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 fleet compositions, especially for air superiority strategies, Akagi is a must-have for many players. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, including skill analysis, optimal equipment choices, effective fleet synergies, and top-tier 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 Loadouts
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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.
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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.
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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 from equipment enhancing aviation and survivability:
- Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
- Air Radar: Boosts AA capabilities and counters enemy air power.
- Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
- Angel's Feather: Significant AVI stat boost, minor EVA increase, and minor healing in battles if the ship is MNF or FFNF.
Synergistic Fleet Compositions
While excelling in Sakura Empire fleets, Akagi can also be integrated into mixed formations. 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 boosting Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrike potency.
- 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, extending Akagi's survival time.
- Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, boasting high AA and Aviation stats.
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