Modern warships focus on modern naval warfare. With the advancement of technology, more and more medium- to long-range weapons now use missiles. So, which modern warship missiles are the best? Here, we will share the rankings of modern warship missiles, listing some of the more powerful missiles in the game. Of course, each missile has different stats and characteristics, and sometimes they need to be matched with different ships to perform better.
"Fire Dragon 480" Missile:
The strongest in penetration and burst damage, "Fire Dragon 480" has become a representative of medium- to long-range penetration, comparable to hypersonic missiles. Its burst damage is extremely high, even exceeding that of Storm Shadow. It uses non-fully automatic warhead waves for launch, excelling at deceiving heat-seeking decoys. However, it cannot counter submarines, has a low trajectory, requires a long press to launch, and has a longer lock-on time. Therefore, attention should be paid to the launch rhythm and avoiding enemy countermeasures in actual combat.
"Storm Shadow", "Zircon", "DF-17":
Multipurpose hypersonic options—among conventional missiles, Storm Shadow, Zircon, and DF-17 occupy the first tier. Storm Shadow has extremely strong acceleration, reaching high speeds after 4km, making it suitable for mid-range combat; Zircon maintains stable hypersonic speed throughout, with higher penetration rates; DF-17 is the top speed performer, almost impossible to intercept at its terminal phase. You can choose based on your ship's attack range: for close combat, choose Storm Shadow; for mid- to long-range, Zircon or DF-17 is recommended.
"X-51 Hypersonic Cruise Missile":
A super high-damage missile, X-51 is known for its extremely high damage and hypersonic speed. It requires full manual guidance, but becomes harder to counter with heat-seeking decoys as the delay increases. Although it reloads slowly, its burst damage is astonishing. Suitable for players who enjoy precise shooting and can accurately predict missile trajectories, its superior performance is advantageous in real-time matches and under latency conditions.
"Nuclear Display" Missile:
Super high nuclear damage, a missile with a humorous twist, it has shocking damage and extremely strong armor-piercing capabilities, capable of completely tearing through enemy ship armor. Although it reloads very slowly, its power is one of the strongest in the game. However, unlike high-explosive missiles, it lacks sustained output, so it is mostly used for mopping up or defensive finishing moves, and works best when paired with fast-reloading missiles.
P-700 "Granit" Heavy Anti-Ship Missile:
It has a devastating strike capability. Whether the target is a cruiser or an aircraft carrier, if hit, it will almost instantly inflict heavy damage or even sink the ship. However, the drawbacks of this missile are also obvious, as it flies slowly and takes a long time to reload, greatly reducing its actual penetration success rate. In actual combat, Granit often needs to rely on high-speed missiles or jamming screens as cover to penetrate enemy air defense systems. Therefore, only when reasonably paired with other weapons and creating effective fire support can Granit truly demonstrate its overwhelming and terrifying power.
RSM-56 "Bulava" Ballistic Missile:
It can be considered the submarine-launched version of "nuclear-grade Granit." Compared to P-700, it has significantly improved in speed, with stronger penetration capabilities, and can more effectively break through enemy air defense systems. However, its reload time is nearly half a minute, greatly limiting its ability for sustained output, making it more suited as a high-burst, low-frequency heavy-hitting weapon in battlefield positioning.
"Atmaca", "BrahMos-II", "P-750", "Maritime Strike":
Cost-effective choices
These missiles balance speed, damage, and penetration rates in actual combat, making them suitable for mid-tier ships. Especially Atmaca, which is highly praised by players, has well-balanced overall attributes, capable of both ship-to-ship combat and torpedo coordination, making it very versatile.
RBU-2500, RIM-162D, SM-6:
Emergency choices for anti-air and anti-submarine. In anti-air and anti-submarine warfare, there are many powerful missiles. RBU-2500 is a powerful AOE anti-submarine missile that can intercept torpedoes and explode missile barrages. Its anti-submarine capabilities are top-notch, causing submarines to lose their balance. Additionally, RIM-162D and SM-6 are both powerful anti-air missiles, performing well in the game, capable of compensating for anti-air weaknesses and creating penetration opportunities for main offensive missiles.
The ranking of modern warship missiles is introduced here. If you are pursuing pure burst damage, "Fire Dragon 480/Nuclear Display/RBU-2500" are recommended, with extremely high second damage, but require team coordination to limit enemy counterattacks. For a balanced playstyle, "DF-17/Zircon/Storm Shadow" are the main choices, supplemented by anti-air missiles like EMSS or SM-6, allowing both penetration of enemy ships and immediate defense. If you are looking for cost-effectiveness, mid-tier ships can choose the popular Atmaca missile, paired with X-51 or RBU-2500, for a more stable overall performance.
