Sheffield

Info

Sheffield (シェフィールド)		Sheffield
314
Town Class Light Cruiser

HP	38→43	FP	25→56
ARM	16→41	TORP	20→40
EVA	32→65	AA	28→70
PLA	5	ASW	38→70
SPD	Fast	LOS	22→68
RGE	Medium	LUK	17→79

Aircraft	Equipment
1	6inch Mk.XXIII Triple Gun Mount
1	-Unequipped-
3	-Unequipped-
	-Locked-

Modernization	2 1 2 2
Build Time	1:10 (Unbuildable)	Remodel Req
Consumption	35 60	Dismantle	3 3 12 3
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Takao Kanon

Sheffield改 (シェフィールドかい)		Sheffield Kai
314
Town Class Light Cruiser

HP	52→59	FP	32→74
ARM	25→68	TORP	24→68
EVA	38→79	AA	34→78
PLA	6	ASW	40→77
SPD	Fast	LOS	24→72
RGE	Medium	LUK	20→98

Aircraft	Equipment
1	6inch Mk.XXIII Triple Gun Mount
1	-Unequipped-
1	-Unequipped-
3	-Unequipped-

Modernization	2 1 2 2
Remodel Level	55	Remodel Req	460 460
Consumption	40 65	Dismantle	4 8 16 3
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Takao Kanon

Gameplay Notes

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Sheffield Equipment Bonuses
Equipment	Extra Requirement									Note
6inch Mk.XXIII Triple Gun Mount	(★0-2)	+1							+2
	(★3-4)	+2							+2
	(★5-MAX)	+3							+2
5inch Single High-angle Gun Mount Battery		+1		+1					+1
533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Late Model)		+1	+2
Swordfish Mk.II Kai (Reconnaissance Seaplane Model)		+2			+3	+2			+2
Fairey Seafox Kai		+3			+1	+3			+2
Walrus		+2			+3	+2			+2
SG Radar (Late Model)		+2				+2			+2
SG Radar (Late Model)	(1st equipped)							+2		One-time
SK Radar	(1st equipped)			+1					+2	One-time
SK + SG Radar	(1st equipped)	+1		+1		+1			+2	One-time
Type 281 Radar	(1st equipped) (★0-1)			+2		+2		+1	+1	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★2-3)			+3		+2		+1	+1	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★4-6)			+3		+2		+1	+2	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★7-9)			+4		+2		+1	+2	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★MAX)			+4		+2		+2	+2	One-time
Type 274 Fire Control Radar	(★0-1)	+2						+2	+2
	(★2-3)	+3						+2	+2
	(★4-6)	+3						+3	+2
	(★7-9)	+3						+3	+3
	(★MAX)	+3						+4	+3
RUR-4A Weapon Alpha Kai	(1st equipped)				+1				+1	One-time
Lightweight ASW Torpedo (Initial Test Model)	(1st equipped)				+2				+1	One-time
Hedgehog (Initial Model)	(1st equipped)				+3				+1	One-time
Mk.32 ASW Torpedo (Mk.2 Thrower)					+1
20-tube 7inch UP Rocket Launchers				+2			+1		+1
Ship-Type Bonuses
12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H	+ Air Radar			+2					+2	One-time
	(2nd equipped) + Air Radar			+2						One-time
	(3rd equipped) + Air Radar			+2						One-time
12.7cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2	+ Surface Radar	+1							+2	One-time
12.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2	+ Surface Radar	+2							+1	One-time
12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai	(★2-3)			+1
	(★4-5)			+1					+2
	(★6-7)	+1		+1					+2
	(★8-9)	+1		+2					+2
	(★MAX)	+1		+2				+1	+2
	(★2-MAX) + Surface Radar	+1							+1	One-time
	(★2-MAX) + Air Radar			+2					+1	One-time
53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount			-5
Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)	(1st equipped) (★7)							+1		One-time
	(1st equipped) (★8)							+1	+1	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★9)	+1						+1	+1	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★MAX)	+1						+2	+1	One-time
	+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2 OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3	+1						+1		One-time
	+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)	+1		+4				+1	+3	One-time
Type 42 Air Radar Kai 2									-7
Type 2 Depth Charge	(★8-9)				+1
Type 2 Depth Charge	(★MAX)				+2
2cm Flakvierling 38	(★4-6)			+1					+1
	(★7-9)	+1		+2					+1
	(★MAX)	+1		+3					+2
	(★4-MAX) + Air Radar			+1						One-time
3.7cm FlaK M42	(★6-7)			+1					+1
	(★8-9)	+1		+1					+1
	(★MAX)	+1		+1				+1	+2
	(★6-MAX) + Air Radar			+2						One-time
25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns				+1					+2
Fleet Communication Antenna	(★4)							+1
	(★5)	+1						+1
	(★6)	+1						+1	+1
	(★7)	+1						+2	+1
	(★8)	+2						+2	+1
	(★9)	+2						+2	+2
	(★MAX)	+2						+3	+2

