Ship Database
Tier X Cruiser

Commonwealth

Cerberus

A sizable and seaworthy cruiser and an advancement of an Australian design from the early 1920s, this warship featured increased displacement and a more extensive main battery of twelve 203 mm guns. In layout and silhouette, she has much in common with British County-class cruisers.

Credits
20,000,000
Official profile image of Cerberus

At a glance

The numbers that shape the ship

Hit points
47,300
Maximum speed
34.0 knots
Surface detection
12.3 km
Main battery range
18.0 km
Main battery reload
10.0 s

Combat envelope

Range and detection

Scale: 20 km

Every bar uses the same 20 km scale. Surface detection is a visibility threshold, not a weapon range.

  • Surface detection12.3 km
  • Main battery18 km
  • Secondary battery7.3 km
  • Torpedoes13.5 km

Damage comparison

Published maximum per hit

Ship-relative

Bars are normalized only against this ship's highest listed hit. They are not salvo damage, expected damage or DPM.

  • HE · 203 mm HE 256 lb 2,950
  • AP · 203 mm AP 256 lb 4,350
  • Torpedo · 533 mm Mk VII 16,766
Handling, concealment and protectionOverview

Handling

Maximum speed
34.0 knots
Turning circle radius
790 m
Rudder shift time
11.0 s
Maneuverability API rating 54

Concealment

Surface detection
12.3 km
Air detection
8.2 km
Submarine detection
8.2 km
Concealment API rating 55

Survivability

Hit points
47,300
Torpedo damage reduction
19 %
Survivability API rating 65

Published armour thickness

Only positive values supplied by the API are shown.

Overall published range
16–203 mm
Weapons and payloadsArmament

Surface armament

Main battery

Artillery API rating 78
Maximum range
18.0 km
Reload time
10.0 s
Rate of fire
5.7 rounds/min
180° turn time
30.0 s
Maximum dispersion
157 m

Shells

Damage is the API's published maximum for one shell hit.

203 mm HE 256 lb
HE
Maximum damage per hit
2,950
Fire chance
18.0 %
Muzzle velocity
841 m/s
Shell mass
107 kg
203 mm AP 256 lb
AP
Maximum damage per hit
4,350
Muzzle velocity
841 m/s
Shell mass
107 kg
Gun layout
Mount
203 mm/50 BL Mk.VIII on a Mk.III mount
Mounts
4
Barrels each
3

Automatic armament

Secondary battery

Maximum range
7.3 km
Mount
102 mm HE 35 lb
Maximum damage per hit
1,500
Fire chance
6.0 %
Rate of fire
20.0 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity
811 m/s

Underwater armament

Torpedoes

Torpedoes API rating 30

533 mm Mk VII

Maximum range
13.5 km
Maximum damage per hit
16,766
Reload time
96 s
Speed
65 knots
Detectability
1.3 km
180° turn time
7.2 s
Torpedo-tube layout
Mount
533 mm QR Mk IV
Mounts
2
Tubes each
4

Anti-aircraft defence

AA defence API rating 73
Aura
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount
Calibre
20 mm
Mounts
16
Aura
40 mm/56 OQF Mk.IX on a Mk.VI mount
Calibre
40 mm
Mounts
8
Aura
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on a Mk.XIX mount
Calibre
102 mm
Mounts
6
Modules, hull and progressionTechnical data

Default hull

Hull hit points
47,300
Main-battery barrels
4
Secondary barrels
6
Torpedo tubes
2
AA mounts
30

Engine

Published maximum speed
34.0 knots

Fire control

Module research tree

Names, research prices and defaults are reported directly by the API.

