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 Azur Lane's Sakura Empire, is celebrated for her devastating damage, unique abilities, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, especially for air superiority enthusiasts, Akagi demands a strategic understanding. This guide will cover her skills, optimal equipment, fleet synergies, and effective fleet setups.

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Akagi Overview

Here's a look at Akagi's core stats:

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

Best Fighter Planes (Slot 1):

• F6F Hellcat – Balanced AA and damage.
• F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron) – High damage, excellent for PvE.
• Hawker Sea Fury – High base damage with rapid reload.

Best 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 and high 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 Equipment

Akagi benefits from equipment enhancing aviation and survivability:

• Steam Catapult – Increases aviation and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar – Boosts AA defense.
• 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

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

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 boost to all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrikes.

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

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): Provide supplementary airstrikes and defensive capabilities, extending Akagi's survival time.

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

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