Mutsu
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? | 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. | + | 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.<br><br> ''Mutsu'' was released worldwide on 17 February 2017. | |
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+ | ''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. | |||
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+ | 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. | |||
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+ | * 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. | |||
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+ | * 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. | |||
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+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/114666-premium-ship-review-mutsu/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: ''Mutsu''] from the NA forums''' | |||
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? | + | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | ||
? | + | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} <nowiki>*</nowiki> | ||
? | + | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} | ||
? | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} <nowiki>*</nowiki> | ||
+ | * '''Slot 4''': {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} | |||
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+ | '''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}}. | |||
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+ | '''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}}. | |||
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? | {{Commander Skills | + | {{Commander Skills 3 BB | |
? | | | + | | rating11 = <!-- Gun Feeder --> | |
? | | | + | | rating12 = <!-- Pyrotechnician --> | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist --> | |
? | | | + | | rating14 = 2 <!-- Emergency Repair Specialist --> | |
? | | | + | | rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |
? | + | | rating16 = <!-- Preventive Maintenance --> | ||
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? | | | + | | rating21 = 2 <!-- Grease the Gears --> | |
? | | | + | | rating22 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating23 = <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | |
? | | | + | | rating24 = 2 <!-- Vigilance --> | |
? | | | + | | rating25 = 2 <!-- Priority Target --> | |
? | | | + | | rating26 = <!-- AA Gunner --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating31 = <!-- Super-Heavy AP Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating32 = <!-- Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating33 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |
? | | | + | | rating34 = 2 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | | + | | rating35 = <!-- Enhanced Anti-Torpedo Protection --> | |
? | | | + | | rating36 = <!-- Expert AA Marksman --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating41 = <!-- Dead Eye --> | |
? | | | + | | rating42 = <!-- Improved Secondary Battery Aiming --> | |
? | | | + | | rating43 = <!-- Close Quarters Combat --> | |
? | | | + | | rating44 = 2 <!-- Emergency Repair Expert --> | |
? | | | + | | rating45 = <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
? | | | + | | rating46 = 2 <!-- Fire Prevention Expert --> | |
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? | + | ''Mutsu'' has access to the following consumables: | ||
? | + | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | ||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} | |||
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As a premium ship, ''Mutsu'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | As a premium ship, ''Mutsu'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | |||
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? | + | ''Mutsu'' comes with 21 [[Ship:Flags#Signals|signal flag]] slots. The three most important flags are India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}), Juliet Yankee Bissotwo ({{Juliet Yankee Bissotwo|Size=18px}}), and India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}); all of which will improve her survivability. For captains who prefer a '''Secondary Build''', the addition of Mike Yankee Soxisix ({{Mike Yankee Soxisix|Size=18px}}) will further improve the performance of ''Mutsu''’s secondaries. | ||
{{Signal Flags | {{Signal Flags | |||
? | | Hotel Yankee = | + | | Hotel Yankee = 1 | |
? | | Juliet Charlie = | + | | Juliet Charlie = 2 | |
? | | November Foxtrot = | + | | November Foxtrot = 1 | |
? | | Zulu = | + | | Zulu = 2 | |
? | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | + | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = 2 | |
? | | India Delta = | + | | India Delta = 3 | |
? | | India Yankee = | + | | India Yankee = 2 | |
| November Echo Setteseven = | | November Echo Setteseven = | |||
? | | Zulu Hotel = | + | | Zulu Hotel = 1 | |
| India Bravo Terrathree = | | India Bravo Terrathree = | |||
? | | Sierra Mike = | + | | Sierra Mike = 1 | |
| Victor Lima = | | Victor Lima = | |||
? | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = | + | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = 2 | |
| Papa Papa = | | Papa Papa = | |||
| India X-Ray = | | India X-Ray = | |||
| Equal Speed Charlie London = | | Equal Speed Charlie London = | |||
| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | |||
? | | Dragon Flag = | + | | Dragon Flag = 1 | |
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File:MutsuCVDB.jpg|[[ship:Independence|''Independence'']] dive bombers score hits. | File:MutsuCVDB.jpg|[[ship:Independence|''Independence'']] dive bombers score hits. | |||
File:MutsuCVFF.jpg|A Wildcat fighter is shot down by the ''Mutsu'' AA. | File:MutsuCVFF.jpg|A Wildcat fighter is shot down by the ''Mutsu'' AA. | |||
? | File:MutsuCVDrop.jpg|Torpedo bombers from an enemy [[ship:Independence|''Independence'']] class aircraft carrier drop their | + | File:MutsuCVDrop.jpg|Torpedo bombers from an enemy [[ship:Independence|''Independence'']] class aircraft carrier drop their ordnance as the ''Mutsu'' fires at their home base. | |
File:MutsuCVKill.jpg|''Mutsu'' finishes the job. | File:MutsuCVKill.jpg|''Mutsu'' finishes the job. | |||
+ | PCEE073_Mutsu_flag.png|[[Ship:Flags#List_of_Ship_Flags|Flag]] of ''Mutsu''. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing ''Mutsu''. | |||
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====Armor==== | ====Armor==== | |||
:Main belt: 102-305mm | :Main belt: 102-305mm | |||
? | :Decks: 38-76mm | + | :Decks: 178mm main, 38-76mm upper deck | |
? | :Barbettes and Turrets: 305mm barbette, 305mm | + | :Barbettes and Turrets: 305mm barbette, 356mm face, 305mm side | |
:Casemates: 25mm | :Casemates: 25mm | |||
:Conning tower: 368mm | :Conning tower: 368mm | |||
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=====Torpedo===== | =====Torpedo===== | |||
:Four (4x1) 533mm torpedo tubes | :Four (4x1) 533mm torpedo tubes | |||
+ | :Four (4x1) 533mm submerged torpedo tubes | |||
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In electing to focus on propulsion and speed, weight had to be saved from the armoring. Ergo, the Japanese opted to implement the “all-or-nothing” armor principle that was championed by the US; maximal armor to the vital areas whist non-critical surfaces receives minimal armor. The main belt and the barbette rings received 12 inches of armor, whilst the conning tower and the turret faces received 14 inches and 18 inches of armor, respectively. While this was sufficient to rival other battleships of the period, British and US battleships all had heavier armor, with belt armors exceeding 13 inches for many classes. | In electing to focus on propulsion and speed, weight had to be saved from the armoring. Ergo, the Japanese opted to implement the “all-or-nothing” armor principle that was championed by the US; maximal armor to the vital areas whist non-critical surfaces receives minimal armor. The main belt and the barbette rings received 12 inches of armor, whilst the conning tower and the turret faces received 14 inches and 18 inches of armor, respectively. While this was sufficient to rival other battleships of the period, British and US battleships all had heavier armor, with belt armors exceeding 13 inches for many classes. | |||
? | After experimentation with the six turret design of the ''[[Fuso]]'' and ''Ise'' classes, Hiraga and his designers decided to revert back to a quadruple turret design, determining this configuration to be the most effective. In order to not decrease overall firepower — by reducing the number of barrels from 12 to 8 — the caliber each rifle was increased from the traditional 14 inches to 16 inches; in fact, the ''Nagato''-class battleships were the first ships in the world to mount 16-inch naval rifles. To supplement the primary artillery, twenty (20) 5.5-inch casemate guns were added to the hull. Interestingly, the ''Nagato''-class retained the Japanese tradition of fitting torpedo tubes to their battleships. Historically, eight (8) total tubes were incorporated in the design; 4 above the waterline and 4 submerged (only the four above the waterline are available in-game). | + | After experimentation with the six turret design of the ''[[Fuso]]'' and ''Ise'' classes, Hiraga