Talk:Recent Updates/@comment-114.179.18.37-20140217090639/@comment-39.254.89.113-20140217104947

> Unless CLs get the ability to use miodget subs as well they won't be able to compare to CLT

They don't have to. They just need to suck less. Right now CLs are disadvantaged by a problem of game mechanics which causes CLs to basically function like armored DDs. That is, lousy at the shelling phase and useful only at torpedo phase and night battle (or fighting subs). We've seen with the Agano class that it's possible to make them function like underarmored CAs instead (good during shelling phase but still paper for armor), and it would work much better if not for the Aganos' generally bad stats elsewhere.

To some extent this is already possible if you equip Isuzu or even Naka Kai Ni with triple 15.5 secondary. Unfortunately, Isuzu is too specialized and Naka is still a joke (well, at least she's cute).

A proper upgrade of a CL to something resembling an Agano with better stats but CL-level consumption would work. She still won't be as powerful as a CA, but she'll be useful during the shelling phase instead of after it.