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

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

Akagi, a formidable aircraft carrier (CV) from the Sakura Empire in Azur Lane, is renowned for her devastating attacks, unique skills, and powerful synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleets, especially for those prioritizing air superiority, Akagi is a must-have for experienced players. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment, best fleet compositions, and synergistic ship pairings.

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 rapid 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, 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

To maximize Akagi's performance and survivability, consider these equipment options:

• Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar: Boosts AA capabilities and counters enemy air power.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Enhances durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather: Significantly boosts aviation (AVI) and offers a small evasion (EVA) bonus, plus minor healing during battles for MNF or FFNF ships.

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets but can also be integrated into mixed-fleet setups. Here are some top pairings:

• Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ideal partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% increase in both their aviation stats.
• Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleet-wide buff boosting 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, 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, offering high AA and aviation stats.

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