Kii
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Further differentiating ''Kii'' from ''Amagi'' are her two triple-tube torpedo launchers, one each mounted port and starboard near her stern. ''Kii''’s fish are similar to those found on ''[[Tirpitz]]'', with a 6.0 km range and 14,400 alpha damage. The firing arcs of each launcher are generous and reminiscent of ''[[Admiral Graf Spee]]'', enabling torpedo salvos from 40 degrees off the bow all the way back to nearly the stern of the ship. | Further differentiating ''Kii'' from ''Amagi'' are her two triple-tube torpedo launchers, one each mounted port and starboard near her stern. ''Kii''’s fish are similar to those found on ''[[Tirpitz]]'', with a 6.0 km range and 14,400 alpha damage. The firing arcs of each launcher are generous and reminiscent of ''[[Admiral Graf Spee]]'', enabling torpedo salvos from 40 degrees off the bow all the way back to nearly the stern of the ship. | |||
? | Unfortunately, when compared to her tech tree cousin, ''Kii'' gives up a lot for access to torpedoes and an AA suite similar to American battleships. While she has ''Amagi''’s broadside, her accuracy is worse. She and ''Amagi'' have similar dispersion values, but ''Kii'' has a lower sigma value. Another downside of ''Kii'' compared to ''Amagi'' is that ''Kii''’s citadel deck armor is only 22mm thick. This means that virtually all battleships in her matchmaking spread are capable of overmatching it (apart from lower caliber guns like the ones on ''[[Scharnhorst]]'' | + | Unfortunately, when compared to her tech tree cousin, ''Kii'' gives up a lot for access to torpedoes and an AA suite similar to American battleships. While she has ''Amagi''’s broadside, her accuracy is worse. She and ''Amagi'' have similar dispersion values, but ''Kii'' has a lower sigma value of 1.7, compared to 1.9 for [[Amagi]] and 1.8 for most German battleships. Another downside of ''Kii'' compared to ''Amagi'' is that ''Kii''’s citadel deck armor is only 22mm thick. This means that virtually all battleships in her matchmaking spread and even large cruisers such as [[Stalingrad]] and [[Alaska]]are capable of overmatching it (apart from lower caliber guns like the ones on ''[[Scharnhorst]]''). As a result, ''Kii'' captains must be very careful with her positioning; she can take extreme amounts of damage if her turtleback is penetrated at virtually any range and any angle. | |
While at first glance ''Kii'' may appear to be merely an ''Amagi'' with torpedoes, she has some key differences which encourage a very different style of play. Captains comfortable conning ''Amagi'' will enjoy ''Kii'' once they learn to adapt to those differences. | While at first glance ''Kii'' may appear to be merely an ''Amagi'' with torpedoes, she has some key differences which encourage a very different style of play. Captains comfortable conning ''Amagi'' will enjoy ''Kii'' once they learn to adapt to those differences. |
Revision as of 02:17, 10 January 2019
410 mm/45 3rd Year Type in a twin turret5 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range19.38 km. |
Maximum Dispersion223 m. |
HE Shell410 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage6,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell30 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity805 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight938.5 kg. |
AP Shell410 mm AP/APC Type91 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,600 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity806 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1020 kg. |
100 mm/65 Type 98 on a Model A mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell100 mm HE Type98 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity1000 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
140 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a casemate mount8 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time8 sec. |
HE Shell140 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 % |
610 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.67 shots/min. |
Reload Time90 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType93 mod. 1 |
Maximum Damage17,233 |
Torpedo Speed62 knot |
Torpedo Range9.99 km. |
100 mm/65 Type 98 on a Model A mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second166.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/60 Type 5 on a twin mount16 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second176 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount17 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second56.1 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed29.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius880 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range17.29 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.99 km. |
Kii — Japanese premium Tier VIII battleship.
This high-speed battleship was designed under the 1920 shipbuilding program. The ship was a further development of the Amagi-class battleship design. Compared with her predecessor, she had heavier armor protection. The Kii-class battleships were canceled as a result of the Washington Naval Treaty in 1922.
Kii was first released for sale worldwide on 22 September 2017.
Modules
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 () | ||
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Kii | 68,200 | 19 | 457 | 5 | 8/8 | 17/16/8 | 2 | 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 () | ||
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Type93 mod. 1 | 0.7 | 90 | 7.2 | 17,233 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Historically, Tier VIII premium Japanese battleship Kii was designed as a follow-on to the Amagi-class battlecruisers with thicker belt armor with slightly lower speed. She mounts the same main battery armament as her tech tree cousin — though they are a touch less accurate, reload one second slower, and have shorter range — in the same turret layout, and has comparable handling characteristics and surface/aerial detection values.
