Mutsu
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410 mm/45 3rd Year Type in a twin turret4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed3.8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time47.37 sec. |
Firing Range20.35 km. |
Maximum Dispersion230 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 Type88 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,400 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity790 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1000 kg. |
140 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a casemate mount20 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.96 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 % |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range4.96 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
533 mm Single4 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.86 shots/min. |
Reload Time21 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Type6 |
Maximum Damage10,833 |
Torpedo Speed57 knot |
Torpedo Range6.99 km. |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second40.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
7.7 mm/80 Type 92 on a single mount3 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4.8 |
. . . Firing Range0.99 km. |
40 mm/62 "HI" Type 91 on a twin mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second15.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed26.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius750 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.41 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.63 km. |
Mutsu — Japanese special premium Tier VI battleship.
A Nagato-class battleship designed using experience gained in World War I to become one of the first "high-speed" battleships. The ship's armor protection was very good for her time. In addition to her primary armament, she also carried torpedo tubes.
Mutsu was released worldwide on 17 February 2017.
Modules
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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Type 6 | 2.9 | 21 | 7.2 | 10,833 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Mutsu is a Tier VI Japanese Battleship, sister ship to Tier VII's Nagato. However, Mutsu is a tier lower as she has her pre-refit hull, meaning she has weaker armor and slower-loading guns with World War I-era shells.
Featuring eight (8) 410mm guns in a 4x2 configuration, Mutsu has the largest guns available at Tier VI — allowing her to overmatch the thinner plating of most ships at tier — partially making up for the deficiency in raw penetrating power her early shells have. However, these shells will still struggle against battleship belt armor at range, so captains will have to aim for the superstructure or use HE against them. Mutsu’s other standout characteristic is her torpedo tubes. She carries two single launchers per side, firing a 7km range torpedo that does 10,833 dmg and has a 21 second reload. However, these torpedo mounts are very fragile and have narrow firing arcs, meaning Mutsu must turn broadside in order to use them, greatly limiting their effectiveness. Mutsu’s other large disadvantage is that she has extremely lackluster anti-aircraft armament, so don't expect to shoot down many planes with her.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Mutsu from the NA forums
Pros:
- Has two (2) torpedo launchers on each side.
- Very good main battery firing range.
- Second fastest Tier VI battleship.
- Highest maximum AP and HE shell damage of its tier.
- Most hit points out of all Tier VI battleships.
- Decent dispersion, gets better with upgrades.
Cons:
- Torpedoes have narrow firing arc and low speed.
- Weak armor; does not have the 289mm thick citadel armor that Nagato has in some places.
- Virtually non-existent anti-aircraft suite.
- Large detectability range.
- No torpedo bulge at all like her sibling Nagato.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Mutsu 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 1 provides players with the first option in choosing a desired role. Typically, Main Armaments Modification 1 is recommended to provide additional survivability to the main battery, but players who desire to specialize in the secondary armament should choose Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 .
Slot 3 allows for further specialization. Generally, Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended because it reduces shell dispersion of the main and secondary armaments. Players wishing to specialize for secondaries should mount Secondary Battery Modification 1 ().
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★ |
★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
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Χ |
2 |
★★ |
★ |
★★★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
★★ |
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3 |
★★★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
4 |
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★★★ |
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Χ |
★ |
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★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Mutsu has access to the following consumables: Damage Control Party, Repair Party, and Spotting Aircraft. Premium versions of Damage Control Party and Repair Party are recommended for captains willing to spend the credits (or doubloons).
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Mutsu comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
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★★ |
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★ |
★ |
★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Independence dive bombers score hits.
Torpedo bombers from an enemy Independence class aircraft carrier drop their ordnance as the Mutsu fires at their home base.
Flag of Mutsu. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Mutsu.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
- Japanese battleship Mutsu - Wikipedia
- Nagato-class battleship - Wikipedia
- Squall Line: Mutsu - News - World of Warships