576 IronMike11B4O Members 2,066 posts 23,609 battles Report post #1 Posted January 23, 2018 After 13K random battles I did something in the Nikolai I have never down before. My first 6 salvo's fired hit 6 ships for Confederate my 7th Salvo got me a Kraken and High Caliber. The disgusting part was I got 6 kills and this wasn't even remotely close to my highest damage game. Positioning was Key and the fact there were no CV's in the match helped. That is all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,054 [GGWP] Destroyer_Zeka Beta Testers 2,370 posts 14,179 battles Report post #2 Posted January 23, 2018 Screenshots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
607 Ghostdog1355 Members 2,857 posts 9,224 battles Report post #3 Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, IronMike11B4O said: After 13K random battles I did something in the Nikolai I have never down before. My first 6 salvo's fired hit 6 ships for Confederate my 7th Salvo got me a Kraken and High Caliber. The disgusting part was I got 6 kills and this wasn't even remotely close to my highest damage game. Positioning was Key and the fact there were no CV's in the match helped. That is all No CVs without those pesky planes buzzing all around makes for a tour out in your favorite ship kind of enjoyable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
280 [CAPGO] VVoony Members 775 posts 12,369 battles Report post #4 Posted January 23, 2018 Is Nikolai that good? (I assume you are good too) I got Nikolai from last Santa crates but have never played it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
576 IronMike11B4O Members 2,066 posts 23,609 battles Report post #5 Posted January 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Destroyer_Zekamashi said: Screenshots? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
576 IronMike11B4O Members 2,066 posts 23,609 battles Report post #6 Posted January 23, 2018 Just now, IronMike11B4O said: I lied no High caliber my bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
576 IronMike11B4O Members 2,066 posts 23,609 battles Report post #7 Posted January 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, 0806sung said: Is Nikolai that good? (I assume you are good too) I got Nikolai from last Santa crates but have never played it yet. I have 40 battles in it since Christmas with an 80% win rate and 87 Kills. Its so OP they don't sell it anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,131 Goodwood_Alpha Members 3,043 posts 10,248 battles Report post #8 Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, 0806sung said: Is Nikolai that good? (I assume you are good too) I got Nikolai from last Santa crates but have never played it yet. If you know how to shoot accurately at medium to long ranges, then yes. Nikolai rewards good accuracy, positioning, and map awareness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
244 _Dracarys Members 828 posts 6,368 battles Report post #9 Posted January 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, 0806sung said: Is Nikolai that good? (I assume you are good too) I got Nikolai from last Santa crates but have never played it yet. You lucky for you don't know what you've got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
244 _Dracarys Members 828 posts 6,368 battles Report post #10 Posted January 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, 0806sung said: Is Nikolai that good? (I assume you are good too) I got Nikolai from last Santa crates but have never played it yet. You lucky for you don't know what you've got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9,418 [GWG] BrushWolf [GWG] Alpha Tester 29,177 posts 15,765 battles Report post #11 Posted January 23, 2018 10 minutes ago, 0806sung said: Is Nikolai that good? (I assume you are good too) I got Nikolai from last Santa crates but have never played it yet. It has the top W/R of all BB's with the Konig Albert trailing at a mere 56.91% W/R. Imperator Nikolai I 4 BB USSR 60.79% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
197 [SPNRD] Beorn_of_the_NorthernSea Members 767 posts 8,331 battles Report post #12 Posted January 23, 2018 I've always wanted one. I got Santa boxes, and, alas... I have yet to receive one. It's like the Type 59 of Warships. I don't want to seal club, I just want to complete the set! ~B (well done OP) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,153 [ARGSY] centarina Members 10,326 posts 16,228 battles Report post #13 Posted January 23, 2018 you can seal club with any strong t3/4. saint louis, zuchini, even phoenix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
593 [BS] HorrorRoach Members 2,044 posts 12,778 battles Report post #14 Posted January 23, 2018 I haven't had much luck in the Nikolai... I think its because I was playing during heavy CV meta, can't remember the reason... it was shortly after new years i believe. 10 games, 40% win rate, 30k avg damage. its strong in certain ways, but if you're focused or targeted by a CV your toast. It's great at shooting HE at DD's because of the sigma. It shoots triangles basically, but they're usually not too spread apart, so if a DD turns tward or away from you, one of the shells will hit him as long as you time it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
804 Wowzery Members 4,608 posts Report post #15 Posted January 23, 2018 Nikolai as a T4 was one of a few which had special MM treatment early on, in that it saw T6 ships regularly. It did very well against T6 BBs and I learned how to fight DDs in it. The worst was T6 carriers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9,418 [GWG] BrushWolf [GWG] Alpha Tester 29,177 posts 15,765 battles Report post #16 Posted January 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, Wowzery said: Nikolai as a T4 was one of a few which had special MM treatment early on, in that it saw T6 ships regularly. It did very well against T6 BBs and I learned how to fight DDs in it. The worst was T6 carriers. Yeah but the Imperator Nikolai at least has a couple of 63mm's for a lucky shot on the way in and the four 7.62 Maxims to tag them on the way out. All the Arkansas Beta can do is drive like a drunk and have the cook throw yesterday's biscuits at them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,894 [HINON] Doomlock [HINON] Wiki Lead, Beta Testers, Privateers 6,801 posts 5,248 battles Report post #17 Posted January 23, 2018 Darn...I wish the Christmas boxes gave me a Nikolai. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,023 [HINON] Fog_Repair_Ship_Akashi Alpha Tester 3,666 posts 8,087 battles Report post #18 Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Doomlock said: Darn...I wish the Christmas boxes gave me a Nikolai. Well now i feel like a jerk because i got Nikolai and the Rasputin camo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,894 [HINON] Doomlock [HINON] Wiki Lead, Beta Testers, Privateers 6,801 posts 5,248 battles Report post #19 Posted January 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, Fog_Repair_Ship_Akashi said: Well now i feel like a jerk because i got Nikolai and the Rasputin camo. Lol, no need for that. RNG still got me some good stuff from the boxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,023 [HINON] Fog_Repair_Ship_Akashi Alpha Tester 3,666 posts 8,087 battles Report post #20 Posted January 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Doomlock said: Lol, no need for that. RNG still got me some good stuff from the boxes. Yah i got everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
348 [5IN] bassmasta76 Members 2,109 posts 10,709 battles Report post #21 Posted January 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Fog_Repair_Ship_Akashi said: Well now i feel like a jerk because i got Nikolai and the Rasputin camo. I bought the Rasputin camo, played it like that a few games, then switched back. It looks cool, I think I just prefer the ship as she is - with other camo of course. B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites