This month's event didn't come to play, because RF Admiral Chabanenko has officially entered the battlefield—and honestly? It's one of the best gacha destroyers we've seen in the game so far. No hype talk, no fluff. This ship delivers where it actually matters: practical equipment, smart loadout, and role clarity.
Let's get one thing straight—Chabanenko is not a battleship. If you rush enemies like a BB, you'll get folded instantly. This ship demands skill, patience, and map awareness. It thrives on hit-and-hide tactics, peek damage, and controlled pressure. Play it like a predator, not a tank.
Now the scary part: submarine warfare. This ship is an absolute nightmare for subs. With four grenade launchers, submarines don't get breathing room. Ships like Type 039C are forced to either disengage or get erased. Area denial? Chabanenko owns that space. Subs that overcommit will regret it—every single time.
What really sets this destroyer apart is how practical its equipment is. No weird gimmicks, no wasted slots. Everything works together cleanly. It's built for consistency, not flashy one-hit plays. You're constantly poking, repositioning, and bleeding enemies dry.
Speed and size are another huge advantage. Chabanenko is small, fast, and hard to lock onto, making it feel like a little rat darting around the battlefield—annoying, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. That low profile lets you dodge incoming fire, reposition quickly, and disengage when things get spicy.
This ship truly shines in the hands of sniper-style players. Long-range pressure, smart angles, and disciplined movement turn Chabanenko into a silent carry machine. You're not farming damage loudly—you're controlling the match quietly.
RF Admiral Chabanenko is absolutely worth pulling from the gacha. It's not beginner-friendly, but in skilled hands, it's lethal. Tactical, fast, and brutally effective—this destroyer rewards brains over brute force. Classic naval discipline with modern bite.