What to do in a Destroyer | World of Warships Legends PS4 Xbox1

Focusing on destroyer roles and how to play destroyers in the Japanese destroyer Akatsuki in World of Warships Legends (WoWs Legends) available on PS4 and Xbox 1.
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[@AndyBadeauxSJK]

I was having little to no success playing destroyers, so I watched this video. Not kidding, I went out and was #1 on my team three battles in a row. Success and fun are up 375%. Thanks, man!

[@richarddoig1865]

Great instructional video. Again. Japanese boats are always good torpedo boats, but their guns get much better as the tiers get higher. Akatsuki actually has pretty good guns. Thank you for your lessons. I always encourage new players to check out your videos.

[@TbullGaming]

Thanks!

[@01SARDAUKAR]

Great Master class in destroyer gameplay Tbull.

[@TbullGaming]

Thanks!

[@brentbartley6838]

It would help if WG would actually post your rewards for spotting and assist damage like they do in WoT. If players could actually see the results of that they'd be more inclined to act as scouts. I will caveat that with there are times when its ok to be back behind enemy lines so to speak. If your side is uncontested or you routed the reds on that side it doesnt hurt to be in their spawn, you are still spotting, spotting enemies hiding behind islands and making them worry about their flank but it shouldn't be the initial plan to run straight into the enemy spawn. Especially if there is more than one destroyer on your team and covering a different area to screen for the team. If it's just you then you need to be a sneaky bastard and stay alive and screen for your team.

[@packatk7431]

I always have a hard time with my initial engagement in my Destroyers. I always eyeball my escape route and put it in my mind where I need to go if I encounter an enemy Destroyer... all plans succeed up until initial contact. I seem to get out gunned and out supported a majority of the time in the initial engagement which makes playing my DDs very frustrating. I figure if I can survive the initial contact I'm good and can play my game from there on... great video Tbull, I wish more people would watch what you're putting out, you have this game dialed in... I share your advice as much as I can and my brother and I treat it as gospel.

[@TbullGaming]

Early on you need to be closer to your support ships than the other DD is to his support. Then when you spot each other you should have the advantage

[@packatk7431]

@@TbullGaming Makes sense... I do feel at times I play too aggressive in the beginning and get too far ahead of my capital ships and cruisers... I get that false sense of security since no one can see me.

[@AceMoonshot]

Perhaps try making your initial run at a more shallow angle. It helps keep you going too far forward once contact is made. It also helps with retreating if you don't have to turn tight in your retreat. Which also slows you down to make you a nice easy target.

[@packatk7431]

@@AceMoonshot I get caught up in taking a capture point/flank I think... I need to start thinking more along the lines of spot first take Cap/deter enemy from cap second like Tbull is saying. Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it!

[@theleo91386]

@@packatk7431 one thing that really helps with initial engagements is using the gun lock. At the start of the match, and throughout most matches, you can usually dictate what side of your ship you'll have enemy boats on. Get use to using the gun lock to keep the guns pointed off that side and you'll start winning more one on one fights. Also never slow down your rate of fire from your guns to throw out torps at other DD's. Torps are a distraction in those situations, something to make the other guy take his eyes off you so you can get a volley or two ahead. There's lots of other little things you can do, but having the guns somewhat pre-aimed and not actually slowing down your firing to torp are two things that really help as soon as you start doing them. Maybe Tbull will give us a Journeyman's guide to knife fights one of these days to talk about other things we can do to up our chances of survival.

[@theleo91386]

I hope a big chunk of the player base watches this, lots of solid advice. Personally my goal from the start of the match is win the cap (domination mode) or win the flank (capture the base) then evaluate what's needed to win the match. Currently the best DD match I've had was 4,008 base XP and I only caused 117,000 damage. For reference so new players can see how little damage in general really matters, when I rack up that amount of damage using a BB, I usually get around half that XP (2,000-2,300XP). Torping in the back is fun, but it's rarely the most profitable option.

[@scirishman76]

I agree with almost everything except the harping on DD flanking and getting behind. If done correctly you are still continually spotting half the map once they see toros coming from the side they often panic and turn to look/chase giving your B-ships and cruisers better angles and if you do make it behind nothing screws with a team more than a DD getting spotted behind them. Often almost every boat on opposing team turns their guns in to their own spawn and away from everyone else. Nothing wrong with flanking w a Destroyer as long as you stay close enough to spot also.

[@CypressWalker]

Another good one. Every time I watch one of your videos I want to log in and play, even if I just logged out after hours of play.

