 The ship was armed with twelve 10.5 cm SK L / 45 guns in single pedestal mounts. Two were placed side by side forward on the forecastle, eight were located amidships, four on either side, and two were side by side aft. These were replaced in 1916 – 1917 with six 15 cm SK L / 45 guns. She also carried four 5.2 cm (2.0 in) SK L / 55 anti-aircraft guns, though these were replaced with a pair of two 8.8 cm (3.5 in) SK L / 45 anti-aircraft guns in 1918. She was also equipped with a pair of 45 cm (17.7 in) torpedo tubes submerged in the hull. Two deck-mounted 50 cm (20 in) torpedo tube launchers were added in 1918 She could also carry 100 mines. The conning tower had 100 mm (3.9 in) thick sides, and the deck was covered with up to 40 mm (1.6 in) thick armor plate.