533 mm Mk VII

Default
Type
Torpedoes
Purchase
2,000,000 credits

203 mm/50 BL Mk.VIII on a Mk.III mount

Default
Type
Artillery
Purchase
2,000,000 credits

Mk X mod. 1

Default
Type
Suo
Purchase
2,000,000 credits

Cerberus

Default
Type
Hull
Purchase
3,000,000 credits

Propulsion: 115,000 hp

Default
Type
Engine
Purchase
2,000,000 credits

Compatible upgrades

Official modernization descriptions and listed purchase prices. Effects still depend on the slot and configuration used in game.

Propulsion Modification 1

Modernization

Reduces time to full speed

Credits
1,000,000

Torpedo Tubes Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Concealment System Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000

Main Armaments Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
125,000

Torpedo Tubes Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
3,000,000

Aiming Systems Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Damage Control System Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
1,000,000

Torpedo Lookout System

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000

Main Battery Modification 3

Modernization

Credits
3,000,000

Steering Gears Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000

Main Battery Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Damage Control System Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
250,000

Steering Gears Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
1,000,000

Secondary Battery Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
125,000

Gun Fire Control System Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
3,000,000

AA Guns Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000
Available module groups
10
Compatible upgrades
17
Upgrade slots
6
Published battle levels
10–11

Cross-nation comparison

Ships that fill a similar slot

Closest same-tier, same-class matches from other nations, ranked by published base statistics.

Japan

Yodo

HP
55,300
Speed
34 kn
Guns
18 km
Torps
15 km
Open comparison

Italy

Venezia

HP
51,800
Speed
36.6 kn
Guns
17.1 km
Torps
13.5 km
Open comparison

Pan-America

San Martín

HP
49,800
Speed
34 kn
Guns
15.5 km
Torps
10.5 km
Open comparison
All published source fields 167 values

Advanced reference for this saved default configuration. Field names follow Wargaming's source. An em dash replaces the source's −1 placeholder; it is not a negative measurement. These records do not include every mechanic in the game. Read the coverage guide.

