It is I, Le Clerc!

[Shaka_D]

So, as much as I've criticised others for doing this I find myself begging for advice. I have a number of tier 9's unlocked but am at a loss what to go for.

 

I could buy the:

Iowa

Ibuki

Udaloi

Fletcher

Kagero

Baltimore

 

But oh, which one to choose? I can only afford one at present but need the valuable input of all you lovely, exceptionally intelligent, forum-dwelling heroes and heroines. I need you, don't let me make the wrong choice here - even on purpose. Which is your favourite...? I like playing all classes.

[Admiral_noodle]

I have the Iowa. I wouldn't recommend.

 

I've heard fletcher is amazing.

[von_chom]

fun and reflectivity wise I would go for Ibuki or Fletcher (also took into account what awaits for you on tier 10)

 

final choice is up to you, if you prefer more CA or DD

[robihr]

ibuki leads to zao

fletcher is great

 

i would pick one of those 2..

[BadGene616]

I liked the Baltimore far more than I expected to.

 

But I love the fletcher. It's everything the Benson promises to be but isn't.

 

Not played kag since torpedo changes. Or radar for that matter.

 

Ibuki is OK but unforgiving and the only incentive to play it is for zao.

 

Udaloi in still learning but so far seems more like Kiev than trashkent (thankfully)

 

Iowa isn't as bad as everyone says in my opinion, but of the list... The fletcher would be a keeper, the rest are grind through...

 

You've just missed the sale on usn ships (I think) but there will be sale on selected ijn in a couple of weeks. Keep saving and make a call then?

 

[Crooq_Lionfang]

The upcoming IJN sale is something to keep in mind. If you wait with Ibuki and Kagero until then, it'll save you 4 million credits (2 per ship). That alone is already a nice start for saving up for any of the others, as I think that eventually you want them all, don't you?

[Mayv]

The Fletcher is great, I would pick it any day over the Kagero.

 

Nearly have the Udaloi unlocked myself.

[MrWastee]

iowa: great upgrade from the nc due to accuracy module, absolutely love it!

ibuki: great upgrade as well, those firing arcs on the turrets are a dream in comparison to everything before in the ijn cruiser line.

udaloi: not unlocked it yet, but we all know on the special way to play ru dd's i suppose. least recommend from me.

fletcher: hell of a dd, absolutely love it as well ! good torps with ok range and turrets that just flip from left to right just as fast as one can say "got ya" ...

kagero: one can argue on this one. one torp-turret less with 1 more barrel per turret. with cap-skill i got 16km torps with 67 kts. still think i like the fubuki more (no cap skill needed, as for 3 skillpoints one only gain 2km extra in the end).

baltimore: nimble, punchy, good survivability, aa as well and us-radar for hunting dd's. love it!

 

conclusion:

iowa, baltimore, fletcher, ibuki i all can recommend!

[ShockPirat]

Fletcher and Udaloi are nice. Gearing and Khaba are also very good since turret HP buffs.

Iowa is pretty good. Montana, not so much.

Ibuki is pretty good. It leads to Zao, which is awesome (honestly I find it boring because it is too good).

Baltimore feels underpowered compared to other tier 9 cruisers. Its firepower is very lacking. It's great for dueling other cruisers, but suffers a lot vs battleships. But... Des Moines is pure awesomeness and in my opinion the most fun tier 10 cruiser.

Kagero is a ghost (5.4 km concealment). Other than that, Fletcher is better. Shima is pretty good, about on par with Gearing and Khaba, just focused on torps. Remember it won't work well until you research other torps (20 km torps suck).

[LilJumpa]

You have not played the Benson.  That disqualifies you from buying the Fletcher and you must buy the Baltimore nau 

 

[Leo_Apollo11]

Hi all,

 

 

So, as much as I've criticised others for doing this I find myself begging for advice. I have a number of tier 9's unlocked but am at a loss what to go for.

 

I could buy the:

Iowa

Ibuki

Udaloi

Fletcher

Kagero

Baltimore

 

But oh, which one to choose? I can only afford one at present but need the valuable input of all you lovely, exceptionally intelligent, forum-dwelling heroes and heroines. I need you, don't let me make the wrong choice here - even on purpose. Which is your favourite...? I like playing all classes.

 

I see... another "'Allo 'Allo!" fan...

 

Well... "Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once"...

 

 

Get "Iowa" !

 

 

Leo "Apollo11"

[Panocek]

You have not played the Benson.  That disqualifies you from buying the Fletcher and you must buy the Baltimore nau 

 

One can't appreciate decent ship without playing Baltimore before...

