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Kudaranaiyo wrote:

That's not really correct. CAs like Prinz Eugen or Tone Kai Ni are still superior to Bismarck at night. If there is one BB class that is superior, then it's the Yamato class. Because their firepower with 46cm guns is just so high, that they even outclass CAs at night.
 * CA/CL/DD > BBs in night battle. Not that BBs are bad at night, but they are just inferior to the other 3 classes since they have 0 for torpedo stats (except for Bismarck), replace Haruna with one and you'll have an easier time (the BB doesn't make much of a difference in the day since escort fleet shells only once anyway).

But if it's Bismarck we're talking about, it's still a good idea to have her in your escort fleet because while having almost the same power at night, you also have that stronger strike during the day, even if it's just one additional attack it can turn the tables.

If it's any other FBB I'd say it up each own to decide. Keep in mind that having a FBB in your escort fleet might also be useful to absorb damage.

The best class for nightbattle are CLTs, since they just have such huge torpedo stats and those add to the firepower at night.

But in general you're right that CA, CL and DDs can outclass BBs when it comes to nightbattle.