Francesco Mimbelli

Also called: 弗朗切斯科·米姆贝利 · 弗朗切斯科·米姆貝利

Italy Cruiser Commander

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Overview

Optimized for aggressive HE-focused cruisers. Pairs well with Burn It Down XXL for sustained burn damage and speed skills for rapid repositioning. Use concealment and agility to control medium-range engagements. Best for active map control and early aggression.

Recommended on

10 ship guides

Skills

14 + base trait

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Official sources

Through the Spy Glass: Blücher Through the Spy Glass: Sevastopol Through the Spy Glass: Nottingham Through the Spy Glass: Hector Through the Spy Glass: Defence Through the Spy Glass: Michelangelo Through the Spy Glass: Francesco Ferruccio Through the Spy Glass: Brisbane Through the Spy Glass: Hampshire Ministry of Balance: Italian Concerto Through the Spy Glass: Ägir Through the Spy Glass: Carnot Through the Spy Glass: Rochester “Veni, Vidi, Vici” Update

Base Trait

Time to Make a Move

Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

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

BUFF Sponge 2024-10-10

Armament HP effect improved from +4/+8/+12/+15% to +5/+10/+15/+20%
Armament repair time effect improved from –4/–8/–12/–15% to –5/–10/–15/–20%
Effect on incoming damage for cruisers improved from –2/–3/–4/–5% to –2/–3.4/–4.7/–6%

Ministry of Balance: Trick and Treat 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

BUFF By the Book 2024-10-10

Damage Control Party duration effect improved from +2/+3/+4/+5% to +4/+6/+8/+10%
Damage Control Party reload time effect improved from –3/–5/–8/–10% to –5/–9/–12/–15%
Special effect range improved from 1.5/2/2.75/3.5 km to 2.5/3.2/3.9/4.5 km

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

BUFF Acoustic Chamber 2024-10-10

Sonar cooldown time effect improved from –10/–15/–20/–25% to –13/–20/–28/–35%
Number of Sonar charges increased from +1/+1/+1/+1 to +1/+1/+2/+2

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

Recommended builds

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