HMS Repulse

The Repulse, as seen in game. Note: table statistics do not reflect flag bonuses.

## General Characterstics

### Interceptors

2 to 3 interceptors.HP: 390 to 493

Speed: 540.0 to 630.0 km/h

DPS: 120 to 140

## Armament

### Primary Batteries

Six 380mm (15 inch) guns.Type 1:

Damage: 10,575 to 12,669

Reload: 9 to 7 seconds

Type 2:

Damage: 12,161 to 14,569

Reload: 9 to 7 seconds

### Secondary Batteries

Two single mounts.Type 1:

Range: 810 to 987 meters

Damage: 4,830 to 5,888

Reload Time: 8 to 6 seconds

Type 2:

Range: 810 to 927 meters

Damage: 5,554 to 6,354

Reload Time: 8 to 6 seconds

### Anti-Aircraft Guns

▪Seven "class 1",Type 1: 228 to 297 DPM

Type 2: 251 to 317 DPM

▪Twelve "class 2"

Type 1: 368 to 465 DPM

Type 2: 405 to 528 DPM

Type 3: 442 to 558 DPM

Type 4: 478 to 587 DPM

### Torpedo Launchers

Two launchers.Type 1:

Damage: 7,784 to 9,269

Speed: 55 to 62 m/s

Rounds: 5×2 to 6×2

Reload Time: 92 to 75 seconds

Type 2:

Damage: 8,952 to 11,680

Speed: 55 to 65 m/s

Rounds: 5×2 to 6×2

Reload Time: 92 to 70 seconds

Type 3:

Damage: 10,119 to 12,406

Speed: 55 to 63 m/s

Rounds: 5×2 to 6×2

Reload Time: 92 to 74 seconds

### Aircraft Catapults (Interceptors)

Two catapults.

> Qui Tangit Frangitur (Who touches me is broken) -motto of HMS Repulse
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HMS Repulse was a British battlecruiser featured in the game. although it is classed as an cruiser in BOW.

## Background History

The HMS Repulse (Pennant Number 34), along with its sister ship, Renown, were the two ships of the Renown class battlecruisers. They were originally intended as improved Revenge class battleships, but due to World War 1, their construction was suspended. However, after Admiral Lord Fisher became the First Sea Lord, their construction continued after he gained approval of their reconstruction as battlecruisers in order to be deployed quickly enough into the war.

The Repulse was laid down during January 25, 1915; was launched during January 8, 1916; and was commissioned during August 18, 1916. The ship participated in the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight during 1917, the only conflict it saw during the war.

During the inter war period, the ship participated in several duties along with the HMS Hood, and also protected convoys during the Spanish Civil War during 1936 to 1939.

During the early years in World War 2, the ship hunted down raiders and partook in certain operations, including the hunt for the Bismarck during 1941. During November of that year, the ship was assigned to Force Z, in order to deter the Japanese advance in the British territories in Asia. Both the Repulse and the battleship Prince of Wales were sunk on December 10, 1941 by Japanese aircraft.

## Tactics and Overview

Use this ship as essentially a Royal Sovereign upgrade with torpedoes in the mix. Your playstyle should be support other ships before everything else. if you are forced to become the teams capital ship try to use repulse's speed to outflank the enemy and unleash guns and torpedoes on them. Avoiding aircraft is advised due to it's large size and low AA firepower. It’s low HP is something of concern, as well as the fact that her speed is the second lowest in the cruiser category (only Deutschland is worse) due to her being a powerful battlecruiser capable of forcing Scharnhorst and Gneisenau away (HMS Renown), except without the power and HP. She is relegated to a support role, needing a stronger ally close by else even low tier ships could kill her in a full on slugfest. Her torpedoes are not the most helpful due to their poor damage and speed, which makes it harder.

## Tactics

The Repulse does not have too many viable tactics available to her, and she rarely scores over 200k damage. Due to this, she is rarely seen in online battles. One thing the Repulse can however use to its advantage is its poor reputation.Players think the ship is weaker than the Sovereign with only 6 380 mm rifles compares to Sovereigns 8 rifles.The Repulse,with interceptors (3 when fully upgraded),6 380 mm main guns and a single triple torpedo tube on each side(can be upgraded to a single Quad torpedo tube on each side),players think she is a weak ship,But she's a very versatile ship. The Repulse can trail behind a powerful battleship or in a group where it is not the most powerful ship, and with the enemy focused on the more frightening ships, you can fire away at will. Often, after the capital ship is destroyed, you are often close enough to the enemy to survive the charge to torpedo range. Weak torpedoes are better than none. Stay clear of aircraft at all costs (they took her down in real life off the coast of Kuantan, modern-day West Malaysia, on her way to reinforce Singapore). Destroyers can be dealt with as she has rather high reload speed and can handle destroyers just about fine.

**Playing as a Repulse**

Being inferior to capital ships but superior to most cruisers and destroyers at your matchmaking spread, you are best suited to play at the support role. By helping your teams proper battleships by adding on to their damage, you can help them deal with the most dangerous opponents more quickly. Should you want to operate solo, hunt down enemy destroyers or low tier cruisers. Your Armor and hit points are optimized to deal with them and your torpedoes serve to only make the job easier. Do keep a certain distance as you lack secondary guns to keep Destroyers from closing in to knifing distance.

**Playing alongside with a Repulse**

Defend your ally Repulse during a heated battle. When using a strong battleship, do not let it go ahead of you. Though "insignificant", the ship is excellent in providing fire support.

**Playing Against Repulse**

As a BB, you can target repulse from the start of the match as it's low health pool often means an easy kill. Do keep your distance as she has torpedoes and weak torps are still torps nonetheless. As a same tier cruiser you are best advised to stay back. Repulse has superior armament but only 6 guns, kiting her will allow you to dish out damage while minimizing the potential amount of damage she can do to you. As a destroyer, it is advised to find an opportunity to close the gap and finish her with your torps. As a carrier, Repulse is a dream come true as her above average AA and large size (rivaling Bismarck) makes her an easy target to farm damage off of.

## Advantages and Disadvantages

**Advantages**

* Fast main gun reload.
* Decent Anti Aircraft armament.
* High speed, one of the fastest cruisers in the game.
* Comes equipped with torpedoes.
* Has interceptors for extra AA DPS.

**Disadvantages**

* Low main gun damage.
* Low HP.
* Large size, comparable to that of the Bismarck.
* Poor secondaries.

## Editor/Contributor's Opinion

1) **XercesDenial** :- " and Here we have the most underrated and under-powered ship in the game.. but still... she is really fun to play.. despite the fact that she seems to be made of wood with the amount of HP she boasts... and just don't talk about the guns.. just don't "

## Trivia

* Upon their completion, both Renown and Repulse were the fastest capital ships built.
* The ship is one of the weakest in the game, in terms of statistics. Contrary to this in-game concept, however, the ship is actually a powerful warship historically. The Repulse's sister ship, the Renown, managed to deal sizable damage to the Gneisenau (Scharnhorst's sister ship) during the Action off Lofoten (April 9, 1940), whilst sustaining only light damage from both Scharnhorst and Gneisenau.
* The Repulse is actually ironically what the Gneisenau was trying to become with the planned 15 inch gun rearmament but with FAR MORE secondary guns and better armor layout.