Karl von Müller

Also called: 卡尔·冯·穆勒 · Карл фон Мюллер · カール・フォン・ミューラー · 卡爾·馮·穆勒

Germany Cruiser Commander

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Overview

Excels in attrition-heavy cruiser engagements. Build around Burn It Down XXL and Igniter for relentless HE damage. Add Fortified and Before It's Too Late to leverage Hearty trait. Suits armored cruisers in sustained mid-range brawls.

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Skills

14 + base trait

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Official sources

Through the Spy Glass: Blücher Ministry of Balance Reports: German Commander Refit & More

Base Trait

Hearty

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

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

CHANGE Fortified 2023-04-06

Maximum HP increased by 0.75/1.5/2.25/3%.

Ministry of Balance Reports: German Commander Refit & More Read the full official post

CHANGE Exposé 2023-04-06

Sonar duration increased by 3/4.5/6/7.5%.

Ministry of Balance Reports: German Commander Refit & More Read the full official post

Recommended builds

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