SMX-31

The SMX-31, as seen in-game.

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### Price

No price, the ship can only be obtained in the Battlepass or Market.Players who are on the lowest battlepass level can opt to pay 30,000 gold to instantly skip to the vessel, however.

## Background History

The SMX-31 is a submarine concept that was conceptualized by the French. The ship utilizes an advanced electrical storage, enhanced stealth capabilities, and an improved operational prowess.

## Overview

The submarine is capable of executing a multipurpose role due to its large and balanced weapon setup. Although lacking in durability, the ship's high mobility and small size make it a difficult to strike target.

## Tactics

### Playing as an SMX-31

SMX-31 is the best submarine in this game currently (on par with type 096 and SMX-25). Having 4 torpedoes and 3 missiles, combined with it's maneuverability and speed make it extremely hard to hit with nearly any weapon, even torpedoes. Since you have no spotting capability, you wait for your allies to spot while closing the distance to the enemy, however if your allies fail to spot it may cost you the game. When the enemy is spotted, stay surfaced and launch missiles and torpedoes until you are fired upon, giving you more opportunities to use the full composition of your armament. After fired upon, simply submerge and resuface, firing all available weapons as you go.

### Playing along with an SMX-31

The SMX-31 has LOTS of torpedoes. That's all I can say. The SMX-31 is a huge menace when it comes to underwater combat. All you have to do to help the SMX-31 is when it surfaces. Its missile artillery is relatively small compared to other submarines such as the USS Ohio. Drive away possible enemies that are capable of dealing heavy damage, such as the IJN Yamato.

### Playing against an SMX-31

Attempting to destroy an SMX-31 is extremely hard, especially when submerged. The most effective way is to swarm it with torpedoes, swarmers and ASROCs, as even an SMX-31 will die to them eventually, and you can't dodge everything they throw at you, especially not the swarmers. Since SMX-31 can dodge torpedoes by going pretty much straight (somehow) the best angle of attack is from behind, where the torpedoes will hit the stern and nearly guarantee a hit.

## Suggested armaments setup

* Torpedo: 4x Yu-7, 4x UGST-1 Physic (Very high damage)
* Missiles: 3x SCALP/3x DF-17/3x Trident or Bulava (For underwater launches)

## Advantages and disadvantages

### Advantages

* Most extensive torpedo armament in game, on par with the CN Type 096.
* Small size, making it extremely difficult to strike with projectiles like cannons.
* High mobility.

### Disadvantages

* Low durability.
* Missile armament is slightly lower than its counterparts.

## Trivia

* It looks like a finless killer whale/orca. It is quite a terrifying sight to see that beholds the predatory nature it inherited from its natural ancestor, which dominates the oceans.
* Commonly seen in online matches.
* Can kill you very quickly alone as AI in offline matches compared to the rest of the ships if you ignore it long enough due to its torpedo hailstorm, complimented by its missile loadout. GLs are very recommended when countering this sub.