In modern warships, civilian players should focus most on low cost and high returns. Choosing the right ship can quickly accumulate resources and adapt to most matches. Next, in order to help new players quickly find their combat feel, we will share recommendations for civilian ships in modern warships. In fact, there are many types of ships in the game that are very suitable for new players, which can be said to balance acquisition difficulty and practical strength, helping players avoid taking unnecessary detours.

PC3 Hurricane is the easiest first-level ship for new players to obtain, costing only 100,000 USD. It is equipped with a 6-round Griffin missile, capable of instantly destroying fragile destroyers at close range, and with a speed of 35 knots, it can quickly leave the battlefield. In bot matches, there's no need to upgrade anti-air, focusing on stacking missile damage for efficient money grinding. Although it does not have a helicopter, its cost-effectiveness is extremely high, making it suitable for pure newcomers transitioning to second-tier rooms.

Horizon class (gold ship) and Shirane (150,000 USD) are the top choices for the second-tier room. The Horizon class main gun comes with an OTO 76 automatic anti-air, using South Korea's SSM-700K Sea Star missiles (single-shot damage 15,000), and swapping torpedoes for HUWS for close-range burst. The Shirane has multiple main guns, making it suitable as a "gun dad" in bot matches. Both can transition to third-tier rooms, with low development costs.

The Type 055 is the most comprehensively powerful civilian destroyer, priced reasonably at 450,000 USD. It has a comprehensive configuration of 3 missile slots + 3 main guns + 2 torpedoes, with balanced air defense and anti-submarine capabilities. The original YJ-18 missiles have long range, and the main gun can be swapped for a railgun to penetrate armor. During operation, maintain a medium distance, prioritize targeting fragile targets, and use the repair skill when low on health to survive, making it suitable for solo and team play.

Shandong (second-tier aircraft carrier) has strong air defense, with 10 anti-air slots capable of intercepting 80% of missiles and planes, making it suitable for those who struggle with manual control. Use J-15 strike fighters to grind down enemy health, and finish off with missiles. Cavour (third-tier aircraft carrier) has one additional missile slot, using Tomahawks for long-range consumption and Sea Stars for close-range bursts, requiring hiding behind mountains to launch planes. Both have high money-grinding efficiency but require attention to the timing of plane recovery.

Massachusetts (purchased with gold bars) is the top choice for civilian battleships, with high health and built-in stealth. The main gun has a long range, and the B100 rocket launcher can attack across terrain, with excellent anti-submarine capabilities. When fighting against premium ships, use terrain to engage in attrition, and in the endgame, use smoke grenades to stall. Prioritize upgrading the rocket launcher, paired with dual-band radar to improve detection.
No matter what civilian players choose, they should pay attention to the principle of concentrating resources on developing one main ship, prioritizing the Type 055 or Horizon class, and pairing it with the Aurora Barrier coating to enhance survivability. Play more bot matches to familiarize yourself with the controls, and gradually transition to higher-tier ships later to steadily increase your score.