Analysis

Priority: High

A four slot light cruiser from the UK, similar to Ooyodo, who brings lots of flexibility to the fleet.

This turns her into an hard-hitting attacker against enemy installations when fitted with two WG42 (Wurfgerät 42).

She has also a solid Firepower stat, making her a reliable daytime combatant with Artillery Spotting, but her Torpedo stat is lower than average, reducing her usefulness at night.

Her innate ASW stat is good, and the extra slots gives her an edge in the anti-submarine role, further increasing her versatility.

No further remodels have been implemented for her yet (as of December 2020).

Recommended Roles

Surface combat
Anti-installation
ASW

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event	Japanese/English
Introduction Play	HMS Sheffield, reporting for duty. You're the Admiral? Hmmm... I guess you'll do. Nice to meet you.
Introduction Play	HMS Sheffield、着任します。君がAdmiral？んー…ちょっといいね。よろしく。
Introduction Play	HMS Sheffield, ready and waiting. Admiral, I'll be in your care today too. With you around, it'll be a breeze.
Introduction Play	HMS Sheffield、用意は出来てる。Admiral、今日もよろしく。君となら、やれる。
Library Play	I'm the Town-class light cruiser HMS Sheffield. I'm classed as a light cruiser, but I'm as big and heavily armed as a heavy cruiser^[1]. I participated in many battles, from escorting supply convoys to the Soviet Union in the Arctic to the pursuit of Bismarck. At the Battle of the Barents Sea, we defeated the German fleet and succeeded in our escort mission.
Library Play	Town級軽巡洋艦、HMS Sheffield。軽巡と言っても、実際は重巡クラスの規模と火力を持つ重武装艦です。北極海での対ソ援助物資輸送船団の護衛、Bismarckの追撃戦など数々の戦いに参加しました。バレンツ海の戦いではドイツ艦隊を撃破、船団護衛に成功しています。
Secretary 1 Play	Did you call? Oh, I see.
Secretary 1 Play	君、呼んだ？うん、そう。
Secretary 1 Play	Did you call me? Alright, leave it to me.
Secretary 1 Play	あたし、呼んだ？うん、任せて。
Secretary 2 Play	I fancy this fleet. I like it, I think?
Secretary 2 Play	I fancy this fleet。好き、かな？
Secretary 3 Play	What are you up to? What are you doing? Eh? You're interested in my structure amidships? Ah, I see. The ships here are made differently.
Secretary 3 Play	What are you up to？何してんの？えぇ？艦中央部の構造が気になる？あぁ、そうか。ここの船とは作りが違うから。
Idle Play	Ark, good work. Admiral? Ah, he's busy. I was really surprised when I saw ships from that country here^[2]. Ark, is the Old Lady fine with this? She got used to it? So that's how it is.
Idle Play	Ark、お疲れ。Admiral？あぁ、忙しいようだ。あの国出身の艦がいるのは、本当に驚いた。Arkよ、Old Ladyは平気なのか？慣れた？そういうものか。
Secretary Married Play	Here, some Earl Grey. You like it, right? I see. Take a break and relax. The war is still ongoing. It'd be... a little troublesome for me if you should fall.
Secretary Married Play	はい、Earl Grey。君、好きだったよね？そう。一息入れて、肩の力を抜いて。戦いはまだ続く。君に倒れてもらっては、少し、困るの。
Wedding Play	Admiral, what's this? Ah... You're serious? ... Alright then. I accept. Don't regret this, alright? Thank you so much, indeed.
Wedding Play	Admiral、これは？あぁ…本気？…うん、そう。受け取ります。後悔、しないでね。Thank you so much, indeed。
Looking At Scores Play	Information? It's important. Shall we check it together?
Looking At Scores Play	情報？大事。一緒に確認しようか？
Joining A Fleet Play	HMS Sheffield, setting off. I won't let them get away this time.
Joining A Fleet Play	HMS Sheffield、出ます。今度は逃がさない。
Equipment 1 Play	This is fine.
Equipment 1 Play	それでいいな。
Equipment 1 Play	I like your choice.
Equipment 1 Play	君の選択、いいね。
Equipment 2 Play	I see.
Equipment 2 Play	なるほどね。
Equipment 2 Play	I see, I think it'll work.
Equipment 2 Play	なるほどね、ありかも。
Equipment 3^[3] Play	Indeed.
Equipment 3^[3] Play	Indeed.
Supply Play	Thanks a lot. I'll use it well.
Supply Play	Thanks a lot。大事。
Docking Minor Play	I'll go for a quick repair, if you don't mind.
Docking Minor Play	少し、修理をさせて。
Docking Major Play	Tch, I'm in quite a state. It's pretty bad.
Docking Major Play	っち、こんなとこまで。ちょっと重傷は。
Construction Play	Well, it's about time.
Construction Play	まあ、そろそろかな。
Returning From Sortie Play	We've returned to port. Good grief.
Returning From Sortie Play	港に帰ってきた。やれやれ。
Starting A Sortie Play	Force H, Sheffield, sortieing. All ships, don't fall behind. Forwards.
Starting A Sortie Play	H部隊、Sheffield、出撃します。各艦、遅れないで。前進。
Battle Start Play	Found them. They're not getting away. Battle stations!
Battle Start Play	見つけた。逃がさない。戦闘用意！
Attack Play	Oh no you don't. Shoot!
Attack Play	やらせない。Shoot!
Air Battle/Daytime Spotting/Night Battle Attack Play	Don't underestimate me.
Air Battle/Daytime Spotting/Night Battle Attack Play	甘く見ないで。
Night Battle Play	We're pursuing. Don't fall behind.
Night Battle Play	追撃します。遅れないで。
MVP Play	What's going on? ... I am? I see. That's good then. I wasn't doing this for the recognition though. But I guess this is fine too? Thanks.
MVP Play	どういうこと？…あたしが？そう。なら良かった。別に狙ったわけじゃないけど。それはそれで、ありか？Thanks.
Minor Damage 1 Play	Argh!
Minor Damage 1 Play	あへぇ！
Minor Damage 2 Play	Aah!
Minor Damage 2 Play	あはぁ！
Major Damage Play	I'm fine, my engine still works. I can still... move.
Major Damage Play	大丈夫、機関は生きてる。航行に支障は…ない。
Sunk Play	So I'm sinking... I see... I can't... feel anything...
Sunk Play	沈むのか、あたし…そうか…体が…感覚が…

↑ Due to limits on heavy cruisers imposed by the London Naval Treaty, the Town-class were armed with lots of 6" guns to make up the difference.
↑ Likely the Germans
↑ This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.

