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Line 56: − + − + − + − + + + − + + + + + + + + + + + − − :<div id="sparkle_effect">Sparkle effects:</div> − *Evasion is boosted exponentially based on a ship's Morale. − *16.5% increase in the chance to achieve Great success in [[Expedition#Notes|expeditions]] per ship with =>50 Morale (this increases the resources gain to 150% for that particular expedition and guarantees the second expedition item (on the right) if it has one). − *The Morale of all the ships in your fleet (Route Support, 16.5% per ship with >=50 morale) or Morale of the Flagship(Boss Support, 100% if Flagship morale >=50) determines whether the support expedition shows up. − Refer to [[Morale/Fatigue]] for more information. − + + Line 83:
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Line 96: − + − + − + − #{{nihongo|Repair Team|応急修理要員}}: − #*Revives your ship to 20% of max HP after being sunk. − #*Allows you to repair a heavily damaged flagship to 50% of max HP before moving to next node. − #*Consumed upon activation. − #{{nihongo|Repair Goddess|応急修理女神}}: − #*Repairs your ship to full HP after being sunk. − #*Allows the option to repair a heavily damaged flagship to 100% HP. − #*Fully resupplies the ship. − #*Consumed upon activation. − Damage control equipment can be obtained by completing quests or by purchasing it from the cash shop. One damage control item will be consumed immediately after the ship sinks, reviving it and preventing your ship from sinking during that particular battle. If you advance to the next node (進撃) with the same ship heavily damaged again, you will need another damage control item for protection. If an additional damage control item is absent, the ship will again be at risk of being sunk. − + − Instant Repair ({{Template:IR}} 高速修復材) is an item used to repair ships incredibly quickly (often less than 10 seconds). Repair time increase with level and remodel, soon you'll understand their importance.+ + + + + + + + + + + + − + − *1 medal can be exchanged for '''Fuel x300, Ammo x300, Steel x300, Bauxite x300 and Instant repair item x2.'''+ − * 1 medal can also be exchanged for '''Improvement Materials x4.'''+ − *4 medals can be exchanged for '''1 x remodel blueprint (改装設計図)'''.+ + + Line 122:
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Line 169: − <!--[[File:Model2.jpg|thumb]]--> − * [[Modernization is the process whereby ships are sacrificed to increase certain stats of another ship. See the [[Modernization]] page for more details. − * [[Remodeling is the process whereby a ship is upgraded to its next model. The new model usually comes with increased stat caps across the board. Certain ships also get a new card art and library entry, and some ships will change classes. Remodels usually come with the cost of consuming more either fuel or ammo (or both), though there are exceptions, such as first-remodel destroyers and [[I-168]], which maintain the same consumption rates, or aviation cruisers/battleships, which receive a decrease in ammo consumption (though their fuel consumption still increases). Keep this in mind when managing your expedition fleets. − − You can remodel a ship to its next model at any point after it reaches the required level, and the ship will retain its level upon remodeling. Be aware that any modernization stat bonuses will be lost upon remodeling. Stats that cannot be increased via modernization (evasion, anti-sub, line-of-sight) will be recalculated to match the level upon remodeling, so you don't need to worry about potential permanent stat losses due to remodeling at high levels. Modernizable stats (firepower, torpedo, AA, armor) will revert to the ship's base stats (plus stat gains from its level). − Unlike modernization, any equipment on the ship to be remodeled will simply be placed back into your inventory and replaced with the new model's stock equipment. Also unlike modernization, remodeling only costs ammo and steel.+ − + − Think of remodeling as evolutions. For ships that have multiple remodels ([[Chitose]]/[[Chiyoda]], [[Kitakami]]/[[Ooi]], [[Yuudachi]], etc.), you will have to go through each remodel to get to the subsequent one regardless of level (i.e., you cannot skip all the remodels before the final upgrade even if your Chitose is level 55). Example: Chitose <math>\longrightarrow</math> Chitose Kai <math>\longrightarrow</math> Chitose A <math>\longrightarrow</math> Chitose Carrier <math>\longrightarrow</math> Chitose Carrier Kai <math>\longrightarrow</math> Chitose Carrier Kai 2 Line 192:
