It's time to duel again!

November 9, 2022

This is not a drill: They. Are. Back! Fan-favorite Ranked duels are making their return—this time, with as many as four seasons for you to fight it out in! Eligible tiers are IV–VII, depending on the season; no pesky carriers will bug you; and no teammates to help you—or blame! The result is only up to you, Captain. Do you have what it takes?

A quick reminder about how Ranked works—win battles, earn stars, rise through the ranks. A draw counts as a loss for both players. Getting to Rank 1 makes you ineligible to play in the remainder of the season (and also means that you have the unofficial title of “best duelist”)—it means you’re one of the best already, so let people play and stop sinking everyone!

Now for the best thing—the prizes! Here are some of the rewards you can get: Commander Progression Items, various crates, doubloons, camos, and Steel (up to 600 each season and 650 for season 35)! You can see the distribution in the infographics, broken down in corresponding season sections—the better you do, the more prizes you’ll get. Please note that except for the 100 (150 for season 35) Steel given for reaching Rank 5, which ships out after the season ends, the prizes are distributed upon hitting the corresponding ranks.

None other than TheSailingRobin himself is going to provide you with the suggested ship picks for each season, as usual. Let's take a look at the details!

Season 32

November 10 – November 14 (7:00 UTC / 2:00 CDT start and finish).

Ship Tier: IV
Ship types: All except carriers
Nine ranks, no leagues
Team size: 1
Irrevocable ranks: 7, 6, 3, 1
Maps: Big Race, New Dawn, Northern Waters, Polar, Sleeping Giant, Tears of the Desert

TheSailingRobin's picks for Season 32:

IV Derfflinger. The combination of strong ATBA (secondaries), relatively fast reloading guns and good maneuverability makes her a great contender.
IV Hill. This Premium destroyer has proven to be versatile, with great all-around torpedo and main battery armaments.

Prizes:

Rank 8:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
2 days of Premium Account

Rank 7:

1x Fall Big Crate
2x Promotion Orders

Rank 6:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
250,000 credits

Rank 5:

1x Fall Big Crate
3x Promotion Orders
100 Steel (final reward)

Rank 4:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
5,000 Global XP

Rank 3:

200 Steel
5x Promotion Orders

Rank 2:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
1x Fall Big Crate

Rank 1:

300 Steel
200 doubloons

Season 33

November 17 – November 21 (7:00 UTC / 2:00 CDT start and finish).

Ship Tier: V
Ship types: All except carriers
Nine ranks, no leagues
Team size: 1
Irrevocable ranks: 7, 3, 1
Maps: Big Race, New Dawn, Northern Waters, Polar, Sleeping Giant, Tears of the Desert

TheSailingRobin's picks for Season 33:

V Aoba. While far from having the highest damage-dealing potential, this cruiser is reliable in terms of her armor, speed, and torpedo armament.
V Hyūga. A tough battleship with numerous guns and her signature Main Battery Reload Booster consumable, allowing you to dispatch your opponents in a timely fashion.

Prizes:

Rank 8:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
2 days of Premium Account

Rank 7:

1x Fall Big Crate
2x Promotion Orders

Rank 6:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
250,000 credits

Rank 5:

1x Fall Big Crate
3x Promotion Orders
100 Steel (final reward)

Rank 4:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
5,000 Global XP

Rank 3:

200 Steel
5x Promotion Orders

Rank 2:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
1x Fall Big Crate

Rank 1:

300 Steel
200 doubloons

Season 34

November 24 – November 28 (7:00 UTC / 2:00 CDT start and finish).

Ship Tier: VI
Ship types: All except carriers
Nine ranks, no leagues
Team size: 1
Irrevocable ranks: 7, 3, 1
Maps: Big Race, New Dawn, Northern Waters, Polar, Sleeping Giant, Tears of the Desert

TheSailingRobin's picks for Season 34:

VI Prinz Heinrich. Access to Sonar and torpedo armament makes this battlecruiser a threat to virtually any other ship at her tier.
VI Ship Smasha. This Premium destroyer comes with high HE damage, short-range torpedoes, and a heal—perfect for close-quarters brawls.

Prizes:

Rank 8:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
2 days of Premium Account

Rank 7:

1x Fall Big Crate
2x Promotion Orders

Rank 6:

5x Rare Battle boosters
250,000 credits

Rank 5:

1x Fall Big Crate
3x Promotion Orders
100 Steel (final reward)

Rank 4:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
5,000 Global XP

Rank 3:

200 Steel
5x Promotion Orders

Rank 2:

5x Rare Battle Boosters
1x Fall Big Crate

Rank 1:

300 Steel
200 doubloons

Season 35

December 1 – December 5 (7:00 UTC / 2:00 CDT start and finish).

Ship Tier: VII
Ship types: All except carriers
Nine ranks, no leagues
Team size: 1
Irrevocable ranks: 7, 3, 1
Maps: Big Race, New Dawn, Northern Waters, Polar, Sleeping Giant, Tears of the Desert

TheSailingRobin’s picks for Season 35:

VII Brandenburg. Twelve main battery guns, torpedoes, numerous secondary turrets, and tough armor. German battleships never disappoint.
VII Vittorio Veneto. The combination of devastating close-range SAP ATBA (secondaries), strong armor, and Exhaust Smoke Generator makes this battleship a very serious pick for this season.

Prizes: