Ernest King

Also called: 欧内斯特·金 · Эрнест Джозеф Кинг · 어니스트 킹 · アーネスト・キング · 恩斯特·金恩

U.S.A. Aircraft Carrier Commander

U.S.A.Aircraft CarrierHistoricalAA Defense

Overview

Optimizes carrier air attacks with improved concealment and sustained damage. Equip Death from Above and Swatting at Flies for offensive punch, or No-Fly Zone and On Alert for defensive positioning. Suits aggressive aerial harassment and fleet support builds.

Recommended on

4 ship guides

Skills

12 + base trait

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Official sources

Through the Spy Glass: Enterprise Through the Spy Glass: Ark Royal Engineer's Diary: Legendary Carriers Engineer's diary: Saipan & Des Moines Through the Spy Glass: USS Black, Independence, South Carolina Two Years Strong: The April Update Marchin' on: The First Update of Spring 2021 Update: February 2021

Base Trait

I Come Prepared

Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF On Alert 2025-07-31

Added a new effect: Damage Control Party cooldown time is reduced by 4/8/12/15% .

Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post

BUFF No-Fly Zone 2025-07-31

Ship's average AA damage per second is now increased by 4/8/12/15% instead of 3/6/8/10%.

Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post

CHANGE Fully Packed 2024-10-10

Special effect on consumable cooldown time reduced from –30% to –20%

Ministry of Balance: Trick and Treat Read the full official post

Recommended builds

Reference builds that headline Ernest King, from GamingDiver-curated picks and Wargaming’s official Through the Spy Glass recommendations. Use them as a starting point and tune to your roster.