and his designers decided to revert back to a quadruple turret design, determining this configuration to be the most effective. In order to not decrease overall firepower — by reducing the number of barrels from 12 to 8 — the caliber each rifle was increased from the traditional 14 inches to 16 inches; in fact, the ''Nagato''-class battleships were the first ships in the world to mount 16-inch naval rifles. To supplement the primary artillery, twenty (20) 5.5-inch casemate guns were added to the hull. Interestingly, the ''Nagato''-class retained the Japanese tradition of fitting torpedo tubes to their battleships. Historically, eight (8) total tubes were incorporated in the design; four (4) above the waterline and four (4) submerged (only the four above the waterline are available in-game). | |
''Mutsu'' (陸奥, named after Mutsu Province) was the second of the two ''Nagato''-class battleships, built at the Naval Arsenal in Yokosuka. She was laid down 1 June 1918, launched 31 May 1920, and completed 24 October 1921. | ''Mutsu'' (陸奥, named after Mutsu Province) was the second of the two ''Nagato''-class battleships, built at the Naval Arsenal in Yokosuka. She was laid down 1 June 1918, launched 31 May 1920, and completed 24 October 1921. | |||
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====Service==== | ====Service==== | |||
? | Commissioned in October 1921, ''Mutsu'' survived the Washington Naval Treaty, was assigned to BatDiv (Battleship Division) 1, and began an uneventful interwar career. From 1927 to 1933, ''Mutsu'' would receive periodic modifications, but in September 1934 she entered drydock for a complete rebuild and modernization. She remained in yard hands until September 1936. | + | Commissioned in October 1921, ''Mutsu'' survived the Washington Naval Treaty, was assigned to BatDiv (Battleship Division) 1, and began an uneventful interwar career. From 1927 to 1933, ''Mutsu'' would receive periodic modifications, but in September 1934 she entered drydock for a complete rebuild and modernization. She remained in yard hands until September 1936. | |
? | With the beginning of war with China in July 1937, ''Mutsu'' — having returned to BatDiv 1 alongside ''Nagato'' — joined the fleet for security and blockade patrols off the China coast. ''Mutsu'' would continue operations off China until March 1941. In August 1941, ''Mutsu'' began preparations for combat as Japan planned for hostilities with the United States. | + | With the beginning of war with China in July 1937, ''Mutsu'' — having returned to BatDiv 1 alongside ''Nagato'' — joined the fleet for security and blockade patrols off the China coast. ''Mutsu'' would continue operations off China until March 1941. In August 1941, ''Mutsu'' began preparations for combat as Japan planned for hostilities with the United States. | |
? | ''Mutsu'' would spend the beginning of World War II, from December 1941 to May 1942, in reserve and training. In June, she and the rest of BatDiv 1 — now including ''[[Yamato]]'' — sortied as part of the Main Body for Operation MO, the invasion of Midway. Other than to receive the transfer of survivors from ''Akagi'', ''Kaga'', ''[[Hiryu]]'', and ''Soryu'', ''Mutsu'' would not participate in the battle, and returned to Japan. | + | ''Mutsu'' would spend the beginning of World War II, from December 1941 to May 1942, in reserve and training. In June, she and the rest of BatDiv 1 — now including ''[[Yamato]]'' — sortied as part of the Main Body for Operation MO, the invasion of Midway. Other than to receive the transfer of survivors from ''Akagi'', ''Kaga'', ''[[Hiryu]]'', and ''Soryu'', ''Mutsu'' would not participate in the battle, and returned to Japan. | |
? | In July, BatDiv 1, less ''Yamato'', was attached to the 2nd Fleet. In August, they departed for Truk after the US landing at Guadalcanal. In late August, ''Mutsu'' was assigned to support the Main Body for the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, where she fired at an aircraft shadowing the fleet. This would prove to be her only shots fired in combat during the war. | + | In July, BatDiv 1, less ''Yamato'', was attached to the 2nd Fleet. In August, they departed for Truk after the US landing at Guadalcanal. In late August, ''Mutsu'' was assigned to support the Main Body for the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, where she fired at an aircraft shadowing the fleet. This would prove to be her only shots fired in combat during the war. | |
