Azur Lane’s Akagi: Guide for Abilities, Gear, and Fleet Synergy

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

Akagi, the Sakura Empire's formidable aircraft carrier (CV), is renowned for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many Azur Lane fleets, especially those prioritizing air superiority, Akagi demands a strategic understanding to maximize her potential. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment, effective fleet compositions, and synergistic ship pairings.

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 Aircraft Loadouts

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 from equipment enhancing aviation and survivability:

• Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar: Boosts AA defense, countering 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 for MNF or FFNF ships.

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

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

• Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): The ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% Aviation stat increase for both carriers.
• Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleet-wide buff boosting Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, amplifying Akagi's airstrike damage.
• Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, increasing Akagi's attack frequency.
• Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): Light carriers providing secondary airstrikes and defensive capabilities to enhance Akagi's survival.
• Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, boasting high AA and Aviation stats.

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