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

Akagi, the mighty aircraft carrier from Azur Lane's Sakura Empire, is a powerhouse known for her devastating damage, unique abilities, and incredible synergy with Kaga. A true icon in the game, Akagi is a cornerstone of many successful fleets, particularly for those who dominate the skies. This guide dives deep into everything Akagi: her skills, optimal equipment choices, best fleet synergies, and top-tier fleet compositions.

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Akagi Overview

Let's examine 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 – Boasts 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) – Significantly increases Akagi's critical hit rate.
• AD-1 Skyraider – Delivers consistent and high AoE damage.

Best Torpedo Bombers (Slot 3)

• Barracuda (831 Air Group) – Exceptional torpedo damage.
• Tenzan (601 Air Group) – Strong Sakura Empire synergy.
• Ryusei – Fast reload speed and high torpedo damage.

Auxiliary Equipment

Akagi benefits greatly from equipment boosting aviation and survivability:

• Steam Catapult – Increases aviation stats and enhances 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 – Provides a substantial AVI stat boost and a small EVA stat boost. Offers a minor heal during battles if the ship is MNF or FFNF.

Best Fleet Synergies for Akagi

Akagi excels in Sakura Empire fleets but can also be a valuable asset in mixed compositions. Here are some of the best ships to pair her with:

1. Kaga (Sakura Empire CV)

Akagi's ultimate partner, forming the formidable First Carrier Division, boosting both their Aviation stats by 15%. This duo is unmatched.

2. Nagato (BB, Sakura Empire)

Nagato's fleetwide 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, allowing Akagi to unleash her attacks more frequently.

4. Chitose & Chiyoda (CVL, Sakura Empire)

These light carriers offer additional support with secondary airstrikes and defensive abilities to keep Akagi in the fight longer.

5. Essex (CV, Eagle Union)

For mixed fleets, Essex is a powerful alternative with high AA and Aviation stats.

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