Changes

*** Obtaining all three CL of the Sendai class is required to unlock the third fleet through Quest A14.

*** Obtaining all three CL of the Sendai class is required to unlock the third fleet through Quest A14.

** [[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai 2]] boasts the highest ASW stat in-game and third best Anti-Air stat, behind [[Maya]] and [[Akizuki]]. She also received a built-in Anti-Aircraft Fire Director. However, her range is reduced from medium to short and can no longer use scouting seaplanes.

** [[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai 2]] boasts the highest ASW stat in-game and third best Anti-Air stat, behind [[Maya]] and [[Akizuki]]. She also received a built-in Anti-Aircraft Fire Director. However, her range is reduced from medium to short and can no longer use scouting seaplanes.

*** Her first remodel comes with a [[Type 21 Air RADAR]], while her second remodel comes with another [[Type 21 Air RADAR]], a [[Type 22 Surface RADAR]], and a [[Type 3 Depth Charge]].

*** Her first remodel comes with a [[Type 21 Air Radar]], while her second remodel comes with another [[Type 21 Air Radar]], a [[Type 22 Surface Radar]], and a [[Type 3 Depth Charge Projector]].

*** Her first remodel can be useful for modernizing AA stat (+5 [[file:icon_AA.png|Anti-Air]])

*** Her first remodel can be useful for modernizing AA stat (+5 [[file:icon_AA.png|Anti-Air]])

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

** [[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#Damage Calculations|combat mechanics]] page for more information on how ASW damage is calculated.

*** 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#Damage Calculations|combat mechanics]] page for more information on how ASW damage is calculated.

** [[Kitakami]], [[Ooi]] and [[Kiso]] can be remodeled into Torpedo Cruisers (CLT). While no longer a Light Cruiser for fleet composition requirements, they gain outstanding Torpedo stat and can equip [[Type A Ko-hyoteki]] Midget Subs for preemptive torpedo strikes.

** [[Kitakami]], [[Ooi]] and [[Kiso]] can be remodeled into Torpedo Cruisers (CLT). While no longer a Light Cruiser for fleet composition requirements, they gain outstanding Torpedo stat and can equip [[Kouhyouteki]] Midget Subs for preemptive torpedo strikes.

*** [[Kitakami]] and [[Ooi]] remodel into CLT at level 10, but do not shine until their second remodel at level 50, which gives them an extra equipment slot that allows them to equip for both prempetive torpedo strikes as well as night special attacks.

*** [[Kitakami]] and [[Ooi]] remodel into CLT at level 10, but do not shine until their second remodel at level 50, which gives them an extra equipment slot that allows them to equip for both prempetive torpedo strikes as well as night special attacks.

*** [[Kiso]] unlocks the 3rd equipment slot after the first remodel, at level 20, but does not change class until her second remodel at 65. Her stats are more evenly distributed, making her Torpedo attacks less powerful than her sisters.

*** [[Kiso]] unlocks the 3rd equipment slot after the first remodel, at level 20, but does not change class until her second remodel at 65. Her stats are more evenly distributed, making her Torpedo attacks less powerful than her sisters.

*** '''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.'''

*** '''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.'''

** [[Abukuma|Abukuma Kai 2]] has high stats overall (except firepower) and can equip [[Type A Ko-hyoteki]] Midget Subs and [[Daihatsu-class Landing Craft]]; in addition, she is still classified as a CL for routing and can still equip seaplanes. However, she has the highest remodel level of any CL and requires a blueprint.

** [[Abukuma|Abukuma Kai 2]] has high stats overall (except firepower) and can equip [[Kouhyouteki]] Midget Subs and [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]]; in addition, she is still classified as a CL for routing and can still equip seaplanes. However, she has the highest remodel level of any CL and requires a blueprint.

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

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