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Ivan B.D. Lightful

U.S.S.R. Cruiser Commander
U.S.S.R.CruiserWG OriginalMain BatteryConcealment
Overview

Ideal for concealment-focused cruiser builds leveraging Phantom Bane. Pairs well with Steer Clear for advanced ambush positioning. Synergizes with HE-focused loadouts via Burn It Down XXL and Igniter for persistent damage. Consider Velocious for mobile harassment tactics.

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Skills

14 + base trait

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Buff alertThe Equilibrium of Power skill was rebalanced on 2026-06-25.See details ↓ +3 more

Official sources

Darkness & Light: a tale of two Halloween events
Base Trait
Phantom Bane
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF Equilibrium of Power 2026-06-25
  • Removed the following effect: HE shells fire-setting chance is reduced by –25%
  • New effect: Cruiser HE shells and bombs fire-setting chance is increased by 1.5/2/2.5/3%
  • The skill's drawback is now the same at all levels: cruiser main battery HE shell damage is always reduced by 20%
Ministry of Balance: Skillful Adjustments 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 Equilibrium of Power 2025-07-31
  • Chances of HE shells causing fire are now reduced by 25% instead of 50%.
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