Akagi, the formidable aircraft carrier from Azur Lane's Sakura Empire, is renowned for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many successful fleets, especially 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 choices, best fleet compositions, and synergistic ship pairings.
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Akagi Overview
Let's delve into Akagi's core attributes:
Faction: Sakura Empire
Rarity: Super Rare 6-stars (Obtainable from maps 3-4 and events)
Ship Type: Aircraft Carrier (CV)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | High |
| Aviation | High |
| Reload | Moderate |
| Evasion | Low |
| AA | Moderate |
| Speed | Moderate |
Best Fighter Planes (Slot 1)
- F6F Hellcat – Excellent balance of AA 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 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.
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 threats.
- Golden Aviation Oil Tank – Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
- Angel's Feather – Provides a substantial aviation stat boost, a small evasion bonus, and a minor heal in battles if the ship is MNF or FFNF.
Best Fleet Synergies for Akagi
While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be a valuable asset in mixed compositions. Here are some of the best ships to pair her with:
1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV)
Akagi's ideal partner, forming the formidable First Carrier Division, granting a 15% Aviation stat boost to both carriers.
2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire)
Provides a fleet-wide buff increasing Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly enhancing Akagi's airstrike damage.
3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire)
Offers an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, enabling Akagi to unleash her attacks more frequently.
4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire)
These light carriers provide supplementary airstrikes and possess defensive abilities to increase Akagi's survivability.
5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union)
A strong alternative for mixed fleets, boasting high AA and Aviation stats.
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