Gear optimization remains one of the most crucial yet underappreciated aspects of Azur Lane. While most commanders concentrate on acquiring and upgrading ships, it's the equipment—main guns, torpedoes, aircraft, and support gear—that truly determines a fleet's combat effectiveness. A well-equipped vessel can outperform higher-level ships with subpar loadouts, whether you're engaging in competitive PvP, tackling event challenges, or farming campaign stages. Mastering equipment selection is the key to superior performance.
Battleship and Battlecruiser Main Guns
Battleships (BBs) and Battlecruisers (BCs) depend on powerful main cannons that deliver crushing volleys with armor-piercing or area-of-effect capabilities. Optimal gun selection dramatically improves boss damage potential and clearspeed efficiency.
Auxiliary Gear
Support equipment enhances durability, amplifies offensive output, or provides unique passive benefits:
- SG Radar (T3): Boosts evasion while expanding detection range - essential for flagship protection
- Repair Toolkit (T3): Grants continuous HP regeneration - ideal for frontline tanks and endurance missions
- Fire Control Radar (T3): Improves accuracy and critical rate - perfect for DPS-focused ships in competitive battles
- Hydraulic Catapult (T3): Aircraft carrier necessity - reduces launch cooldowns while improving sortie effectiveness
Equipment forms the cornerstone of combat performance in Azur Lane. Even the most powerful ships underperform when equipped with substandard gear. This tier list cuts through the overwhelming selection to help you prioritize the most impactful upgrades for your fleet.
From endgame boss encounters to PvP ranking climbs and efficient campaign farming, proper gear selection makes the difference between victory and defeat. Focus enhancements on equipment that complements each ship's role, and utilize duplicate high-tier items across multiple fleets for Operation Siren and other complex engagements.
True success in Azur Lane requires more than raw power—it demands strategic equipping, thoughtful preparation, and optimized loadouts. For optimal gameplay experience, we recommend playing Azur Lane on BlueStacks for enhanced performance and controls.
