The ships were armed with ten 10.5 cm (4.1 in) SK L/40 guns in single pedestal mounts.
Two were placed side by side forward on the forecastle, six were located amidships, three on either side, and two were side by side aft.
The guns had a maximum elevation of 30 degrees, which allowed them to engage targets out to 12,700 m (13,900 yd).
They were supplied with 1,500 rounds of ammunition, for 150 shells per gun.
The ships were also equipped with eight 5.2 cm (2 in) SK L/55 guns with 4,000 rounds of ammunition.
Both ships were also equipped with a pair of 45 cm (17.7 in) torpedo tubes with five torpedoes submerged in the hull on the broadside.

The ships were protected by an armored deck that was up to 80 mm (3.1 in) thick amidships with 50 mm (2 in) thick sloping armor on the sides.
The deck was reduced to 30 mm (1.2 in) further aft and then again to 20 mm (0.79 in) toward the stern.
The conning tower had 100 mm (3.9 in) thick sides, and the guns were protected by 50 mm thick shields.
The ships were armed with ten 10.5 cm (4.1 in) SK L/40 guns in single pedestal mounts. Two were placed side by side forward on the forecastle, six were located amidships, three on either side, and two were side by side aft. The guns had a maximum elevation of 30 degrees, which allowed them to engage targets out to 12,700 m (13,900 yd). They were supplied with 1,500 rounds of ammunition, for 150 shells per gun. The ships were also equipped with eight 5.2 cm (2 in) SK L/55 guns with 4,000 rounds of ammunition. Both ships were also equipped with a pair of 45 cm (17.7 in) torpedo tubes with five torpedoes submerged in the hull on the broadside.
The ships were protected by an armored deck that was up to 80 mm (3.1 in) thick amidships with 50 mm (2 in) thick sloping armor on the sides. The deck was reduced to 30 mm (1.2 in) further aft and then again to 20 mm (0.79 in) toward the stern. The conning tower had 100 mm (3.9 in) thick sides, and the guns were protected by 50 mm thick shields.
Dresden-class cruiser