14.3 Dockyard Features IX Blucher and VII Gambia
Update 14.3, will be featuring Tier IX German Cruiser Blücher! (phase 20 reward), also, Tier VII Commonwealth Cruiser Gambia (phase 8 reward), will additionally be available as an intermediate reward, see the details below!
Dockyard: Blücher
| Nation/Tier/Ship | Class | Base Value/Cost | Dev Status/Release | Ship Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  VII Gambia |
Cruiser | 14.3  Dockyard Phase 8 |
WIP | Ship Page |
  IX Blücher |
Cruiser | 14.3 Dockyard Phase 20 |
WIP | Ship Page |
The second ship of the Admiral Hipper class of heavy cruisers to be completed, Blücher was among the main participants in the German invasion of Norway and Denmark in 1940. As the flagship of the squadron intended to capture Oslo, the cruiser was sunk in an engagement with Norwegian coastal fortifications on April 9, 1940.
In-game, Blücher excels at punishing broadsides, as her main battery features improved dispersion and deadly AP shells with improved ricochet angles and flat ballistics. Enemy cruisers caught slacking will find themselves in a world of hurt, and even battleships should take care to not expose too much side. For dealing with angled enemy ships, Blücher is also armed with HE shells which have improved penetration. The ship has improved armor in her extremities at a thickness of 27mm and access to Engine Boost. When captaining Blücher, be sure to keep to medium and long ranges.
The Dockyard is broken up into 20 phases, of which a total of 18 can be completed through combat missions. The remaining two phases will have to be purchased with Doubloons—either individually or as part of starter packs.
Each phase can be purchased for 2,000 Doubloons; there are also starter packs of 2 and 6 phases available for 3,200 and 7,800 Doubloons, respectively. These are only available until you complete 4 phases with combat missions, so make sure to pick them up early if you want to use them!
Tier VII cruiser Gambia will be your intermediate reward at phase 8. Unlike her sister ship Fiji, Gambia features HE shells and a Short Burst Smoke Generator, making her an excellent deterrent to enemy battleships getting a little too aggressive.
Combat missions will be available through Update 14.3 and the first three weeks of Update 14.4. During the last week, you'll still be able to complete phases with doubloons, but be quick—the Dockyard will be removed with the beginning of Update 14.5!
