Prinz Eitel Friedrich
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? | <!-- <br><br>{{Model3DViewer|XXXX}} --> | + | A ''Mackensen''-class battlecruiser laid down during World War I. She had a powerful vertical armor, which was characteristic of German battleships of this period. Her main battery consisted of eight 350 mm guns mounted in four turrets.<!-- <br><br>{{Model3DViewer|XXXX}} --> | |
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', unlike other German battleships, is primarily a medium-range fighter with limited brawling capabilities, as a result of her good secondary armament, poor main guns, and non-turtleback but durable armor. | ||
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? | + | Where ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' really shines is with her anti-aircraft armament. Her long-range aura consists of eight twin 105 mm dual purpose mounts, giving her the same long-range DPS as higher-tier ships like [[Bismarck]] and [[Friedrich der Große]] (Her continuous AA damage is actually ''higher'' than said ships!). | ||
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is also quite fast for ships of her tier, allowing her to close to within her ideal engagement range quite quickly. Her good armor and AA will keep her safe while doing so, and captains should have no problems handling her in a brawl. However, brawling should be kept to a minimum due to her non-existent turtleback. | ||
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+ | Captains used to the play style of German battleships should be right at home when sailing ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. | |||
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+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/177400-premium-ship-review-116-prinz-eitel-friedrich// LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Prinz Eitel Friedrich] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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? | * | + | * Faster than average main battery reload speed of 28 seconds | |
? | * | + | * Reasonably accurate for a German battleship | |
? | * | + | * Heavy secondary armament with a decent base range | |
? | * | + | * High top speed of 28 knots | |
+ | * Well armored for a battlecruiser | |||
+ | * Good long range AA aura | |||
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? | * | + | * Low main battery caliber for her tier | |
? | * | + | * AP shells lack penetration, and HE shells have typical low damage and fire chance | |
? | * | + | * Lacks a turtleback and can take devastating citadel hits when poorly positioned | |
? | * | + | * Lacks access to an effective secondary build due to tier | |
+ | * Relatively weak mid and short range AA defenses | |||
+ | * No access to aircraft or utility consumables | |||
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+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' Has the standard upgrade slots and choices for a tier VI battleship. A standard battleship build will work well for her, but she also has strong anti-aircraft power for tier 6, so if one enjoys ruining a carrier's day, mounting anti-aircraft modules can also work. | |||
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+ | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' 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}} | |||
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? | + | Key skills for specialised ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include [[Ship:Commander#Priority_Target|Priority Target]] and [[Ship:Commander#Superintendent|Superintendent]]. Other commander skills are variable, however it should be noted that many AA skills are not as effective as they once were and that ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', due to its location in Tier 6, does not gain full benefits from the [[Ship:Commander#Manual_Fire_Control_for_Secondary_Armament|Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament]] skill. | ||
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? | | Priority Target | + | <!-- This version enables a '0' rating. Use it for skills that have no effect (e.g. Improved Engines on a non-CV) or are detrimental to the ship. They should mirror what appears in the game client. --> | |
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? | | Expert Loader | + | | rating12 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maintenance --> | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = 2 <!-- Expert Loader --> | |
? | | Direction Center for | + | | rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy --> | |
? | | | + | | rating15 = 0 <!-- Direction Center for Fighters --> | |
? | | Incoming Fire Alert | + | | rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost --> | |
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+ | | rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp --> | |||
? | | High Alert | + | | rating21 = 2 <!-- High Alert --> | |
? | | Jack of All Trades | + | | rating22 = 2 <!-- Jack of All Trades --> | |
? | | Expert Marksman | + | | rating23 = 2 <!-- Expert Marksman --> | |
? | | Torpedo Acceleration | + | | rating24 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration --> | |
? | | Smoke Screen Expert | + | | rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert --> | |
? | | | + | | rating26 = 0 <!-- Improved Engines --> | |
? | | Adrenaline Rush | + | | rating27 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |
? | | Last Stand | + | | rating28 = <!-- Last Stand --> | |
? | | Basics of Survivability | + | | rating31 = 2 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | Survivability Expert | + | | rating32 = <!-- Survivability Expert--> | |
