Wrote something on my guide about these DDs, want the public to give me some opinions on what I wrote.
The choice between the Tashkent and the Leningrad would be the first question almost all players would face, as they are quite different ships with only a 2 level difference.
The Tashkent is more of a gun ship with powerful guns, and less powerful T slots than the Leningrad. This ship would be much more competitive in rooms where there are more skilled opponents than the Leningrad. I suggest this DD to players who either will play DD and DD/CL rooms, only have 1 set of gunners for future ships, players who generally like a more powerful main battery than to rely on torpedoes, and any newer players who decide to start playing NF as the first nation they play..
The Leningrad is the other DD you can choose. It is much more similar to some Japanese DDs, which are meant to be played with torpedoes as their most powerful armament. This ship would be better in Blitz and modern GB/GBII rooms due to the amount of T slots, while being worse in a gun duel. I suggest this ship to players who will go on to the submarine line, have 2 sets of gunners for later BBs, and players who like to use torpedoes over powerful guns.
For CV players, I personally recommend the Tashkent, as pilots can only use torpedoes until level 25. For impatient players, please see what I recommend and not play the Leningrad just because it is a lower leved ship. Always begin with an end in mind.
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