Conqueror is a noble knight from the shores of Great Britain,
encased in armor and skillfully brandishing
a heavy and extremely dangerous sword.
A battleship fighting under the flag of Great Britain
that was called the queen of the seas for good reason.
This project could have become one of the most ambitious and grandest:
a battleship with a main battery caliber of almost 457 mm!
But World of Warships turns even the most challenging
ideas into a reality.
Like King Arthur who headed the knights of the Round Table,
Conqueror has become the leader of the British battleship branch.
Like the hero of the British epics, the new battleship
has her own Excalibur— her main battery guns.
The 457-mm guns are able to upset opponents
from a distance of almost 24 km.
In Conqueror's magazines, armor piercing shells
rub shoulders with enhanced high explosive ones that have increased damage,
armor penetration capabilities, and a higher chance to set a target on fire.
And there's more to come...
The British has a second, 419-mm variant of the main battery guns.
There are four more,
and, as some experts claim, playing with them is more comfortable.
Anyway, there’s a choice, and the choice is yours.
It’s difficult to imagine a real knight in battle
without a suit of armor. Conqueror also has her armor.
Steel plates about 400 mm thick will help her endure a hit.
And if we add a low-set citadel to the list,
we see that the British ship's survivability is at its best!
There's one more important feature of Conqueror
that promotes her survivability: her improved Repair Party is well-known
to players of British cruiser Minotaur.
This consumable is the most effective in restoring hit points
after suffering from fire and flooding.
Thanks to her Repair Party, the British battleship
will be able to survive for longer under a storm of enemy shells.
Conqueror's AA defense easily withstands all aircraft carriers,
including Midway and Hakuryu.
Of course, to be totally secure, you need to train your Commander's perks—
Basic Firing Training, Advanced Firing Training,
and Manual Fire Control for AA Armament— and mount two additional upgrades
responsible for the battleship's AA defense.
This set provides our knight with a powerful shield
to fight off a heavy aircraft attack.
However, you should remember that enemy shells can destroy your AA mounts
and, by the end of a heated battle, your defense may have substantial gaps.
Furthermore, British Conqueror possesses an interesting peculiarity,
not typical of battleships—concealment.
This naval giant can get within almost 11 km of an enemy without being spotted.
This can be achieved by using camouflage, mounting a corresponding upgrade,
and training the Concealment Expert skill of the Commander.
Increased concealment will be an unpleasant surprise for your opponents,
because Conqueror appearing out of thin air is a nightmare for any ship.
Large caliber, excellent AA guns, and concealment are serious advantages!
But use them wisely in battle.
Each battle for the British is a joust. Square off with an opponent at mid-range.
Attack with every weapon using armor piercing shells!
Fend off the opponent's attack. Does the enemy resist?
Does the enemy take up a defensive position?
Switch to high explosive shells then.
You'll need their increased penetration here,
plus setting them on fire is also a decent way to deal damage.
And while your enemy is burning, retreat and restore your power
with the help of Repair Party.
Having defeated one enemy, you can safely focus on the next.
This tactic will be efficient in a battle against battleships and cruisers.
But when it comes to nimble and quick destroyers,
you should be extremely careful. As you know, knights are slow
and clumsy because of their massive armor and heavy weapons.
The same is true for Conqueror: she can’t boast outstanding maneuverability.
Because of this, once you see a destroyer, try to avoid being hit by torpedoes.
And respond with your special high explosive shells.
Believe me: even one accurate hit will be enough for a destroyer
to understand that Conqueror is a very dangerous opponent, if a bit slow.
Tier X in World of Warships already has players' favorites:
Montana, Großer Kurfürst, and, of course, legendary Yamato.
The new British battleship will take her pride of place
in this famous company.
Her truly British features and the image of a real knight
make Conqueror a solid successor to the naval traditions of Great Britain.
The navy's here, Commanders!