? | In September, ''Mutsu'' landed a party to help train anti-aircraft crews at Truk. She would remain and participate in exercises until January 1943, when she returned to Japan. Excepting one aborted sortie to the Aleutians after the Battle of the Komandorski Islands in late March 1943, ''Mutsu'' continued to conduct training and gunnery exercises until June 1943. | + | In September, ''Mutsu'' landed a party to help train anti-aircraft crews at Truk. She would remain and participate in exercises until January 1943, when she returned to Japan. Excepting one aborted sortie to the Aleutians after the Battle of the Komandorski Islands in late March 1943, ''Mutsu'' continued to conduct training and gunnery exercises until June 1943. | |
? | On 8 June 1943, ''Mutsu'' was moored in Hashirajima harbor when, at approximately 1200 hours, her No. 3 turret suffered an explosion. The blast tore her in two, and the section forward the No. 3 turret rolled over and quickly sank. Her stern section sank early the next day. Of her 1,474 crew, 1,121 were killed. An investigation concluded human error was responsible for the explosion, and the Japanese Navy consequently altered regulations for the handling of explosives aboard ships. | + | On 8 June 1943, ''Mutsu'' was moored in Hashirajima harbor when, at approximately 1200 hours, her No. 3 turret suffered an explosion. The blast tore her in two, and the section forward the No. 3 turret rolled over and quickly sank. Her stern section sank early the next day. Of her 1,474 crew, 1,121 were killed. An investigation concluded human error was responsible for the explosion, and the Japanese Navy consequently altered regulations for the handling of explosives aboard ships. | |
''Mutsu'' was struck from the Navy List on 1 September 1943. | ''Mutsu'' was struck from the Navy List on 1 September 1943. | |||
Post-war salvage attempts proved to be failures, though ''Mutsu''’s No. 4 turret, anchors, and other parts of the ship — including her bow — were successfully recovered in the 1970s. The gun barrels from the salvaged No. 4 turret were restored and are now on display in separate locations in Japan: one at the [https://www.funenokagakukan.or.jp/ Museum of Maritime Science] in Tokyo, and the other outside the [https://www.yamato-museum.com/en/ Yamato Museum] in Kure. | Post-war salvage attempts proved to be failures, though ''Mutsu''’s No. 4 turret, anchors, and other parts of the ship — including her bow — were successfully recovered in the 1970s. The gun barrels from the salvaged No. 4 turret were restored and are now on display in separate locations in Japan: one at the [https://www.funenokagakukan.or.jp/ Museum of Maritime Science] in Tokyo, and the other outside the [https://www.yamato-museum.com/en/ Yamato Museum] in Kure. | |||
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+ | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |||
+ | * Light and dark green camouflage was only applied to aircraft carriers in 1944; ''Mutsu'' is in 1933 configuration. Demounting the premium camouflage will reveal the ship's historical appearance (albeit with moderate rust), but at the cost of the camouflage's bonuses. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_battleship_Mutsu Japanese battleship ''Mutsu'' - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagato-class_battleship ''Nagato''-class battleship - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/squall-line-mutsu/ Squall Line: Mutsu - News - World of Warships] | |||
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Revision as of 16:58, 12 April 2021
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) |
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Type 6 | 2.9 | 21 | 7.2 | 10,833 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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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.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.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Mutsu from the NA forums
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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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Mutsu has access to the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft
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
Mutsu comes with 21 signal flag slots. The three most important flags are India Delta (), Juliet Yankee Bissotwo (), and India Yankee (); all of which will improve her survivability. For captains who prefer a Secondary Build, the addition of Mike Yankee Soxisix () will further improve the performance of Mutsu’s secondaries.
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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
Video
References
- Japanese battleship Mutsu - Wikipedia
- Nagato-class battleship - Wikipedia
- Squall Line: Mutsu - News - World of Warships