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Line 206: − − ===Why are the IP holders restrictive with game licensing?=== − [[wikipedia:DMM_Corporation|DMM]] is not the only party involved in restricting access to Kantai Collection; rather, this is due primarily to [[wikipedia:Kadokawa_Corporation|Kadokawa Games]] and [[wikipedia:Sega|Sega]], the holders of the KanColle IP. DMM is only the publisher. − − The KanColle core IP is the game itself, held by Kadokawa Games, from which Kadokawa Group Holdings's (KGH) derivative IP comes. Since KGH is a publishing house equivalent to DMM, they don't produce their own derivative content. Established and amateur authors make derivative content, often in the form of [[Merchandise/Doujinshi|doujinshi]], and if KGH approves the content, they can cross-license and KGH will also publish those. In fact, that's basically the story behind the [[Merchandise/Manga#Anthology_Comics|anthology comics]]. In other words, the doujins are not direct competitors to the core IP. − − Fan games are different because the core IP is the game itself. However, the ''legal'' reason for eliminating fan games is that a lot of fan games employ sound clips and music from the core game, which are registered IP of the companies that produced them. Companies are quite sensitive about their IP being used in this way. The same applies to applications, such as [http://playboard.me/android/apps/jp.gr.java_conf.poponta009.KankoreClock KanColle Clock]. − − On the other hand, Kadokawa has been very lenient on fans composing or remixing KanColle music. As a case in point, there's [http://himeuta.org/showthread.php?354-Kancolle-Original-Songs-(%26%2333382%3B%26%2312371%3B%26%2312428%3B-%26%2312458%3B%26%2312522%3B%26%2312472%3B%26%2312490%3B%26%2312523%3B%26%2326354%3B) ''Koi no 2-4-11''], which has been sung by both Naka-chan herself in the [[anime]] (''needs more specificity'') and [[Glossary#List of vessels by Japanese voice actresses|her seiyuu]] in official events (''needs more specificity''). Only games and other applications using core game IP are under fire. − + − − + − + − + − + Line 232:
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Line 250: − <!--[[File:KanColle-150218-23183144.png|thumb|262x262px]]--> − + − − ===How come the other admirals have significantly higher-leveled ships?=== − Naval exercises yield low admiral experience (20 exp) but high ship experience (up to 1k exp, maybe more). Compound that everyday, and the experience gap grows. − Overall, ship level isn't the only factor in determining victory; the right preparations can help you win battles against higher level ships. See [[Exercises (PvP)]] for details. − − ===The other admiral uses a fleet of low-level ships. Why would he do that?=== − It's easier to get the Sparkle buff. See [[Morale and Fatigue]] for more details. − − To help other admirals (and hopefully yourself as well), '''please make sure your main fleet consists only of two high level ships when you will be offline for a while.''' − − Please note that two high level ships does not mean a fleet composed of one level 1 ship. − − ===How do I get an S-rank against a submarine fleet?=== − Anti-submarine damage is highly depend on '''equipment ASW stat'''. Equip your CLs and DDs with [[List_of_Anti-Submarine_Equipment_by_stats|Sonar and Depth Charges]] while using the Line Abreast formation. − *{{Template:HP}} 耐久 (''Taikyū'', Endurance) - Ship's Health or HP. Ship banner will show 小破/中破/大破 (Lightly/Moderately/Heavily damaged) after your HP is reduced to a certain level (75%/50%/25% of Maximum HP or less, respectively). Ships entering a battle with 大破 (Heavy Damage) are at risk being sunk.+ − *{{Firepower}} 火力 (''Karyoku'', Firepower) - Affects the damage a ship's guns/bombers do during shelling phase. − *{{Template:Armor}} 装甲 (''Sōkō'', Armor) - Damage reduction against incoming attacks. − *{{Torpedo}} 雷装 (''Raisou'', Torpedo) - Affects the damage a ship inflicts with a torpedo attack, and stacks with firepower to determine night-time shelling damage. − *{{Evasion}} 回避 (''Kaihi'', Evasion) - Affects the chance of having enemies "miss" an attack. − *{{AA}} 対空 (''Taikū'', Anti-Air) - Reduces damage from aerial attacks. See [[Tutorial:_FAQ#What_do_green_and_yellow_guns_do.3F.C2.A0_Also.2C_I_really_hate_fighting_carriers.2C_which_guns_help_me_shoot_planes.3F|below]] for explanation on AA guns. − *{{Template:Aircraft}} 搭載 (''Tōsai'', Aircraft) - Total plane capacity for each ship. For capacity in each slot, see [[Tutorial:_FAQ#What_does_the_number_beside_my_plane_stand_for.3F|this]]. − *{{ASW}} 対潜 (''Taisen'', Anti-submarines/ASW) - Ship's capability to conduct anti-submarine warfare; higher chance of inflicting damage to submarines. − *{{Template:Speed}} 速力 (''Sokuryoku'', Speed) - Divides into High Speed/Fast and Low Speed/Slow. The <u>mechanics are not clear</u> but ''it is said to ''give bonus to evasion if all ships are at fast speed. Affects the sortie route in certain maps. − *{{LOS}} 索敵 (''Sakuteki'', Reconnaissance/LOS) - This stat determines the success of the detection phase at the start of the battle. The higher it is, the higher the success rate. Also affects branching for certain maps (such as [[World 2#2-5|2-5]]). − *{{Template:Range}} 射程 (''Syatei'', Range) - Determines the firing order during the start of the battle. See [[Combat#Day_Combat|here]] for details. − *{{Template:Luck}} 運 (''Un'', Luck) - Affects cut-in chance in night battle. − Generally if the stat is 0, it means the ship can't do anything pertaining to that and there