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Vincent Mordoff

U.S.A. Destroyer Commander
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Overview

Built for any destroyer, with Waste Not giving faster main battery reload. The unique skill Sheltered Arms removes the risk of main battery and torpedo launchers being incapacitated and cuts incoming splash damage to both. Suits Gearing. Pair with Observant Rage and Unstoppable.

Commander Bio

Vincent Mordoff is a tactical innovator and commander in the World of Warships Legends, renowned for his unconventional naval strategies and sharp tactical acumen. Rising through the ranks with a reputation for bold maneuvers and calculated risks, Mordoff earned acclaim for his ability to turn seemingly impossible naval engagements into decisive victories. His distinctive leadership style emphasizes aggressive positioning and lightning-fast decision-making, making him a formidable presence on any battlefield.

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Skills

14 + base trait

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Buff alertThe Sheltered Arms skill was rebalanced on 2026-06-25.See details ↓ +11 more

Vincent MordoffSkill tree

Base Trait
Waste Not
Skill Tree · 5 ranks

Vincent MordoffBattle stats

From every player’s loadout in Debrief replays of Standard and Ranked battles, updated daily.

Skill balance changes

Recent balance updates affecting skills this commander carries.

BUFF Sheltered Arms 2026-06-25
  • Incoming splash damage to main battery is reduced by 4/6/8/10%
  • Incoming splash damage to torpedo launchers is reduced by 4/6/8/10%
Ministry of Balance: Skillful Adjustments Read the full official post
NERF Twist n' Track 2025-07-31
  • Destroyer gun traverse speed is now increased by 0.38/0.75/1.13/1.5°/s instead of 0.5/1/1.5/2°/s.
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
CHANGE Leviathan 2025-07-31
  • Added a new special effect: Incoming damage to your destroyer is reduced by 10% .
Ministry of Balance: Back to the Naval Academy Read the full official post
CHANGE Observant Rage 2023-04-06
  • Torpedo detectability range reduced from 3/7/11/15% to 3/6/9/12%.
  • Rudder-shift time increase steps changed from 5/5/5/10% to 4/6/8/10%, depending on rank.
  • Destroyer main battery reload time boost reduced from 2/4/6/8% to 2/3/4/5%.
Ministry of Balance Reports: German Commander Refit & More 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
BUFF Mortar 2023-03-02
  • Shell damage modifier increased from +2.5/+5/+7.5/+10% to +6/+8.33/+10.66/+13%
Ministry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs, and Commanders Read the full official post
BUFF Cloudy Daze 2023-03-02
  • Engine Boost cooldown time reduced from –10/–15/–20/–25% to –5/–10/–15/–20%
  • Smoke screen dispersion time reduced from –20% to –5/–7.5/–10/–12.5%
  • Smoke screen deployment time reduced from –20% to –5/–7.5/–10/–12.5%
Ministry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs, and Commanders Read the full official post

Linked ship guides

Allen M. Sumner

Official sources

Rust’n’Rumble II: New Weapons, More Fun Sailing United: Pan-European Destroyers Arrive in Early Access St. Patrick's day 2022: Green is always in Rust'n'Rumble Event July Update: Born to Sail Free Ministry of Balance: Skillful Adjustments