Background History[]
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Overview[]
The Type 058 is a Chinese destroyer armed with a unique railgun (that is non-replaceable). The ship has a much larger missile artillery than its counterparts, at the price of lackluster durability.
The ship is good for playing an offensive, heavy-hitting role, but will require escorting to compensate for its sub-par durability, lack of anti sub warfare capability and poor anti-air defenses.
“She may have flaws but she has teeth”- Benjamin Sisko
Tactics[]
Playing as a Type 058[]
With a middling durability of 340k HP, the 058 will not last long in a prolonged fight against other ships like the Pyotr, therefore, it is best to stick to teammates when they charge or stay out of range of helicopters, planes and ships if possible. With the firepower of the 058, staying out of range and spamming missiles and the rail gun will do best. Since the ship has middling durability, it is best to not fight one on one with any ship that the 058 cannot win against, to compensate for its relatively low HP, make use of distractions such as charging teammates, never charge by yourself, stay behind the lines and torture enemies from beyond radar range.
Playing along with a Type 058[]
Provide air cover for the 058 and never let it be the vanguard of an attack for it will only end in defeat.
Playing against a Type 058[]
Taking advantage of its relatively low HP is key in defeating an 058, never go into the open when there is an 058 in a distance as its overwhelming firepower can quickly bite away at the HP of any ship. In maps such as storm, it is best to let the 058 come to you instead of going on the offence. For maps with cover: slowly inch forwards the 058 by staying behind covers and advancing slowly to force the 058 into close range combat where it is at its weakest.
Suggested armaments setup[]
- First missile slot: YJ21 ( best for missile spamming), X51 (sniping) , SCALP (Missile spamming alternative), Zircon (for players with the "hero" title).
- Second missile slot: YJ21 (best for missile spamming), X51 (sniping), Zircon (for players with the "hero" title).
- Autocannons: RAPIDFIRE (Additional anti air defence), Gibka (Flare bait and additional damage)
- Anti air defense: Garpun, Excalibur( anti X51)
- Helicopter: WZ-19 CAIC (for fast detection of enemy vessels), SV-22 Osprey( fast spotting, additional anti air defence), Commanche ( limited anti sub warfare capability)
Advantages and disadvantages[]
Advantages[]
- High missile artillery.
- Reasonable speed.
- Has autocannons, unlike most destroyers.
- Stealth
Disadvantages[]
- Unsatisfactory durability.
- Lacks grenade launchers to intercept torpedoes.
- The rail gun is irreplaceable.
- Rail gun has low burst damage