So I have a question, because I’m clearly missing something here that the stat card in game is not telling me.
Why is the 41cm Type 3 APCBC so bad in comparison to the Type 5?
On paper, the stats are very similar. At 15km the Type 3 only loses about 31mm of penetration yet it genuinely feels like it does nothing 99% of the time while the Type 5 is a borderline doomsday weapon.
What exactly am I missing?
I’m currently sitting at 39-1 after 10 battles with Tosa in NRB using No3, so I’m not exactly displeased with the round’s performance. Your post was excellently timed, as I’ve just unlocked No5, and I’ll keep track of its performance. I can’t quite recall from using it on Mutsu and Amagi if I was especially impressed with how well No5 was doing in comparison.
There’s a possibility the performance will be different in NRB but for Arcade I just straight up do nothing against ships I know the Type 3 can penetrate.
Like an Alaska straight up blocking Type 3s at about 12 to 14km
Maybe it’s me skill issuing, maybe it’s the Snail demanding I suffer.
Very interesting photo. I wish I knew the source… Are there any more photos like this?
Kure Maritime Museum’s collections. I recognize the watermark, they have tons of stuff available online
