Myōkō
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| Type | Heavy Cruiser |
| Class | Myōkō |
| Nation | Japan |
| Voice | None |
| Level 1 HP | 10000 |
| Level 1 Weight Cap | 1965 |
| Vestures to Rescue | 16 (14) |
| Traits | Spry Devoted |
First of the "10,000 ton" cruisers in line with the Washington Naval Treaty to be built by any nation. Fought with her sister Ashigara in the Java Sea, where they slew Exeter. Crippled at Leyte Gulf and reduced to a static anti-aircraft battery for the rest of the war, after which she was scuttled in July 1946.
— In-game description
Myōkō is a Japanese Belle available at the start of the game, September '39
| Vesture Type | Vesture Name | XP | Stat 1 | Stat 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accoutrement | Skis | 1100 | Detection Chance | None |
| Good Luck Charm | Daikokuten Charm | 1100 | Gun AA Chance: LB2 | None |
| Honor | Letter from Officials at To-Ji | 400 | Initiative | None |
| Library | Hino Ashihei, Fun'nyōtan | 400 | Gun AA Damage: MB1 | None |
| Music | Jōruri recordings | 1100 | RDF Range Accuracy: MB3 | None |
| Recreation | Poppo-yaki | 400 | Gun Mag Weight: MB1 | None |
| HQ Level | Map Name | Map Type | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | The Sulu Sea Patrol | Campaign Map | N/A | N/A |
| 100 | The Komandorski Project | Campaign Map | N/A | N/A |
| 115 | Nightmares in the Java Sea | Campaign Map | N/A | N/A |
| 25 | Strange Lights at Hachijo | Event Map | 2023-04-08 | 2023-04-24 |
| 30 | The End of the World Retreat | Event Map | 2023-04-08 | 2023-04-24 |
| 40 | The Kuril Diamonds | Event Map | 2023-04-08 | 2023-04-24 |
| 45 | The Pirates from Toyko Bay | Event Map | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-24 |
| 55 | The Osaka Bay Probe | Event Map | 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-24 |
| 60 | Eyes on the Pacific | Event Map | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-24 |
| 80 | The Solomon Sea Affair | Event Map | 2023-05-09 | 2023-05-24 |
| Level 1 Hull Points | 10000 |
| Speed | 34 |
| Refit Capacity | 40 |
| Weight capacity | 1965 |
| Reserves | 6 |
| Waterline Length | 662.073 |
| Mean Beam | 49.869 |
| Mean Height | 51.5 |
| Sortie Cost | 16 |
| Compartments | 13 |
| Horizontal Armor: Citadel | 1.309 |
| Horizontal Armor: Conn | 0.475 |
| Horizontal Armor: Fore & Aft | 0.475 |
| Horizontal Armor: Superstructure | 0.475 |
| Vertical Armor: Barbette | 2.658 |
| Vertical Armor: Citadel | 3.614 |
| Vertical Armor: Conn | 0.45 |
| Vertical Armor: Fore & Aft | 0.45 |
| Vertical Armor: Superstructure | 0.45 |
Main Battery 1
| Item Type | Item Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Hoiban Type 14 |
| Rangekeeper | Dual Type 11 Range Clock |
| RDF | Not Equipped |
| Position | Barrels | Naval Gun |
|---|---|---|
| Centerline | 2 | 5x 20cm/50 3rd Year Type No. 2 |
Main Battery 2
| Item Type | Item Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Not Equipped |
| Rangekeeper | Not Equipped |
| RDF | Not Equipped |
| Position | Barrels | Naval Gun |
|---|---|---|
| Wing | 2 | 4x 12.7cm/40 Type 89 |
Main Battery 3
| Item Type | Item Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Not Equipped |
| Rangekeeper | Not Equipped |
| RDF | Not Equipped |
| Position | Barrels | Naval Gun |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | -- |
Light Battery I-III
| Group | Position | Light Gun |
|---|---|---|
| I | Wing | 2x 13mm/76 Type 93 |
| II | N/A | Not Equipped |
| III | N/A | Not Equipped |
Torpedoes
| ASDIC | N/A |
| Quarterdeck | N/A |
| Torpedo #1 | 2x 61cm Type 93 Model 1 Mod 2 Pure Oxygen Quad Wing |
| Torpedo #2 | N/A |
| Torpedo #3 | N/A |
Aircraft
| Hangar Limit | Unknown |
| Hangar 1 | 2x Kawanishi E7K2 |
| Hangar 2 | N/A |
| Hangar 3 | N/A |
| Hangar 4 | N/A |
| Deck Limit | Unknown |
| Deck | N/A |
| Deck | N/A |
| Deck | N/A |
| Deck | N/A |
| Air Warning RDF | N/A |
Personality and traits
Her story hasn't been documented, yet...
Tombstone quotes
| Heroic | She gave herself when it had to be done, without hesitation and with great effect. |
| Tragic | A death in service to her nation is a death she would have celebrated. |
Character Trivia
No trivia noted yet!
Voice Lines
See Myōkō/VoiceLines.
| Commissioned | 1924 |
| Service | 7.31.1924 - 6.08.1946 |
| Namesake | Mount Myōkō |
| Sisters | Three |
| Notable Sisters | None |
| Builder | Yokosuka Naval Arsenal Yokosuka, Japan |
| Fate | Scuttled |
No historical notes yet--see if the historical ship is a museum, has a veteran's association, or has a Wikipedia page to find some!
References