? | | Torpedo Armament Expertise | + | | rating33 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise--> | |
? | | | + | | rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor --> | |
? | | Basic Firing Training | + | | rating35 = 2 <!-- Basic Firing Training --> | |
? | | | + | | rating36 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | |
? | | Demolition Expert | + | | rating37 = <!-- Demolition Expert --> | |
? | | | + | | rating38 = 2 <!-- Vigilance --> | |
? | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament | + | | rating41 = 1 <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament --> | |
? | | Fire Prevention | + | | rating42 = 3 <!-- Fire Prevention --> | |
? | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells | + | | rating43 = 1 <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization --> | |
? | | Advanced Firing Training | + | | rating45 = 2 <!-- Advanced Firing Training --> | |
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? | | Radio Position Finding | + | | rating47 = 1 <!-- Radio Position Finding --> | |
? | | Concealment Expert | + | | rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
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? | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|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. | ||
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+ | ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) flags are recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}), India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) and November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Echo Setteseven ({{November Echo Setteseven|Size=18px}}) flags can also be mounted to increase the ship's anti-aircraft damage. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to increase the ship's economic gains per battle. | |||
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? | | November Echo Setteseven = | + | | November Echo Setteseven = 2 | |
? | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = | + | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = 2 | |
? | | India X-Ray = | + | | India X-Ray = 1 | |
| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | |||
? | | Victor Lima = | + | | Victor Lima = 1 | |
| Hotel Yankee = | | Hotel Yankee = | |||
? | | November Foxtrot = | + | | November Foxtrot = 3 | |
? | | Sierra Mike = | + | | Sierra Mike = 3 | |
? | | India Delta = | + | | India Delta = 3 | |
? | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | + | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = 1 | |
? | | India Yankee = | + | | India Yankee = 3 | |
? | | Juliet Charlie = | + | | Juliet Charlie = 1 | |
? | | Zulu = | + | | Zulu = 2 | |
? | | India Bravo Terrathree = | + | | India Bravo Terrathree = 1 | |
? | | Equal Speed Charlie London = | + | | Equal Speed Charlie London = 2 | |
? | | Zulu Hotel = | + | | Zulu Hotel = 2 | |
? | | Papa Papa = | + | | Papa Papa = 2 | |
? | | Wyvern = | + | | Wyvern = 2 | |
? | | Red Dragon = | + | | Red Dragon = 2 | |
? | | Dragon Flag = | + | | Dragon Flag = 2 | |
? | | Ouroboros = | + | | Ouroboros = 1 | |
? | | Hydra = | + | | Hydra = 2 | |
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+ | | Leviathan = 2 | |||
+ | | Scylla = 2 | |||
+ | }} | |||
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===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
? | : | + | :31,000 tons displacement, standard | |
? | : | + | :223m length | |
? | : | + | :30.4m beam | |
? | : | + | :9.3m draft | |
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
? | : | + | :4 shaft geared steam turbines, 4 screw propellers | |
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | : | + | :28 knots at 88,769 shaft horsepower | |
? | : | + | :8000 nm at 14 knots | |
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? | ====Armor==== | + | ====Armor==== | |
? | :Main belt: | + | :Main belt: 100–300 mm | |
? | : | + | :Turrets: 270 mm | |
? | : | + | :Deck: 30 to 80 mm | |
? | + | :Conning tower: 300 mm | ||
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
? | : | + | :8 × 35 cm (13.8 inch) SK L/45 guns | |
=====Secondary===== | =====Secondary===== | |||
? | : | + | :14 × 15 cm (5.9 in) SK L/45 | |
=====Anti-aircraft===== | =====Anti-aircraft===== | |||
? | : | + | :8 × 8.8 cm (3.5 in) SK L/45 Flak guns | |
=====Torpedoes===== | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
? | : | + | :5 × 60 cm torpedo tubes | |
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+ | [[File:Mackprofile.gif|none|frame|x175px|link=|A side profile of what the ''Mackensen''-class would have looked like.]] | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | |||
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====Design==== | ====Design==== | |||
+ | Following the ''Derfflinger''-class, a class of battlecruisers was ordered that would maintain the protection and speed, while increasing the caliber of the main armament to either 340mm or 355mm in four twin turrets. Following long debates about whether or not battlecruisers were actually needed, and how these should be built with what kind of priorities, a design was proposed which left most parties satisfied. As the displacement should not get too large, yet the demand for larger guns remained, sacrifices in armor had to be made to allow a ship to fulfill the speed requirement. | |||
? | + | The hull was 223.1m long overall and 30.9m wide, with a draft of up to 9.3m. Standard displacement was projected with 31,000 tons, while a fully loaded ship would displace 35,500 tons. Standard complement was slated to be 1,186 men, of which 46 would be officers. | ||