is no way you can increase it. There are exceptions ([[Ooyodo]]'s Torpedo and ASW stat, [[Maruyu]]'s Torpedo stat are a few examples). − − ;Hidden stats − *爆装 (''Bakusō'', Dive bombing stat) - Initial value is 0 for all ships; it is increased when dive bombers/seaplane bombers are equipped. The stat is used to determine attack power damage during [[Combat#Base_Attack_Power|shelling phase]] (for CV/CVLs) and [[Aerial Combat]] (for all ships carrying bombers). − *命中 (''Meichū'', Hit rate) - Accuracy. Affects the chance of hitting an enemy. Can '''only''' be increased through leveling or equipment. − *クリティカル (''Kuritikaru'', Critical) - No equipment directly increase this, but any attack can be a critical attack, resulting in an additional 50% increase to the base attack power (not just a 50% increase in damage). Explanation [[Combat#Critical_Modifier|here]]. Line 301:
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Line 282: − − ===Is there any equipment that will do preemptive strikes?=== − Torpedoes and bombers can attack before the shelling phase. Ships or submarines equipped with midget submarines ([[Type A Ko-hyoteki]], {{Template:TorpedoWeapon}}甲標的 甲) are also able to launch an opening torpedo attack. Submarines level 10 or higher can launch an opening torpedo attack regardless of their equipment. The accuracy of torpedoes greatly depends on fleet formation: using line abreast will cause midget submarines to nearly always miss, while line ahead gives the greatest accuracy. − + − + − + − '''{{Template:GreenAmmo}} Sanshiki''', '''San-Shiki''' or '''sanshikidan''' (lit. "type 3") ammunition is a combined shrapnel and incendiary round for anti-aircraft use, and was used by the Imperial Japanese Navy.+ − + − + − − ! scope="row" |{{Template:TorpBomberIcon}} − |Aircraft with blue icons are torpedo bombers. Torpedo bombers can deal very high damage in the opening carrier attack phase, and raise damage in the shelling phase. − |- − ! scope="row" |{{Template:DiveBomberIcon}} − − |- − ! scope="row" |{{Template:FighterIcon}} − |Aircraft with green icons are air superiority fighters. They are a great at shooting down enemy planes. − |- − ! scope="row" |{{Template:ReconPlaneIcon}} − |Aircraft with yellow icons are used for the recon phase and can help increase damage in the opening carrier attack phase. − − ! scope="row" |{{Template:SeaplaneIcon}} − |Light green planes with no icon at all are seaplanes. The 零式水上偵察機 [[Type 0 Recon Seaplane]] is for scouting only, while the 瑞雲 [[Zuiun]] both scouts and participates in aerial combat. Both allow for [[Combat#.C2.A0Artillery_Spotting_.28Post-Cap_Modifier.29|Artillery Spotting]]. Note that these are the only aircraft that seaplane tenders (AV), aviation battleships (BBV), aviation cruisers (CAV), and aircraft-carrying submarines (SSV) can launch. − |} Line 355:
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There are seven ways to gain more resources:
There are seven ways to gain more resources:
{{Details|Resources#Obtaining Resources|l1=Obtaining Resources}}
{{Details|Resources#Obtaining Resources|l1=Obtaining Resources}}
# [[Natural Regeneration]], fuel, ammo and steel regenerate at 3 per 3 minutes, while bauxite increases at 1 per 3 minutes.
# [[Resources#Natural Regeneration|Natural Regeneration]], fuel, ammo and steel regenerate at 3 per 3 minutes, while bauxite increases at 1 per 3 minutes.
# [[Expedition]]s.
# [[Expedition]]s.
# [[Quests|Dailies/Quests/Missions]].
# [[Quests|Dailies/Quests/Missions]].
# During [[Sorti]]s, there are nodes that grant you resources.
# During [[Sortie]]s, there are nodes that grant you resources.
# [[Scrapping]] ship girls or equipment items.
# [[Arsenal#Scrapping|Scrapping]] ship girls or equipment items.
# Exchanging a {{Item/Link|Medal|size=100px}}, or another similar {{Item/Link|Present Box|First Class Medal|Special Chocolate|text=item|size=100px}}, for resources.
# Exchanging a {{Item/Link|Medal|size=100px}}, or another similar {{Item/Link|Present Box|First Class Medal|Special Chocolate|text=item|size=100px}}, for resources.
# Purchasing them directly from the [[Shop]] with DMM points.
# Purchasing them directly from the [[Shop]] with DMM points.
* {{Fuel}} {{Color|green|'''Fuel'''}}: expeditions 5, 21, 38; [[1-3|map 1-3]] and [[7-4|map 7-4]].
* {{Fuel}} {{Color|green|'''Fuel'''}}: expeditions 5, 21, 38; [[1-3|map 1-3]] and [[7-4|map 7-4]].
* {{Ammo}} {{Color|brown|'''Ammo'''}}: expedition 2, 37.
* {{Ammo}} {{Color|brown|'''Ammo'''}}: expedition 2, 37.
* {{Steel}} {{Color|gray|'''Steel'''}}: expeditions 37; the northern route of [[World 3#3-3|map 3-2?]]. Be advised that the enemy fleet you encounter after the resource node is strong; the steel you just got might not be enough to cover the subsequent repairs.
* {{Steel}} {{Color|gray|'''Steel'''}}: expeditions 37.
* {{Bauxite}} {{Color|orange|'''Bauxite'''}}: expeditions 6, 11, and 15; [[7-4|map 7-4]] with submarines in your fleet.
* {{Bauxite}} {{Color|orange|'''Bauxite'''}}: expeditions 6, 11, and 15; [[7-4|map 7-4]] with submarines in your fleet.
