144 Sandman1969 Beta Testers 2,089 posts 2,379 battles Report post #1 Posted September 4, 2015 Just looked at the stats so far I have with the Kongo after 3 battles. Hit ratio is a mere 8% whereas my other BBs (Wyoming, Ark beta, South Carolina, heck even the Kawachi) are minimum of 25%. When in the Kongo, it seems that no matter where I aim, waterline, above or below, my shots will straddle the target the majority of the time. Even if said target is broadside to me without deviating, shots still straddle. Any ideas or tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
100 Samalander Beta Testers 460 posts 532 battles Report post #2 Posted September 4, 2015 There is a main gun accuracy module you can install on the Kongou if I recall correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
144 Sandman1969 Beta Testers 2,089 posts 2,379 battles Report post #3 Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) It has all 3 top modules already. I just put the gun fire control mod 1 on. Hope that helps & not sure why I never thought about it. Edited September 4, 2015 by Sandman1969 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,186 BlazerSparta Members 11,026 posts 30,669 battles Report post #4 Posted September 4, 2015 Here I thought it was going to be about the camera issue... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
144 Sandman1969 Beta Testers 2,089 posts 2,379 battles Report post #5 Posted September 4, 2015 Only had 3 battles so have not experienced any camera issues with anything actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
36 Bakta_tank Alpha Tester 418 posts 6,962 battles Report post #6 Posted September 4, 2015 So far you engaged your enemies from the 7-11 km range, welcome to the long range gun frat. If you use the BB plane, you have to take into account shell's speed before aiming far far away, as your pov will now be quite above your usual one, increasing your head a bit. It take a bit to get used to. Otherwise you face cthe usual IJN guns, it may be a silly idea but I noticed that if you steady your aim for but one or two more seconds, you shots will not be as spread compared to shooting right away. That doesn't occur if you kept the same targeting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,407 Compassghost Supertest Coordinator 7,223 posts 14,454 battles Report post #7 Posted September 4, 2015 How far out are you engaging targets? Because if you're engaging at 19km, you're going to be missing more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
144 Sandman1969 Beta Testers 2,089 posts 2,379 battles Report post #8 Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Just played another battle & still missing the majority of shots. Was engaging ships anywhere from 12kms to max range. Only what, 4 battles in and already regret wasting my money on it. Nothing but losses in it, crap damage output. Last match, using AP, less than 20k damage. 98 shots, 19 hits. Aim for water line, miss alter rinse & repeat. Makes no difference. Not sure how long I'll keep her if this is going to be normal & then if I do sell it, I'll abandon the BB lines from now on. Edited September 5, 2015 by Sandman1969 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
719 [UFFA] SinqueScheiDeMona Beta Testers 3,784 posts 5,102 battles Report post #9 Posted September 5, 2015 Kongo is love. I have found it awesome so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
144 Sandman1969 Beta Testers 2,089 posts 2,379 battles Report post #10 Posted September 5, 2015 Average Score per Battle Experience 209.50 Damage caused 8,268.25 Warships destroyed 0.75 Aircraft destroyed 2.75 Main battery hit ratio 12% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
129 Popingheads Beta Testers 460 posts Report post #11 Posted September 5, 2015 I would wait until you have it fully upgraded, the Kongo is the best tier 5 in the game in my opinion, follow closes by the Minekaze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7 [HAATO] Wo_Chan Beta Testers 51 posts 1,295 battles Report post #12 Posted September 5, 2015 Kongo, Minekaze, Kuma, da best. I seriously question how you complain about Kongo compared to Kawachi or Myogi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
144 Sandman1969 Beta Testers 2,089 posts 2,379 battles Report post #13 Posted September 5, 2015 I would wait until you have it fully upgraded, the Kongo is the best tier 5 in the game in my opinion, follow closes by the Minekaze. As mentioned in post #3, I have all the top modules added already & also added the gun fire control mod. Not complaining, just wanna know wth is going on. I stayed away from those ships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
