Azur Lane Akagi Guide: Mastering the Sakura Empire's Mighty 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 enthusiasts, Akagi is a must-have for serious players. This comprehensive guide will cover Akagi's skills, optimal equipment choices, best fleet synergies, and effective team 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 Anti-Air (AA) capabilities and damage.
- F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron) – High damage output, ideal for PvE (Player versus Environment) combat.
- Hawker Sea Fury – High base damage with a fast reload speed.
Best Dive Bombers (Slot 2):
- SB2C Helldiver – High damage effective against all armor types.
- Suisei (601 Air Group) – Significantly boosts Akagi's critical hit rate.
- AD-1 Skyraider – Consistent and high Area of Effect (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 substantial torpedo damage.
Essential Equipment
Akagi benefits greatly from equipment enhancing aviation stats and survivability:
- Steam Catapult – Increases aviation stats and boosts airstrike damage.
- Air Radar – Improves AA capabilities and counters enemy air attacks.
- Golden Aviation Oil Tank – Enhances durability and provides an aviation bonus.
- Angel's Feather – Provides a significant Aviation (AVI) boost and a small Evasion (EVA) increase. Offers a minor heal during battles if the ship is MNF or FFNF (Main Fleet, First Fleet, Not First Fleet).
Synergistic Fleet Compositions
While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be integrated into mixed fleets effectively. Here are some top-tier ship pairings:
1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff, which increases both their Aviation stats by 15%, creating a formidable carrier duo.
2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Her fleet-wide buff enhances Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrike damage.
3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Shinano provides an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, allowing Akagi to unleash airstrikes more frequently.
4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): These light carriers offer supplementary airstrikes and defensive capabilities, improving Akagi's survivability.
5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, boasting high AA and Aviation stats.
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