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Francesco Mimbelli

Also called: 弗朗切斯科·米姆贝利 · 弗朗切斯科·米姆貝利

Italy Cruiser Commander
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Overview

Optimized for aggressive HE-focused cruisers. Pairs well with Burn It Down XXL for sustained burn damage and speed skills for rapid repositioning. Use concealment and agility to control medium-range engagements. Best for active map control and early aggression.

Commander Bio

Francesco Mimbelli was an Italian naval commander whose career reflected the modernization of Italy's cruiser forces during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A respected officer in the Italian Navy, Mimbelli contributed to the development of cruiser tactics and naval professionalism during a transformative era of European maritime competition. His service embodied Italy's commitment to maintaining a competitive naval presence in the Mediterranean and beyond.

Read more from WG: “Veni, Vidi, Vici” Update ↗

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Skills

14 + base trait

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Buff alertThe No-Fly Zone skill was rebalanced on 2025-07-31.See details ↓ +4 more
Base Trait
Time to Make a Move
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF No-Fly Zone 2025-07-31
  • Ship's average AA damage per second is now increased by 4/8/12/15% instead of 3/6/8/10%.
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
BUFF Sponge 2024-10-10
  • Armament HP effect improved from +4/+8/+12/+15% to +5/+10/+15/+20%
  • Armament repair time effect improved from –4/–8/–12/–15% to –5/–10/–15/–20%
  • Effect on incoming damage for cruisers improved from –2/–3/–4/–5% to –2/–3.4/–4.7/–6%
Ministry of Balance: Trick and Treat Read the full official post
BUFF By the Book 2024-10-10
  • Damage Control Party duration effect improved from +2/+3/+4/+5% to +4/+6/+8/+10%
  • Damage Control Party reload time effect improved from –3/–5/–8/–10% to –5/–9/–12/–15%
  • Special effect range improved from 1.5/2/2.75/3.5 km to 2.5/3.2/3.9/4.5 km
Ministry of Balance: Trick and Treat Read the full official post
BUFF Acoustic Chamber 2024-10-10
  • Sonar cooldown time effect improved from –10/–15/–20/–25% to –13/–20/–28/–35%
  • Number of Sonar charges increased from +1/+1/+1/+1 to +1/+1/+2/+2
Ministry of Balance: Trick and Treat Read the full official post

Linked ship guides

AL Zara Al Ägir Blücher Brisbane Brisbane B Defence Duca d'Aosta Duca d'Aosta B Francesco Ferruccio Genova Giussano Hampshire Hector Michelangelo Nottingham Rochester Sevastopol Venezia Ägir

Official sources

Through the Spy Glass: Blücher Through the Spy Glass: Sevastopol Through the Spy Glass: Nottingham Through the Spy Glass: Hector Through the Spy Glass: Defence Through the Spy Glass: Michelangelo Through the Spy Glass: Francesco Ferruccio Through the Spy Glass: Brisbane Through the Spy Glass: Hampshire Ministry of Balance: Italian Concerto Through the Spy Glass: Ägir Through the Spy Glass: Carnot Through the Spy Glass: Rochester “Veni, Vidi, Vici” Update Through the Spy Glass: Ferrante Gonzaga