Azur Lane Akagi Guide – Abilities, Equipment, and Optimal Fleet Setups

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

Akagi, a formidable aircraft carrier (CV) from the Sakura Empire in Azur Lane, is renowned for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many successful fleets, especially those prioritizing air superiority, Akagi is a must-have for players seeking to dominate the skies. This comprehensive guide details everything you need to know about optimizing Akagi's performance, encompassing her skills, ideal equipment choices, optimal fleet compositions, and synergistic ship pairings.

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Akagi Overview

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

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 Loadouts

Best Fighter Planes (Slot 1):

• F6F Hellcat – Excellent balance of anti-air capabilities and damage.
• F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron) – High damage output, particularly effective in PvE scenarios.
• Hawker Sea Fury – High base damage coupled with a fast reload speed.

Best Dive Bombers (Slot 2):

• SB2C Helldiver – High damage potential 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 output.
• Tenzan (601 Air Group) – Strong synergy with other Sakura Empire ships.
• Ryusei – Fast reload and high torpedo damage.

Essential Auxiliary Equipment

Akagi's effectiveness is amplified by equipment that enhances her aviation capabilities and survivability:

• Steam Catapult – Increases aviation stats and boosts airstrike damage.
• Air Radar – Improves anti-air capabilities and counters enemy air attacks.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank – Enhances durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather – Provides a substantial aviation stat boost, a minor evasion increase, and a small heal during battles for MNF or FFNF ships.

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be integrated into mixed-fleet strategies. Here are some of the best ships to pair her with:

1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ideal partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff, which increases both their aviation stats by 15%, creating a formidable carrier duo.

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

3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Shinano provides an aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, allowing Akagi to unleash her attacks more frequently.

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): These light carriers offer additional air support with secondary airstrikes and possess defensive abilities that improve Akagi's survivability.

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

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