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 damage, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many successful fleets, especially those prioritizing air superiority, Akagi is a must-have for many players. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment, effective fleet compositions, and synergistic ship pairings.

Akagi Overview

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

Key Stats: High HP, High Aviation, Moderate Reload, Low Evasion, Moderate AA, Moderate Speed

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 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 area-of-effect (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 Equipment

Akagi benefits significantly from equipment enhancing aviation and survivability:

• Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar: Boosts AA capabilities, countering enemy air attacks.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather: Substantial AVI stat boost, minor EVA increase, and provides a small heal during battles for MNF or FFNF ships.

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 fleet-wide buff, boosting Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships.
• Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns.
• Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): Provide additional airstrikes and defensive support.
• Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, offering high AA and Aviation stats.

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