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World of Warships - USS Hawaii Review and Gameplay Analysis
The Mighty Jingles analyzes Maltese Knight's USS Hawaii gameplay. USS Hawaii is a powerful cruiser similar to Atlanta but with better range, damage, and defense. This video takes a detailed look at Hawaii's strengths and playstyle, as well as considerations for IFHE skill selection.
1. ⚓ Introducing USS Hawaii: The Unfinished History of the Alaska-class Large Cruiser
- ✅ USS Hawaii was the last hull of the Alaska-class large cruiser project, and it was never completed.
- ✅ In the game, it appears with a configuration similar to the Atlanta, armed with 5-inch dual-purpose guns.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Historical Background | Last hull of the Alaska-class cruiser, unfinished |
| In-game Configuration | Armed with 5-inch dual-purpose guns, similar to Atlanta |
00:11 - 00:40
1. ⚓ Introducing USS Hawaii: The Unfinished History of the Alaska-class Large Cruiser
- ✅ USS Hawaii was the last hull of the Alaska-class large cruiser project, and it was never completed.
- ✅ In the game, it appears with a configuration similar to the Atlanta, armed with 5-inch dual-purpose guns.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Historical Background | Last hull of the Alaska-class cruiser, unfinished |
| In-game Configuration | Armed with 5-inch dual-purpose guns, similar to Atlanta |
00:41 - 01:31
2. ⚔️ Comparing Atlanta and Hawaii: Analyzing Similarities and Differences
- ✅ Atlanta has various versions in the game and has features similar to the Pan-Asian light cruiser line.
- ✅ Atlanta's anti-aircraft firepower has weakened since the aircraft carrier rework, but it still offers a unique play style.
| Features | Atlanta | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battery | 5-inch dual-purpose guns | 5-inch dual-purpose guns |
| Range | 12.5km (Tier 7 Standard) | 18.3km (Base), 12.5km (When using special function) |
01:32 - 02:17
3. 🔥 Hawaii's Powerful Firepower: Harmony of Range and Reload Speed
- ✅ Hawaii uses 5-inch guns with a range of 18.3km, which is the same caliber used by US Navy destroyers and light cruisers.
- ✅ The base reload speed is 6 seconds, but it is reduced to 3 seconds when using a special function.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Main Gun Range | 18.3km (Base), 12.5km (When using special function) |
| Reload Speed | 6 seconds (Base), 3 seconds (When using special function) |
02:18 - 03:30
4. 🚀 'Funny Button' Function: Hawaii's Unique Attack Mechanism
- ✅ Hawaii can shorten the reload speed to 3 seconds through a special function called 'Funny Button'.
- ✅ Using this function reduces the range to 12.5km, but it can deliver much higher firepower at a range similar to Atlanta.
| Function | Effect |
|---|---|
| Funny Button Activation | Reload speed 3 seconds, range reduced to 12.5km |
03:31 - 04:25
5. 💥 Hawaii's Overwhelming Firepower: 24 5-inch Guns
- ✅ Hawaii is equipped with a total of 24 5-inch guns, boasting twice the firepower of Atlanta.
- ✅ Although not all guns can be fired at the same time, up to 18 guns can be used at once.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of Guns | 24 (5-inch) |
| Maximum Number of Guns That Can Be Fired Simultaneously | 18 |
04:26 - 05:36
6. 🛡️ Hawaii's Defense: Survivability Beyond Light Cruisers
- ✅ Unlike light cruisers, Hawaii is a battlecruiser and has stronger armor.
- ✅ With 27~36mm deck armor and up to 229mm belt armor, it can survive enemy attacks better.
| Armor | Thickness |
|---|---|
| Deck Armor | 27~36mm |
| Belt Armor | Up to 229mm |
05:37 - 06:53
7. 🤔 The Dilemma of Choosing IFHE Skill: Penetration vs. Fire Chance
- ✅ Hawaii's biggest concern is whether to choose the IFHE (Improved HE Penetration) skill.
- ✅ Basically, 5-inch guns have 19mm of HE penetration, and IFHE skill can improve penetration, but the chance of causing a fire is reduced.
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| IFHE (Improved HE Penetration) | Increased HE penetration, reduced fire chance |
06:54 - 07:19
8. 🔥 Quantity Beats Quality: Hawaii's High Rate of Fire and Fire-Starting Ability
- ✅ Hawaii's base fire chance is low at 9%, but this can be overcome with a high rate of fire.
- ✅ It can fire 54 shells every 6 seconds, so it can quickly start fires despite the low probability.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Base Fire Chance | 9% |
| Rate of Fire | 54 shells every 6 seconds |
07:20 - 08:50
9. 🕹️ Maltese Knight's Play: Excellent Positioning and Radar Usage
- ✅ Maltese Knight used Hawaii to deal 156,000 damage and cause 10 fires.
- ✅ He continuously attacks without being detected by the enemy through excellent positioning, and uses radar to detect enemy destroyers.
| Strategy | Description |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Continuous attack possible without being detected by the enemy |
| Radar Usage | Detect enemy destroyers |
08:51 - 10:30
10. 🎯 Situational Awareness and Strategic Choices: Balancing Cap Control and Attack
- ✅ Maltese Knight enters to capture the cap, but carefully judges to not miss the opportunity to attack.
- ✅ He predicts the enemy's movements and contributes to the team's victory by launching attacks at the right time.
| Choice | Description |
|---|---|
| Cap Control | Important factor for team victory |
| Attack Opportunity | Deal damage to the enemy and support the team |
10:31 - 11:58
11. 💥 Close Combat Powerhouse: Combining AP Shell Usage and 'Funny Button'
- ✅ Maltese Knight deals massive damage to the enemy by using AP shells in close combat.
- ✅ Activate the 'Funny Button' to increase the reload speed and quickly subdue the enemy.
| Tactics | Description |
|---|---|
| AP Shell Usage | Massive damage to the enemy in close combat |
| 'Funny Button' Activation | Increased reload speed, quick suppression |
11:59 - 13:22
12. 🤝 The Importance of Teamwork: Cooperative Play and Information Sharing
- ✅ Maltese Knight subdues the enemy through cooperation with teammates and helps the team win by sharing information.
- ✅ He identifies the enemy's location and provides information to teammates to predict and prepare for the enemy's attacks.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Teamwork | Subduing enemies through cooperation |
| Information Sharing | Identify enemy location and predict attacks |
13:23 - 14:26
13. 🏆 Last Run Towards Victory: Securing Points and Suppressing Enemies
- ✅ Maltese Knight's team was behind in points and kills, but they did not give up until the end, suppressing enemies and securing points.
- ✅ Eventually, the team succeeded in reversing the situation and achieved victory.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Securing Points | Essential element for victory |
| Suppressing Enemies | Securing points and supporting the team |
14:27 - 16:25
14. 🏅 Achieving Kraken: Proving the Overwhelming Performance of USS Hawaii
- ✅ Maltese Knight achieves Kraken (5+ kills) using USS Hawaii, proving the ship's overwhelming performance.
- ✅ He describes Hawaii as the Tier 10 version of Atlanta, and evaluates it as a ship with only advantages and no disadvantages.
| Evaluation | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance | Overwhelming firepower and defense |
| Comparison | Tier 10 version of Atlanta, no drawbacks |
16:26 - 16:59
15. 👋 Closing and Channel Promotion: Introducing the Maltese Knight Channel
- ✅ The Mighty Jingles expresses his gratitude for Maltese Knight's play and promotes his YouTube channel.
- ✅ He thanks the viewers and promises to see them again in the next video.