* {{IR}} {{Color|lime|'''Bucket'''}}: expeditions 2, 4, and A2.
* {{IR}} {{TextGlow|'''Bucket'''|black|text-colour=Lime|glow-size=1px}}: expeditions 2, 4, and A2.
* {{DM}} {{Color|cyan|'''DevMat'''}}: expdedition A2
* {{DM}} {{TextGlow|'''DevMat'''|black|text-colour=Cyan|glow-size=1px}}: expdedition A2
* {{IM}} {{Color|gray|'''Screw'''}}: [[Quests]] mainly weekly, monthly and quaterly.
* {{IM}} {{TextGlow|'''Screw'''|black|text-colour=LightGray|glow-size=1px}}: some [[Expeditions#Monthly_Expeditions|monthly expeditions]]; [[Quests]] mainly weekly, monthly and quaterly.
Note that [[Events]] give some consumable in addition to equipments.
===Alright, I built my ship and kicked some butt, but I noticed the orange faces. What gives?===
===Alright, I built my ship and kicked some butt, but I noticed the orange faces. What gives?===
{{Details|Fatigue}} Fatigue is accumulated when you send your ships to sortie, and increases during subsequent sorties. How much fatigue accumulates depends on performance in battle. When you see the face icons, let your ships rest for a while (for orange, 10-11 mins; for red, 21-40 mins). Docking helps as well. Fatigued ships have lowered accuracy and evasion. Refer to [[Morale/Fatigue]] for more information.
{{Details|Fatigue}}
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Fatigue is accumulated when you send your ships to sortie, and increases during subsequent sorties. How much fatigue accumulates depends on performance in battle. When you see the face icons, let your ships rest for a while (for orange, 10-11 mins; for red, 21-40 mins). Docking helps as well. Fatigued ships have lowered accuracy and evasion. Refer to [[Morale/Fatigue]] for more information.
===My ship is sparkling/glittering!===
===My ship is sparkling/glittering!===
{{Details|Moral}}
[[File:Screenshot Fubuki Kai Sparkled.png|160px]]
The inverse of fatigue is the "sparkle" effect which boosts a ship's stats and lasts indefinitely until the next sortie/practice/expedition (or its morale otherwise drops below the threshold).
The inverse of fatigue is the "sparkle" effect which boosts a ship's stats and lasts indefinitely until the next sortie/practice/expedition (or its morale otherwise drops below the threshold).
===I notice there are heart-shaped locks in the ship selection screen. What do they do?===
===I notice there are heart-shaped locks in the ship selection screen. What do they do?===
Click the lock, and the designated ship will not appear in the modernization material list, and will not be able to be scrapped. Useful if you don't want to accidentally lose that ship.
Click the lock, and the designated ship will not appear in the modernization material list, and will not be able to be scrapped. Useful if you don't want to accidentally lose that ship.
===What are [[expedition]]s?===
===What are expeditions?===
{{Details|Expedition}}
Expeditions are a mission that gains you resources. To embark upon an expedition, you require a second fleet. You must complete certain quests before :
Expeditions are a mission that gains you resources. To embark upon an expedition, you require a second fleet. You must complete certain quests before :
*Complete [[Quests#A3|A3]] and [[Quests#A4|A4]].
*Complete [[Quests#A3|A3]] and [[Quests#A4|A4]].
===How can I prevent my ships from sinking?===
===How can I prevent my ships from sinking?===
To avoid sinking your ship, make sure they are not '''heavily damaged (大破)''' before a battle. A ship will never sink if she enters battle in good condition (no damage / minor damage [小破] / moderate damage [中破]).
To avoid sinking your ship, make sure they are not {{color|red|'''heavily damaged (大破)'''}} before a battle. A ship will never sink if she enters battle in good condition.
When ships in good condition receive excessive damage they will be left with 1 HP, which can be repaired to full health. If you choose to advance (進撃) with your ship heavily damaged, she will be at risk of being sunk.
When ships in good condition receive excessive damage they will be left with 1 HP, which can be repaired to full health. If you choose to advance (進撃) with your ship heavily damaged, she will be at risk of being sunk.
If you '''accidentally chose to advance''' when you have heavily damaged ships, '''close the game before you choose the formation''' for the next battle, so you can still retreat your fleet.
If you '''accidentally chose to advance''' when you have heavily damaged ships, '''close the game before you choose the formation''' for the next battle, so you can still retreat your fleet.
Sunken ships are lost forever and not retrievable. If you need to risk your damaged ships to proceed to the next battle, make sure to equip some form of [[Tutorial:_FAQ#How_does_damage_control_work.3F|damage control]] equipment. It allows your ships to be revived if they are sunk by the enemy.
Sunken ships are lost forever and not retrievable. If you need to risk your damaged ships to proceed to the next battle, make sure to equip some form of {{EmergencyRepair}} {{EquipmentLink|Emergency Repair Personnel|Emergency Repair Goddess|text=Repair Personnel|link_category=Repair Personnel}}. It allows your ships to be revived if they are sunk by the enemy.
A subsequent night battle after a day battle is considered the same battle, so '''ships which are brought to "heavy damage" during the day battle''' can participate in night battles without fear of sinking (and vice-versa).