Hourlies

Time	Japanese/English
00:00 Play	So I'm the secretary ship for today. Leave it to me. It just struck midnight.
00:00 Play	今日は私が秘書艦ね。任せて。ちょうど深夜０時。
01:00 Play	1 o'clock. The night is long.
01:00 Play	1 o'clock。夜は長いわ。
02:00 Play	2 o'clock. I'll make some black tea.
02:00 Play	2 o'clock。紅茶でも入れる。
03:00 Play	3 o'clock. Help yourself. Are you alright with Earl Grey?
03:00 Play	3 o'clock。どうぞ。Earl Greyでいい？
04:00 Play	4 o'clock. I know it's a little early, but would you like some biscuits? I baked them.
04:00 Play	4 o'clock。こんな時間だけど、biscuit、食べる？あたしが焼いたの。
05:00 Play	5 o'clock. Shall I make more Earl Grey? This pot has gotten a bit cold. Ah, I don't have to? You will? Thanks.
05:00 Play	5 o'clock。Earl Grey、入れ直そうか？冷めちゃったよね。あぁ、いいの？君が？Thanks。
06:00 Play	6 o'clock. Good morning. You need to get up too. Come on, a new day is starting.
06:00 Play	6 o'clock。Good morning。君も起きないと。さあ、一日が始まる。
07:00 Play	7 o'clock. Here, have some of my special English breakfast. Freshly made bread with plenty of butter and marmalade. I made the marmalade myself, too. How is it?
07:00 Play	7 o'clock。さあ、Sheffield特製のEnglish breakfastをどうぞ。焼きたてのパンに、たっぷりのバターとマーマレード、どうぞ。マーマレードもあたしが作ったの。どう？
08:00 Play	8 o'clock. Now that we're done with breakfast, it's time to gather the fleet. Let's get to work.
08:00 Play	8 o'clock。さあ、朝食も済ませたし、艦隊集結ね。仕事に掛かりましょう。
09:00 Play	9 o'clock. Hi, Ark. You're looking well today too. Let's form a fleet again.^[1]
09:00 Play	9 o'clock。Hi, Ark。今日も元気そうね、なにより。また艦隊を組みましょう。
10:00 Play	10 o'clock. Eh? Ark, what did you say? ...Eh? Swordfish? ...Ah, well, I can carry the seaplane version... No no, I can't carry those... No, really...
10:00 Play	10 o'clock。えぇ？Ark、何？…えぇ？Swordfish？…あぁ、まあ、水上機型なら…いやいや、そんなには詰めないって…いや、本当に…
11:00 Play	11 o'clock. Well, the Swordfish certainly are fine machines. They were unrivaled in the Atlantic. Yep.
11:00 Play	11 o'clock。まあ、たしかに、Swordfishはいい機体だけどね。大西洋戦線なら無敵よ。うん。
12:00 Play	Midday. Now, it's time for lunch. Here, have a meat pie. It's good, right? I made this too. Go on, give it a try.
12:00 Play	Midday。さあ、お昼にしましょう。はい、ミートパイ。美味しそうでしょう？これもあたしの手作り。さあ、食べてみて。
13:00 Play	1 o'clock. Ah, Admiral, would you like another meat pie? Really? Don't hold back.
13:00 Play	1 o'clock。あぁ、Admiral、ミートパイのおかわりは、いい？本当に？遠慮しないで。