 

Personally I wouldn't buy Iowa and certainly not Montana, but Udaloi is definitely bag of fun, Benson is great cap contester so I guess same applies for Fletcher. Ibuki isn't as bad as Baltimore and treat at the end is definitely a good one (Zao)

[Shaka_D]

Haha, thanks fellas. I see the fletcher and ibuki seem to be the main contenders so far. I was kinda leaning toward them but was unsure of the fletcher. I enjoy BB's too but I think they'll come last due to slower gameplay (sorry Leo). I'm quite an aggressive player, either dying early or surviving till the end, so perhaps a DD will suit me better in tier 9, although I love my cruisers. I enjoyed the Benson a lot too.  Might be worth waiting for that disount on the ijn line too and by then might be able to pick up the ibuki, never knew it was coming.

[Fiery_Kathy]

1. Nice title

2. Listen very carefully, I will say this only once: I would pick the Ibuki. Just so you can get the Zao sooner.

[Shaka_D]

You have not played the Benson.  That disqualifies you from buying the Fletcher and you must buy the Baltimore nau 

 

I sense a little non-sincerity here, lol. I guess that definitely rules the Baltimore out then

[Sub_Eleven]

Fletcher, hands down. It's the biggest upgrade compared to its predecessor.

[Shaka_D]

Fletcher, hands down. It's the biggest upgrade compared to its predecessor.

Thanks mate, looks like I'll be punting for the Fletcher then (until I get home and look at the ibuki again, haha). I think I can rule out the Iowa, Kagero and Baltimore for now at least. Will look at the ruskie DD again tonight too. Appreciate the advice folks, +1 to all!

[Ictogan]

Don't buy the Kagero. It's got worse guns than the Fubuki at a higher tier, AA isn't even enough to shoot down spotter planes even with lots of time, has to get within 8km of targets to use its torpedoes(20km torps are crapnow) but doesn't have the speed nor the guns to get out of trouble. Stealth may look great, but it doesn't help with radar, planes or other DDs which have only barely higher spotting range but can easily outrun and outgun you.

[Procrastes]

I havent' played the Fletcher, but I've played against her. I ran into a Fletcher the other day, with my Lo Yang, and it totally cleaned me off the map. In ten seconds time I got so many holes in my poor ol' Lo Yang, she could have joined the Swiss Navy.

That Fletcher seems to be one bad cookie, is all I'm saying.

[bushwacker001]

 

So, as much as I've criticised others for doing this I find myself begging for advice. I have a number of tier 9's unlocked but am at a loss what to go for.

 

I could buy the:

Iowa

Ibuki

Udaloi

Fletcher

Kagero

Baltimore

 

But oh, which one to choose? I can only afford one at present but need the valuable input of all you lovely, exceptionally intelligent, forum-dwelling heroes and heroines. I need you, don't let me make the wrong choice here - even on purpose. Which is your favourite...? I like playing all classes.

 

Trying to find a suitable quote like others have found shak...sorted

 

"you stupid woman"   don't go above tier 8 

 

[Shaka_D]

 

Trying to find a suitable quote like others have found shak...sorted

 

"you stupid woman"   don't go above tier 8 

 

 

Lol Bushy, i know I know, it's why I have so many tier 8's fully elited waiting for their tier 9 counterpart to be bought. I had initially said tier 7 max, but tasted and really enjoy tier 8 battles and since I see so many tier 10 battles anyways thought I may as well take the plunge. 'Rene, come out of the closet' and that's what I've decided to do....but not that closet.

[bushwacker001]

I have had an Iowa for months and only had 12 battles in it. A couple of really decent ones but all of the others were wall to wall torpedoes and a bit frustrating. It may be different now as I haven't played it for 2 or 3 months but it did put me off a bit with the frustration. Strangely playing 8's and getting the odd 10 battle it is nowhere near as bad.

 

To be fair, 12 battles or so is not really a good number to judge it by. 

[Admiral_noodle]

I have had an Iowa for months and only had 12 battles in it. A couple of really decent ones but all of the others were wall to wall torpedoes and a bit frustrating. It may be different now as I haven't played it for 2 or 3 months but it did put me off a bit with the frustration. Strangely playing 8's and getting the odd 10 battle it is nowhere near as bad.

 

To be fair, 12 battles or so is not really a good number to judge it by. 

 

*looks at his Iowa rusting in port*

[bushwacker001]

 

*looks at his Iowa rusting in port*

 

It will be back out and a bit of grinding done when clan wars eventually arrives.

[Hayashio]

Uda with top hull, concealment expertise. Otherwise I'd say a no go.

Fletcher is a good alrounder, if you get the torps you're good to go. AA is amazing btw.

Other ships I can't help you with