In the tactical naval combat shooting mobile game "Modern Warships," destroyers, as a type of ship with extremely high flexibility, output efficiency, and tactical diversity, have always been deeply loved by players. In the current version, destroyers can roughly be divided into two main types: soft damage and hard damage. Therefore, the ranking of destroyers in Modern Warships is also arranged according to this. With continuous version updates and equipment upgrades, the strength tiers of various destroyers have gradually become clear. Below, we will focus on the two categories of soft damage and hard damage, recommending the most representative powerful destroyers from T0 to T3, and use the strongest among them as an example.
Soft Damage:
T4: DDX, Ashigara, Visakhapatnam, Akebono, KDDX-S
T3: Project 2145, Constitution II, Leader, Paladin, Chengying, Michael Monsoor
T2: DDG, Maya, Jeongjo the Great, Hangzhou, Jack, TF2000, Ted
T1: Sword Ship, Type 058, Type 055A, Sambas 225, Joint Fire Support Ship, Dazhou
T0: Zumwalt, SMART8000
The representatives of the T0 tier in the soft damage category are undoubtedly the Zumwalt and SMART8000. As a veteran since the game's launch, the Zumwalt has undergone multiple versions of optimization and adjustments, maintaining its comprehensive performance at an extremely high level. In the latest version, it carries a total of five vertical launch missiles (3+2), with all main guns placed forward, coupled with excellent speed and maneuverability, making it almost unmatched in terms of taking cover, adjusting viewpoints, and controlling the pace of battle. The combat style of the Zumwalt heavily relies on the player's operational awareness; whether one can achieve hit-and-run tactics and quickly evade enemy fire determines if this ship becomes a battlefield phantom or cannon fodder.
Under high-level operations, the Zumwalt can rely on laser-guided missiles to form a stable and lethal damage output. However, due to sacrificing some anti-air and anti-submarine capabilities, it requires a higher adaptability to the combat environment, suitable for experienced players with a deep understanding of tactics and quick reactions. It can be said that the Zumwalt offers the largest operational space among destroyers, being both a powerful tool for experts and a model for newcomers to learn from.
The SMART8000, which shares the same fame as the Zumwalt, excels even more in structural design and tactical diversity. This premium destroyer, with its ultra-fast 30-knot speed and 12.1 maneuverability, leads in high-mobility tactics, and its dual helicopter slots open up significant room for tactical expansion. Whether it's using dual helicopters for illumination, inflicting damage, or anti-submarine warfare, the SMART8000 can quickly adapt and provide top-tier tactical performance.
Its equipped Tyrfing missiles reload in just 8 seconds, delivering extremely high striking power, capable of rapidly breaking through enemy defenses. Additionally, with all weapons placed forward, strong stealth, and a compact layout, the SMART8000 can handle both head-on confrontations and ambushes from behind mountains with ease. The most valuable aspect of the SMART8000 is that it has almost no obvious weaknesses. Apart from not having the extreme hard damage capability like the Zumwalt, its position as a T0 in missile destroyers is undisputed.
Hard Damage:
T3: Michael Monsoor, Paladin, Project 2145
T2: Dazhou, Type 83, Sambas 225, Nanchang, Poison Tree 1199 Project
T1: Ushakov, Qilin, Red Rum, Admiral Bashtin
T0: Fletcher
In the realm of hard damage destroyers, the T0 level champion is undoubtedly the Fletcher. This classic warship, with its combination of three main guns and two rocket launchers, can deliver over 220,000 damage per round, and even when equipped with plasma main guns, it can deal 140,000 damage at full range. When switched to close-range shotguns, it can unleash 130,000 destructive firepower in just 3 seconds, nearly fulfilling the role of half a battleship among destroyers. The unique attack method of the Fletcher also makes it highly dependent on weapon configuration, with different weapons determining its combat style. For example, a close-range shotgun suppression strategy is suitable for rapid breakthroughs and burst kills, while choosing the Mark71 main gun leans more towards long-range suppression and sustained damage output.
However, the Fletcher is not without its shortcomings. Two of its three main guns are placed at the rear, leading to a relatively poor output environment when behind cover, often requiring the exposure of the hull to deliver full damage, making it an easy target for enemy fire. Additionally, its anti-air and anti-submarine capabilities are somewhat lacking, necessitating the use of carried missiles and anti-submarine helicopters to compensate. This makes the Fletcher a high-risk, high-reward destroyer that tests the player's positioning skills and judgment of engagement timing, with a high entry barrier but also high returns.
The above is the relevant content regarding the ranking of destroyers in Modern Warships. The Zumwalt and SMART8000 are undoubtedly the kings of soft damage, while the Fletcher is the sole T0 in the hard damage category. Other destroyers each have their own unique features, some being agile, others excelling in sustained damage, and some specialized in anti-submarine warfare. Everyone can choose the one that suits them based on their personal operational level and tactical preferences.
