Azur Lane: Akagi Guide for Max Performance

Azur Lane Akagi Guide: Mastering the Sakura Empire's Ace Carrier

Akagi, the formidable aircraft carrier from Azur Lane's Sakura Empire, is renowned for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many high-tier fleets, Akagi is a must-have for players prioritizing air superiority. This comprehensive guide details Akagi's strengths, optimal equipment choices, synergistic fleet compositions, and effective battle strategies.

Akagi Overview

• Faction: Sakura Empire
• Rarity: Super Rare 6-star (Obtainable from maps 3-4 and events)
• Ship Type: Aircraft Carrier (CV)
• Stats: High HP, High Aviation, Moderate Reload, Low Evasion, Moderate AA, Moderate Speed

Optimal Aircraft Loadouts

• Fighter Planes (Slot 1):

  • F6F Hellcat: Balanced AA and damage.
  • F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron): High damage, excellent for PvE.
  • Hawker Sea Fury: High base damage with rapid reload.

• Dive Bombers (Slot 2):

  • SB2C Helldiver: High damage against all armor types.
  • Suisei (601 Air Group): Boosts Akagi's critical hit rate.
  • AD-1 Skyraider: Consistent and high AoE damage.

• Torpedo Bombers (Slot 3):

  • Barracuda (831 Air Group): High torpedo damage.
  • Tenzan (601 Air Group): Strong Sakura Empire synergy.
  • Ryusei: Fast reload and high torpedo damage.

Essential Auxiliary Equipment

Akagi benefits from equipment enhancing aviation capabilities and survivability:

• Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar: Boosts AA defense and counters enemy air power.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather: Significantly boosts aviation (AVI) and slightly increases evasion (EVA), offering a minor heal during battles for MNF or FFNF ships.

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be integrated into mixed formations. Here are some top pairings:

• Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): The ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% aviation boost to both carriers.
• Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleet-wide aviation and firepower buff to all Sakura Empire ships, amplifying Akagi's airstrikes.
• Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, increasing Akagi's attack frequency.
• Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): Light carriers providing additional airstrikes and defensive support, extending Akagi's lifespan.
• Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, boasting high AA and aviation stats.

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