HMS Scylla Guide: Abilities, Gear, and Fleet Synergies Unveiled

HMS Scylla, a Super Rare 6-star light cruiser from the Royal Navy’s Dido-class, debuted in the “Revelations of Dust” event and is available through limited construction. Renowned for her outstanding anti-air prowess and supportive abilities, she’s a key asset in diverse fleet setups. This guide delves into her class, skills, and optimal gear to help players maximize her potential. Let’s dive in!

Scylla – Skill Breakdown

Like other ships, Scylla boasts three unique combat skills designed to dominate enemies. These include:

Pathetic Prey – Each Main Gun salvo boosts Scylla’s Firepower (FP) and Anti-Air (AA) by 1.5% (up to 5%) per stack, capping at six stacks. At full stacks, she grants a 15% (up to 25%) AA boost to all Vanguard ships with lower AA stats for the battle’s duration.

Scylla’s Grasp – At battle’s start, if other Vanguard ships are present, Scylla’s Torpedo (TRP) and Evasion (EVA) stats rise by 10% (up to 20%). Her torpedo attacks unleash a special barrage (damage scales with skill level), and enemies hit suffer 6% increased aircraft damage for 6 seconds. If six enemy aircraft are downed within the Vanguard’s AA range, allied carriers (CVs and CVLs) take 5% (up to 15%) less damage while Scylla remains active.

Full Barrage – Triggers a special barrage every 15 (down to 10 at max level) Main Gun attacks. With a Destroyer (DD) Main Gun equipped, this drops to six attacks.

Optimal Gear for Scylla

To unlock Scylla’s full potential, consider these equipment choices:

Main Gun: A Destroyer Main Gun accelerates her Full Barrage skill, enabling more frequent barrages.

Torpedoes: High-damage torpedoes amplify her torpedo efficiency and the special barrage from “Scylla’s Grasp.”

Anti-Air Guns: Equip top-tier AA guns to leverage her high AA stat, bolstering fleet protection against air threats.

Auxiliary Equipment: Opt for gear like AA radars or repair tools to enhance her anti-air capabilities or survivability.

Class and Fleet Role

As a Dido-class light cruiser, Scylla shines as an anti-air specialist in the Vanguard. Her skills enhance her combat strength while providing critical support, particularly in bolstering AA defenses and shielding carriers.

Ideal Fleet Pairings for Scylla

Scylla thrives in fleets that leverage her anti-air support and carrier synergies. Recommended setups include:

Carrier-Focused Fleets: Pairing Scylla with carriers maximizes her “Scylla’s Grasp” skill, reducing damage to these critical units and boosting fleet resilience.

Vanguard Synergies: Team Scylla with light cruisers or destroyers boasting complementary skills for a balanced Vanguard that tackles both air and surface threats effectively.

In conclusion, HMS Scylla is a dynamic light cruiser whose skills and stats make her a powerful anti-air asset and a vital support unit. Strategic gear choices and fleet positioning can significantly elevate performance, especially in air-heavy battles.

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