Trouble in the hot tub

Trouble in the Hot Tub was a limited-time April Fools' Day event in World of Warships, introduced in Update 12.2 (March 2023). The event replaces traditional warships with six Tier X rubber duck "ships" that battle in a specially themed Hot Tub map using unique rubber physics, Splashy Mines, and bubble-based weaponry.

Full event description

80 years of bathtub naval tradition culminate in Trouble in the Hot Tub — World of Warships' April Fools' Day spectacular. Introduced in its fully updated 2023 form during Update 12.2, the event features six Tier X rubber duck "ships" two destroyers, two cruisers, and two battleships fighting in a specially themed Hot Tub map filled with animated bath props, clear water, and rubber-duck-scale obstacles.

Players command their ducks in fast-paced 7 vs. 7 Domination Mode battles, capturing control areas to earn points and secure victory. Unlike standard modes, the Hot Tub features completely unique physics: rubber ducks are immune to ramming damage and bounce off each other and static objects, gaining a speed boost in the process.

Every duck is equipped with a brand-new weapon type Splashy Mines in addition to class-specific bubble guns and fizzy torpedoes. All ducks also have special equipment: a Sticky Bandage for healing, an Airpump for restoring buoyancy, and Engine Whoosh for a burst of speed.

The event was available throughout Update 12.2, which launched on Wed. Mar. 22, 2023 and ran until the start of Update 12.3 (approximately Wed. Apr. 19, 2023). Alongside the event, Wargaming partnered with Placid Plastic Duck Simulator for a collaborative DLC bundle on Steam, available from March 23 through April 14, 2023.

All six ducks were led by special duck Commanders with animated portraits. Three starter ducks were given to all players immediately, while the remaining three were unlocked by earning 20,000 Base XP with each corresponding starter duck type.

Core gameplay features

Feature	Details
Battle type	Separate limited-time event battle type: "Trouble in the Hot Tub".
Format	7 vs. 7 .
Ruleset	Domination Mode capture control areas to earn points and secure victory.
Map	Hot Tub, an updated bathtub themed map with animated elements, transparent water, and rubber duck scale obstacles.
Availability window	Update 12.2: Wed. Mar. 22, 2023 – Wed. Apr. 19, 2023
Playable units	6 Tier X rubber duck "ships", 2 destroyers, 2 cruisers, 2 battleships.
New weapon type	Splashy Mines, float on the surface, explode on contact or after a timer, can cause flooding.
Special physics	Rubber collision, no ramming damage; ducks bounce off each other and objects, gaining a speed boost.
Special equipment	Sticky Bandage (heal), Airpump (buoyancy restore), Engine Whoosh (speed boost).
Commanders	Special duck Commanders with animated portraits one per duck.
Rewards	Commemorative achievement for first victory; "Trouble in the Hot Tub" title; Placid Plastic Duck Simulator x WoWS DLC on Steam (Mar 23 – Apr 14).

Playable rubber duckies

All six rubber ducks are Tier X units. Three starters are available to all players immediately. The remaining three are unlocked by earning 20,000 Base XP with the starter duck of the corresponding ship type.

▶ Click image to watch — All six playable rubber duckies (YouTube)

Starter ducks (available immediately)

X Quackaducko — Battleship

Qackaducko is the starter battleship duck, available to all players immediately upon entering the event. Quackaducko inspires fear in even the toughest geese with his survivability and salvo weight, while armor-piercing bubbles and splashy mines give him the necessary firepower to emerge victorious from any fight. Hiding from him won't work either, for he's equipped with Engine Whoosh, albeit with a short duration time.

Class	Battleship
Tier	X
Type	Starter (free for all players)
Primary weapon	AP Bubbles (armor-piercing)
Torpedoes	NA
Special weapon	Splashy Mines
Equipment	Sticky Bandage, Airpump, Engine Whoosh (0.5s dash)
Has citadel	Yes

X Luigi McQuacci — Cruiser

Luigi McQuacci is the starter cruiser duck. An ex-cop trying to save his love, who was kidnapped by a gang of geese. Luigi is a versatile fighter capable of HE spamming at range while deploying long-range, fast fizzy torpedoes to keep enemies on their toes. His lightning-fast Engine Whoosh makes him slippery in a fight.

