Azur Lane Akagi Guide: Mastering the Sakura Empire's Flagship Carrier
Akagi, the Sakura Empire's formidable aircraft carrier (CV), is renowned for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A mainstay in many Azur Lane fleet compositions, Akagi is a must-have for players prioritizing air superiority. This comprehensive guide details Akagi's strengths, optimal equipment choices, best fleet synergies, and effective fleet setups.
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Akagi Overview
Here's a breakdown of Akagi's core stats:
- Faction: Sakura Empire
- Rarity: Super Rare 6-stars (Obtainable from maps 3-4 and events)
- Ship Type: Aircraft Carrier (CV)
Stats:
- HP: High
- Aviation: High
- Reload: Moderate
- Evasion: Low
- AA: Moderate
- Speed: Moderate
Optimal Aircraft Loadouts
Best 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 and fast reload.
Best Dive Bombers (Slot 2):
- SB2C Helldiver: High damage effective against all armor types.
- Suisei (601 Air Group): Boosts Akagi's critical hit rate.
- AD-1 Skyraider: Consistent and high AoE damage.
Best 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 Equipment
Akagi benefits from equipment enhancing aviation capabilities and survivability:
- Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
- Air Radar: Boosts AA capabilities and counters enemy air threats.
- Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Enhances durability and provides an aviation bonus.
- Angel's Feather: Substantial AVI stat boost, minor EVA increase, and minor healing in battles for MNF or FFNF ships.
Synergistic Fleet Compositions
While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be integrated into mixed fleets. Here are some ideal ship pairings:
1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ideal partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff, boosting both carriers' Aviation stats by 15%.
2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Her fleetwide buff enhances Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly increasing Akagi's airstrike damage.
3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Provides an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, allowing Akagi to unleash attacks more frequently.
4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): These light carriers offer additional airstrike support and defensive capabilities, improving Akagi's survivability.
5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, offering high AA and Aviation stats.
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