Kii has some fairly noteworthy differences from Amagi, though. She is more vulnerable when broadside thanks to her thinner turtleback armor section and worse torpedo protection system (TPS), which provides roughly half the protection of Amagi’s TPS; subsequently, Kii is significantly more vulnerable to ship-launched torpedoes. She's far less vulnerable than Amagi to aerial torpedoes, however. Kii features a significantly improved AA suite, comprised of 100mm dual-purpose mounts for her long-range bubble — instead of the slower-firing 127mm batteries generally found on Japanese capital ships of the era — and large numbers of the Japanese variant of the 40mm Bofors that make US and Royal Navy mid-range AA so punishing. Her inner AA ring is flooded with copious quantities of standard Japanese triple-mount 25mm guns. All of this combines to give Kii an anti-aircraft suite nearly equivalent to American Tier VIII battleship North Carolina, much to the dismay of enemy carrier captains looking for an easy target.
Further differentiating Kii from Amagi are her two triple-tube torpedo launchers, one each mounted port and starboard near her stern. Kii’s fish are similar to those found on Tirpitz, with a 6.0 km range and 14,400 alpha damage. The firing arcs of each launcher are generous and reminiscent of Admiral Graf Spee, enabling torpedo salvos from 40 degrees off the bow all the way back to nearly the stern of the ship.
Unfortunately, when compared to her tech tree cousin, Kii gives up a lot for access to torpedoes and an AA suite similar to American battleships. While she has Amagi’s broadside, her accuracy is worse. She and Amagi have similar dispersion values, but Kii has a lower sigma value of 1.7, compared to 1.9 for Amagi and 1.8 for most German battleships. Another downside of Kii compared to Amagi is that Kii’s citadel deck armor is only 22mm thick. This means that virtually all battleships in her matchmaking spread and even large cruisers such as Stalingrad and Alaskaare capable of overmatching it (apart from lower caliber guns like the ones on Scharnhorst). As a result, Kii captains must be very careful with her positioning; she can take extreme amounts of damage if her turtleback is penetrated at virtually any range and any angle.
While at first glance Kii may appear to be merely an Amagi with torpedoes, she has some key differences which encourage a very different style of play. Captains comfortable conning Amagi will enjoy Kii once they learn to adapt to those differences.
Pros:
- Incredible broadside firepower, with ten 410mm guns on 5 turrets that can do up to 12,600 damage per shell.
- Unlike Amagi, Kii can launch 3 torpedoes per side for close range engagements.
- Best long-range anti-aircraft suite of all Tier VIII battleships.
- Has both the strong AP and HE shells that Amagi has.
Cons:
- Highest surface detectability range of all Tier VIII battleships.
- Lacks the powerful secondary armament and torpedo defense system of sister ship Amagi.
- Shorter main battery range than most of her Tier VIII counterparts.
- Sigma value of 1.7 is worse than Amagi.
- Thin citadel plating means that she will be citadelled with ease from many battleships she will face.
- Less torpedo protection than Amagi.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Kii are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Upgrade Slot 1 provides two viable options. The first is Main Armaments Modification 1 , which increases the survivability and reduces repair time of the main armament. Players wishing to specialize in anti-aircraft (AA) duties should take the second option, Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 . This upgrade increases the survivability of AA and secondary battery mounts.
Upgrade Slot 3 provides options for specialization in certain roles. Aiming Systems Modification 1 is typically recommended for ship to ship combat. However, Kii possesses a formidable AA armament. Players wishing to specialize in AA should mount AA Guns Modification 2 (). This upgrade is most effective when the ship's commander is specialized with commander skills, including Basic Firing Training, Advanced Firing Training, and Manual Fire Control for AA Armament.
Upgrade Slot 5 provides two options. Concealment System Modification 1 reduces ship detectability and increases dispersion of enemy shells fired at the player's ship. This upgrade is useful because it provides Kii with more ability to disengage to repair sustained damage, especially when paired with the Concealment Expert commander skill. The second option is Target Acquisition System Modification 1 (). Players who enjoy brawling may find this upgrade useful, because it improves the acquisition range of ships and torpedoes. It also improves spotting range by 20%.
Commander Skills
Given that Kii has a distinctly un-Japanese AA battery for a battleship, it might well be worth investing in captain skills designed to take advantage of this. Otherwise, captains are encourage to pursue a cookie-cutter survivability based battleship, choosing skills to help Kii stay afloat longer. Both options are viable, and the decision between the two is mostly down to personal preference.
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
As a sister to Amagi and of the same tier, Kii can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter
Spending credits or doubloons on Damage Control Party II () and Repair Party II () are recommended to maximize survivability.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Kii comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
As a Tier VIII premium battleship, Kii can mount eight signal flags simultaneously. India Yankee () and India Delta () flags are recommended to improve the ship’s survivability. November Foxtrot () is also recommended to decrease the cool down on the Repair Party and Damage Control Party consumables. Captains looking to further improve the ship’s anti-aircraft battery should mount November Echo Setteseven () flags. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to further increase the ship’s experience and credit gain per battle.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
This friendly New Orleans must be avenged!
This Fletcher needed backup; Kii brings her guns to bear.
Good usage of Spotting Aircraft is key to long range shots.
Flag of Kii. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Kii.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
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