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, best fleet synergies, and effective fleet setups.

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Akagi Overview

Here's a look at Akagi's core stats:

• 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: Balanced AA and damage.
• F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron): High damage, excellent for PvE.
• Hawker Sea Fury: High base damage with fast reload.

Best 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 and high AoE damage.

Best 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 from equipment enhancing aviation and survivability:

• Steam Catapult: Increases aviation stats and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar: Boosts AA defense and counters enemy air power.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank: Improves durability and aviation.
• Angel's Feather: Significant AVI stat boost, minor EVA boost, and minor healing in battles (MNF or FFNF).

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she also performs well in mixed setups. Here are some ideal ship pairings:

1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV): Akagi's ultimate partner, activating the First Carrier Division buff for a 15% Aviation stat increase to both carriers.

2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire): Provides a fleet-wide buff to Aviation and Firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly amplifying Akagi's airstrikes.

3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire): Offers an Aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, increasing Akagi's attack frequency.

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire): These light carriers provide supplementary airstrikes and defensive capabilities, enhancing Akagi's survivability.

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

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