
+* '''Slot 3:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} - 3 charges '''or''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} - 4 charges
-* '''Slot 4:''' {{Repair Party}}
+* '''Slot 4:''' {{Repair Party}} - 4 charges
 The choice between {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} is player preference. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' appreciates the extra anti-air defense provided by {{Defensive AA Fire}} while {{Hydroacoustic Search}} will compensate for her poor maneuverability when dodging torpedoes.
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 '''Note:''' ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' starts with one extra {{Repair Party}} charge compared to other cruisers.
+|Camouflage=
-|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below -->
+{{Prem Ship Camo Insert|shiptier=10}}
-As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes with permanent [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 20]] camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her service cost, increases credits earned, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
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 <br />{{AnnoWiki|content='''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/194637-premium-ship-review-127-yoshino/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Yoshino] from the NA forums'''}}
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-<br />
 {{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1=
-*Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from update 0.8.3.
+*Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.8.3.
+{{WoWS Ship Testing Changes Insert|1=
+*<span class="plainlinks">[https://medium.com/@devblogwows/new-ships-9fab6b188e90 Mar 26, 2019]</span>:
+**Preliminary characteristics.
+*<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfWarships/comments/beyahv/st_changes_to_the_soviet_battleships_georgia/ Apr 19, 2019]</span>:
+**New torpedoes added:
+*** Reload time: 167 s.
+*** Maximum damage: 20,967.
+*** Speed: 62 knots.
+*** Range: 20 km.
+*** Detectability range: 2.5 km.
+*<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfWarships/comments/bpbnn0/st_changes_to_test_ships/ May 16, 2019]</span>:
+**Rudder shift time decreased from 15 to 13.9 s (to match Azuma).
+**New torpedoes added (to test having 2 types of torpedoes available on the cruiser):
+*** Reload time: 171 s.
+*** Maximum damage: 23,767.
+*** Speed: 67 knots.
+*** Range: 12 km.
+*** Detectability range: 1.7 km.
+*<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfWarships/comments/btltqj/st_changes_to_test_ships/ May 27, 2019]</span>:
+**Main battery reload time decreased from 20 to 18.5 s.
+**Fighter plane consumable added to the slot with the Spotting Aircraft consumable:
+*** Number of charges: 2(3).
+*** Cooldown time: 135(90) s.
+*** Action time: 60 s.
+*** Number of fighters: 4
+**Added an alternative torpedo module. Now cruiser has a choice between two torpedo types, which were tested earlier.
+*<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfWarships/comments/c39p3s/st_changes_to_test_ships/ June 21, 2019]</span>:
+**Number of charges of the Repair Party consumable increased from 2 to 3.
+}}
 *Update 0.8.5 :
-**available for purchase in the Armory for 248,000 Coal.
+**Available for purchase in the Armory for 248,000 Coal.
 *Update 0.8.7:
-**bug with shell caliber fixed - it's now 310mm (was 305mm). Due to this correction the armor penetration and arming threshold of these shells will increase.
+**Bug with shell caliber fixed - now 310mm (was 305mm). Due to this correction the armor penetration and arming threshold of these shells increased.
 *Update 0.8.8:
-**fixed a bug due to which the view range could be less than the firing range.
+**Fixed a bug due to which the view range could be less than the firing range.
 *Update 0.9.3:
-**fixed a bug due to which the detectability was calculated incorrectly when firing the main battery guns.
+**Fixed a bug due to which the detectability was calculated incorrectly when firing the main battery guns.
 *Update 0.10.0:
-**the firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 7.3 km.
+**The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 7.3 km.
+*Update 0.11.1:
+**Minor corrections to geometry and textures of the ship.
+*Update 0.11.10:
+**Minor fixes to the geometry and textures of the ship.
+*Update 12.11:
+**The Shōgatsu permanent camouflage was added.
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