Azur Lane Akagi Guide – Abilities, Equipment, and Optimal Fleet Setups

Azur Lane Akagi Guide: Mastering the Sakura Empire Carrier

Akagi, a formidable aircraft carrier (CV) from the Sakura Empire in Azur Lane, is celebrated for her devastating damage, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, especially for air superiority strategies, Akagi is a must-have for many players. This comprehensive guide will equip you with everything you need to effectively utilize Akagi, encompassing her skills, optimal equipment choices, best fleet synergies, and superior 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 – Excellent balance of AA defense and offensive capabilities.
• F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron) – High damage output, particularly effective in PvE scenarios.
• Hawker Sea Fury – Boasts high base damage and rapid reload speed.

Best Dive Bombers (Slot 2):

• SB2C Helldiver – High damage potential against all armor types.
• Suisei (601 Air Group) – Significantly boosts Akagi's critical hit rate.
• AD-1 Skyraider – Delivers consistent and substantial area-of-effect (AoE) damage.

Best Torpedo Bombers (Slot 3):

• Barracuda (831 Air Group) – High torpedo damage for significant impact.
• Tenzan (601 Air Group) – Leverages strong Sakura Empire synergy.
• Ryusei – Combines fast reload with high torpedo damage.

Essential Equipment

Akagi benefits greatly from equipment that enhances her aviation capabilities and survivability:

• Steam Catapult – Increases aviation stats and amplifies airstrike damage.
• Air Radar – Boosts anti-air (AA) capabilities and improves defense against enemy air attacks.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank – Provides enhanced durability and a bonus to aviation stats.
• Angel's Feather – Offers a substantial boost to aviation (AVI) and a minor increase to evasion (EVA). Provides a small heal during battles if the ship is MNF or FFNF.

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be integrated into mixed-fleet setups. Here are some of the best ship pairings:

1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ideal partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff. This synergy grants both carriers a 15% increase to their aviation stats, creating a formidable carrier duo.

2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Her fleet-wide buff enhances aviation and firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly boosting Akagi's airstrike effectiveness.

3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Shinano provides an aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, allowing Akagi to unleash her attacks more frequently.

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): These light carriers offer supplementary airstrikes and possess defensive abilities that improve Akagi's survivability.

5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, Essex boasts high AA and aviation stats.

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