World of Warships: Legends ship guide

Anchorage Playstyle Guide

U.S.A. · Tier VII · Cruiser · Premium

Anchorage is an American heavy cruiser that combines strong AP, smoke utility, and support fire to punish cruisers and help control contested areas.

Ideal role

Anchorage is an American heavy cruiser that combines strong AP, smoke utility, and support fire to punish cruisers and help control contested areas.

Best positioning

Use smoke and islands to create safe firing windows near important lanes, but keep a path out before radar, torpedoes, or blind fire become a problem.

Main mistake to avoid

Do not sit broadside and stationary in smoke as if it is armor. Torpedoes, radar, and pre-aimed battleships can erase Anchorage if you make your position obvious.

Commanders and inspirations

Norman Scott, AL Baltimore, and Shelly Beapley are useful American cruiser directions. Inspirations usually support accuracy, concealment, reload, or survivability.