Changes

** Aviation Cruisers '''can't '''be used in quests or branching rules that explicitly require Heavy Cruisers. They function the same in combat when their special aviation planes are not equipped.

** Aviation Cruisers '''can't '''be used in quests or branching rules that explicitly require Heavy Cruisers. They function the same in combat when their special aviation planes are not equipped.

* [[Maya]] has a low remodel level (18) and one of the highest AA stats in game. At lower levels, she will be the strongest Heavy Cruiser for most.

* [[Maya]] has a low remodel level (18) and one of the highest AA stats in game. At lower levels, she will be the strongest Heavy Cruiser for most.

* [[Maya Kai Ni]] has the fourth highest AA in game and has good stats overall for a Heavy Cruisers. However, she will lack damage output when compared to other heavy cruisers when using an AA Cut-in setup. It's a player's choice whether to use her as AA Cruiser or normal heavy cruiser.

* [[Maya Kai Ni]] has the fourth highest AA in game and has good stats overall for a Heavy Cruisers. However, she will lack damage output when compared to other heavy cruisers when using an AA Cut-in setup. It's a player's choice whether to use her as AA Cruiser or normal heavy cruiser.

** [[25mm Triple Autocannon Mount (Concentrated Deployment)]] works as an AA Director when equipped on [[Maya|Maya Kai Ni]].

** [[25mm Triple Autocannon Mount (Concentrated Deployment)]] and [[Bofors 40mm Quadruple Autocannon Mount]] enable special Anti-air Cut-in types when equipped on [[Maya|Maya Kai Ni]].

* [[Choukai Kai Ni]] has the highest base firepower and the second highest torpedo stat out of all the Heavy Cruisers and comes with the rare equipment: [[Skilled Lookouts]], [[Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4]]. However, she requires a blueprint to remodel.

* [[Choukai Kai Ni]] has the highest base firepower and the second highest torpedo stat out of all the Heavy Cruisers and comes with the rare equipment: [[Skilled Lookouts]], [[Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4]]. However, she requires a blueprint to remodel.

* [[:Category:Aoba Class|Aoba-class]] and [[:Category:Furutaka Class|Furutaka-class]] have low fuel and ammo consumption so consider using them in expeditions that require Heavy Cruisers.

* [[:Category:Aoba Class|Aoba-class]] and [[:Category:Furutaka Class|Furutaka-class]] have low fuel and ammo consumption so consider using them in expeditions that require Heavy Cruisers.

* [[Prinz Eugen Kai]] has the highest survivability and luck stats among all the Heavy Cruisers and comes with valuable rare equipment: [[SKC34 20.3cm Twin Gun Mount]], [[FuMO25 Radar]], and [[Ar196 Kai]]

* [[Prinz Eugen Kai]] has the highest survivability and luck stats among all the Heavy Cruisers and comes with valuable rare equipment: [[SKC34 20.3cm Twin Gun Mount]], [[FuMO25 Radar]], and [[Ar196 Kai]]

* [[:Category:Zara Class|Zara-class]] can equip and launch Seaplane Bombers but still count as Heavy Cruiser.

* [[:Category:Zara Class|Zara-class]] can equip and launch Seaplane Bombers but still count as Heavy Cruisers.

** Considering their low plane slots, avoid equipping Seaplane Bombers when dealing with enemy fleets with high AA as they can be wiped down easily, losing her ability to do Artillery Spotting.

** Considering their low plane slot counts, avoid equipping Seaplane Bombers when dealing with enemy fleets with high AA. Bombers can be wiped out easily, causing loss of Artillery Spotting.