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 attacks, unique skills, and powerful synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleets, especially 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, fleet synergies, and effective fleet compositions.

Akagi Overview

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

Faction: Sakura Empire Rarity: Super Rare 6-star (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 Loadouts

Best Fighter Planes (Slot 1):

• F6F Hellcat – Excellent balance of anti-air capabilities 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 (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 substantial torpedo damage.

Essential Equipment

Akagi benefits greatly from equipment enhancing aviation stats and survivability:

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

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

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

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

2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleet-wide buff increasing aviation and firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrike damage.

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): These light carriers provide supplementary airstrikes and defensive abilities, enhancing Akagi's survivability.

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

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