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Philip Vian

Also called: 菲利普·维安 · Филип Виан · 필립 비안

U.K. Destroyer Commander
U.K.DestroyerHistoricalMain Battery
Overview

Specializes in concealment-based destroyer play with emphasis on fire positioning. Casual Avoidance pairs excellently with Smoke on the Water and Sidestep for superior evasion. Rather be Torching amplifies HE spam damage output. Best suited for aggressive, hit-and-run destroyer tactics.

Commander Bio

Philip Vian (1894–1968) was a Royal Navy admiral celebrated for his aggressive destroyer tactics and bold leadership throughout World War II. He commanded numerous destroyer squadrons across multiple theaters, including the Mediterranean, earning lasting renown for tactical innovation and fearless combat. Vian's willingness to engage superior enemy forces and his exemplary naval command established him as one of Britain's most celebrated and respected naval commanders of the Second World War.

Read more from WG: Through the Spy Glass: HMS Cossack '38 ↗

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Skills

13 + base trait

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Balance alertThe Perceptive skill was rebalanced on 2025-07-31.See details ↓ +4 more
Base Trait
Casual Avoidance
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
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

Linked ship guides

Somme

Official sources

Through the Spy Glass: Somme Through the Spy Glass: HMS Cossack '38