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 renowned for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, Akagi is a must-have for players prioritizing air superiority. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment, fleet synergies, and effective fleet setups.

Akagi Overview

• Faction: Sakura Empire
• Rarity: Super Rare 6-stars (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 Selection

• 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 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.

Auxiliary Equipment

Akagi benefits from equipment enhancing aviation and survivability:

• Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar: Boosts AA defense, countering enemy air attacks.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather: Significant AVI stat boost, minor EVA boost, and minor healing in battles (MNF or FFNF).

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets but can also contribute effectively to mixed fleets. Here are some top pairings:

• Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ideal partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% Aviation stat increase to both carriers.
• Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleet-wide buff increasing Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly 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): Provide supplementary airstrikes and defensive capabilities, enhancing Akagi's survivability.
• Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, boasting high AA and Aviation stats.

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