A subsequent night battle after a day battle is considered the same battle, so '''ships which are brought to {{color|red|'''heavily damaged (大破)'''}} during the day battle''' can participate in night battles without fear of sinking (and vice-versa).
===How does damage control work?===
===How does damage control work?===
Ships equipped with {{Template:EmergencyRepair}}[[Equipment|Damage Control]] will be revived upon sinking and become invulnerable throughout the battle. There are two types of damage control:
Ships equipped with {{EmergencyRepair}} {{EquipmentLink|Emergency Repair Personnel|Emergency Repair Goddess|text=Repair Personnel|link_category=Repair Personnel}} will be revived upon sinking and become invulnerable throughout the battle. There are two types of damage control:
===What are buckets?===
:{{Equipment/Card|Emergency Repair Personnel|small=true}}
* [[Emergency Repair Personnel|Damecon]] (Emergency Repair Personnel):
** Revives your ship to 20% of max HP after being sunk.
** Allows you to repair a heavily damaged flagship to 50% of max HP before moving to next node.
** Consumed upon activation.
:{{Equipment/Card|Emergency Repair Goddess|small=true}}
* [[Emergency Repair Goddess|Damegami]] (Emergency Repair Personnel):
** Repairs your ship to full HP after being sunk.
** Allows the option to repair a heavily damaged flagship to 100% HP.
** Fully resupplies the ship.
** Consumed upon activation.
Damage control equipment can be obtained by completing [[quests]] or by purchasing it from the cash [[shop]]. One damage control item will be consumed immediately after the ship sinks, reviving it and preventing your ship from sinking during that particular battle. If you advance to the next node (進撃) with the same ship heavily damaged again, you will need another damage control item for protection. If an additional damage control item is absent, the ship will again be at risk of being sunk.
===How do you exchange medals for rewards?===
===How do you exchange medals for rewards?===
[[File:Medal Exchange.png|thumb|300px|How to exchange your medals for resources]]
[[File:Medal Exchange.png|thumb|300px|How to exchange your medals for resources]]
[[Glossary#Medal|Medals]] can be exchanged for the following rewards by accessing the Item page (アイテム) at the top menu bar of the main screen.
{{Item/Card|Medal|small=true}}
[[Medal]] can be exchanged for the following rewards by accessing the [[Item]].
# Trading in '''4''' medals for a [[File:Item Icon Remodel Blueprint.png|30px]] [[Blueprint]]
# Trading in '''1''' medal for 300 {{Fuel}}{{Ammo}}{{Steel}}{{Bauxite}} and 2 {{IR}}
# Trading in '''1''' medal for 4 {{IM}}
===Why do I have negative timers (-XX:XX:XX) or why do I get incorrect timers (2 hours for DD, etc) in Construction?===
===Why do I have negative timers (-XX:XX:XX) or why do I get incorrect timers (2 hours for DD, etc) in Construction?===
You can potentially get it via:
You can potentially get it via:
* Drops from maps: see the [[Drop List]].
* Drops from maps: see the [[Drop List]].
** Some rare ship can be available in [[Limited Drop]]
** Some rare ship can be available in [[Drop List#Limited Drop|Limited Drop]]
* Crafting: see the [[Construction#Building recipes|Crafting Recipe]]s for each ship.
* Crafting: see the [[Construction#Building recipes|Crafting Recipe]]s for each ship.
** Some ship can be only bluid in [[LSC]]
** Some ship can be only bluid in [[LSC]]
* Many ship are still Event drop only.
* Many ship are still [[Events]] drop only.
===Why am I going through resources so fast?===
===Why am I going through resources so fast?===
It goes without saying that you don't have an unlimited number of resources. Running CV and BB-heavy fleets is going to
It goes without saying that you don't have an unlimited number of resources. Running CV and BB-heavy fleets is going to
eat through your resources faster than you can generate them. Make sure that you use light fleet as much as possible.It's also a good idea to identify the most expensive ship to sortie for each category.
eat through your resources faster than you can generate them. Make sure that you use light fleet as much as possible.It's also a good idea to identify the most expensive ship to sortie for each category.
If it's specificaly the steel that are being consume fast then remember that heavy ship consume a lot of steel to repair. Or maybe you are using [[jets]] which consume steel each time they sortie.
* If it's specificaly the steel that are being consume fast then remember that heavy ship consume a lot of steel to repair. Or maybe you are using [[jets]] which consume steel each time they sortie.
If it's specificaly the bauxite that are being consume fast then your plane are being shut down. To limit this put bomber on the highest plane slot and use plane with [[anti-air resist]].
* If it's specificaly the bauxite that are being consume fast then your plane are being shut down. To limit this put bomber on the highest plane slot and use plane with [[Aerial_Combat#Anti-Air Resistance|Anti-Air Resistance]].
===Does level or type of your flagship matter in crafting?===
===Does level or type of your flagship matter in crafting?===
*Building ships seem to be only dependent upon the amount of resources you spend. However, when constructing for certain foreign ship, you must have specifics ship as your flagship.
*Building ships seem to be only dependent upon the amount of resources you spend. However, when constructing for certain foreign ship, you must have specifics ship as your flagship.
*Crafting equipment may depend on the amount of resources '''and''' type of your flagship.
