World of Warships: Legends ship guide

Courbet 1944

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Mid-range battleship anchorHold a mid-range lane and trade with the enemy line.
Playstyle
  • Use reach to influence fights earlier, then angle and punish broadside targets as the flank develops
  • Stay aware of torpedo threats
  • Avoid: Do not rush simply because she is low tier

Variant of Courbet

Cosmetic-only variant of Courbet. Identical hull, modules, and consumables; differs in appearance and acquisition only.

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Playstyle

Overview

Courbet 1944 is a Tier III French premium battleship whose official trait update swapped Superior AP Damage for Long Reach without performance impact. Play her as a low-tier French battleship that uses range and tempo.

Positioning

Use reach to influence fights earlier, then angle and punish broadside targets as the flank develops. Stay aware of torpedo threats.

Potato Avoidance

Rush simply because she is low tier

Courbet 1944 still needs careful angles and target selection.

Acquisition

How to get Courbet 1944

Courbet 1944 is a Premium ship and not available to unlock in the Tech Tree. Acquisition path: Premium/Event.

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Stats and specs

Courbet 1944 stats

Detailed specs are not available for this ship. This ship is not in our current spec dataset. It may be a limited or legacy variant, a recent release we have not added yet, or a special edition that runs separately from the standard roster. In the meantime, you can look up Courbet 1944 on the Wargaming wiki. If you own this ship and would like us to add full specs, let us know.

Balance History

Balance updates affecting Courbet 1944. Cards are condensed; use each source link for full context.

Rework ×1
2025-05-15

Ministry of Balance: New Horizons, Greater Heights

  • The Superior AP Damage ship trait has been replaced with Long Reach. This doesn't affect the ship's performance.
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Exteriors

Skins & permanent camouflages

Every custom exterior Courbet 1944 can equip, from in-game data.

  • Courbet 1944 default exterior
    DefaultThe ship’s standard exterior

Primary official WG sources

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