Evening @grorg.

I love the DD line and as a DD Main, they are the most fun, and most versatile class, IMO.

They can support, with a well-timed smokescreen providing an isolated BB or CA with needed cover. They can keep BB's from rushing a flank, with just the fear of your torpedos. You can fill the role of both the Lone Wolf Hunter or Bird Dog Spotter. IMO, the key to getting the most out of any DD is to learn it inside and out. To figure out what it can and can not do.

While the Wiki page, videos, and streams can all provide info on this tier 5 IJN ship, your best way to learn is to take it out CO-OP. This will give you a chance of how to best use the Minekazes concealment, one of her best tools, and get the feel for the ships, speed, maneuverability, firepower, Mods, and lack of armor.

In any case, really hope you enjoy your Minekaze and DD Class as a whole. Please keep us up to date on as you progress! All the best!

The Minekaze has base concealment with Camo of 6km. 2.5km Range by air. Those can be dropped even further if you get the concealment expert captains skill.

As for avoiding planes, I suggest seeing if a AA cruiser is near and keep close where you can. Early avoidance can be key in getting those early spots in.

Smoke can be a key aid in avoiding rocket attacks and can at times, allow you to break contact, and re-engage the enemy.

What DD's are folks taking out, low, mid, and high tier right now? What are your favorites?