Post
World of Warships: In-depth Review and Gameplay Analysis of the Tier 6 French Light Cruiser Montcalm
This video provides an in-depth review and gameplay analysis of the Tier 6 French premium light cruiser Montcalm. It explores the Montcalm's pros and cons, builds, and in-game performance, and compares it to other French cruisers of the same tier.
1. ⚓ Montcalm Introduction and Captain Build Guide
- ✅ The Montcalm is a Tier 6 French premium light cruiser that can be obtained for free at dockyard level 10.
- ✅ Captain Build: Last Stand, Grease the Gears, Demolition Expert, Adrenaline Rush, Superintendent, Survivability Expert, Concealment Expert, Top Grade Gunner
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Last Stand | Decreases the chance of engine and steering gear becoming incapacitated |
| Grease the Gears | Increases main battery traverse speed |
| Demolition Expert | Increases the chance of causing a fire |
| Adrenaline Rush | Increases reload speed when HP is lost |
| Superintendent | Increases the number of consumables |
| Survivability Expert | Increases HP |
| Concealment Expert | Decreases detectability range |
| Top Grade Gunner | Decreases main battery reload time |
00:01 - 01:28
1. ⚓ Montcalm Introduction and Captain Build Guide
- ✅ The Montcalm is a Tier 6 French premium light cruiser that can be obtained for free at dockyard level 10.
- ✅ Captain Build: Last Stand, Grease the Gears, Demolition Expert, Adrenaline Rush, Superintendent, Survivability Expert, Concealment Expert, Top Grade Gunner
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Last Stand | Decreases the chance of engine and steering gear becoming incapacitated |
| Grease the Gears | Increases main battery traverse speed |
| Demolition Expert | Increases the chance of causing a fire |
| Adrenaline Rush | Increases reload speed when HP is lost |
| Superintendent | Increases the number of consumables |
| Survivability Expert | Increases HP |
| Concealment Expert | Decreases detectability range |
| Top Grade Gunner | Decreases main battery reload time |
01:29 - 02:54
2. 🛡️ Equipment and Armor Analysis: Montcalm's Survival Strategies
- ✅ Equipment: Propulsion Modification 1, Aiming Systems Modification 1, Engine Room Protection, Main Armaments Modification 1
- ✅ Consumables: Reload Booster (5), Hydroacoustic Search (4)
- ✅ Armor: 16mm bow/stern/side armor, 25mm deck
- ⚠️ Vulnerable internal citadel located above the waterline
- ✅ You have to use islands and play carefully
02:55 - 04:21
3. 📊 Montcalm Key Feature Analysis: Firepower, Mobility, Concealment
- ✅ HP: 31,500
- ✅ Torpedo Protection: 10%
- ✅ Main Battery: 9 x 152mm, 8.6s reload, 14% fire chance, 18km range
- ❌ Torpedoes: 6km (sister ship is 9km)
- ❌ Speed: 32.6 knots (slow for a French cruiser)
- ✅ Turning Radius: 650m
- ✅ Rudder Shift Time: 7.7s
- ✅ Detectability Range: 11.6km
| Feature | Montcalm | de Grasse | La Galissonnière |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reload Booster | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Speed Boost | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Range | 18km | - | - |
| Reload Time | 8.6s | 8.1s | - |
- ✅ Camouflage: 2 types available
04:22 - 14:54
4. 🎮 Montcalm Practical Gameplay: Tips and Strategies
- ✅ Tier 6 full match.
- ✅ Playstyle of attacking enemies from long range
- ✅ Utilize reload booster to focus firepower
- ✅ Utilize high fire chance
- ⚠️ 6km short torpedo range
- ⚠️ Limited mobility due to slow speed
- ⚠️ Beware of destroyers and submarines
- ✅ 71,433 damage, 2 kills, 1st place in team
- ✅ 12 fires caused
- ✅ Should have used reload booster more often
14:55 - 18:21
5. 🤔 Montcalm Final Evaluation and Recommendation: de Grasse, La Galissonnière Comparison
- ✅ Montcalm is a decent Tier 6 cruiser that can be obtained for free
- ✅ Pros: Long range, reload booster, high fire chance
- ❌ Cons: Short torpedo range, slow speed, vulnerable armor
- ✅ de Grasse: Recommended for users who prefer fast speed and mobility
- ✅ La Galissonnière: Good choice for users researching the Henri IV line
- ✅ Montcalm is a premium ship, so it can be used without captain retraining
- ✔️ Final Evaluation: Montcalm is a decent ship, but I prefer de Grasse and La Galissonnière
18:22 - 18:54
6. Wrap-up and Request for Next Video Topic Suggestions
- Finishing by asking viewers about their thoughts on Montcalm, whether they own it, and which ships to cover in the next video.