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Hit Hard! Hit Fast! Hit Often! Campaign Guide

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Hit Hard! Hit Fast! Hit Often!

A high-tier challenge campaign focused on U.S. naval history and the unique Commander William Halsey.

49official tasks covered
Best for
Experienced Tier VIII+ players seeking William Halsey
Required fleet
Tier VIII–X ships and Superships
Campaign reward
Unique Commander William Halsey with 15 skill points and associated rewards
Fast-route principleUse cumulative economy and damage tasks as the backbone of each mission; pursue heroic achievements only when they fit your normal play.
MISSION 1

Hit Hard! Hit Fast! Hit Often!

9pins unlock the final task
TASK 1 Earn 50,000 Commander XP (after modifiers are applied). Recommended Moderate ◆ 1

Eligible ships and modes

Tier VIII-X and Superships only · Random, Ranked, Co-op, and Clan Battles only

Official reward

10x Commander XP Boost

Best mode

Random or Ranked for stronger per-battle earnings; Co-op is the lower-pressure repeat option

Ship profile

A familiar eligible ship with a Commander and strong average battle results

HoKx plan

Use Commander XP bonuses and Premium time when available, then stack the task with ships you already need to play.

Watch out

Confirm that the post-battle Commander XP total—not base XP—is advancing the task.

Route verdict

Broad progression task that advances through normal play and can be accelerated with the matching economic bonus when modifiers count. Co-op is available for predictable attempts; Random or Ranked can produce larger totals when needed. Each completion awards 1 pin.

Pin strategy

After earning its reward once, this task can be repeated for pins when it is the most efficient fit for your fleet.

TASK 2 Earn 2,500,000 Credits (after modifiers). Recommended Moderate ◆ 1

Eligible ships and modes

Tier VIII-X and Superships only · Random, Ranked, Co-op, and Clan Battles only

Official reward

1,000,000 Credits

Best mode

Random or Ranked for stronger per-battle earnings; Co-op is the lower-pressure repeat option

Ship profile

A familiar eligible premium ship when available, or the eligible ship in which you earn the most gross credits

HoKx plan

Use a credit bonus when worthwhile and combine the task with normal progression; gross credits earned count before service costs.

Watch out

Do not judge progress by the net treasury change after service and ammunition costs.

Route verdict

Broad progression task that advances through normal play and can be accelerated with the matching economic bonus when modifiers count. Co-op is available for predictable attempts; Random or Ranked can produce larger totals when needed. Each completion awards 1 pin.

Pin strategy

After earning its reward once, this task can be repeated for pins when it is the most efficient fit for your fleet.

TASK 3 Destroy 1 enemy destroyer, gain a victory, and survive in a single battle. Challenge Hard ◆ 1

Eligible ships and modes

Tier VIII-X and Superships only · Random and Ranked Battles only

Official reward

10x India Delta signals

Best mode

Random or Ranked

Ship profile

Your most consistent damage dealer within the listed restrictions

HoKx plan

Preserve firing uptime, select targets that match the objective, and secure kills only when they are available.

Watch out

Chasing one low-health target across the map often costs more progress than it gains.

Route verdict

Useful when it fits your fleet or normal play, but less universal or less consistent than this mission’s highlighted pin routes.

Pin strategy

After earning its reward once, this task can be repeated for pins when it is the most efficient fit for your fleet.

TASK 4 Earn the most XP on your team 2 times. Challenge Hard ◆ 1

Eligible ships and modes

Tier VIII-X and Superships only · Random and Ranked Battles only

Official reward

10x Charlie Kilo signals

Best mode

Random or Ranked; choose the mode in which you most consistently influence wins and team XP

Ship profile

A familiar eligible ship in which you consistently contribute to wins and finish high on the team scoreboard

HoKx plan

Prioritize winning actions and broad battle impact—damage by target percentage, kills, captures, defense, and useful spotting all help team placement.

Watch out

Economic bonuses do not change your relative team position, which is based on base XP.

Route verdict

Useful when it fits your fleet or normal play, but less universal or less consistent than this mission’s highlighted pin routes.

Pin strategy

After earning its reward once, this task can be repeated for pins when it is the most efficient fit for your fleet.

