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

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 firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment, best fleet compositions, and strategies for maximizing her effectiveness.

Akagi Overview

• Faction: Sakura Empire
• Rarity: Super Rare 6-star (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 Equipment

Akagi's equipment choices significantly impact her performance. Prioritize aviation-boosting items and survivability enhancements.

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 fast reload.

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 high AoE damage.

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:

• Steam Catapult: Increases aviation and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar: Boosts AA and counters enemy air threats.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and aviation.
• Angel's Feather: Significant AVI boost, minor EVA boost, and minor healing (MNF or FFNF).

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets but can also contribute effectively to mixed fleets.

Top Tier Synergies:

1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): The ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% Aviation boost to both carriers.

2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleetwide Aviation and Firepower buff to all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrikes.

3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, increasing Akagi's attack frequency.

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): Provide additional airstrikes and defensive capabilities, enhancing Akagi's survivability.

Mixed Fleet Option:

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

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