*Crafting equipment may depend on the amount of resources '''and''' type of your flagship.
*Some crafting receipe require more specific secretary (like [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]]).
*Some crafting receipe require more specific secretary (like [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]]) (see [[Development#Common Development recipes|common recipes]].
===Is it important to craft equipment?===
===Is it important to craft equipment?===
===What is Modernization and Remodeling?===
===What is Modernization and Remodeling?===
* [[Modernization]] is the process whereby ships are sacrificed to increase certain stats of another ship.
* [[Remodel (Mechanic)|Remodel]] also known as "Kai" or "Kai Ni" is the process whereby a ship is upgraded to its next model. The new model usually comes with increased stat caps across the board. Certain ships also get a new card art and library entry, and some ships will change classes.
Note: Remodeling resets damage, [[Morale/Fatigue|fatigue]], and supply status. You could take advantage of this by remodeling just after a sortie or two. However, as remodeling resets fatigue, it also removes the sparkle status if the ship has it.
Note: Remodeling resets damage, [[Morale/Fatigue|fatigue]], and supply status. You could take advantage of this by remodeling just after a sortie or two. However, as remodeling resets fatigue, it also removes the sparkle status if the ship has it.
===What is this blinking icon in my Organize menu?===
===What is this blinking icon in my Organize menu?===
[[File:Mamiya_blinking_icon.png|thumb|300px|Mamiya's food icon.]]
[[File:Mamiya_blinking_icon.png|thumb|300px|Mamiya's food icon.]]
This button uses [[Mamiya's food, a consumable that restores the fatigue value of the ships in that fleet. It blinks when your ships are below a certain [[Morale/Fatigue|Morale]] value.
This button uses [[Mamiya]]'s food, a consumable that restores the moral value of the ships in that fleet. It blinks when your ships are below a certain [[Morale/Fatigue|Morale]] value.
===Why do some kamusu say 'Shireikan' & other kanmusu say 'Teitoku'?===
===Why do some kamusu say 'Shireikan' & other kanmusu say 'Teitoku'?===
Note that smaller navies may have admirals commanding [[wikipedia:Corvettes|corvettes]]. This is known as rank inflation and is unavoidable if all ships in a fleet are basically corvettes.
Note that smaller navies may have admirals commanding [[wikipedia:Corvettes|corvettes]]. This is known as rank inflation and is unavoidable if all ships in a fleet are basically corvettes.
==Sortie==
==Sortie==
===Why do I keep getting sent to the wrong node?===
===Why do I keep getting sent to the wrong node?===
Different nodes on different maps will have different requirements. Some of the nodes are random in nature,
Different nodes on different maps will have different requirements. Some of the nodes are random in nature, while the rest are dependent on one of three criteria:
while the rest are dependent on one of three criteria
# Fleet composition
# Fleet composition
# Speed of the fleet
# [[Speed]] of the fleet
# LoS of the fleet (it's called a LoS check)
# {{LOS}} LoS of the fleet (it's called a LoS check)
Follow the fleet recommendation on the map page and everything will be fine.
Follow the fleet recommendation on the map page and everything will be fine.
If needed then go see the branching rule or use Kcnav.
If needed then go see the branching rule on the map's page or use Kcnav.
===An 'arc' appears in front of my flagship when it was attacked and another ship took damage instead, what happened?===
===An 'arc' appears in front of my flagship when it was attacked and another ship took damage instead, what happened?===
This is called [['flagship protection.' Ships that have taken less than {{}}light damage (小破) will occasionally protect the flagship from getting damaged. Its cause is unknown but some formations make it more likely to occur than the others. It will occur more often especially in the {{vanguard formation.
This is called [[Combat#Flagship_Protection|flagship protection]]. Ships that have taken less than {{color|gold|'''lightly damaged (小破)'''}} will occasionally protect the flagship from getting damaged. Ssome formations make it more likely to occur than the others. It will occur more often especially in the {{ToolTip|[[Combat#Formation_Selection|Vanguard]]|[[File:Vanguard.png]]}} formation.
===What ships are 'counters' against other ships (e.g., destroyers against subs)?===
===What ships are 'counters' against other ships (e.g., destroyers against subs)?===
* Against subarine use a ASW setup
* Against subarine use a ASW setup
* Against Air raid and CV use an [[AACI]] setup
* Against Air raid and CV use an [[AACI]] setup
* Against installation use nuke setup
* Against installation use [[Anti-Installation#Equipment_Setups|nuke]] setup.
===I saw red text on my menu before I began my sortie/when I try to construct a new ship, what does it mean?===
===I saw red text on my menu before I began my sortie/when I try to construct a new ship, what does it mean?===
[[File:ErrorMessage.png|thumb|150px|Error message displayed in the sortie, crafting and construction menus. (Click to enlarge)]]
[[File:ErrorMessage.png|thumb|150px|Error message displayed in the sortie, crafting and construction menus. (Click to enlarge)]]
You have either reached the maximum limit of ships in your port (the default is 100 ships) or reached the maximum limit for equipment (default to 497). Consider either scrapping a few of them or using some as modernizing material before heading out. You will not be able to obtain new ships if you are at either limit. If you wish to expand your docks so you can collect more ships, you have to buy a port expansion from the [[Shop#Recommended Items|cash shop]]. Each expansion costs 1000 yen, and increases the maximum ship limit by 10 and the maximum equipment limit by 40. Refer to [http://pastebin.com/jvTQfLqb this pastebin] for more information on hating your wallet.