TASK 5 Be among the top 3 XP earners on your team in 18 battles. Challenge Hard ◆ 2

Eligible ships and modes

Tier VIII-X and Supership Cruisers or Aircraft Carriers only · Random and Ranked Battles only

Official reward

15x November Echo Setteseven signals

Best mode

Random or Ranked; choose the mode in which you most consistently influence wins and team XP

Ship profile

A familiar eligible ship in which you consistently contribute to wins and finish high on the team scoreboard

HoKx plan

Prioritize winning actions and broad battle impact—damage by target percentage, kills, captures, defense, and useful spotting all help team placement.

Watch out

Economic bonuses do not change your relative team position, which is based on base XP.

Route verdict

Useful when it fits your fleet or normal play, but less universal or less consistent than this mission’s highlighted pin routes.

Pin strategy

After earning its reward once, this task can be repeated for pins when it is the most efficient fit for your fleet.

TASK 6 Cause 150,000 damage to enemy ships and gain a victory in a single battle. Challenge Hard ◆ 2

Eligible ships and modes

Tier VIII-X and Supership Cruisers · Random and Ranked Battles only

Official reward

5,000 Free XP

Best mode

Random or Ranked

Ship profile

An eligible cruiser with weapon output, utility, and survivability suited to the objective

HoKx plan

Preserve firing uptime, select targets that match the objective, and secure kills only when they are available.

Watch out

Chasing one low-health target across the map often costs more progress than it gains.

Route verdict

Useful when it fits your fleet or normal play, but less universal or less consistent than this mission’s highlighted pin routes.

Pin strategy

After earning its reward once, this task can be repeated for pins when it is the most efficient fit for your fleet.

TASK 7 Destroy 2 enemy destroyers, gain a victory, and survive in a single battle. Challenge Hard ◆ 2

Eligible ships and modes

Tier VIII-X and Supership Cruisers or Aircraft Carriers only · Random and Ranked Battles only

Official reward

15x November Foxtrot signals

Best mode

Random or Ranked

Ship profile

Your most consistent damage dealer within the listed restrictions

HoKx plan

Preserve firing uptime, select targets that match the objective, and secure kills only when they are available.

Watch out

Chasing one low-health target across the map often costs more progress than it gains.

Route verdict

Useful when it fits your fleet or normal play, but less universal or less consistent than this mission’s highlighted pin routes.

Pin strategy

After earning its reward once, this task can be repeated for pins when it is the most efficient fit for your fleet.

TASK 8 Earn the most XP on your team 6 times. Challenge Hard ◆ 3

Eligible ships and modes

Tier IX-X and Supership Cruisers or Aircraft Carriers only · Random and Ranked Battles only

Official reward

15x Stars and Stripes camouflage, 15x Ship XP Boost, 15x Free XP Boost, 15x Commander XP Boost

Best mode

Random or Ranked; choose the mode in which you most consistently influence wins and team XP

Ship profile

A familiar eligible ship in which you consistently contribute to wins and finish high on the team scoreboard

HoKx plan

Prioritize winning actions and broad battle impact—damage by target percentage, kills, captures, defense, and useful spotting all help team placement.

Watch out

Economic bonuses do not change your relative team position, which is based on base XP.

Route verdict

Useful when it fits your fleet or normal play, but less universal or less consistent than this mission’s highlighted pin routes.

Pin strategy

After earning its reward once, this task can be repeated for pins when it is the most efficient fit for your fleet.

FINAL Earn 20,000 XP over any number of battles (after modifiers). Required final Easy

Eligible ships and modes

Tier VIII-X and superships only · Random, Ranked, Co-op, and Clan Battles only

Official reward

1x American Cruisers Collection container

Best mode

Random or Ranked for stronger per-battle earnings; Co-op is the lower-pressure repeat option

Ship profile

A familiar eligible ship in which you consistently contribute to wins and finish high on the team scoreboard

HoKx plan

Use the relevant XP bonuses when modifiers count and combine the task with normal ship progression.

Watch out

Check whether the task specifies base XP or modified XP before spending economic bonuses.

Pin strategy

Final tasks unlock the next mission and are not part of the repeatable pin route.

Official objectives, restrictions, pins, and rewards are preserved from Wiki revision 29354. Open official source

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