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* Notable Light Cruisers (CL):

* Notable Light Cruisers (CL):

** Sendai class CL ([[Sendai]], [[Jintsuu]], [[Naka]]) have second remodels with higher stats and rare equipment, turning them into top tier CL. They have significant level requirements for remodelling, but are a good investment in the long term.

** Sendai class CL ([[Sendai]], [[Jintsuu]], [[Naka]]) have second remodels with higher stats and rare equipment, turning them into top tier CL. They have significant level requirements for remodelling, but are a good investment in the long term.

*** [[Sendai|Sendai Kai 2]] remodel comes with a [[Searchlight]], [[Star Shell]] and [[Type 98 Recon Seaplane (Night Scout)]], all of which are support equipment that will improve your fleet's performance during night battle.

*** [[Sendai|Sendai Kai Ni]] remodel comes with a [[Searchlight]], [[Star Shell]] and [[Type 98 Recon Seaplane (Night Scout)]], all of which are support equipment that will improve your fleet's performance during night battle.

*** [[Naka|Naka Kai 2]] has the lowest level requirement for a second remodel (Lv 48) among CL but comes with stats to rival [[Sendai]] and [[Jintsuu]] (Lv 60) which makes her a very good CL for lower level Admirals.

*** [[Naka|Naka Kai 2]] has the lowest level requirement for a second remodel (Lv 48) among CL but comes with stats to rival [[Sendai]] and [[Jintsuu]] (Lv 60) which makes her a very good CL for lower level Admirals.

*** [[Jintsuu|Jintsuu Kai 2]] has the highest base firepower, torpedo (excluding CLTs) and HP among all CL, making her the strongest CL for surface combat currently in the game.

*** [[Jintsuu|Jintsuu Kai Ni]] has the highest base firepower, torpedo (excluding CLTs) and HP among all CL, making her the strongest CL for surface combat currently in the game.

*** 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 Ni]] 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 Projector]].

*** 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]])

*** [[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 [[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.

** [[Abukuma|Abukuma Kai Ni]] 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.