You have either reached the maximum limit of ships in your port (the default is 100 ships) or reached the maximum limit for equipment (default to 497). If you wish to expand your docks so you can collect more ships, you have to buy a port expansion from the [[Shop#Recommended Items|cash shop]]. Refer to [[Shop/Purchasing|Purchasing Guide]] for more information on hating your wallet.
Five free slots are required to sortie on [[Events]] map.
===What happens if I get disconnected from the game during a battle?===
===What happens if I get disconnected from the game during a battle?===
=== What is this weird warning screen showing my flagship after the battle? Why did I get sent back to the base? ===
=== What is this weird warning screen showing my flagship after the battle? Why did I get sent back to the base? ===
[[File:KanColle-150212-20151244.png|thumb|263x263px]]
[[File:KanColle-150212-20151244.png|thumb|263x263px]]
If your fleet's flagship gets {{heavily damaged (大破) during a battle you'll be forced to retreat unless she is equipped with a [[Repair Team]] or [[Repair Goddess]] and you choose to consume it.
If your fleet's flagship gets {{color|red|'''heavily damaged (大破)'''}} during a battle you'll be forced to retreat unless she is equipped with [{{EmergencyRepair}} {{EquipmentLink|Emergency Repair Personnel|Emergency Repair Goddess|text=Repair Personnel|link_category=Repair Personnel}} and you choose to consume it.
==Naval Exercise/Practice Battle/PVP==
==Naval Exercise/Practice Battle/PVP==
{{Details|Exercises (PvP)}}
{{Details|Exercises (PvP)}}
==Equipment, Stats and Remodels==
==Equipment, Stats and Remodels==
===What does each stat mean?===
===What does each stat mean?===
{{Details|Stats}}
===What do the stars underneath the ship's level mean?===
===What do the stars underneath the ship's level mean?===
===If I can raise stats through modernization, what's the point of leveling up?===
===If I can raise stats through modernization, what's the point of leveling up?===
* Firepower {{Firepower}}, Torpedo attack {{Torpedo}}, Anti Air {{AA}} and Armor {{Armor}} stats can be increased using [[Modernization]].
Short answer: Yes it is certainly worth it to level-up the ship.
Long answer:
* {{Firepower}} Firepower , {{Torpedo}} Torpedo attack , {{AA}} Anti Air and {{Armor}} Armor stats can be increased using [[Modernization]].
** {{HP}} HP, {{ASW}} ASW and {{Luck}} Luck can be raise by modernization (''see [[Modernization#Luck Modernization|Special mod]]'').
* Anti Submarine {{ASW}}, View Range {{LOS}} and Evasion {{Evasion}} stats will only improve from leveling ships up, though repair times also increase.
* Anti Submarine {{ASW}}, View Range {{LOS}} and Evasion {{Evasion}} stats will only improve from leveling ships up, though repair times also increase.
* Trigger rate of various mechanics increase with the level.
* Trigger rate of various mechanics increase with the level.
** Note that special DD mix cut-in make 2 hit only when the DD is above level 80.
** Note that special DD mix cut-in make 2 hit only when the DD is above level 80.
* A ship need to be lv.99 to be married.
* A ship need to be lv.99 to be married.
===Is it worth anything to turn Fusou, Mogami, etc. into aviation battleships/cruisers?===
===Is it worth anything to turn Fusou, Mogami, etc. into aviation battleships/cruisers?===
No the position of the equipment doesn't change anything.
No the position of the equipment doesn't change anything.
However, this is not the case for warships that can equip aircraft (fighters, recon planes, seaplanes, etc.), because each slot has a different aircraft-carrying capacity (see [[#What_does_the_number_beside_my_plane_stand_for.3F|below]]). Keep this in mind when equipping planes.
However, this is not the case for warships that can equip aircraft (fighters, recon planes, seaplanes, etc.), because each slot has a different aircraft-carrying capacity (see [[#What_does_the_number_beside_my_plane_stand_for.3F|below]]). Keep this in mind when equipping planes.
===What do the green and yellow guns do? Also, I really hate fighting carriers, which guns help me shoot planes?===
===What do the green and yellow guns do? Also, I really hate fighting carriers, which guns help me shoot planes?===
*{{Template:GreenGunDP}} are high-angle guns; generally they have higher AA stat than other guns of its class (main gun or secondary gun), possibly at the cost of firepower.
*{{Template:GreenGunDP}} are [[:Category:High-Angle Gun|high-angle guns]]; generally they have higher AA stat than other guns of its class (main gun or secondary gun), possibly at the cost of firepower.
*{{Template:GreenGunMG}} are also anti-air equipment; however, they do not count as either a main gun or a secondary gun.
*{{Template:GreenGunMG}} are [[:Category:Anti-Air Gun|AA gun]]; however, they do not count as either a main gun or a secondary gun, it's main purpose is to attack planes.
