

However, her slow reload leaves her sustained DPM and fires set per minute well below the competition. Her HE and AP shells both deal high damage, and her HE shells have a high base fire chance while her AP shells penetrate more armor than most destroyers. However, both her 6.1 second main battery reload and 18 second turret traverse are among the worst in tier. Her main battery range is above average for Tier X, although slightly below average compared to her gunboat counterparts. She mounts eight 135mm guns in four twin turrets.

Like other gun-focused destroyers, Álvaro de Bazán's primary source of damage is her main battery guns. But her unique burst fire mechanic sets her apart. Primarily a long range gunboat, Álvaro de Bazán shares many common traits with her counterparts Khabarovsk and Kléber. Tier X destroyer Álvaro de Bazán marks Spain’s second entry into the game and its first high tier ship. Interval between individual shots: 1.2 seconds.This firing mode takes much longer to reload.īurst fire can be toggled on and off at will.

Firing the guns with the alternative firing mode enabled will fire 3 salvos in quick succession. Álvaro de Bazán can alternate between a regular firing mode and a Burst Fire firing mode.
