ARP Takao
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Hit Points40 100 |
203 mm/50 3rd Year Type mod. E5 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire3.75 shots/min. |
Reload Time16 sec. |
Rotation Speed6.2 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time29.03 sec. |
Firing Range15.78 km. |
Maximum Dispersion133 m. |
HE Shell203 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage3300 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell17 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight125.85 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm AP Type91 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight125.85 kg. |
127 mm/40 Type89 A14 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.5 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel8 % |
610 mm Quad4 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.59 shots/min. |
Reload Time101 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType90 mod. 1 |
Maximum Damage17 233 |
Torpedo Speed62 knot |
Torpedo Range9.99 km. |
25 mm/60 Type96 mod. 128 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second50.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.09 km. |
127 mm/40 Type89 A14 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second40.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
Maximum Speed35.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius790 m. |
Rudder Shift Time8.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.88 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.67 km. |
ARP Takao — Japanese Tier VIII cruiser.
The Tsundere Heavy Cruiser of the "Fleet of Fog". Modeled after Takao, the lead ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Takao-class cruisers. She loses a duel against I-401 while patrolling the Kumano Sea area. After her defeat, she decides to leave the "Fleet of Fog" to join the "Blue Steel" led by Gunzō Chihaya. Takao’s Mental Model has a great deal of curiosity, which led her to unwittingly collect a lot of information about humanity. This warship has been specially designed for World of Warships, and is modeled after Takao as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA-".
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM030_MainWeapon_Mod_I_bb1e79efbcc73dfa03a6dd5ae173566ee691b77e3a6587389d6f7ea07eb03588.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del armamento principal|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0armamento_principal]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM031_SecondaryWeapon_Mod_I_5369d8b071df59a515906433ea1fff10a55841495258bcd04d3365467e61e4af.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del armamento auxiliar|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0armamento_auxiliar]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM032_PowderMagazine_Mod_I_9607d8ec91ddcca4a95443845b888fbd9de4cd81df5a30a199d400657a552017.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de la santabárbara|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_la.C2.A0santab.C3.A1rbara]] | ||
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Slot 2 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM006_MainGun_Mod_II_bffc35efc4e090487fd6110a10a2be1f5d51b7918303f724194817e698055412.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 2 de la batería principal|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A02_de_la.C2.A0bater.C3.ADa_principal]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM012_SecondaryGun_Mod_II_c87da07dc4aebb94da59f3df3f8c2934279decb9677334a1a7e4b1f1c9f9ad04.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de la batería secundaria|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_la.C2.A0bater.C3.ADa_secundaria]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM018_AirDefense_Mod_III_d3f357c6dc4e5e627a86e17a16432cb38da32bb1b7999b4a7852371491511770.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los cañones AA|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los.C2.A0ca.C3.B1ones_AA]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM033_Guidance_Mod_I_10c7521afe2d577c42618dd04cf6834f2be78cf6b64503844cf87793a5816484.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los sistemas de tiro|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los.C2.A0sistemas_de_tiro]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM070_Torpedo_Mod_IV_9e34ebc4f1a15656201b4148e32870eb1c67ddb2fb1a0bc410406236b472d1dd.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los tubos de torpedo|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los.C2.A0tubos_de_torpedo]] |
Slot 4 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM020_DamageControl_Mod_I_bbc708467bc8f1e6264ac88fb8999ea40660e4b0b94b59ab7b3f1a8b60539ed8.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del sistema de control de daños|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0sistema_de_control_de_da.C3.B1os]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM069_Movement_Mod_I_ca8429dcc45fdad36cdd474a13e5a289d6f7cf27ae32c9f30d42b72b9db493af.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Protección de la sala de máquinas|link=Ship:Upgrades#Protecci.C3.B3n_de_la_sala_de_m.C3.A1quinas]] | |||
Slot 5 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM023_DamageControl_Mod_II_3c6aea0c5bccc94f1d8f1fa52662232afa007d784638ce6e981c8ad3457c63fa.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 2 del sistema de control de daños|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A02_del.C2.A0sistema_de_control_de_da.C3.B1os]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM024_Engine_Mod_II_4b4f4c217cf5cf580f47ccbbf76ecede110c5143055c55ab45a82d19e87423fb.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de la propulsión|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_la.C2.A0propulsi.C3.B3n]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM025_SteeringGear_Mod_II_523c86ce4c7d228e73ee3d2cb406f4d78a205aa2453fec45b0925dec519bf7c5.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del aparato de gobierno|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0aparato_de_gobierno]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM087_AirSupport_Mod_I_d26ea96903bf2c47669142777cfa61b0285e652ce26304ed9502bc8de35d0ded.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del ataque aéreo|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del_ataque_a.C3.A9reo]] | |
Slot 6 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM026_LookoutStation_Mod_I_9bdab08af77f5c612cec2a357353f7b60d37118aaab4763721dd53230f68943b.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Sistema de vigilancia de torpedos|link=Ship:Upgrades#Sistema_de_vigilancia_de_torpedos]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM027_ConcealmentMeasures_Mod_I_bda1386ab237032301b6273e655a1998de5bfb50e2c8e59124c8a93d73093f0a.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del sistema de ocultación|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0sistema_de_ocultaci.C3.B3n]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM035_SteeringGear_Mod_III_9bbaf379d4027413eb48f3407a4374e40151f55611d71fac0a66d12a5d4e4434.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 2 del aparato de gobierno|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A02_del.C2.A0aparato_de_gobierno]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM072_AbilityWorktimeBoost_Mod_I_e6323cc6cf2a0c16e8a3a3ca4db0ceaebbdb868447435dbafea6f580b66ff101.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los consumibles del barco|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los_consumibles_del_barco]] |
Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Most of the pros of Atago: good handling characteristics, as the access to the Repair Party consumable, much wider torpedo launch arcs than regular tech tree Japanese cruisers, low detection range.
- Does not take up standard port slots.
- No modules to research as she is fully upgraded.
- Visible to other players who have enabled the "Arpeggio" filter in their ship carousel.
- Comes with free Commander Skill points (varies by region).
- Skills can be customized for her, as captain is personalized for this ship.
- Special unique announcer (voiced by her voice actor from the Ars Nova series).
- Unique announcer can be used as the default announcer for other ships.
Cons:
- Most of the cons of Atago: citadel is fairly easy to punch through, torpedo tubes are likely to be hit and disabled by enemy fire, slow-ish turret traverse, low rate of fire, very mediocre AA suite.
- Cannot mount camouflage.
- Commander cannot be transferred to ships of other nations.
- Does not earn extra credits like other premium ships.
- Does not come with overwhelming firepower, speed, submergence, Klein field, or super graviton cannons of ARP Takao in Ars Nova.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The module in Upgrade Slot 6 really dictates how ARP Takao plays. With Target Acquisition Mod 1 equipped, she will likely be more comfortable in the main battle line alongside other allied battleships and cruisers. Most players, however, will choose to maximize ARP Takao’s stealth by equipping Concealment System 1. Lowering her detection range makes her more survivable in general, and better equipped to hunt destroyers when necessary.
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
The importance of ARP Takao’s access to the Repair Party consumable cannot be overstated; it is highly recommended that captains spend the credits or doubloons on the premium version for the additional charge (and shorter cooldown). Given her extreme vulnerability to enemy aircraft, Defensive AA Fire is recommended instead of Hydroacaoustic Search.
Camouflage
ARP Takao cannot mount camouflage due to her unique skin.
Signals
ARP Takao is — like Atago — far and away the fastest Tier VIII cruiser in the game; a Sierra Mike flag is recommended for captains who are interested in maximizing that speed. Zulu Hotel, Victor Lima, and India X-Ray flags are also recommended. Zulu Hotel will add additional commander experience, and Victor Lima and India X-Ray add an additional 2% to the fire chance of her main battery high explosive shells.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
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Historical Info
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