Class	Cruiser
Tier	X
Type	Starter (free for all players)
Primary weapon	HE Bubbles (high-explosive)
Torpedoes	NA
Special weapon	Splashy Mines
Equipment	Sticky Bandage, Airpump, Engine Whoosh (0.5s dash)
Has citadel	Yes

X Don de la DuQue — Destroyer

Don de la DuQue is the starter destroyer duck. A battle-hardened veteran who has seen more hot tub combat than any other duck in the fleet. Don de la DuQue is a jack-of-all-trades, wielding both powerful HE and AP bubbles alongside sneaky torpedoes. His full-duration Engine Whoosh gives him the best sustained speed boost of any duck class.

Class	Destroyer
Tier	X
Type	Starter (free for all players)
Primary weapon	HE Bubbles (high-explosive).
Torpedoes	Fizzy Torpedoes
Special weapon	Splashy Mines
Equipment	Sticky Bandage, Airpump, Engine Whoosh (full standard boost)
Has citadel	No

Unlockable ducks (earn 20,000 Base XP per starter type)

★ Duck Punchis — Destroyer

Duck Punchis is the unlockable destroyer duck, earned by accumulating 20,000 Base XP with Quackaducko. An officer of the law who follows the Code of the Duck to teach bad guys lessons. Duck Punchis represents the brawler archetype with hard-hitting HE bubbles that deal devastating damage at close range, making him best suited for knife fights against other destroyers and cruisers.

Class	Destroyer
Tier	★ (Special)
Unlock requirement	Earn 20,000 Base XP with X Quackaducko
Primary weapon	HE Bubbles (strong, close-range focused)
Torpedoes	Fizzy Torpedoes
Special weapon	Splashy Mines
Equipment	Sticky Bandage, Airpump, Engine Whoosh (full standard boost)
Has citadel	No

★ Furo — Cruiser

Furo is the unlockable cruiser duck, earned by accumulating 20,000 Base XP with Luigi McQuacci. A legendary duck famous throughout the hot tub for his blistering speed and terrifying rate of fire. Furo strikes fear into enemies before they even see him coming. His HE-focused rapid-fire playstyle rewards aggressive captains who keep their guns singing.

Class	Cruiser
Tier	★ (Special)
Unlock requirement	Earn 20,000 Base XP with X Luigi McQuacci
Primary weapon	HE Bubbles (high rate of fire)
Torpedoes	NA
Special weapon	Splashy Mines
Equipment	Sticky Bandage, Airpump, Engine Whoosh (0.5s dash)
Has citadel	Yes

★ D.U.C.K. — Battleship

D.U.C.K. is the unlockable battleship duck, earned by accumulating 20,000 Base XP with Don de la DuQue. A cyborg drake who arrived from the future to save duck-kind from an unknown threat. D.U.C.K. features the strongest armor piercing bubbles in the event, capable of devastating citadel strikes against cruiser and battleship ducks. His lightning fast Engine Whoosh allows him to dodge incoming torpedoes despite his massive size.

Class	Battleship
Tier	★ (Special)
Unlock requirement	Earn 20,000 Base XP with X Don de la DuQue
Primary weapon	AP Bubbles (very strong armor-piercing)
Torpedoes	NA
Special weapon	Splashy Mines
Equipment	Sticky Bandage, Airpump, Engine Whoosh (0.5s dash)
Has citadel	Yes

Key gameplay notes

Cruiser and battleship ducks have citadels, just like real warships
HE bubbles can only cause one fire aboard a duck at a time
AP bubbles can cause flooding
You cannot destroy a gun mounted on a duck's head or a torpedo launcher
Ramming damage does not apply in the hot tub — ram freely

Weapons and armament

Each duck class has a different primary weapon type, plus all ducks share access to Splashy Mines.

