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WoWS Hawaii: Implementation of Constantly Burst-Firing Ships and Tactical Commentary
An introduction and gameplay of the American Tier 10 premium cruiser Hawaii. It's a trigger-happy ship with a high rate of fire, strong in close-quarters combat with a special firing mode. However, be careful of its penetration power. This video explains Hawaii's characteristics and tactics through a domination battle on the Shatter map.
1. 🚢 Characteristics and Basic Information of the American Tier 10 Cruiser Hawaii
- ✅ Introducing the American Tier 10 premium cruiser Hawaii. Purchasable with steel resources.
- ✅ Based on the Alaska, but the main battery is the same 127mm as a destroyer.
- ✅ The main feature of this ship is that it's a super high rate of fire, trigger-happy light cruiser.
- ⚠️ The mobility and power are cruiser-like, but it's equipped with destroyer guns with a 6-second reload.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Displacement Standard | Large Cruiser |
| Main Battery | 127mm (Destroyer Class) |
00:09 - 01:26
1. 🚢 Characteristics and Basic Information of the American Tier 10 Cruiser Hawaii
- ✅ Introducing the American Tier 10 premium cruiser Hawaii. Purchasable with steel resources.
- ✅ Based on the Alaska, but the main battery is the same 127mm as a destroyer.
- ✅ The main feature of this ship is that it's a super high rate of fire, trigger-happy light cruiser.
- ⚠️ The mobility and power are cruiser-like, but it's equipped with destroyer guns with a 6-second reload.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Displacement Standard | Large Cruiser |
| Main Battery | 127mm (Destroyer Class) |
01:27 - 02:41
2. 🔥 Hawaii's Special Firing Mode and DPM
- ✅ Pressing the F key switches to burst fire mode, halving the reload time to 3 seconds.
- ✅ Special specification with a range limited to 12.5km and unstable ballistics.
- ✅ In close-quarters combat, you can overpower battleships with DPM.
- ⚠️ Even with IFHE (Improved HE), it only penetrates up to 26mm, so knowledge of armor angles and shell selection is necessary.
02:42 - 03:33
3. 🗺️ Initial Positioning and Radar
- ✅ At the start, destroyers restrain each other on the outer perimeter, naturally forming a line from the inner and outer perimeters.
- ✅ Control the lanes from both the left and right sides from behind terrain.
- ⚠️ The radar's effective range has been nerfed to 8.5km, so it doesn't have the performance to actively spot enemy destroyers from the start.
03:34 - 05:54
4. ⚔️ Battle Start: Sinking the Enemy Liberté and Losing an Allied Civil
- ✅ Prioritize attacking the enemy battleship Liberté immediately after the start.
- ✅ An allied Civil rushes in from the start and is subjected to concentrated enemy fire.
- ✅ The enemy Brennus is sticking behind the island in front.
05:55 - 07:34
5. 💥 Sinking the Enemy 'Maru Seiyuu' and Shimakaze
- ✅ The enemy 'Maru Seiyuu' attempts a torpedo run in front of the République and is sunk.
- ✅ The Shimakaze is in a position sandwiched between the enemy radar ships Gdańsk and Worcester.
- ✅ Attempts to overpower the Worcester with DPM, but lacks penetration power.
- ✅ The Shimakaze attempts to disengage but is sunk.
07:35 - 08:50
6. 🎯 Sinking the Worcester and Attacking the Gdańsk
- ✅ The Worcester is sunk, but another ship is sacrificed.
- ✅ Attacks the enemy Gdańsk, looking for a chance to sink it.
- ✅ The Gdańsk is sunk.
08:51 - 11:34
7. 🛡️ Confrontation with the Håland and Securing Charlie Area
- ✅ Aim to drive away the full health Håland.
- ✅ Attack the Håland as it tries to escape.
- ✅ Secure Charlie area.
11:35 - 12:48
8. 🚨 Attack from the Brennus and Avoiding Crisis
- ✅ Iron ore shells fly in from the enemy Brennus.
- ✅ The deceleration timing is delayed due to focusing too much on positioning against the Håland.
- ✅ The Brennus is sunk, escaping the crisis.
12:49 - 13:38
9. 🌪️ Close-Quarters Combat in Cyclone Conditions and the Baman's Kamikaze Attack
- ✅ Cyclone conditions occur, forcing the enemy to approach.
- ✅ The Baman launches a ram attack on the Håland, taking it down with it.
13:39 - 15:34
10. 🏆 Victory: Sinking the Remaining Enemy Hawaii
- ✅ The remaining enemy Hawaii is sunk, resulting in victory.
- ✅ 216,000 damage, 4 ships sunk.
- ✅ Managed to pull through by demonstrating Hawaii's potential.
15:35 - 16:45
11. ⚖️ Hawaii's Balance and How to Obtain It
- ✅ Hawaii is an extremely strong ship when used in favorable situations.
- ✅ Weaknesses are also present, making it well-balanced.
- ✅ Hawaii is currently on sale in the Armory. The acquisition deadline is January 1st of next year.