Azur Lane's Akagi: Skills, Gear, and Ideal Fleet Combos

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

Akagi, a formidable aircraft carrier (CV) from the Sakura Empire in Azur Lane, is celebrated for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and exceptional synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, especially for air superiority strategies, Akagi is a must-have for many players. This comprehensive guide details everything you need to know about Akagi, including optimal equipment, fleet synergies, and effective 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 Selection

• Best Fighter Planes (Slot 1):
  • F6F Hellcat: Excellent balance of AA and damage.
  • F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron): High damage, ideal for PvE.
  • Hawker Sea Fury: High base damage with rapid reload.
• Best Dive Bombers (Slot 2):
  • SB2C Helldiver: High damage effective 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.
• 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.

Essential Auxiliary Equipment

Akagi benefits significantly 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: Enhances durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather: Substantial AVI stat boost, minor EVA increase, and provides a small heal during battles for MNF or FFNF ships.

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

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

• Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ultimate partner, forming the formidable First Carrier Division, boosting both their aviation stats by 15%.
• Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleetwide buff increasing aviation and firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrikes.
• Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, increasing Akagi's attack frequency.
• Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): Provide additional airstrike support and defensive capabilities, improving Akagi's survivability.
• Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, offering high AA and aviation stats.

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