*{{Template:YellowGun}} are secondary guns; they were originally designed to be more accurate against secondary targets, but the in-game implementation simply makes them more accurate. Historically, they were meant to fire faster and track fast ships more quickly, hence the accuracy boost.
*{{Template:YellowGun}} are [[:Category:Secondary Gun|secondary guns]]; they were originally designed to be more accurate against secondary targets, but the in-game implementation simply makes them more accurate.
As to what guns help with shooting down planes, it is detailed at the [[Aerial Combat]] page under [[Aerial_Combat#Anti-Air_Cut-In|Anti-Air Cut-In]] and [[Aerial_Combat#Fleet_Anti-Air_Defense|Fleet Anti-Air Defense]] sections.
As to what guns help with shooting down planes, it is detailed at the [[Aerial Combat]] page under [[Aerial_Combat#Anti-Air_Cut-In|Anti-Air Cut-In]] and [[Aerial_Combat#Fleet_Anti-Air_Defense|Fleet Anti-Air Defense]] sections.
===What is the function of the green ammo?===
===What is the function of the green ammo?===
{{Template:GreenAmmo}} [[:Category:Anti-Aircraft Shells|Type 3 Shell]] ammunition is a combined shrapnel and incendiary round for anti-aircraft use, and was used by the Imperial Japanese Navy.
It's a good early game anti-installation equipment.
It's a good early game [[Installation#Damage Bonuses|anti-installation]] equipment.
===What do the planes with the different-colored icons do?===
===What do the planes with the different-colored icons do?===
{{Details|Glossary#Equipment_Icons|li=Equipment Icon}}
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|Aircraft with red icons are dive bombers. Dive bombers also attack in the opening phase but their damage is fairly low. They give carriers higher damage in the shelling phase.
|-
===What's the difference between CV and CVL?===
===What's the difference between CV and CVL?===
===What does the number beside my plane stand for?===
===What does the number beside my plane stand for?===
The number by each equipment slot for a ship that can equip aircraft indicates the capacity of the planes it can hold. Different slots have different capacities and will affect the performance of the carrier in the opening aerial combat phase (See the [[Aerial Combat]] for more information).
{{Details|Aerial Combat}}
The number by each equipment slot for a ship that can equip aircraft indicates the capacity of the planes it can hold. Different slots have different capacities and will affect the performance of the carrier in the opening aerial combat phase.
If the number shows 0, it can mean a few things:
If the number shows 0, it can mean a few things:
*Either you did not resupply the ship to replenish the plane count, or you have ran out of {{Bauxite}} to replenish the planes; or
* Either you did not resupply the ship to replenish the plane count, or you have ran out of {{Bauxite}} to replenish the planes; or
*That slot has a natural capacity of 0, which renders equipping planes on that slot useless for the most part.
* That slot has a natural capacity of 0, which renders equipping planes on that slot useless for the most part.
===Will I lose all my equipment if I remodel?===
===Will I lose all my equipment if I remodel?===
No. The game will automatically disarm your ship before she is remodeled.
No. The game will automatically disarm your ship before she is remodeled.
==Expeditions==
==Expeditions==
{{Details|Expeditions#Success_Conditions}}
{{Details|Expeditions#Success_Conditions}}
Expedition success depend ofsome condition:
Expedition success depend ofsome condition:
* fleet composition
* Fleet composition
* level of flagship
* Level of flagship
* number of drum equiped
* Number of drum equiped
* sum of stat
* Sum of stats
===I don't have expedition #xx unlocked.===
===I don't have expedition #xx unlocked.===
{{Details|Expedition#Unlocking Expeditions|l1=Unlocking Expeditions}}
===What expedition is the most efficient?===
===What expedition is the most efficient?===
*Always have all the ships in your fleet sparkling when going into a long expedition (see the [[#sparkle_effect|sparkle effect]]).
*Always have all the ships in your fleet sparkling when going into a long expedition (see the [[#sparkle_effect|sparkle effect]]).
*Using ships with low fuel and ammo cost optimizes the efficiency of your expedition.
*Using ships with low fuel and ammo cost optimizes the efficiency of your expedition.
* '''Remodeled ship may have up to a 27% increase in fuel/ammo usage.''' While it is not a dealbreaker, please take it into consideration in deciding your expedition fleet.
* '''Remodeled ship may increase fuel/ammo usage.''' While it is not a dealbreaker, please take it into consideration in deciding your expedition fleet.
===Are Kitakami and Ooi's first and second remodels (CLTs) considered as CLs for expedition and map requirement purposes?===
===Are Kitakami and Ooi's first and second remodels (CLTs) considered as CLs for expedition and map requirement purposes?===
==How to Unlock Large Ship Construction==
==How to Unlock Large Ship Construction==
#Complete [[Quests#G4|Modernization Quest G4]]
#Complete [[Quests#G4|Quest G4]]
#Complete [[Quests#F10|Crafting Quest F10]]
#Complete [[Quests#F10|Quest F10]]
#Enjoy Large Ship Construction! Keep in mind that LSC require 4-digit resources (1500-7000 per resource per craft), while only few ships are worth trying using LSC.
#Enjoy Large Ship Construction! Keep in mind that LSC require 4-digit resources (1500-7000 per resource per craft), while only few ships are worth trying using LSC.