[@dermaks_]

Same

[@regancarter4281]

WG should definitely post these "How to play X ship" in their game as the tutorial video for each class of ship. I think it'd overall increase the quality of matches and teammates. Outstanding work, keep it up Tbull

[@lesliesigg7236]

Hi TBull Gday from Australia and I have just started playing less than a week ago and I have been watching your tutorial videos and I am learning how to play the game and great videos you put up. Now I want to grind the Japanese destroyers class.

[@chr1zie029]

Thx a lot for making these explanation vids. I actually tried the radar cruiser strat of yesterday's video and it worked perfectly fine. I did it with the sonar on the svietlana, managed to keep a dd lit for about 65 Sek without him even knowing were i was. Keep up the good work!!

[@donlaight5943]

And I thought spotting was calling it out on the Cmd wheel........... doh! This works providing your team is singing off the same song sheet. Thanks Tbull stay safe mate

[@oldmansolo572]

GG, totally agree and when I played, that's how I played my DDs!!! (Issues with vertigo are keeping me away from playing still but enjoy vicariously through TBull, Spartan and Tactic's videos!!!)

[@outlawrprc2131]

Thank you for addressing this hopefully the players will understand the role of the ship

[@harryhengel]

After watching your video i applied your tips and the result was awesome. I won 8 out of 8, i survived 7 out of 8 and managed to be top 3 score wise. Ofcourse there is a lot of luck involved and it was only tier 4/5 but most important it was fun to assist and scout. Thanks!

[@RobertFrohikezH]

Great vid Tbull, many thanks. Always learning something 👍

[@Skiiiiiifreeeeeee]

Hey Tbull, thanks for all the content. Just as a thought, I would personally find it interesting if you would do a video or two on what to do in idiosyncratic lineups. One that I've struggled with is lately when in a cruiser I've been in a lot of no DD games. When in a BB this is obviously a great scenario but I think what BB captains miss in these games is its their job to push forward and spot because they can take the punishment and cruisers are a potential one shot. I've struggled as a cruiser because I feel especially beholden to quality of teammates. If I push forward with no support I die.. if i follow teammates who abandon my spawn and I join them....we lose.. no clue how to overcome piss poor teammates in this situations. Be curious as to your thoughts.

[@esmith1940]

Thanks enjoyed your presentation. I have been playing destroyers all wrong. I had no idea that Destroyers can spot for my team. And I am the guy that likes to hide and charge into the ships to shoot torps. So I got a good education thanks great vide

[@TbullGaming]

Destroyer takes some knowledge and experience to play well, but it sounds like you've turned a corner today.

[@kashitojones3459]

Thankyou!! Great video! I love playing destroyer but some many people lack the concept of what each classes roles are I’ve pretty much abandoned playing destroyer unless vs AI

[@chizzy230]

Excellent video yet again tbull keep up the good work. Number one world of warships legends KZbinrs

[@TbullGaming]

Thanks!

[@chizzy230]

You're welcome you have worked hard for it and I have enjoyed coming along the journey with you so thank you

[@MrWhitmen1981]

I play the lightning as a gun boat bias build. Get their destroyer down ASAP and you got free reign. I think getting their destroyers gone as quick as possible is far more important then capping. Lightning is far the best destroyer because it is such a good hunter that’s very flexible.

[@TheRudeboyrebel]

This is a good video, however I've followed Tbull and acquired the Tashkent. I have to agree with him and say she is probably THE DD hunter. Quick gun reload on her 130's and also the 3x Torps with 8km range and over 21000 hit points makes her a nasty competitor. Just getting to grips with it now and I'm liking.

[@jinx6493]

Great video, I’ve just started playing and your vids help a lot, thank you! 👍

[@e.s.5529]

Damm now I know , thanks man ! Going to change the way I play . Love the channel !

[@saberhawk3472]

Great to see you playing Hellsinger. My favorite to run now wit T&T. Who are you running as inspirations and why?

[@MrJeepinZeke]

I don’t know if it’s because I’m at the low tiers or what but man whenever I try and go out front the whole enemy team seem to be there. Heha I may need to hang back a bit more though. As in find the point of engagement better and not cross the waters too far and get nuked. DD’s have been my favorite to use so far though. At least in lower tiers your Torps don’t have amazing range anyways so you gotta be farther up anyways. So I constantly skirt the edge of my concealment circle and Torp range. Helps with keeping the enemies spotted.

[@Baldmanblades]

Some time it’s hard to play your roll when nobody plays there’s but the way u played that game is how I try to play all my games I was a lite tanker in wot and now I’m a destroy a player in wows I no how it go’s but now Else seems to lol

[@theleo91386]

Never forget potatoes are meant for farming. If your in place where you can't be effective because of how your support ships are playing, go somewhere you can be and let the potatoes get farmed.