14:00 Play	2 o'clo- Huh!? Is that... Is that the battleship Bismarck!? She's here? Oh no, Ark, come quickly. Send the Swordfish here!
14:00 Play	2 o'clo-…えぇ！？あれは…あれは、戦艦Bismarck！？彼女は今、ここに居たの？大変、Ark、すぐに来て。Sworfish、こっちを！
15:00 Play	3 o'clock. Is that so? She's an ally now... Ah, so that's why. Th-then let's have afternoon tea together. Yes, we can invite Eugen too... Wait, what? Is she really here too? ... She is...
15:00 Play	3 o'clock。そうなの？彼女は今、味方…あぁ、そうなんだ。じゃ、じゃあ、afternoon teaでもする。そう、Eugenとかも呼んじゃって…って、えぇ？本当にいるの？…いるんだ…
16:00 Play	4 o'clock. What a fright. What's going on here?
16:00 Play	4 o'clock。焦ったわ。ここは一体どうなってるの？
17:00 Play	5 o'clock. Ark, Bismarck, and Eugen are all here and all allies. It's throwing me for a spin. Eh? "Look at the sunset"? Ah, yes. The sun is setting. What about it?
17:00 Play	5 o'clock。Arkも、Bismarckも、Eugenも居て、みんな友軍だというの。なんかめまいがしそう。えぇ？夕焼けを見ろって？あぁ、そうね。日が落ちるわ。だから何？
18:00 Play	6 o'clock. What shall we have for dinner? Should I make something? Admiral, what would you like to eat? How about lamb chops? I'm good at making that.
18:00 Play	6 o'clock。夕食はどうする？何か作くろうか？Admiralは何が食べたいの？ラムチョップはどう？あたし得意なの。
19:00 Play	7 o'clock. Thanks for waiting. Here's my special lamb chops. For your drink, would you like scotch?
19:00 Play	7 o'clock。お待たせ。Sheffield特製ラムチョップ。お酒はscotchでいいでしょう？
20:00 Play	8 o'clock. Well, Admiral? Was it good? ...I see. Then I'll make it for you again.
20:00 Play	8 o'clock。どう、Admiral？美味しかった？…そう。じゃあ、また作ってあげる。
21:00 Play	9 o'clock. Still, those small light cruisers cause a ruckus every single night, don't they? It's a bit of a bother. Admiral, aren't you going to reprimand them? Oh. Well, if you say so.
21:00 Play	9 o'clock。それにしても、毎晩毎晩、小さな軽巡がうるさいのね？少し迷惑。Admiral、叱らないの？そう。じゃあ、いいけど。
22:00 Play	10 o'cl- Ah, Nelson, what's the matter? Gah, you reek of booze. You really went overboard. Eh? I don't want any. Take your rum and go. And you! That's enough drinking!
22:00 Play	10 o'cl、あぁ、Nelson、どうした？って、酒臭い。だいぶやってるわね。えぇ？私は飲まないわよ。ラム酒持って帰って。ほら、君ももう、飲まないの！
23:00 Play	11 o'clock. Whew, another day is finally over. Everything that happened today really wore me out. You did good work too. Why not lie down and have a short rest?
23:00 Play	11 o'clock。ふあぁ、やっと一日も終わり。今日も色々あって疲れたわ。あなたもお疲れ様。少しだけ、横になって休んだら？

