Denis Boyd

Also called: デニス・ボイド

U.K. Aircraft Carrier Commander

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Overview

Stealthy aircraft carrier commander. Under the Radar lowers air detectability, and The Vault adds bomber HP and cuts incoming damage while its ability is active. Good on Indomitable, Furious and Ark Royal; pair with Burn, Baby, Burn! and Out of Sight.

Commander Bio

Denis William Boyd was a distinguished Royal Navy vice admiral and pioneering carrier aviation commander who brilliantly led HMS Illustrious through the crucible of World War II's Mediterranean campaign. Renowned for his innovative fleet tactics and steadfast strategic leadership, Boyd fundamentally transformed modern naval aviation doctrine and earned lasting respect as one of the Royal Navy's most forward-thinking and decisively bold officers of his generation.

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Skills

12 + base trait

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Denis BoydSkill tree

Base Trait

Under the Radar

Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Denis BoydBattle stats

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Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF On Alert 2025-07-31

Added a new effect: Damage Control Party cooldown time is reduced by 4/8/12/15% .

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

BUFF Contact Is Imminent 2025-07-31

Torpedo speed is now increased by 2/3/4/5 knots instead of 1/2/3/4 knots.

Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post

CHANGE Fully Packed 2024-10-10

Special effect on consumable cooldown time reduced from –30% to –20%

Ministry of Balance: Trick and Treat Read the full official post

Recommended builds

Reference builds that headline Denis Boyd, from GamingDiver-curated picks and Wargaming’s official Through the Spy Glass recommendations. Use them as a starting point and tune to your roster.