[@derrick031072]

I see your DD style of playing. I get it. If we do a comparison with bball. The initial role of a PG is to make passes etc, scoring isn’t its main purpose BUT we saw Iverson, Or Westbrook nowadays, who score alot. Going back to your DD style and not really torping opponents... Interesting...

[@TbullGaming]

You still want to torp, but there are a lot of roles that need to be performed. A lot of destroyer players disregard all of the roles except torping, and that is where they are hurting their team

[@boocock69]

I just love hunting destroyers in the Minsk. Some say it’s shit I say it’s OP

[@katapat75]

Great video. You could be the best DD player in the game but there just isn't enough you can do to beat idiot team mates that don't have a clue.

[@HeyRobFL]

Who is the top inspirational commander? What ability is she inspiring? Thank you for the awesome video!

[@iamsuzerain3987]

Great video! Required watching for Legends players

[@jakem2036]

Great gameplay

[@davidlow5914]

Ty my game has done a 360 and earning alot of points and having more fun!!

[@TbullGaming]

Great to hear!

[@fintanlawton9502]

Great Vid yet again Tbull, but you really should put some clothes on that Aka ;-).

[@rcrowe7609]

Hi Tbull, just watched your vids on aiming /shooting(Consoles);Could you add a segement on shooting over islands plz?

[@spacewalla3574]

I play the game the way I want to play and always hate it when others try to tell me to play it their way.

[@Electronaut76]

Bey/Atago Inspiration is just pure Torpedo porn lol

[@TbullGaming]

Yeah thats a pretty nasty combo

[@davefinfrock3324]

I'll add one comment concerning mission goals: I wish WG would stop with the torpedo hit and torpedo damage missions. These promote bad DD play which is rampant to begin with. My div is used to me complaining that I spend all my time fighting other DDs (duh), but can't get the missions done because they're counter to the real role of DDs. This gives you the unfortunate choice of not getting the mission done--missing out on critical rewards--or playing contrary to your teams' goals.

[@yardmaster1474]

Forgive for I have sinned , no longer will I set ambushes behind rocks, chase beach balls, or engine boost to torp BB behind enemy lines. I will spot, pressure caps, and destroy my fellow dd So say we all

[@matthewhurst6099]

Had a farragut sit in our cap the whole game yesterday. We lost big time as it was one destroyer per side.

[@TbullGaming]

😂

[@mudmaster1664]

I played a game in a destroyer the other day and only did 5000 damage, but I lasted the entire game, and got second on my team for spotting and getting caps.

[@TbullGaming]

Excellent, sounds just like the kind of DD you'd want as a teammate

[@mudmaster1664]

@@TbullGaming I also wanted to tell you, I have been playing since the day the game came out. I really enjoy all your content. I saw the first video from you about a year ago.👍

[@toxicbaby2545]

hey tbull, if i may ask. where did the yamato go.....is it coming back.

[@sirdiealot53]

N O V I E W S

[@curbacz16]

Do you own all of the special commanders? (Halloween and Azur Lane)?

[@TbullGaming]

I do

[@BattlestarDamocles]

Is the Kagero any better than the Akatsuki or am I just good sticking with the Tier VI?

[@TbullGaming]

I like it, the main knock on it is it has one less torp and 2 launchers instead of three, but it still a nice ship

[@onanthebarbarian9883]

@@TbullGaming Kagero has better traversing guns and my K has less than a 5km detection range. Love my Akatsuki though.

[@BattlestarDamocles]

@@TbullGaming Thanks Tbull. I think I'll stick with the Fubuki and Akatsuki.

[@briandillard8125]

Where can I get the commanders you have that aren't available in the commander section.

[@TbullGaming]

There were some available during Halloween and some that were released a couple months ago as a special collaboration with Azur Lane. The Halloween ones will likely come back this Halloween, and there will be more introduced over time I'm sure

[@SkyRaider-31]

Hi

[@admiralre457]

Hi

[@bornlaterer8285]

Anyone aware of a problem that involves ps party chat, a stranger in the party chat, and then unsavory behavior from the game client and/or the console itself? Asking for a friend

[@azoverdosed]

istg I play destroyers like I'm a cruiser

[@SuperGoodison]

I've noticed in matches players going around the farside of C pointless over two minutes less fire power and you leave your destroyer in a vulnerable position.

[@TbullGaming]

Yeah probably about 95% of the time I would say it is a big mistake to play over there

[@iqrapls3004]

No I want to hide behind Battleships and shoot other Battleships and outdamage the heal because im a smart tactical boy

[@conorosullivan8442]

“Mode game” lul