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Günther Lütjens

Also called: 京特·吕特延斯 · Гюнтер Лютьенс · 귄터 뤼첸스

Germany Cruiser Commander
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Overview

AP cruiser commander for any cruiser. Gimlet raises AP shell damage, and Loyalty to the Navy tightens grouping, most of all against battleships and destroyers. Good on Yorck and Blücher; pair with Full Speed Ahead, Fortified and Fully Packed.

Commander Bio

Günther Lütjens (1889–1941) was a German admiral and one of the Kriegsmarine's most accomplished fleet commanders during World War II. Known for his decisive command of the Bismarck during Operation Rheinübung in May 1941, he demonstrated exceptional tactical acumen leading Nazi Germany's most formidable warship. Lütjens perished with the Bismarck in the North Atlantic, becoming an iconic figure immortalized in World of Warships Legends and naval history.

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Skills

14 + base trait

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Buff alertThe Loyalty to the Navy skill was rebalanced on 2026-06-25.See details ↓ +10 more

Günther LütjensSkill tree

Base Trait
Gimlet
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Günther LütjensBattle stats

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Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF Gimlet 2026-06-25
  • Cruiser's main battery AP shell damage bonus increased from +0.3%–6% to +0.4%–8%
Ministry of Balance: Skillful Adjustments 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 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 Loyalty to the Navy 2024-10-10
  • Increase in cruiser's main battery shell grouping when shooting at destroyers improved from +1.5/+2/+2.5/+3% to +2/+2.6/+3.3/+4%
  • Increase in cruiser's main battery shell grouping when shooting at cruisers improved from +1.5/+2/+2.5/+3% to +2/+2.6/+3.3/+4%
  • Increase in cruiser's main battery shell grouping when shooting at battleships improved from +2.5/+4/+5.5/+7% to +3/+4.6/+6.3/+8%
Ministry of Balance: Trick and Treat Read the full official post
BUFF Gimlet 2024-10-10
  • Increase in cruiser's main gun AP shell damage improved from +0.25 to +0.3% min and from +5 to +6% max
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

Anchorage Bismarck San Diego Schröder Tulsa Ägir

Official sources

Ministry of Balance: Trick and Treat Halloween Update: Crimson Tale Through the Spy Glass: Admiral Schröder Through the Spy Glass: Anchorage Through the Spy Glass: San Diego Through the Spy Glass: Tulsa Through the Spy Glass: Ägir Ministry of Balance Reports: German Commander Refit & More Through the Spy Glass: Carnot July Update: Born to Sail Free Ministry of Balance: Skillful Adjustments