Azur Lane Akagi: Best Build & Fleet Guide

Akagi, the formidable aircraft carrier from Azur Lane's Sakura Empire, is renowned for her devastating damage, unique abilities, and potent synergy with Kaga. A cornerstone of many fleets, especially for air superiority enthusiasts, Akagi is a must-have for serious players. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Akagi, covering her stats, optimal equipment choices, best fleet synergies, and ideal team compositions.

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Akagi Overview

Let's dive into Akagi's core stats:

Faction: Sakura Empire
Rarity: Super Rare 6-stars (Obtainable from maps 3-4 and events)
Ship Type: Aircraft Carrier (CV)

Best Fighter Planes (Slot 1)

• F6F Hellcat – Excellent balance of AA and damage.
• F4U Corsair (VF-17 Squadron) – High damage output, ideal for PvE.
• Hawker Sea Fury – High base damage with a 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 area-of-effect 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.

Auxiliary Equipment

Enhance Akagi's performance with these equipment choices:

• Steam Catapult – Increases aviation and airstrike damage.
• Air Radar – Boosts AA capabilities and counters enemy air threats.
• Golden Aviation Oil Tank – Improves durability and provides an aviation bonus.
• Angel's Feather – Significantly boosts aviation, slightly improves evasion, and provides a minor heal in battles if the ship is MNF or FFNF.

Best Fleet Synergies for Akagi

Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets but can also contribute effectively to mixed compositions. Here are some top pairings:

1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV)

Akagi's ideal partner, forming the First Carrier Division for a 15% Aviation stat boost to both carriers.

2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire)

Provides a fleetwide buff increasing aviation and firepower for all Sakura Empire ships, significantly enhancing Akagi's airstrikes.

3. Shinano (UR Carrier, Sakura Empire)

Offers an aviation buff and reduces airstrike cooldowns, allowing Akagi to unleash attacks more frequently.

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire)

These light carriers provide additional airstrike support and possess defensive abilities to increase Akagi's survivability.

5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union)

A strong alternative for mixed fleets, offering high AA and aviation stats.

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