In the modern warship mobile game, aircraft carriers have always been the ship type with the most tactical diversity and operational space. Especially assault carriers (short for "Assault Carriers"), with their powerful air suppression and self-protection capabilities, play an extremely important role on the battlefield. So, which aircraft carriers are recommended in Modern Warships? Here, we bring you the ranking of assault carriers in the Modern Warships mobile game. With the recent major balance adjustments, the overall landscape of carriers has changed significantly, with many old favorites returning to the mainstream, and new stars rising to the top.
Enterprise
The brightest new king, it received attribute boosts in this round of balance adjustments, adding one helicopter, making its air units reach the top level among all assault carriers. Combined with its two rocket launchers, it is highly intimidating in close-range self-defense counterattacks. Its base health is currently the highest among assault carriers, and its anti-air and speed are also excellent. Although its maneuverability is slightly inferior, its overall repositioning ability is not greatly affected. Enterprise also has a strategically significant advantage: the interceptor configuration, which is particularly important in the context of the accelerated carrier confrontation rhythm. Standing out in various battle situations with its all-around, stable, and high-floor performance, it is one of the most worthwhile main carriers to invest in for the new version.
Tianjin
Although it did not receive any direct buffs in the major balance, it became the biggest beneficiary due to the overall changes in the version environment. Tianjin has a high health pool comparable to that of Enterprise, combined with electromagnetic interference consumables and a decent anti-air system, providing strong survivability. At the same time, its speed and maneuverability are close to those of the Phantom Commander, with top-tier repositioning ability. More notably, its offensive firepower is very comprehensive, with one main gun, two rocket launchers, and three helicopters, almost seamlessly covering air superiority, anti-ship, and anti-submarine combat tasks. The lack of interceptors theoretically lowers her vision disruption ceiling, but the weakening of the spotting mechanism in the current version has limited impact. In summary, Tianjin is a hexagonal all-rounder assault carrier in the current version, capable of handling fleet battles, skirmishes, and support scenarios.
Zuikaku
Although it received no buffs in this update and its popularity has declined due to its weaker self-defense, it still has its highlights. Its base attributes are well-rounded, with health, speed, and maneuverability all being top-notch. It is equipped with dual missile slots, which can be configured with HQ-26 and other anti-air missiles, providing good tactical suppression. Although it only carries one helicopter, which is somewhat lacking in the current version that emphasizes carrier self-preservation, its excellent base attributes still give it a place in team battles. Especially after mastering certain repositioning techniques, Zuikaku remains a carrier with a very high skill ceiling and fast output rhythm. Its weakness is more evident in solo survival, but in a well-coordinated and tactically默契的队伍中，依旧可以成为撬动战局的关键支点。
French Carrier
The new version adds one aircraft and a set of high-damage torpedoes, along with electronic interference devices, allowing the French Carrier to achieve a qualitative leap in anti-submarine and self-protection. Still lacking interceptors, it theoretically limits the ability to interfere with the enemy carrier's output rhythm, but with three aircraft and a strong anti-submarine configuration, it performs exceptionally well against large submarines, making it one of the few carriers that can compete with mainstream heavy carriers. The speed and maneuverability of the French Carrier also continue the tradition of French ships, with quick repositioning reactions. Therefore, although its practical strength is not as stable as that of Enterprise and Tianjin, it is still worth exploring for high-end players, especially in anti-submarine or team tactical support, where it far exceeds expectations.
Tempest
Although it also received a missile boost in the new version, it still faces a somewhat awkward situation. Tempest has three missiles, two rocket launchers, and two helicopters, giving it the strongest self-protection configuration on paper. However, its base health, maneuverability, and speed are at the bottom among assault carriers, making it virtually unable to reposition, and it can be easily taken down by battleships once locked on. The S400-based anti-air system also struggles to effectively block high-intensity missile attacks, and the lack of drones limits its offensive dimensions. Nevertheless, for new players, Tempest is still a low-threshold, stable carrier that is not easy to be ambushed, making it a great choice for familiarizing oneself with carrier rhythm and operation logic, even though its practical strength cannot compete with top-tier carriers.
The above is a brief introduction to the recommended carriers in Modern Warships. The assault carriers mentioned above are all excellent choices, with Enterprise and Tianjin dominating their respective areas, Zuikaku and the French Carrier steadily improving, and Tempest offering a low threshold. Each carrier has its unique tactical positioning and suitable environment, and players can flexibly choose based on their own operational skills and battlefield needs, building the most personalized sea-air integrated combat system.
