817 [AKITA] Lord_Argus Members 398 posts Report post #1 Posted February 20, 2021 As title says, which DD is the absolute best at hunting other DD's at tiers 9-10? I know there are several with fast firing guns but what do you think is the best? I don't care about how well it spots, torps, speed, etc. Just which DD do you think can win 1v1 against most other DD's if they were in a ring by themselves and had to go head to head. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
764 SuperUnicumInBed Members 386 posts 1,619 battles Report post #2 Posted February 20, 2021 Smaland. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
37,722 [HINON] Lert Alpha Tester 26,823 posts 24,555 battles Report post #3 Posted February 20, 2021 T9: Friesland 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,323 [KWF] warheart1992 Members 6,767 posts 7,444 battles Report post #4 Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) You can't go strictly by DPM, there's loads of factors to consider, most importantly vision control. Kleber or Mogador with Reload Booster and the unique saturation mechanic would absolutely wreck almost any competition, no trouble. Thing is these things will be spotted far earlier than they can spot an enemy DD. Now, in a proper scenario where spotting plays it's role. I'd go for Smaland due to Radar, DPM, Repair and strong Engine Boost to mess with aim. Alternatively, Friesland at tier IX when you catch opponents unawares can be disgusting. Obviously Kitakaze is a strong competitor as well; 8 guns with excellent DPM and flat trajectories at close range are absolutely devastating. One of my personal favorites however is Daring, not because of the strong DPM, but because of the incredible AP that can chunk anyone barely showing broadside for 3 or even 4k damage. Bottom line, the premium pleb's choice in my books would be Smaland but due to it being pulled Friesland. The casual tech tree pleb's choice would be Kitakaze as it's so damn flexible and equally strong versus all classes. Patrician's choice however goes to Daring as dynamic ammo switching transforms this ship from a good flamethrower to a mini-Minotaur at a moments notice, with incredible potential. Edited February 20, 2021 by warheart1992 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,093 [RLGN] Estimated_Prophet Members 18,149 posts 32,423 battles Report post #5 Posted February 20, 2021 50 minutes ago, Lert said: T9: Friesland Was a bit hesitant to say so, but if Dutch Cat approves, I’ll throw my vote in with Friesland as well. (For full disclosure; I broke down and got Smaland. I did decently well in my test battles with it, but I hardly ever had need for the radar. I don’t dislike it, but I like Friesland’s hydro and smoke combo more.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,260 [INTEL] alexf24 Members 7,837 posts 41,029 battles Report post #6 Posted February 20, 2021 There are several good choices that other DDs do not want to see close by: T9 - Mogador, Friesland, Kitakaze, Fletcher T10 - Smaland, Daring, Kléber, Marceau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70 MidwayBestWaifu Members 28 posts Report post #7 Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Smaland Edited February 21, 2021 by MidwayBestWaifu 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70 MidwayBestWaifu Members 28 posts Report post #8 Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Best t10 DDs for enemy DD fighting in my opinion DDs: Smaland, Marceau, Kleber with main battery reload booster, Harugumo, Daring, Yueyang, Halland and Gearing Edited February 21, 2021 by MidwayBestWaifu 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,246 [O_O] desmo_2 Members 7,581 posts 20,014 battles Report post #9 Posted February 20, 2021 Kitakaze. It has wicked DPM, even without a reload booster. Don't forget you can SHRED any DD or CL that gives you a broadside with her AP. She doesn't have a reload booster, but she does have a Torpedo reload booster...and if used strategically that also makes her a viable battleship killer. Best of all...she is a free tech tree ship. I may have other DD's that I would rank slightly above her, but they are all Specials or Premiums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
997 [BONKY] tfcas119 Members 2,006 posts 24,412 battles Report post #10 Posted February 20, 2021 T9: Mogador (if played correctly) Jutland, Kitakaze, Friesland, Ostergotland T10: Daring, Marceau, Smaland, Kleber (if played correctly) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
105 wooserloop ∞ Members 416 posts 5,650 battles Report post #11 Posted February 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Lord_Argus said: As title says, which DD is the absolute best at hunting other DD's at tiers 9-10? I know there are several with fast firing guns but what do you think is the best? I don't care about how well it spots, torps, speed, etc. Just which DD do you think can win 1v1 against most other DD's if they were in a ring by themselves and had to go head to head. I would lean towards the new DDs. Euro and French. Leave it to the player skill though to decide the outcome. How many times have you seen a DD gunboat miss almost every shot while a fleeing DD makes short worth of them with fewer guns. but actually hits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123 Patosentado Members 944 posts 1,360 battles Report post #12 Posted February 21, 2021 Frenchies were purposely built for that, main problem is finding the enemy DD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
230 [CS7] Maddau Members 328 posts 6,472 battles Report post #13 Posted February 21, 2021 Surprised no one has mentioned USS Black at T9. I don't have her (yet), but I've been sunk by them enough to know she is quite powerful DD vs DD. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,809 [CYNIC] CV_Jeebies Members 3,092 posts 8,833 battles Report post #14 Posted February 21, 2021 There are no 'best' ships that a player can get and be good with. The best ship is always the one you're best at using. While tools have limits, it's the craftsman, not the tool, producing the work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
289 [BOMBL] wstugamd Members 1,247 posts 18,202 battles Report post #15 Posted February 21, 2021 Kitakaze and Daring. Kit has good concealment and stupid dpm. Daring has dpm, AP, acceleration and good concealment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
475 [SCCC] rhulkb27 Wiki Editor 275 posts 8,136 battles Report post #16 Posted February 21, 2021 Smaland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
371 [ARGSY] handybilly Members 875 posts 12,977 battles Report post #17 Posted February 21, 2021 Neustrashimy. But you are going to play it completely different than other dds. You have to have your superheal up before entering a knife fight. But if you use it correctly you can beat most dds that have higher DPM. You win because of your amazing healing ability-not because you are the best gunboat. Black is still the best dd killer. Radar and smoke. Nuff said. Truth be known tier 9 and 10 has a bunch of great DDs. Anyone of which when played right can do the job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,868 [-K--] vak_ Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 8,162 posts 10,724 battles Report post #18 Posted February 21, 2021 T9 - Friesland T10 - Smaland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70 MidwayBestWaifu Members 28 posts Report post #19 Posted February 25, 2021 On 2/20/2021 at 7:59 PM, Maddau said: Surprised no one has mentioned USS Black at T9. I don't have her (yet), but I've been sunk by them enough to know she is quite powerful DD vs DD. Black is good against DDs like smaland because she has a radar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
132 [FFLY] Highvelocity4U Members 143 posts Report post #20 Posted February 25, 2021 On 2/20/2021 at 4:35 PM, Lord_Argus said: As title says, which DD is the absolute best at hunting other DD's at tiers 9-10? I know there are several with fast firing guns but what do you think is the best? I don't care about how well it spots, torps, speed, etc. Just which DD do you think can win 1v1 against most other DD's if they were in a ring by themselves and had to go head to head. You can do it with a CV. That way you can eat pizza and watch YouTube at the same time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
