Update 15.11 is set to make anti-aircraft and secondary support more specialised. Planned changes introduce variants of Auxiliary and Torpedo Weaponry Coordination for different playstyles, alongside extra charges for selected cruisers, stronger AA bonuses and a new choice between secondary support and Hydroacoustic Search.
There is a trade-off as well: Destroyers and battleships carrying this consumable are generally set to lose one charge. Its effect, charge count and consumable-slot alternatives therefore need to be considered together.
Which consumable variants are changing in testing?
The adjustments follow the AA rework introduced in Update 15.7. The figures below come from the WoWS Gamer Blog’s community overview of November 12, 2026. It reports Wargaming test changes; the complete official developer text could not be independently checked in the supplied research. All values remain provisional.
| Variant | Previous effect or comparison value | Planned test version |
|---|---|---|
| Standard version | Secondary damage bonus | 10% lower secondary-battery dispersion, replacing the damage bonus |
| AA specialisation | 1.2% or 1.67% charge progress per second | 3% progress per second towards Concentrated AA Fire |
| Secondary specialisation: accuracy | 10% lower secondary dispersion | 20% lower secondary dispersion |
| Secondary specialisation: damage | Dispersion bonus | 22.5% more secondary damage, replacing the dispersion bonus |
The improved AA variant is intended to generate 90% of the required Concentrated AA Fire charge by itself over its action time. A small amount of additional enemy-aircraft activity can then be enough to complete the charge. That 90% refers to charge progress, not a damage bonus.
The table describes different variants. Accuracy and damage bonuses are therefore not automatically available together on every affected ship. Two further variants are in development for later updates.
Atlanta, Atlanta B and Flint: Six charges instead of three
The test version doubles the number of charges for three American Tier VII premium cruisers:
| Ship | Previous | New test version |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta ⚓ | 3 charges | 6 charges |
| Atlanta B ⚓ | 3 charges | 6 charges |
| Flint ⚓ | 3 charges | 6 charges |
The Concentrated AA Fire progress-retention window is also set to increase from 70 to 130 seconds.
More charges allow more frequent activations over the course of a battle, while the longer retention window helps preserve progress already built up. For players who enjoy these cruisers for their AA capabilities, that combination is more interesting than a small damage adjustment alone.
Laffey: Higher continuous-damage and flak bonuses
The American Tier X destroyer Laffey ⚓ receives increases to two AA damage bonuses:
| Parameter | Previous bonus | New test version |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous AA damage | +50% | +75% |
| Flak-explosion damage | +100% | +300% |
These figures describe the respective bonuses, not total base AA damage. The change to explosion damage is particularly substantial. Its practical effect still depends on enemy aircraft flying into the flak explosions.
Ägir: Secondary support or Hydroacoustic Search
The Tier IX cruisers Ägir ⚓, AL Ägir ⚓ and Mengchong ⚓ are set to gain access to an improved secondary variant.
Its position in the consumable menu is the important detail: The new option shares a slot with Hydroacoustic Search. Choosing secondary support therefore means giving up Hydro in that configuration.
Our take
That makes a secondary build more interesting, but calls for a deliberate choice. Extra support for the secondary battery may help in the right battle; the additional detection of torpedoes and nearby enemies will then be missing. Anyone who regularly relies on Hydro for pushes or to secure narrow waters should weigh that value against the higher damage potential.
Other lines – and one fewer charge for destroyers and battleships
Specialised variants are also planned for further researchable lines and special ships. The overview names American cruisers, Pan-Asian cruisers from Rahmat ⚓, various American destroyers, and selected European and Soviet destroyers. The exact variant depends on the ship.
At the same time, destroyers and battleships carrying this consumable are generally set to drop from three charges to two. A stronger individual activation therefore does not automatically mean more support across the entire battle.
For anyone planning to try the changes on the Public Test server, our Public Test 15.11 overview lists the EU windows and test missions. Check the new variant alongside its charge count and the alternatives actually available on the ship.
Conclusion
The planned rework offers more specialisation: Atlanta, Atlanta B and Flint gain extra activations, Laffey receives stronger AA bonuses, and the Ägir group gets a new secondary option. The trade-offs remain decisive, particularly losing Hydro and having fewer charges on destroyers and battleships. There are useful builds to test, but final recommendations should be based on the finished values.