Ship:Amalfi

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Cruiser | Italy | Tier VIII

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VIII

9,100,000

Amalfi — Italian Tier VIII cruiser.

Once the Civil War was over, Spain was looking for ways to reinforce its Navy. One of the ships was proposed by the Italian company Ansaldo—a heavy cruiser of the enlarged Zara class, but with three 203 mm triple-gun mounts.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chances of HE shells causing a fire on target (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
203 mm/55 Model 1934 in a turret	3.8	25.7	134			4,800		0	730,000

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Amalfi (A)	38,500	16	150	3	12	12/6/12	2			0	1,000,000
Amalfi (B)	42,800	16	150	3	12	12/6/12	2			30,000	2,000,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
533 mm Si 270 M	0.6	95	7.2	12,666	51	12		0	620,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SDT 8 mod.1		0		0	550,000
SDT 8 mod.2		0		18,000	1,100,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 192,000 hp	37		0	620,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning: The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Amalfi represents the largest shift in game play for the Italian Cruiser line. While the earlier ships in the line are certainly representative of the higher-tier game play for the line, it's only with Amalfi that a captain will be able to say with certainty that they enjoy the uniqueness of the line or not.

While the previous Zara encapsulates the design ideas of the interwar and treaty period, Amalfi is more in-line with contemporary designs of the late 1930s, with various quality-of-life improvements, such as triple-barrel turrets in an A-B-X format, that captains moving up from Zara will be certain to appreciate. Other improvements include an extended belt of 50 mm that can restrict the ability of enemy battleships to citadel Amalfi through the bow at close range, and a vastly improved top speed. While gaining an extra gun and a more useful turret layout, Amalfi does end up with a slightly slower reload than her predecessor.

Overall game play is similar to that of Zara, but captains should make note of a few important changes. Firstly, Amalfi's increased top speed and improved armor can allow captains to play in a more aggressive fashion. Reaching strategic positions and being able to retreat from a fallen flank are two aspects of her game play that captains should be able to appreciate, and are continued through to the remaining two ships in the line. Secondly, the change in match-making spread to include Tier X vessels can be both good and bad for Amalfi captains. The increase in number of "all-or-nothing" armor schemes among higher tier ships is extremely helpful when using the SAP shell type, but the inclusion of Tier X vessels introduce the potential of encountering vessels that have an almost guaranteed immunity to damage from your ship (such as Kremlin and Großer Kurfürst). Greater emphasis needs to be placed on the choice of shell type to properly deal damage to targets.

Target selection in higher tier games for Amalfi and her successors requires a thorough understanding of game mechanics. The impact of an Italian cruiser is greatest at the start of a battle, and diminishes throughout the course of a battle due to the Damage Saturation mechanic. In later stages of a match they become highly opportunistic; a saturated target will be taking significantly reduced damage, so captains must be able to recognize the signs of saturation and adjust their aim to unsaturated sections, or a different target entirely. Captains should take the opportunity in the early game to do as many large (8k+) damage salvos to as many targets as possible before saturation becomes an issue. Captains should especially take any and all chances at dealing damage to enemy destroyers; however, due to the lack of radar and hydro-acoustic consumables, actively hunting destroyers can be quite risky. A well-played Italian cruiser can make a massive difference on the early game development of a match by removing large chunks of health from enemy destroyers, if not outright sinking them.

Amalfi, as well as the following two vessels, should be played in a flexible role. The high top speeds and unique ability to disengage from a fight really comes to light with Amalfi. Captains can adopt "hit-and-run" style tactics to quickly remove moderately low-HP targets from the field where needed, and then disengage with minimal loss of health to themselves. The low-speed, high range torpedoes should be used when exiting a fight to dissuade pursuit, and not necessarily as an offensive method of damage dealing. Captains should also be aware of the large detection when firing in smoke penalty for high-tier Italian cruisers; captains should consider holding their fire when retreating to maximize the usefulness of their full-speed smoke generators.

Overall, Amalfi represents a fairly large departure from the low- and mid-tier Italian cruisers. Tactics learned through playing Amalfi will be applied to the following Brindisi and Venezia, so captains can get a feel for if they will enjoy the remainder of the line or not with her. Captains should continue to keep in mind that the Italian cruisers, especially at high-tier, play quite a bit differently than their contemporaries in other nations' tech trees, and should not be played as such. Doing so will only result in frustration at the limitations of SAP and lack of HE. Amalfi and her successors can absolutely make an impact on the outcome of a battle, and when well-played can be a far more rewarding experience than the "HE spam" of other cruisers.

Pros:

Great and accurate guns with high potential damage.
Fast top speeds rivaling destroyers of the same tier.
Great torpedo range, only shortcomings being their speed.
Fantastic torpedo angles with very low detection.
Exhaust Smoke Generator  leaves her capable of instantly disappearing. Great for retreating.
Capable of running Catapult Fighter  to improve AA, or Spotting Aircraft  to increase range.

Cons:

Lack of defensive consumables such as Repair Party  or Hydroacoustic Search .
Mediocre AA defence.
Very few Exhaust Smoke Generator  uses.
Extended 50 mm belt is very low on her bow, reducing its effectiveness.

Research

Researchable upgrades for Amalfi:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, maneuverability and AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Brindisi.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SDT 8 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Amalfi are as follows:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1

Commander Skills

Superintendent is highly recommended for the Amalfi as without it, she does not get a lot of uses on her smoke.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumable Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except: Damage Control Party  Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★★★	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated.
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines.	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost.	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time. ★★	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★	Focus Fire Training In an active priority AA sector: • +1.5% (to 5%) immediate damage. • +25% continuous damage. • +1 flak burst per salvo. −10% aircraft preparation time. −15% reload time of Airstrike armament..
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up. ★★	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range..	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time..
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Amalfi can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Exhaust Smoke Generator  – 2 charges
Slot 3: Catapult Fighter  – 3 charges or Spotting Aircraft  – 4 charges
Slot 4: Submarine Surveillance  – 3 charges

Signals

The Amalfi does not gain many offensive benefits from signals like many other ships. Sierra Mike () will increase her already fast speeds to 38.9 knots.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP.	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding.	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire.
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. ★★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

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References

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