Akagi, the formidable aircraft carrier from Azur Lane's Sakura Empire, is renowned for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many successful fleets, Akagi is a must-have for players prioritizing air superiority. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment choices, best fleet synergies, and effective fleet compositions.
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Akagi Overview
Let's delve into Akagi's core attributes:
Faction: Sakura Empire
Rarity: Super Rare 6-stars (Obtainable from maps 3-4 and events)
Ship Type: Aircraft Carrier (CV)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | High |
| Aviation | High |
| Reload | Moderate |
| Evasion | Low |
| AA | Moderate |
| Speed | Moderate |
Best Fighter Planes (Slot 1)
- F6F Hellcat – Excellent balance of AA and damage.
- F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron) – High damage output, ideal for PvE.
- Hawker Sea Fury – High base damage with a fast reload speed.
Best Dive Bombers (Slot 2)
- SB2C Helldiver – High damage effective against all armor types.
- Suisei (601 Air Group) – Significantly boosts Akagi's critical hit rate.
- AD-1 Skyraider – Consistent and high area-of-effect damage.
Best 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.
Auxiliary Equipment
Maximize Akagi's potential with these equipment choices:
- Steam Catapult – Increases aviation stats and enhances airstrike damage.
- Air Radar – Boosts AA capabilities and improves defense against enemy aircraft.
- Golden Aviation Oil Tank – Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
- Angel's Feather – Provides a substantial aviation stat boost, a small evasion boost, and a minor heal during battles for MNF or FFNF ships.
Best Fleet Synergies for Akagi
While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be a valuable asset in mixed compositions. Here are some of the best ship pairings:
1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV)
Akagi's ideal partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff. This synergy boosts both carriers' aviation stats by 15%, creating a formidable air force.
2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire)
Nagato's fleet-wide buff enhances aviation and firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly increasing Akagi's airstrike damage.
3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire)
Shinano provides an aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, allowing Akagi to unleash her attacks more frequently.
4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire)
These light carriers offer additional air support through secondary airstrikes and provide defensive capabilities to improve Akagi's survivability.
5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union)
A strong alternative for mixed fleets, Essex boasts high AA and aviation stats, complementing Akagi's offensive capabilities.
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