CHANGE
Perceptive
2025-07-31
- Torpedo detectability range is no longer increased .
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
Official sources
Base Trait
Hull Crusher
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
BUFF
Contact Is Imminent
2025-07-31
- Torpedo speed is now increased by 2/3/4/5 knots instead of 1/2/3/4 knots.
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
NERF
Perceptive
2023-03-02
- Incoming damage to your destroyer modifier reduced from –2/–3/–4/–5% to –0.75/–1.5/–2.25/–3%
Ministry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs, and Commanders Read the full official post
Recommended builds
Reference builds that headline Raizō Tanaka, from GamingDiver-curated picks and Wargaming’s official Through the Spy Glass recommendations. Use them as a starting point and tune to your roster.
Raizō Tanaka on AL Yukikaze
Stealth torpedoesInspirationsAL Asashio · Space Fishy
Slowed torpedoes have a shorter detection range. Stay dark, fire unseen, and let the fish run quietly.
Open in Build Tool →Raizō Tanaka on Shimakaze
Stealth torpedoesInspirationsErich Bey · Matsuji Ijūin
Tanaka extends torpedo range while keeping detection tight. Launch from maximum range in a spread, stay dark, and let waves of fish force enemies into impossible dodges.
Open in Build Tool →Featured as an inspiration
Raizō Tanaka is suggested as an inspiration commander in these builds:
- AL Yukikaze build (with AL Yukikaze)
- Shimakaze build (with Takeo Kurita)
- Enterprise build (with Ernest King)