↑ She and Ark Royal participated in the hunt for Bismarck as part of Force H.

Seasonal

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Setsubun 2021 Play	I know. I've already collated all the intelligence. Setsubun Operation. Our oni is Bismarck. It's time to sortie Force H at full strength. Ark, let's do this.
Setsubun 2021 Play	わかってる。情報は収集済みだ。Setsubun Operation。我々の鬼はBismarck。H部隊の総力を上げる時。Ark、やるぞ。
Valentine's Day 2021 Play	Th-this... is for you. Ha-have some if you're hungry.
Valentine's Day 2021 Play	き、きみ…これは上げる。お、お腹が空いたら、食べて。

Misc Lines

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Fall 2020 Event Play	HMS Sheffield has arrived on the battlefield. I'll now support the allied forces. Charge.	Friend Fleet 1
Fall 2020 Event Play	HMS Sheffield、戦場に到達した。これより、友軍を援護する。突入。	Friend Fleet 1

CG

Regular
Base Base Damaged

Drop Locations

Trivia

She was given the nickname "Shiny Sheff" due to many of her fittings being made with stainless steel rather than the usual brass. She was also the first RN ship to be equipped with radar.

Historical info

Laid down on the 31st Jan 1935, launched 23rd July '36 and commissioned into the fleet 25th Aug 1937 Sheffield would have one of the most active and long lived career any RN cruiser.
Her first actions in the war were covering during the Norwegian campaign, before she was moved to the Mediterranean theatre. Here she took part in various operations, including the Battle of Cape Spartivento, convoy intercepts and shelling of Genoa.
She famously took part in the hunt for Bismarck, shadowing the ship to keep contact. During the hunt HMS Ark Royal's first attack wave of Swordfish torpedo bombers mistook HMS Sheffield for Bismarck and attacked her. Only faulty detonators on the torpedoes and fine ship handling saved her. It was Ark Royal's second wave (with different detonators) that crippled the Bismarck. Following this she helped to track and sink a couple of German naval supply ships.
She then swapped between various Med and Russia convoys operations, in which time she took part in the Battle of Barents Sea, where she engaged the Admiral Hipper and sunk Z16 *Friedrich Eckoldt. She also covered the Salerno landings.
Her final combat actions were assisting in the sinking of the Scharnhorst in Dec '43, and covering on carrier raids against the Tirptiz.
She was sent for a refit in America in preparation to be sent to the Far East, but the war ended before she was finished.
She went through various postwar refits, before finally being decommissioned in 1964. Attempts were made to save her, but Belfast was found to be in better condition, and so she was broken up in 1967.

[1] Due to limits on heavy cruisers imposed by the London Naval Treaty, the Town-class were armed with lots of 6" guns to make up the difference.

[2] Likely the Germans

[3] This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.

[4] She and Ark Royal participated in the hunt for Bismarck as part of Force H.

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