Azur Lane Akagi Guide: Mastering the Sakura Empire's Powerful Carrier
Akagi, a formidable aircraft carrier (CV) from the Sakura Empire in Azur Lane, is celebrated for her devastating damage, unique skills, and exceptional synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, particularly for those prioritizing air superiority, Akagi is a must-have for serious players. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, 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)
Key Stats:
- HP: High
- Aviation: High
- Reload: Moderate
- Evasion: Low
- AA: Moderate
- Speed: Moderate
Optimal Aircraft Loadouts
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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 rapid reload.
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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 area-of-effect (AoE) damage.
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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 greatly from equipment enhancing aviation and survivability:
- Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
- Air Radar: Boosts AA capabilities and counters enemy air attacks.
- Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
- Angel's Feather: Significant AVI stat boost, minor EVA increase, and minor healing in battles (MNF or FFNF).
Top Fleet Synergies
Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets but can also be effective in mixed formations. Here are her best pairings:
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Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ideal partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% Aviation stat increase to both carriers.
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Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Her fleetwide buff boosts Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrikes.
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Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Provides an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, increasing Akagi's attack frequency.
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Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): These light carriers offer supplementary airstrikes and defensive abilities to enhance Akagi's survival.
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Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, offering high AA and Aviation stats.
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