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 celebrated for her devastating damage, unique skills, and powerful synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, particularly for those prioritizing air superiority, Akagi is a must-have for many players. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment, 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)

Key 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 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 defense, countering enemy air attacks.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and aviation.
• 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 formations. Here are top pairings:

• Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): The ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% Aviation stat increase for both.
• Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleet-wide buff boosting Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships.
• Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns.
• Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): Provide supplementary airstrikes and defensive capabilities.
• Essex (CV, Eagle Union): A strong alternative for mixed fleets, offering high AA and Aviation stats.

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