Azur Lane: Optimal Equipment for Every Ship Class

In Azur Lane, your shipgirls' equipment is just as important as their stats, skills, or rarity. Even the most powerful ship will struggle with inferior gear, while a less rare vessel can excel when outfitted with the right tools. For commanders just starting out, choosing the best guns, planes, and auxiliary gear while advancing through story missions and events can be overwhelming. This guide outlines the equipment you should focus on from the early stages to the endgame, helping you conserve valuable resources while working towards top-tier loadouts.

Understanding Equipment Tiers in Azur Lane

Equipment is available in several rarities: Gray (Normal), Blue (Rare), Purple (Elite), and Gold (Super Rare). Although gold gear often appears superior, the reality is more complex. Some purple equipment is not only easier to acquire but can also outperform its gold counterparts in specific situations.

Best Equipment for DD (Destroyer) Guns

Here are the top gun choices for your Destroyers:

127mm Single Gun Mount (Purple) – Exceptionally fast firing rate, ideal for activating skill triggers. 120mm Twin Gun Mount – Easily farmable, offering a strong balance between reload speed and damage output. 127mm Twin Gun Mount (Gold) – A top-tier DD gun for sustained damage per second. 100mm Twin High-Angle (Gold, IJN) – Outstanding reload speed, frequently the best choice for skill-reliant destroyers like Ayanami. 113mm Twin Gun Mount (Gold, RN) – A well-rounded option with solid DPS and effective range.

Best Equipment for Anti-Air Guns

Recommended anti-aircraft guns for your fleet:

Twin 40mm Bofors (Purple) – Readily available and consistently effective. 40mm Quad Bofors (Gold) – Among the most powerful anti-air guns available. Twin 40mm STAAG (Gold, RN) – Slightly lower damage, but provides an accuracy bonus. Twin 37mm Flak (Gold, Ironblood) – Situational yet competent.

Best Equipment for Auxiliary Support

Essential auxiliary gear for enhancing your ships:

Oxygen Torpedo (Gold) – Essential for destroyers and submarines in torpedo-focused setups. Improved Hydraulic Rudder (Gold) – Increases evasion and dodge chance, perfect for survivability on fragile destroyers. T3 Repair Toolkit (Gold) – Remains valuable in the endgame for additional durability. SG Radar (Gold) – Improves accuracy and evasion, a critical asset in challenging missions. Type 93 Pure Oxygen Torpedo (Gold) – An endgame auxiliary for high-damage, burst-oriented builds.

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Continue your advancement in Azur Lane with our additional detailed guides.

Azur Lane Prinz Eugen Guide: Skills, Strategy, and Best Builds Azur Lane Bismarck Guide: Skills, Strategy, and Best Builds Azur Lane PvP Guide: Building the Strongest Fleet Azur Lane – Gear Tier List Guide