Talk:Richelieu/@comment-26351408-20170831080606/@comment-1915363-20170902134327

Uhm, this is no World of Warships, where real-life ship configuration directly affect their performance. In Kancolle (at least in browser), all shipgirls of similar classes and armaments were subjected to the same game rule, regardless of their historical configurations. Incidentally, this is the reason why Littorio and Roma is so powerful with very little drawback in Kancolle, the oversimplification of in-game mechanics means they no longer have to contend with a lot of their flaws (such as low rate of fire, short barrel life and limited cruising range). Out of all of their flaws, only their inaccurate guns were reflected in-game, and even then, the improvement arsenal and gun fit bonus practically negates it.

As for Richelieu's capacity to counter the Vittorio Veneto-class, it's a very situational case to say at least. Her lack of main gun turrets in the back means that she'll be vulnerable if she is approached from the stern.