USS Wisconsin (BB-64)

The USS Wisconsin, as seen in game.

Reload time: 19 to 14 seconds

Damage: 10,701 to 13,045

Reload time: 11 to 8 seconds

Speed: 684.0 to 810.0 km/h

DPS: 160 to 190

> "Forward for Freedom" - *Wisconsin's motto*
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The *Wisconsin* is an *Iowa-*class battleship featured in game.

## Background History

The Wisconsin was laid down during January 25, 1941; and was launched during December 7, 1943. The Wisconsin bombarded Japanese fortifications and escorted the US Carriers as they raided enemy positions.

After World War 2, the Wisconsin was decommissioned and recommissioned a few times to serve during the Korean War and Persian Gulf War. The ship is currently berthed at Norfolk, Virginia as a museum ship.

## Overview

Basically a *Missouri* that can be obtained via 8 million cash, *Wisconsin* slightly edges out her cousin by half a knot in terms of max speed and loses out on overall damage by a negligible 1k. With the US flag, her firepower rivals that of *Montana* at 57.5K. She is also more maneuverable and has slightly more hp at 261k with full upgrades, which is the best of all the Iowa class BB's, but still lower than IJN *Kongo* which even though a tier below but still puts out 268k of HP with full upgrades. In short, she trades some minor firepower for speed and maneuverability. Objectively, This is the best Iowa class ship in terms of stats but still loses out to *Missouri* as *Missouri*, in terms of cost, is a fairly common ship from legendary containers or even the 1000 platinum containers. She is the most versatile of the Iowa class sisters.

Along with the *Melvin*, the *Wisconsin* was added in the game during December 10, 2018. Originally available exclusively on the Rare Container, the ship was made available through purchase with in-game currency later on.

## Tactics

Just like its fellow Iowas, this ship boasts speed, high firepower, and powerful AA; but at the cost of survivability. The ship has a rather coarse shell dispersion, but do that with a pinch of salt, as she still continues to be one of best sharp shooters.

### When playing as a Wisconsin

The *Wisconsin's* high speed means that it can outflank any pursuing hostile battleships, but at the same time can force a battle against vulnerable and wounded ships. The ship also has a standard reload time of 11 seconds when fully upgraded and equipped with proper flags, making it useful for bringing heavy damage against any opponent. The ship's powerful AA will ensure survivability to its users in case of an air attack. Its ample secondaries are also useful for eliminating any severely wounded warships.

With its power, also comes drawbacks. The ship will struggle fighting any destroyers or other torpedo equipped warships due its large size, so great attention must be paid to the surroundings. to add to the drawbacks, she's tall, and her superstructure make it an easy target at the distance, even when behind hills. Caution must be taken when engaging a fleet without any escorts, because just like any other ship, this ship too melts under pressure from hostiles.

### When playing along with a Wisconsin

The *Wisconsin* proves to be a reliable ally due to its favorable statistics. As a smaller vessel, you can escort a *Wisconsin* and be safe from air attacks under the range of its powerful AA. You can provide fire support by destroying any nearby vessels as the *Wisconsin* attacks the stronger ones from the distance. Its powerful secondaries will also provide further protection.

As a capital ship, you can supplement the *Wisconsin's* powerful main guns with that from your ship's, or send in a wave of aircraft against any rival ship that is headed on the *Wisconsin's* way. The *Wisconsin* will be vital to ally carriers and battleships alike due to its powerful AA and high firepower. But keep in mind that a Wisconsin can be a great distractor, so use the time that the Wisconsin buys you to deal damage to the hostile ships. It should be worth noting that the *Wisconsin* is a fast battleship, so be ready to use speed boosts if you wish to catch up.

### When playing against a Wisconsin

The *Wisconsin* is not without its flaws. Just like its sister ships, the *Wisconsin* is prone to being victim to other warships that have torpedoes, so if you happen to be using those ships during favorable conditions, don't waste time using them. But be cautious as she is extremely mobile and hits like a truck, do think twice before getting into her personal space. Aside from that, its tall superstructure makes it an easy target at the distance. This is useful during the early stages of the match.

As a destroyer, you can sneak up on a *Wisconsin* and release a salvo or two of torpedoes, but be warned with its powerful secondaries and main guns.

As a cruiser, fighting this ship directly is not advised. It is best to be in the cover of ally ships and provide them fire support as they take down an enemy *Wisconsin*.

As a Battleship, you can rely on your main guns when on a powerful battleship, or combine it with your torpedoes, if available.

As an Aircraft Carrier, it is not advised to rely mainly on your aircraft. The *Wisconsin's* powerful AA will destroy your planes, so it is best to attack with an ally ship.

## Advantages and Disadvantages

**Advantages**

* High mobility, capable of catching up with fast vessels while escaping from or forcing a battle on hostile ones.
* High maximum damage and high shell damage.
* Fast main gun reload.
* Powerful AA.
* Decent Secondaries.

**Disadvantages**

* Low HP for a high tier battleship.
* Large size and tall superstructure makes it an easy target.
* Expensive main gun ammunition cost.

## Trivia

* The *Wisconsin* is the only *Iowa class* battleship in game to be modeled after its appearance during World War 2, while the others were modeled during their Cold War era iterations.
* Along with the *Deutschland*, this ship used to suffer from visual glitches. This was fixed in an update during December 2018 (presumably December 24?).
* Along with the *Melvin*, the ship could only be obtained via the Rare container back then.
* She is also known as the "Pros and Con Sin" ingame derived from Wisconsin due to her standing presence in the top tier battleship fights but being outdone by ships like Yamato,H41