
To increase the effectiveness of the anti-aircraft armament, mount AA Guns Modification 1. Main Battery Modification 2 is worth serious consideration to speed the glacial turret rotation. Generally, Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended because it reduces shell dispersion of the main and secondary armaments. Slot 3 allows for further specialization. Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1īecause of the limited field of fire of Izumo's secondary batteries, a secondary build is not recommended.Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2.Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 *.



The concealment, once among the worst of any ship in the game, has been considerably improved, though still on the lower end of the spectrum for Tier IX battleships. The central weather deck was increased to 57mm to mitigate damage from high explosive shells from 203mm and IFHE 152mm guns. While her stock hull still has mediocre secondaries, a weak anti-aircraft battery, and bad turning characteristics, the AP shell penetration of Hull (A) has been significantly improved, allowing her guns (at least) to remain competitive against the likes of Iowa and Friedrich der Große beyond 15km. Once considered by many to be among the worst Tier IX ships in the game, Izumo has seen a variety of improvements since the launch of World of Warships.
