Akagi Dominates Naval Warfare in Azur Lane Guide

Azur Lane Akagi Guide: Mastering the Sakura Empire Carrier

Akagi, a formidable aircraft carrier (CV) from the Sakura Empire in Azur Lane, is renowned for her devastating firepower, 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 guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment, effective fleet synergies, and recommended fleet setups.

Akagi Overview

• Faction: Sakura Empire
• Rarity: Super Rare 6-star (Obtainable from maps 3-4 and events)
• Ship Type: Aircraft Carrier (CV)

Key Stats:

• HP: High
• Aviation: High
• Reload: Moderate
• Evasion: Low
• AA: Moderate
• Speed: Moderate

Optimal Aircraft Loadouts

• Fighter Planes (Slot 1):

  • F6F Hellcat: Balanced AA and damage.
  • F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron): High damage, ideal for PvE.
  • Hawker Sea Fury: High base damage with fast 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 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 significantly from equipment enhancing aviation and survivability:

• Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar: Boosts AA capabilities and counters enemy air threats.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather: Substantial AVI stat boost, minor EVA increase, and minor healing in battles (MNF or FFNF).

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

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

• Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): The ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% Aviation stat increase to both carriers.
• Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleetwide buff, boosting Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrike power.
• Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, increasing Akagi's attack frequency.
• Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): These light carriers offer supplementary airstrikes and defensive capabilities, bolstering Akagi's survivability.
• Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, contributing high AA and Aviation stats.

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