Weapon Type	Description	Available To
HE Bubbles	High-explosive water bubbles. Standard primary for destroyers and cruisers. Can cause one fire at a time per target.	Destroyers, Cruisers
AP Bubbles	Armor-piercing bubbles. Primary weapon for battleships. Can cause flooding on hit. Can score citadel hits on cruiser and battleship ducks.	Battleships.
Fizzy Torpedoes	Water-based torpedo equivalents. Long-range, fast-moving. Can be dodged with Engine Whoosh.	Destroyers
Splashy Mines	New weapon type unique to this event. Laid like depth charges but float on the water surface. Explode after a set time or upon contact with an enemy duck. Can cause flooding.	All 6 ducks.

Special rubber collision physics

Since the "ships" are rubber ducks, Wargaming implemented entirely custom collision physics for this mode:

No ramming damage: Ducks are resilient rubber. Colliding with another duck or a static map object deals zero damage to either party.
Bounce mechanic: When two ducks collide or a duck hits a static object both bounce away from each other in a physics-based rubber bounce.
Speed boost on bounce: After bouncing, the duck gains a brief speed boost, similar to a mini Engine Whoosh. This can be used tactically for escape or repositioning.
Indestructible armament: Guns and torpedo launchers mounted on a duck cannot be incapacitated or destroyed.
Citadels still exist: Despite the rubber physics, cruiser and battleship ducks retain citadels that can be penetrated by AP bubbles for massive damage.

Special equipment

All ducks have special equipment unique to the Trouble in the Hot Tub mode. These replace standard warship consumables with duck-themed equivalents.

Sticky Bandage

Sticky Bandage is the buoyancy and damage control consumable for rubber ducks. When activated, restore its buoyancy and structural integrity, extinguishing fires, stopping flooding, and keeping the duck afloat when it has taken heavy damage. Think of it as a rubber duck's version of Damage Control Party..

Type	Healing / HP restoration
Effect	Partially restores the duck's HP over time
Available to	All 6 ducks
Equivalent	Damage Control Party (standard warship consumable)

Airpump

Airpumpis the healing consumable for rubber ducks. When activated, it partially restores the duck's HP. Functions similarly to the standard Repair Party consumable found on regular warships..

Type	Damage control / buoyancy restoration
Effect	Restores buoyancy, stops flooding and fires
Available to	All 6 ducks
Equivalent	Repair Party (standard warship consumable).

Engine Whoosh

Engine Whoosh is the speed boost consumable for rubber ducks. When activated, it increases the duck's maximum speed and determination, providing a burst of propulsion through the bathwater. The duration and effect vary by duck class: destroyers receive a full standard Engine Boost, while cruisers and battleships get only a 0.5-second dash short, but still effective for dodging incoming fizzy torpedoes.

Type	Speed boost
Effect	Increases the duck's maximum speed
Available to	All 6 ducks
Duration	Destroyers: Full standard Engine Boost. Cruisers & Battleships: 0.5-second dash only
Equivalent	Engine Boost (standard warship consumable)

Rewards and missions

Duck unlock missions

Mission	Requirement	Reward
Unlock Duck Punchis	Earn 20,000 Base XP using X Quackaducko (starter destroyer)	★ Duck Punchis (destroyer)
Unlock Furo	Earn 20,000 Base XP using X Luigi McQuacci (starter cruiser)	★ Furo (cruiser)
Unlock D.U.C.K.	Earn 20,000 Base XP using X Don de la DuQue (starter battleship)	★ D.U.C.K. (battleship)

First victory commemorative achievement

The first victory in Trouble in the Hot Tub will earn you a special commemorative achievement. This one-time reward is granted automatically upon winning your very first battle in the Hot Tub mode, marking your debut as a certified rubber duck warrior.

Event title

Players who participated in the mode could earn the "Trouble in the Hot Tub" in-game title.

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator collaboration

A collaborative DLC bundle was available on Steam from March 23 through April 14, 2023
Featured crossover content between World of Warships and Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

Duck commanders

Each of the six ducks came with its own special duck Commander with a unique animated portrait
Commanders were automatically assigned to their respective ducks and could not be transferred to standard ships

External links

Official Wargaming articles

Official Wargaming videos

Related wiki pages

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