? | + | One of the key features of the ''Mackensen''-class was the increased caliber for the main artillery. As a result, the main armament consisted of eight 35.5cm guns mounted in four twin turrets, arranged in a manner similar to the preceding ''Derfflinger''-class. Firing a 600kg shell, these guns were capable of maintaining a theoretical rate of fire of 2.5 rounds per minute per gun. The range of the gun varied depending on the mountings that were intended. While initial plans deemed a 16° elevation to be sufficient, war experiences demanded 20° elevations. These numbers were later raised to 28° for a maximum range of slightly above 28 kilometers. The secondary armament was planned as fourteen 150mm guns mounted in casemates below the deck. With a rate of fire between five and seven shots per minute and a maximum range of 13.5km, these guns would have fired 45.3km heavy AP or HE projectiles. Anti-aircraft armament consisted of eight single mounted 88mm guns, and five underwater-mounted torpedo launchers would theoretically allow these ships to torpedo their opponents. | ||
? | + | The armor of the ''Mackensen''-class greatly deviated from that of preceding capital ships. Unlike the ''Derfflinger''-class, no turtleback was present, and instead the vertical protection consisted of a belt with 300mm thickness, which would thin out to 150mm for the upper belt and the lower edge. Behind that only a 50-60mm strong bulkhead would protect the machinery and magazines. Horizontal protection featured a 30mm deck over the vital areas, and a 25mm deck above. Protection of the main armament consisted of 250-290mm barbettes, while the turrets were armored with 320mm faces, a 180-190mm slope, 200-210mm strong sides and a 110mm roof. The conning tower had 300-350mm strong sides and was protected from above with a 100mm roof. | ||
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? | The armor of the ''Mackensen''-class greatly deviated from that of preceding capital ships. Unlike the ''Derfflinger''-class no turtleback was present, and instead the vertical protection consisted of a belt with 300mm thickness, which would thin out to 150mm for the upper belt and the lower edge. Behind that only a 50-60mm strong bulkhead would protect the machinery and magazines. Horizontal protection featured a 30mm deck over the vital areas, and a 25mm deck above. Protection of the main armament consisted of 250-290mm barbettes, while the turrets were armored with 320mm faces, a 180-190mm slope, 200-210mm strong sides and a 110mm roof. The conning tower had 300-350mm strong sides and was protected from above with a 100mm roof. | + | ||
The machinery of the ''Mackensen''-class consisted of sixteen boilers, of which four allowed the usage of both oil and coal, while the rest were purely coal-fired. They would produce the steam for four Parson-turbines for an overall rated 90,000 shp. Thisgave the ''Mackensen''-class a theoretical top speed of 28kn. 3,940 tons of coal and 1,970 tons of oil would allow for a Cruising Range of around 8,000nm at 14kn. | The machinery of the ''Mackensen''-class consisted of sixteen boilers, of which four allowed the usage of both oil and coal, while the rest were purely coal-fired. They would produce the steam for four Parson-turbines for an overall rated 90,000 shp. Thisgave the ''Mackensen''-class a theoretical top speed of 28kn. 3,940 tons of coal and 1,970 tons of oil would allow for a Cruising Range of around 8,000nm at 14kn. | |||
? | === | + | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |
? | + | * ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' is depicted in a fictional 1941 refit; construction of the real ship was cancelled in February 1918 and broken up in 1921. | ||
+ | * ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' was built for the Imperial German Navy. She is instead depicted flying the Kriegsmarine flag and wearing Baltic camouflage from the Nazi-era. | |||
+ | * Historical World War I configuration based on its finalized design is missing. | |||
+ | * In-game description falsely claims that the ship entered service in 1914. | |||
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? | File:Mackensen class battlecruisers scetch.svg|Line-drawing of the ''Mackensen'' class | + | File:Mackensen class battlecruisers scetch.svg|Line-drawing of the ''Mackensen'' class. | |
? | File:Hamburg port NARA-68155073 (cropped).jpg|Unfinished battlecruiser ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' (left) and ''[[Bayern]]''-class battleship Württemberg in Hamburg after the war, in about 1920 | + | File:Hamburg port NARA-68155073 (cropped).jpg|Unfinished battlecruiser ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' (left) and ''[[Bayern]]''-class battleship Württemberg in Hamburg after the war, in about 1920. | |
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackensen-class_battlecruiser ''Mackensen''-class battlecruiser - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/game-updates/prinz-eitel-friedrich/ Prinz Eitel Friedrich: Winter Event, Campaign and Rewards! - Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich Trailer - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/armada-prinz-eitel-friedrich/ Armada 2.0: Prinz Eitel Friedrich: The Royal Rumbler - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0atlo0WPlY Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich Trailer - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Cmptc9xm8 Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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Revision as of 15:43, 11 May 2020
350 mm/45 SK C/14 on a Drh LC/1914 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.14 shots/min. |
