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 damage, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, especially for air superiority strategies, Akagi is a must-have for many players. This comprehensive guide covers Akagi's skills, optimal equipment choices, best 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)
• 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, excellent for PvE.
  • Hawker Sea Fury: High base damage with fast reload.
• 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 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 capabilities, countering enemy air threats.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather: Significant AVI stat boost, minor EVA increase, and a small heal during battles (MNF or FFNF).

Top Fleet Synergies

While excelling in Sakura Empire fleets, Akagi also performs well in mixed compositions. Here are the best ship pairings:

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

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