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Hector Waller

Also called: H・ウォーラー

Commonwealth Destroyer Commander
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Overview

Aggressive destroyer specialist with superior maneuverability. Hard Over Hec enables rapid evasion; build around torpedo acceleration, HE reload, and concealment for hit-and-run tactics. Excels in smoke-based ambushes and rapid repositioning.

Commander Bio

Hector Waller (1912–1942) was a Royal Australian Navy captain who commanded HMAS Perth. He earned distinction leading his destroyer in the early Pacific War, executing bold maneuvers against superior forces. Following the Battle of Sunda Strait in February 1942, where HMAS Perth was sunk, Waller perished with most of his crew, cementing his legacy as one of Australia's most celebrated naval heroes of World War II.

Read more from WG: March Update: Thirst for Combat ↗

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Skills

16 + base trait

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Balance alertThe Scrap Iron Flotilla skill was rebalanced on 2026-04-30.See details ↓ +8 more
Base Trait
Hard Over Hec
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

CHANGE Scrap Iron Flotilla 2026-04-30
  • Incoming damage from shells, torpedoes, and bombs to your destroyer per 1% HP lost is now decreased by 0.1/0.15/0.2/0.25% instead of 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.4%
Ministry of Balance: Viva la Marina! Read the full official post
NERF Twist n' Track 2025-07-31
  • Destroyer gun traverse speed is now increased by 0.38/0.75/1.13/1.5°/s instead of 0.5/1/1.5/2°/s.
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
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
CHANGE Observant Rage 2023-04-06
  • Torpedo detectability range reduced from 3/7/11/15% to 3/6/9/12%.
  • Rudder-shift time increase steps changed from 5/5/5/10% to 4/6/8/10%, depending on rank.
  • Destroyer main battery reload time boost reduced from 2/4/6/8% to 2/3/4/5%.
Ministry of Balance Reports: German Commander Refit & More Read the full official post
NERF Perceptive 2023-03-02
  • Incoming damage to your destroyer modifier reduced from –2/–3/–4/–5% to –0.75/–1.5/–2.25/–3%
Ministry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs, and Commanders Read the full official post
BUFF Mortar 2023-03-02
  • Shell damage modifier increased from +2.5/+5/+7.5/+10% to +6/+8.33/+10.66/+13%
Ministry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs, and Commanders Read the full official post

Linked ship guides

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Official sources

March Update: Echoes at Sea Through the Spy Glass: Vampire II Oceania's Spectre Campaign Breakdown March Update: Thirst for Combat