Dutch CL Utrecht Line - Standard build
- Dutch CLs places a strong emphasis on firepower over survivability. 32mm pen HE, high DPM, and fast reloading airstrikes makes short work of unprepared enemies. However, Dutch CLs are squishy and only get a speed boost for self-defense.
- This build focuses on maximizing NL CLs’ damage output while retaining some useful survivability skills
- Prop mod is recommended for newer players as it gives Utrecht much needed manoeuvring options when speedboost is unavailable.
- You can switch to airstrike mod once you are more comfortable surviving in the ship
- Helfrich is a great captain for these ships mainly due to his talents.
- If you don’t have the Engine boost mod, use ERP.
- Dutch CLs are powerful when hiding behind islands or in smoke, letting them safely apply their DPM with less risk in return. They can open-water gunboat with speed boost up, but be cautious when fighting multiple enemies. Airstrikes are best used on slow moving or predictable targets due to their lead time. Keep in mind their 34-37mm HE pen will pen some decks, but not others.
- Applies to Vrijheid, Jaarsveld, M. van Coehoorn and Utrecht.