Azur Lane Akagi Guide – Abilities, Equipment, and Optimal Fleet Setups

Azur Lane Akagi Guide: Mastering the Sakura Empire's Ace Carrier

Akagi, a formidable aircraft carrier (CV) from Azur Lane's Sakura Empire, is renowned for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, particularly for 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, synergistic fleet compositions, and effective fleet setups.

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Akagi Overview

Here's a breakdown of Akagi's core statistics:

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

Stats:

HP: High Aviation: High Reload: Moderate Evasion: Low AA: Moderate Speed: Moderate

Optimal Aircraft Selection

Maximize Akagi's potential with these aircraft choices:

Best Fighter Planes (Slot 1):

• F6F Hellcat – Excellent balance of anti-air capabilities and damage.
• F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron) – High damage output, especially effective in PvE.
• Hawker Sea Fury – High base damage coupled with a fast reload speed.

Best Dive Bombers (Slot 2):

• SB2C Helldiver – High damage against all armor types.
• Suisei (601 Air Group) – Significantly boosts Akagi's critical hit rate.
• AD-1 Skyraider – Consistent and high area-of-effect (AoE) damage.

Best Torpedo Bombers (Slot 3):

• Barracuda (831 Air Group) – High torpedo damage.
• Tenzan (601 Air Group) – Strong synergy within the Sakura Empire fleet.
• Ryusei – Fast reload and substantial torpedo damage.

Essential Auxiliary Equipment

Enhance Akagi's performance and survivability with these equipment choices:

• Steam Catapult – Boosts aviation stats and enhances airstrike damage.
• Air Radar – Improves anti-air capabilities and counters enemy air threats.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank – Increases durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather – Provides a significant aviation stat boost, a minor evasion boost, and a small heal during battles if the ship is MNF or FFNF.

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be incorporated into mixed fleets effectively. Here are some ideal ship pairings:

1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff, increasing both their aviation stats by 15%.

2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Her fleet-wide buff enhances both aviation and firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrikes.

3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Shinano provides an aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, enabling more frequent airstrikes from Akagi.

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): These light carriers offer supplementary airstrikes and defensive abilities, improving Akagi's survivability.

5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, offering high AA and aviation stats.

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