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 firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, especially for those prioritizing air superiority, Akagi is a must-have for serious players. This comprehensive guide details Akagi's strengths, optimal equipment, effective fleet synergies, and winning fleet setups.

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 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 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).

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, but also performs well in mixed fleets. Here are top pairings:

• Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): The ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% Aviation stat increase to both carriers – a devastating combination.
• Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleet-wide buff increasing Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrike damage.
• Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, enabling more frequent airstrikes from Akagi.
• Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): Provide additional airstrikes and crucial defensive capabilities to enhance Akagi's survivability.
• Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, offering high AA and Aviation stats.

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