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Henk Pröpper

Netherlands Universal Commander
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Overview

Flexible hybrid cruiser builder balancing HE fire and survivability. Burn It Down XXL enables offensive pressure, while No-Fly Zone protects against air and Will to Rebuild ensures durability. Best suits mid-range cruiser playstyles preferring adaptable damage and tactical flexibility.

Commander Bio

Henry Herman Laurens "Henk" Pröpper (1906–1995) served in the Royal Netherlands Navy from 1926 to 1962. During the Second World War he commanded HNLMS Soemba from 1943 to 1944, earning the Bronze Lion. After the war he rose to lieutenant admiral, commanded the Dutch naval forces from 1956 to 1959, and then chaired the United Defence Staff of the Dutch armed forces until he retired in 1962. He was a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and a Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau.

Read more from WG: March Update: Thirst for Combat ↗

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Skills

15 + base trait

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Buff alertThe No-Fly Zone skill was rebalanced on 2025-07-31.See details ↓ +4 more
Base Trait
Terrible Twin
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 Crisscross 2025-07-31
  • Battleship gun traverse speed is now increased by 0.4/0.8/1.2/1.5°/s instead of 0.3/0.6/0.9/1.2°/s.
  • Cruiser gun traverse speed is now increased by 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0°/s instead of 0.3/0.6/0.9/1.2°/s.
  • Destroyer gun traverse speed is now increased by 2/3/4/5°/s instead of 0.8/1.6/2.4/3.2°/s.
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
CHANGE Will to Rebuild 2023-04-06
  • Rate of HP restoration per second reduced from 0.5 to 0.3%.
  • Will to Rebuild now restores Saturation up to 20%.
Ministry of Balance Reports: German Commander Refit & More Read the full official post

Official sources

Going Orange: Dutch Cruisers and Commanders Coming to Legends March Update: Thirst for Combat