In modern warships, the presence of powerful warships often determines the balance of a match. So, what are the powerful modern warships? As versions continue to update, the rankings of warship strength also keep changing. Some warships rise to T0 level through balance adjustments, while some old strong warships still firmly hold their dominant positions. This article will bring you a roundup of top-tier warships in the mobile game Modern Warships, sorting out the current top-tier powerful warships, analyzing them from multiple dimensions, and helping players better choose the warships that suit them.
Arsenal Arsenal Ship
As one of the few cruisers capable of competing with battleships, it boasts a health pool of up to 559,000, placing it at the top among cruisers and even in the mid-range among battleships. Its newly added auto-cannons and new ballistic settings greatly enhance the accuracy of its main guns and rocket launchers, reducing recoil and tightening spread, making long-range attacks almost "hit a single point." With a main gun cooldown of just 6.3 seconds and a rocket launcher cooldown of only 7 seconds, this short cooldown, high-damage combination gives it a significant advantage in both sustained output and burst damage. A single volley can easily deal 780,000 direct damage, making it difficult for destroyers or even some battleships to withstand its firepower. Of course, it also has issues such as strong dependence on positioning, significant disadvantages in close combat, and long weapon release times, especially when facing high-burst, close-combat warships. However, in battles where missiles are the primary means of attrition, the arsenal ship's advantages become more pronounced. Its excellent anti-air capabilities and missile interference methods make it a highly tactically valuable asset in high-level matches.
Aegis Musashi
Symbolizing the pinnacle of firepower and anti-air capabilities, it is equipped with three triple 460mm main guns, two secondary guns, and a dual rocket launcher system, delivering a single-volley burst damage of up to 350,000, almost ruling the battlefield with devastating power. Enemy ships entering its range can be easily destroyed with a few precise volleys. The Musashi's anti-air system is also top-notch, featuring RIM-116C close-in defense missiles, THAAD vertical launch air defense systems, and 40mm high-frequency automatic cannons, effectively intercepting most aerial threats. The trade-off for such high firepower is an extremely long cooldown, with the main guns requiring 16.1 seconds to reload and the secondary guns needing 11.9 seconds. If engaged in a firefight and faced with enemies taking turns to exchange fire, it can easily fall into an output void. Additionally, its speed and maneuverability are very poor, making it passive when facing agile enemy ships or large-scale missile volleys. Therefore, the Aegis Musashi is more suitable for medium to long-range firepower suppression rather than frontal assaults.
Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier
One of the strongest carriers in the current version, its dual attack aircraft configuration and 3+1 helicopter system provide it with extremely strong sustained strike capabilities. Equipped with powerful attack aircraft like the Su-39 or "Strike Moment," it can continuously apply aerial pressure, completely tearing apart the enemy's anti-air defenses. Compared to traditional assault carriers, it leans more towards endurance and strategic suppression. With good anti-submarine helicopters, it can counter enemy submarine threats and even possess destroyer-level striking power in close combat. It excels in speed and maneuverability, allowing it to flexibly respond to changing situations. However, all of this is predicated on having sufficient resources to acquire. Additionally, its interception capabilities are limited, and it has a disadvantage in the spotting mechanism. Without a strong air group for support, it will struggle to exert its full dominance.
Great Whale
With the smallest hull design among Tier III submarines, it reaches a top speed of 21 knots and, combined with an oxygen endurance value of 208, it possesses extremely strong survival and concealment abilities in underwater combat. Its core firepower comes from two types of sub-launched locking weapons: the Harpoon torpedo, which deals nearly 90,000 damage per volley, and the Type 18 torpedo, which delivers 220,000 DP and can ignore decoys. This combination allows the Great Whale to instantly inflict explosive damage after stealthily approaching enemy ships, making it a "reaper"-like presence in mid-to-late game matches. However, as a submarine, it has inherent weaknesses; if hit by anti-submarine equipment or rocket volleys, it can be quickly destroyed. With lower health, the Great Whale is better suited for guerrilla tactics and ambushes, relying on map and information advantages to take the initiative, rather than engaging in direct confrontations.
Blade
An all-around cruiser with extremely strong long, medium, and short-range striking capabilities, both its main guns and rocket launchers have a cooldown of around 6 seconds, delivering a single-volley output of up to 140,000, forming a very strong sustained striking capability. With a health pool of 500,000 and eight anti-air slots, it has a robust survival system, with anti-air capabilities that are among the best in cruisers. Three free missile slots also greatly compensate for its shortcomings in hitting fast, small targets, allowing it to excel in chaotic battles. However, electromagnetic weapons have a charging issue, making it vulnerable to fast-paced, high-exchange-rate warships. The rocket launcher's insufficient suppression of submarines is also a major weakness. Therefore, the Blade is better suited for team play, playing a versatile role in controlling the front lines and providing supplementary damage, rather than charging head-on alone.
This concludes the introduction to powerful modern warships. The Arsenal Arsenal Ship stands out with high precision and high burst damage, the Aegis Musashi dominates the battlefield with overwhelming firepower and anti-air capabilities, the Charles de Gaulle leads the way among carriers, the Great Whale poses a mobile and explosive threat in the submarine realm, and the Blade can survive and deliver damage in various tactical environments. Each warship has its own strengths and weaknesses, and players should choose the appropriate ship based on their operational habits and tactical needs.
