How is the modern warship Asama of the Shirane class? A beginner's guide to the modern warship Asama

Today, I will introduce the basic gameplay of the modern warship Asama of the Shirane class. Asama is a highly cost-effective anti-submarine destroyer in Tier 2, with powerful main gun firepower but weaker air defense, making it suitable for new players who prefer manual control. Its close-range burst and anti-submarine capabilities are quite good, allowing Asama to efficiently clear the battlefield with low-cost equipment. So, for those who are interested, you can learn more about it in advance!

Asama does not have missile slots, relying entirely on two main guns and torpedoes for output. The main guns must be either the OTO 76 (firing rate of 1.2 seconds per shot) or the 210mm gun (range of 12 kilometers), with the former being effective against fragile ships and the latter capable of damaging across mountain ranges. If not available, switch to the 210mm gun (long range but requires prediction), and for anti-submarine, use the ASW rocket launcher (clears 30% of a submarine's health in one round). For torpedoes, use HUWS (80,000 damage at close range), and for air defense, mix curved missiles (interception rate of 60%) and HQ-9 missiles (to fill gaps). A Osprey helicopter is a must, which should be deployed at the start to mark the positions of submarines.

At the beginning, find cover behind mountains in the western part of the Arctic map or in the Strait of Malacca, using the main guns to target destroyers or aircraft carriers to wear them down, and the ASW rocket launcher to concentrate fire on the area 2 ship lengths ahead of the sonar signal from submarines. Aim the main guns at fragile destroyers or aircraft carriers to wear them down. When encountering battleships, circle around the mountains and launch torpedoes at close range to instantly kill them. Air defense must be manually switched to prioritize intercepting BrahMos and X-51 stealth missiles. When low on health, use smoke to retreat, avoiding greed for additional damage. Rely on the Osprey to hover and mark targets, then use the ASW rocket launcher to bombard the area 2 ship lengths ahead of the sonar signal.

Prioritize upgrading the OTO 76 to purple (reducing the firing rate to 0.9 seconds per shot), and upgrade the torpedoes to blue to reach 20%, which is sufficient. Upgrading anti-submarine equipment to purple offers the best value. Use the blue Osprey provided by the system, without needing additional investment. In the current version, anti-submarine efficiency often determines victory. When teaming up, follow Type 055 or Pyotr Velikiy, using your ASW rocket launcher to clear the field and the main guns to assist teammates. In solo matches, focus on farming AI rooms for money, and in matches with real players, stick closely to Type 055 or Pyotr Velikiy, using ASW to clear submarines and the main guns to chip in. Start by flanking and ambushing, avoiding direct confrontations when possible, though you shouldn't be afraid of hard engagements.

The Asama of the Shirane class is highly recommended for beginners and also has a high skill ceiling. The core of Asama lies in two points: hitting fragile ships from behind cover and using torpedoes at close range. New players should focus on increasing the firing rate of the main guns and the damage of the torpedoes, practicing manual anti-submarine prediction. Even with weak air defense, you can still contribute to the team through bursts of damage.