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André Roux

France Cruiser Commander
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Overview

Cruiser commander whose Grenadier trait raises main gun HE shell damage on any cruiser. His trait and skills suit HE-focused cruisers. Pair him with Burn It Down XXL, Full Speed Ahead and Fully Packed, and add Sponge or Steer Clear for survivability.

Commander Bio

André Roux was a distinguished French naval officer who served during the dynamic period of late 19th and early 20th century naval development. He commanded cruiser squadrons as France modernized its fleet amid rising European tensions. Roux exemplified the professionalism and strategic acumen that characterized French naval leadership during this transformative era, contributing to France's naval capabilities and influence in the Mediterranean and beyond.

Read more from WG: Through the Spy Glass: Bayard ↗

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Skills

13 + base trait

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Buff alertThe No-Fly Zone skill was rebalanced on 2025-07-31.See details ↓ +5 more

André RouxSkill tree

Base Trait
Grenadier
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

André RouxBattle stats

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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
NERF Go All Out 2023-03-02
  • Detectability while Engine Boost is active modifier reduced from –5/–10/–15/–20% to –2.5/–5/–7.5/–10%
  • Engine Boost cooldown time modifier reduced from +50% to +25/+28.33/+31.66/+35%
Ministry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs, and Commanders Read the full official post

Linked ship guides

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Official sources

Through the Spy Glass: Bayard