Reload Time28 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range17.82 km. |
Maximum Dispersion238 m. |
HE Shell350 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.2 Bdz |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,000 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell27 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity815 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight600 kg. |
AP Shell350 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.6 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage10,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity815 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight600 kg. |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire17.91 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.35 sec. |
HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. Kz. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
150 mm/45 SK C/09 on an MPL C/13 mount14 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.5 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity875 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second133.6 |
. . . Firing Range4.5 km. |
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on an L/30 single mount12 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second36 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed28 knot |
Turning Circle Radius800 m. |
Rudder Shift Time14 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range14.63 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.91 km. |
Prinz Eitel Friedrich — German special premium Tier VI battleship.
A Mackensen-class battlecruiser laid down during World War I. She had a powerful vertical armor, which was characteristic of German battleships of this period. Her main battery consisted of eight 350 mm guns mounted in four turrets.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Prinz Eitel Friedrich, unlike other German battleships, is primarily a medium-range fighter with limited brawling capabilities, as a result of her good secondary armament, poor main guns, and non-turtleback but durable armor.
Where Prinz Eitel Friedrich really shines is with her anti-aircraft armament. Her long-range aura consists of eight twin 105 mm dual purpose mounts, giving her the same long-range DPS as higher-tier ships like Bismarck and Friedrich der Große (Her continuous AA damage is actually higher than said ships!).
Prinz Eitel Friedrich is also quite fast for ships of her tier, allowing her to close to within her ideal engagement range quite quickly. Her good armor and AA will keep her safe while doing so, and captains should have no problems handling her in a brawl. However, brawling should be kept to a minimum due to her non-existent turtleback.
Captains used to the play style of German battleships should be right at home when sailing Prinz Eitel Friedrich.
Pros:
- Faster than average main battery reload speed of 28 seconds
- Reasonably accurate for a German battleship
- Heavy secondary armament with a decent base range
- High top speed of 28 knots
- Well armored for a battlecruiser
- Good long range AA aura
Cons:
- Low main battery caliber for her tier
- AP shells lack penetration, and HE shells have typical low damage and fire chance
- Lacks a turtleback and can take devastating citadel hits when poorly positioned
- Lacks access to an effective secondary build due to tier
- Relatively weak mid and short range AA defenses
- No access to aircraft or utility consumables
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Prinz Eitel Friedrich Has the standard upgrade slots and choices for a tier VI battleship. A standard battleship build will work well for her, but she also has strong anti-aircraft power for tier 6, so if one enjoys ruining a carrier's day, mounting anti-aircraft modules can also work.
The recommended upgrades for Prinz Eitel Friedrich 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
Commander Skills
Key skills for specialised Prinz Eitel Friedrich commanders include Priority Target and Superintendent. Other commander skills are variable, however it should be noted that many AA skills are not as effective as they once were and that Prinz Eitel Friedrich, due to its location in Tier 6, does not gain full benefits from the Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament skill.
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★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
★ |
Χ |
★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Prinz Eitel Friedrich can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
Premium variants of the consumables are recommended to improve performance in battle.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Prinz Eitel Friedrich 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
Prinz Eitel Friedrich captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike () flags are recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta (), India Yankee () and November Foxtrot () flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Echo Setteseven () flags can also be mounted to increase the ship's anti-aircraft damage. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to increase the ship's economic gains per battle.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Mackensen-class battlecruiser - Wikipedia
- Prinz Eitel Friedrich: Winter Event, Campaign and Rewards! - Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich Trailer - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Armada 2.0: Prinz Eitel Friedrich: The Royal Rumbler - News - World of Warships
- Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich Trailer - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube