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Early Access to Dutch Cruisers
Early Access to a new line of Dutch light cruisers begins with the start of Update 14.0.
Branch highlights
- This line features 128 mm main battery guns with good range and ballistics.
- For this caliber, their AP shells can deal good damage, while their HE shells have good penetration capabilities but leave much to be desired in terms of damage and fire-starting chances.
- The ships are also armed with a signature Dutch Airstrike with a fast cooldown, long range, and the ability to reach the target relatively quickly. On the flip side, the squadron size is only small.
- The line boasts good concealment and strong AA defenses, and the ships also come equipped with Engine Boost and a Repair Party with a short cooldown.
- As for their weaknesses, ships of the line have small HP pools and weak armor.
Dutch Cruisers Event Pass
To celebrate the arrival of these three beauties in our virtual seas, we've prepared a Dutch-themed Event Pass for you.
The first progression line offers rewards like the Flying Dutchman permanent camouflage, Royal Netherlands Navy permanent camouflages for
VII Eendracht, VIII Haarlem, and newcomer cruiser VIII Jaarsveld as the final reward.
Unlocking the second progression line for 2,500 Doubloons will allow you to claim even more themed items. You’ll immediately receive the Lion's Heart permanent camouflage for
VIII Jaarsveld, and progressing down the line will bring you Royal Netherlands Navy permanent camouflages for IX Johan de Witt and X Gouden Leeuw.
Operations with Flagships
Throughout Update 14.0, you can participate in Operations with flagships, available as a separate battle type. There are three types of flagships—Incendiary Specialist, Torpedo Master, and Iron Fist—all boasting increased HP and provide bots in the nearby area with particular effects.
Taking down these formidable flagships will require you to take advantage of the knowledge that each of them is particularly vulnerable to a certain type of damage. Make sure to choose which ship to deploy in each battle carefully, based on the enemy's weaknesses. When making your choices, keep in mind that you'll only face flagships of a specific type per week for the first 3 weeks. Your most versatile ships will be best suited for the battles of the fourth week, as you'll face all three types of flagships!
And Much, Much More!
This is not even close to all of the new features added in this update. Read our full update article via the link below to learn about:
- Bjorn's Ballad Adventure
- Hamburg Dockyard Continues
- The Creatorverse Is Back
- Brawls
- Armory
- Game Balance Changes
- And more!