Published fieldValue
ship_id4284396912
ship_id_strPUSC010
nameCerberus
typeCruiser
nationcommonwealth
tier10
is_premiumNo
is_specialNo
has_demo_profileNo
price_credit20000000
price_gold0
mod_slots6
default_profile.anti_aircraft.defense73
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.caliber20
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.distance—
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.guns16
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.name20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.caliber40
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.distance—
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.guns8
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.name40 mm/56 OQF Mk.IX on a Mk.VI mount
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.caliber102
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.distance—
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.guns6
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.name102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on a Mk.XIX mount
default_profile.armour.casemate.max—
default_profile.armour.casemate.min—
default_profile.armour.citadel.max—
default_profile.armour.citadel.min—
default_profile.armour.deck.max—
default_profile.armour.deck.min—
default_profile.armour.extremities.max—
default_profile.armour.extremities.min—
default_profile.armour.flood_damage19
default_profile.armour.health47300
default_profile.armour.range.max203
default_profile.armour.range.min16
default_profile.armour.total65
default_profile.artillery.artillery_id3340742000
default_profile.artillery.artillery_id_strPUUA910
default_profile.artillery.distance18.0
default_profile.artillery.gun_rate5.7
default_profile.artillery.max_dispersion157
default_profile.artillery.rotation_time30.0
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.bullet_mass107
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.bullet_speed841
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.damage4350
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.name203 mm AP 256 lb
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.typeAP
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.bullet_mass107
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.bullet_speed841
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.burn_probability18.0
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.damage2950
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.name203 mm HE 256 lb
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.typeHE
default_profile.artillery.shot_delay10.0
default_profile.artillery.slots.0.barrels3
default_profile.artillery.slots.0.guns4
default_profile.artillery.slots.0.name203 mm/50 BL Mk.VIII on a Mk.III mount
default_profile.atbas.distance7.3
default_profile.atbas.slots.0.bullet_mass16
default_profile.atbas.slots.0.bullet_speed811
default_profile.atbas.slots.0.burn_probability6.0
default_profile.atbas.slots.0.damage1500
default_profile.atbas.slots.0.gun_rate20.0
default_profile.atbas.slots.0.name102 mm HE 35 lb
default_profile.atbas.slots.0.shot_delay3.0
default_profile.atbas.slots.0.typeHE
default_profile.battle_level_range_max11
default_profile.battle_level_range_min10
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_plane8.2
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_ship12.3
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_submarine8.2
default_profile.concealment.total55
default_profile.engine.engine_id3340610928
default_profile.engine.engine_id_strPUUE910
default_profile.engine.max_speed34.0
default_profile.fire_control.distance0.0
default_profile.fire_control.fire_control_id3340152176
default_profile.fire_control.fire_control_id_strPUUS910
default_profile.hull.anti_aircraft_barrels30
default_profile.hull.artillery_barrels4
default_profile.hull.atba_barrels6
default_profile.hull.health47300
default_profile.hull.hull_id3340512624
default_profile.hull.hull_id_strPUUH910
default_profile.hull.range.max203
default_profile.hull.range.min16
default_profile.hull.torpedoes_barrels2
default_profile.mobility.max_speed34.0
default_profile.mobility.rudder_time11.0
default_profile.mobility.total54
default_profile.mobility.turning_radius790
default_profile.torpedoes.distance13.5
default_profile.torpedoes.max_damage16766
default_profile.torpedoes.reload_time96
default_profile.torpedoes.rotation_time7.2
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.barrels4
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.caliber533
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.guns2
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.name533 mm QR Mk IV
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_name533 mm Mk VII
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_speed65
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id3340119408
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id_strPUUT910
default_profile.torpedoes.visibility_dist1.3
default_profile.weaponry.aircraft0
default_profile.weaponry.anti_aircraft73
default_profile.weaponry.artillery78
default_profile.weaponry.torpedoes30
modules.artillery[0]3340742000
modules.engine[0]3340610928
modules.fire_control[0]3340152176
modules.hull[0]3340512624
modules.torpedoes[0]3340119408
modules_tree.3340119408.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3340119408.module_id3340119408
modules_tree.3340119408.module_id_strPUUT910
modules_tree.3340119408.name533 mm Mk VII
modules_tree.3340119408.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3340119408.price_xp0
modules_tree.3340119408.typeTorpedoes
modules_tree.3340152176.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3340152176.module_id3340152176
modules_tree.3340152176.module_id_strPUUS910
modules_tree.3340152176.nameMk X mod. 1
modules_tree.3340152176.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3340152176.price_xp0
modules_tree.3340152176.typeSuo
modules_tree.3340512624.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3340512624.module_id3340512624
modules_tree.3340512624.module_id_strPUUH910
modules_tree.3340512624.nameCerberus
modules_tree.3340512624.price_credit3000000
modules_tree.3340512624.price_xp0
modules_tree.3340512624.typeHull
modules_tree.3340610928.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3340610928.module_id3340610928
modules_tree.3340610928.module_id_strPUUE910
modules_tree.3340610928.namePropulsion: 115,000 hp
modules_tree.3340610928.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3340610928.price_xp0
modules_tree.3340610928.typeEngine
modules_tree.3340742000.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3340742000.module_id3340742000
modules_tree.3340742000.module_id_strPUUA910
modules_tree.3340742000.name203 mm/50 BL Mk.VIII on a Mk.III mount
modules_tree.3340742000.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3340742000.price_xp0
modules_tree.3340742000.typeArtillery
upgrades[0]4268937136
upgrades[1]4220702640
upgrades[2]4265791408
upgrades[3]4262645680
upgrades[4]4279422896
upgrades[5]4259499952
upgrades[6]4269985712
upgrades[7]4266839984
upgrades[8]4280471472
upgrades[9]4257402800
upgrades[10]4287811504
upgrades[11]4273131440
upgrades[12]4267888560
upgrades[13]4281520048
upgrades[14]4261597104
upgrades[15]4278374320
upgrades[16]4275228592

Where to find ship win rates and how to compare them