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* {{color|lime|Green}}: Outstanding

* {{color|lime|Green}}: Outstanding

* {{color|gold|Yellow}}: Above average

* {{color|gold|Yellow}}: Above average

* Notable Light Cruisers:

* Notable Light Cruisers (CL):

** [[:Category:Tenryū Class|Tenryuu-class]] unremodelled version has the lowest ammo consumption (25 fuel, 20 ammo) compared to other Light Cruisers, which makes them great for ammo-sensitive expeditions.  Even remodeled they still consume less ammo compared to other remodeled Light Cruisers.

** [[:Category:Tenryū Class|Tenryuu-class]] unremodelled version has the lowest ammo consumption (25 fuel, 20 ammo) compared to other Light Cruisers, which makes them great for ammo-sensitive expeditions.  Even remodeled they still consume less ammo compared to other remodeled Light Cruisers.

** [[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai2]] boasts the highest ASW stat in-game and an Anti-Air stat almost as good as Heavy Cruiser [[Maya]].

** [[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai2]] boasts the highest ASW stat in-game and an Anti-Air stat almost as good as Heavy Cruiser [[Maya]].

*** Her second remodel also comes with [[Type 22 Surface RADAR]], [[Type 21 Air RADAR]] and [[Type 3 Depth Charge]].

*** Her second remodel also comes with [[Type 22 Surface RADAR]], [[Type 21 Air RADAR]] and [[Type 3 Depth Charge]].

*** Isuzu's first remodel, at level 12, is a desirable modernization material (+5 AA stat) and comes with a [[Type 21 Air RADAR]] as bonus.

*** Isuzu's first remodel, at level 12, is a desirable modernization material (+5 AA stat) and comes with a [[Type 21 Air RADAR]] as bonus.

** [[Yuubari]] and [[Ooyodo]] are the only Light Cruisers with 4 equipment slots.

*** Having 4 equipment slots is quite important for ASW purposes, as ASW stats from equipment are worth 10x more than ASW stats from the ship's original stat. See [[Combat#Factors_involved_in_damage_calculation|combat mechanics]] page for more information on how ASW damage is calculated.

** [[Yuubari]] is the only Light Cruiser that gets a 4th equipment slot after remodel. (In 8 Aug update, [[Ooyodo]] is another Light Cruiser that have 4 slot. But she can obtain only by complete AL-2 at Summer Event 2014 (for now). So after that event, [[Yuubari]] is still only one 4 slot CL that can obtain by build or drop.)

**** Many CL can max out ASW damage

*** Her unremodeled version has low fuel consumption and high ammo consumption (20 fuel, 30 ammo), great for expeditions that don't consume ammo.

*** [[Yuubari]] has the lowest armor among all CL, and is highly vulnerable when she is not used in the flagship position.

*** Her 4th slot is quite important for ASW, as ASW stats from equipment are worth 10x more than ASW stats from the ship's original stat. See [[Combat#Factors_involved_in_damage_calculation|combat mechanics]] page for more information on how ASW damage is calculated.

*** [[Ooyodo]] has plane slots and much higher stats, which make her a stronger and more versatile ship than [[Yuubari]].

*** She's the most versatile Light Cruiser, even thou her stats are just average, making her a real "Jack of all trades". Keep in mind that she can't use Seaplanes to take advantage of [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Combat#Artillery_Spotting_.28Post-Cap_Modifier.29 Artillery Spotting] in day battles.

** [[Kitakami]], [[Ooi]] and [[Kiso]] can be remodelled into Torpedo Cruisers (CLT), a special form of Light Cruiser that has outstanding Torpedo stat and can launch a preemptive torpedo strike before the first shelling phase if equipped with [[Type A Ko-hyoteki]] Midget Subs.

** [[Kitakami]], [[Ooi]] and [[Kiso]] can be remodelled into Torpedo Cruisers, a special Light Cruiser type that has outstanding Torpedo stat and can attack before the first shelling phase if equipped with [[Type A Ko-hyoteki]] Midget Subs.

*** [[Kitakami]] and [[Ooi]] remodel into CLT at level 10.  The preemptive strike is effective against weaker ships, but they have relatively low kai stats and only 2 equipment slots.  

*** [[Kitakami]] and [[Ooi]] change type at level 10, making them the deadliest warships in-game quite early, they can one-shot most enemies before the shelling phase begins, but the 3rd equipment slot unlocks only after their second remodel, at level 50, limiting their equipment options at early levels.

*** Their second remodel at level 50 gives a very high boost to stats and an extra equipment slot that allows them to equip double guns along with [[Type A Ko-hyoteki]] and grants them a very special position in the fleet.

*** [[Kiso]] changes type at level 65 and unlocks the 3rd equipment slot after the first remodel, at level 20. Her stats are more evenly distributed, making her Torpedo attacks less powerful than her sisters, but not less deadly.

* Light Cruisers that can equip Seaplanes can perform [[Combat#Artillery_Spotting_.28Post-Cap_Modifier.29|Artillery Spotting]] attacks during day battles. However due that they can only carry 3 equipments, it is unadvised for them to carry seaplanes especially in maps where submarines are present.

*** [[Kiso]] changes type at level 65 and unlocks the 3rd equipment slot after the first remodel, at level 20. Her stats are more evenly distributed, making her Torpedo attacks less powerful than her sisters.

* Other highlighted girls have good stats and have almost as much firepower compared some Heavy Cruisers, making Light Cruisers one of the most versatile classes in the game.

*** In terms of ship type, Torpedo Cruisers (CLT) are no longer classfied as Light cruisers (CL), and can not be used as a substitute for CL in any branching requirements or expeditions.

** [[Kuma]] and [[Nagara]] have good stats with their first remodel at level 20.  However, they can be difficult to obtain on early worlds. 

* Light Cruisers that can equip Seaplanes can perform [[Combat#Artillery_Spotting_.28Post-Cap_Modifier.29|Artillery Spotting]] attacks during day battles.  Slots that have zero seaplanes can not perform Artillery Spotting, and this can also occur when recon planes are shot down to reach zero (specifically noted in recon phase).

** The typical setup for this is to use two [[20.3cm_Twin_Gun_Mount|20.3 cm]] guns with a recon seaplane.  The use of the 20.3 variants ([[20.3cm(no.2)_Twin_Gun_Mount|no.2]] and [[20.3cm(no.3)_Twin_Gun_Mount|no.3]] ) provides a good bonus to damage.

* Light Cruisers with the ability to use Artillery Spotting and high firepower and shields can almost be comparable to weaker CA in terms of damage.  Light Cruisers have relatively low consumption and can be a good choice to save resources when farming maps.  

** One difference is that Light Cruisers will always attack SS when present.  This can be a disadvantage when it is not desired. 

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