Azur Lane Akagi: Mastering Abilities, Gear, and Fleet Synergies

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

Akagi, a formidable aircraft carrier (CV) from the Sakura Empire in Azur Lane, is celebrated for her devastating firepower, unique skills, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleet compositions, Akagi is a must-have for players prioritizing air superiority. This comprehensive guide covers Akagi's skills, optimal equipment choices, beneficial fleet synergies, and effective fleet setups.

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Akagi Overview

Here's a breakdown of 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 – Excellent balance of anti-air capabilities and damage output.
• F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron) – High damage potential, particularly effective in PvE.
• Hawker Sea Fury – High base damage coupled with a fast reload speed.

Best Dive Bombers (Slot 2)

• SB2C Helldiver – High damage output effective against all armor types.
• Suisei (601 Air Group) – Significantly boosts Akagi's critical hit rate.
• AD-1 Skyraider – Delivers consistent and substantial area-of-effect (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 impressive torpedo damage.

Essential Auxiliary Equipment

Akagi benefits significantly from equipment enhancing aviation stats and survivability:

• Steam Catapult – Increases aviation stats and amplifies airstrike damage.
• Air Radar – Boosts anti-air capabilities and counters enemy air threats.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank – Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather – Provides a substantial aviation stat boost and a minor evasion increase. Offers a small heal during battles if the ship is MNF or FFNF.

Synergistic Fleet Compositions

While Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets, she can also be integrated into mixed fleets effectively. Here are some of the best ship pairings:

1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV)

The ideal partner for Akagi, activating the First Carrier Division buff. This synergy boosts both carriers' aviation stats by 15%, creating a formidable carrier duo.

2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire)

Her fleet-wide buff enhances aviation and firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly increasing Akagi's airstrike damage.

3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire)

Shinano provides an aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, enabling Akagi to unleash airstrikes more frequently.

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire)

These light carriers offer additional support through secondary airstrikes and possess defensive abilities that improve Akagi's survivability.

5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union)

For mixed fleets, Essex is a strong alternative with high AA and aviation stats.

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