17,999 [WOLF5] HazeGrayUnderway Members 39,387 posts 31,553 battles Report post #14 Posted September 5, 2015 I love my Kongo. Desu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 6,337 battles Report post #15 Posted September 5, 2015 Just looked at the stats so far I have with the Kongo after 3 battles. Hit ratio is a mere 8% whereas my other BBs (Wyoming, Ark beta, South Carolina, heck even the Kawachi) are minimum of 25%. When in the Kongo, it seems that no matter where I aim, waterline, above or below, my shots will straddle the target the majority of the time. Even if said target is broadside to me without deviating, shots still straddle. Any ideas or tips? Get the gun accuracy mod like NOW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
855 Carrier_Taiyo Beta Testers 2,420 posts 1,809 battles Report post #16 Posted September 5, 2015 If you are missing that much, get closer to the target. Stock, that ship isn't very good. Fully upgraded, it's one of the best ships in the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
251 Kaeldian Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 890 posts 2,141 battles Report post #17 Posted September 5, 2015 My hit rate in the Kongo went up considerably if I engaged at <15 km. I know it will reach out to 20km or 24 if you got the scout plane - but it's very hit or miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
651 [DDM_] R_Razor Banned 1,680 posts 10,129 battles Report post #18 Posted September 5, 2015 Damned things don't seem to have a problem hitting my NY at 17+ KM away....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300 [WKY20] LifePilgrim Members 1,313 posts 7,092 battles Report post #19 Posted September 5, 2015 I like my Myogi. Kawachi is too slow and by the time she gets into range for action either all opposition has been defeated or I was the only one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
144 Sandman1969 Beta Testers 2,089 posts 2,379 battles Report post #20 Posted September 5, 2015 Get the gun accuracy mod like NOW. Again, as I stated prior, it is fully upgraded and I put the gun accuracy on in post #3. I guess I'll have to wait til I'm a lot closer then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40 BA_Baracus Beta Testers 300 posts 1,206 battles Report post #21 Posted September 5, 2015 I couldnt win in kongo either no matter what i did. The team always folded and went full [edited]. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,440 Sirus_Patton Members 3,243 posts 1,579 battles Report post #22 Posted September 5, 2015 Again, as I stated prior, it is fully upgraded and I put the gun accuracy on in post #3. I guess I'll have to wait til I'm a lot closer then. Average BB engagement range for accuracy is 15km and closer, but Kongou is one of the more accurate BBs in the game actually. I'm honestly trying to figure out your problem because I'm averaging 32% accuracy with her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9,860 [NMKJT] VTAdmiral Beta Testers 24,800 posts 3,956 battles Report post #23 Posted September 5, 2015 Kongo is when you start getting into the IJN high velocity guns with the flatter trajectory. Aims different from the USN line or earlier IJN battleships. Once you're accustomed to them, Kongo's guns are VERY accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
26 dbs1701 Members 182 posts 13,699 battles Report post #24 Posted September 5, 2015 Kongo was a learning curve for me at first as well. I really came into the ship wanting to like it so I stuck with it. Once you really figure her guns out, she is a fantastic ship. BUT, she isn't as accurate at long range. You will hit some out there, and RNG may reward you with a citadel every so often, but due to the dispersion at great range it is mostly luck. Once you get closer (iirc 5-12 KM, please correct me, experts), that is where you do the most damage. I haven't found myself at close range since the patch to try out, so I can't speak to spitting distance accuracy. Kongo is the first real jump in BB learning curve. You are so thrilled to get out of Myogi that you put up with it but I admit it is a frustration until you figure her out. Once ship has the top hull that's when she really shines, her stock version isn't really that great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 6,337 battles Report post #25 Posted September 5, 2015 Again, as I stated prior, it is fully upgraded and I put the gun accuracy on in post #3. I guess I'll have to wait til I'm a lot closer then. Well depends on how far away. Max range yeah its a crap shoot. About 12 km or less should be putting atleast half your shots or more on target. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
