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Norman Scott

Also called: Норман Скотт · ノーマン・スコット · 諾曼·斯科特

U.S.A. Cruiser Commander
U.S.A.CruiserHistoricalMain Battery
Overview

Cruiser commander whose Directed Impact trait tightens main battery grouping on any cruiser. He has no unique skill. Good on Des Moines, New Orleans and Cleveland; pair with Fixated, Igniter and Punch Through.

Commander Bio

Norman Scott (1889–1942) was a Rear Admiral of the U.S. Navy and commander of the heavy cruiser USS San Francisco during World War II. Known for his aggressive tactical leadership, Scott led his ship through the critical Guadalcanal campaign in the Pacific Theater. He was killed in action during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942, becoming one of the Navy's notable losses in the campaign.

Read more from WG: “Veni, Vidi, Vici” Update ↗

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8 ship guides

Skills

13 + base trait

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Buff alertThe Equilibrium of Power skill was rebalanced on 2026-06-25.See details ↓ +5 more

Norman ScottSkill tree

Base Trait
Directed Impact
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Norman ScottBattle stats

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Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF Equilibrium of Power 2026-06-25
  • Removed the following effect: HE shells fire-setting chance is reduced by –25%
  • New effect: Cruiser HE shells and bombs fire-setting chance is increased by 1.5/2/2.5/3%
  • The skill's drawback is now the same at all levels: cruiser main battery HE shell damage is always reduced by 20%
Ministry of Balance: Skillful Adjustments Read the full official post
BUFF Armed and Ready 2026-06-25
  • Incoming fire dispersion bonus is increased from +0.5/1.5/3/4.5% to +2/3/4/5%
  • New effect: Rudder-shift time is reduced by –2/3/4/5%
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

Linked ship guides

Albany Anchorage Blücher Congress Salem San Diego Sevastopol Tulsa

Official sources

Through the Spy Glass: Blücher Through the Spy Glass: Sevastopol Through the Spy Glass: Anchorage Through the Spy Glass: Congress Through the Spy Glass: San Diego Through the Spy Glass: Salem Through the Spy Glass: Tulsa Engineer's diary: Saipan & Des Moines “Veni, Vidi, Vici” Update July Update: Born to Sail Free Ministry of Balance: Skillful Adjustments THROUGH THE SPY GLASS: ABERDEEN