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| **BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks | | **BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks |
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− | *{{Class|Nagato|Kai Ni}}, [[Nelson]], {{Class|Clorado}}: "Big 7" BB, having access to very powerful special attack, sometime called "touches" (see below). | + | *{{Class|Nagato|Kai Ni}}, [[Nelson]], {{Class|Colorado}}: "Big 7" BB, having access to very powerful special attack, sometimes called "touches" (see below). |
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| *[[Ise Kai Ni]], [[Hyuuga Kai Ni]]: '''5 slot''' Aircraft Battleship (BBV with more plane slots) capable of equipping [[Fighter]]s and [[Dive Bomber]]s, and having a special [[Artillery Spotting]]. | | *[[Ise Kai Ni]], [[Hyuuga Kai Ni]]: '''5 slot''' Aircraft Battleship (BBV with more plane slots) capable of equipping [[Fighter]]s and [[Dive Bomber]]s, and having a special [[Artillery Spotting]]. |
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| * Introduction of more [[Fit Bonuses]] for most equipment on ships. Check the respective ships/equipment pages to see them. | | * Introduction of more [[Fit Bonuses]] for most equipment on ships. Check the respective ships/equipment pages to see them. |
| + | ** Many fit bonuses have been fixed, such as ASW and AA (nor air power). |
| + | ** [[ASW]] Synergy has been expanded, now featuring more equipment in each category, as well as more equipment with "Armor Penetration" (AP). |
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− | * ASW Fit Bonuses now contribute to damage, the synergy bonuses have been revised
| + | * The following can now be put into [[Reinforcement Expansion]]s: [[AAFD]], [[:Category:Submarine Equipment|Submarine Equipment)), Submarine '''"Stern"''' Torpedo Launchers, [[:Category:Surface Ship Personnel|Skilled Lookouts]], [[Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility|ETSCF]], [[Skilled Deck Personnel|SDP]], [[Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands|SDP+]], as well as a variety of secondary guns for certain ships. |
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− | * The following can now be put into [[Reinforcement Expansion]]s: AA Fire Directors, Submarine RADAR/Echolocators, Submarine Rear Torpedo Launchers, Skilled Lookouts, Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility, [[Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands]] | |
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| * [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]], [[Spitfire Mk.I]] and some niche aircraft are now craftable. | | * [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]], [[Spitfire Mk.I]] and some niche aircraft are now craftable. |
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| ==General Gameplay== | | ==General Gameplay== |
| * Revamp of all existing maps except 3-5 and W6, introduction of World 7, located inbetween Worlds 3 and 4 in the sortie and expedition menus | | * Revamp of all existing maps except 3-5 and W6, introduction of World 7, located inbetween Worlds 3 and 4 in the sortie and expedition menus |
− | ** As result [[Tutorial:Leveling|Leveling]] Spots have changed, see the page for more details | + | ** As a result [[Tutorial:Leveling|Leveling]]/[[Ranging]] spots have changed, see the pages for more details. |
| + | **[[World 7]] also utilize several event mechanics, like map phases, gimmicks, and historical bonuses. |
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| * Introduction of new expeditions, some of which are only to be completed once a month. See [[Expeditions]] for details | | * Introduction of new expeditions, some of which are only to be completed once a month. See [[Expeditions]] for details |
| ** Introduction of combat expeditions, which are able to damage ships | | ** Introduction of combat expeditions, which are able to damage ships |
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− | * Introduction of [[Repairs#Emergency_Anchorage_Repairs|Underway Repairs]] and more special Routing on Event Maps featuring [[Akashi Kai]] and [[Akitsushima Kai]] | + | * Introduction of [[Emergency Anchorage Repair]]s and more special Routing on Event Maps featuring [[Akashi Kai]] and [[Akitsushima Kai]]. |
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| * The [[Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility]] can be used in regular maps and placed in Reinforcement Expansions. See its page to see the rules of how its retreat mechanics work. | | * The [[Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility]] can be used in regular maps and placed in Reinforcement Expansions. See its page to see the rules of how its retreat mechanics work. |
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| ** Night battle - 360 | | ** Night battle - 360 |
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− | * Introduction of very powerful, '''"[[Special Attacks]]"''' for the {{Class|Nagato|Kai Ni}}, [[Nelson]], {{Class|Clorado}}, and [[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni/Juu]]. | + | * Introduction of very powerful, '''"[[Special Attacks]]"''' for the {{Class|Nagato|Kai Ni}}, [[Nelson]], {{Class|Colorado}}, and [[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni/Juu]]. |
| **{{Class|Kongou|Kai Ni C}} also received special night attacks, but those are considered to be weaker and more niche. | | **{{Class|Kongou|Kai Ni C}} also received special night attacks, but those are considered to be weaker and more niche. |
| **[[AS]] & [[SS]]/[[SSV]] also get a very niche/pay-to-play special attack. | | **[[AS]] & [[SS]]/[[SSV]] also get a very niche/pay-to-play special attack. |
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− | * Introduction of [[AARB|AA Rocket Barrage]] | + | * Introduction of the [[AARB|AA Rocket Barrage]], a very strong AA mechanic. |
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− | * Destroyer's CIs have been buffed, see [[Night Battle Cut-In]]s. | + | * Destroyer's CIs have been buffed, see [[Night Cut-In]]s. |
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| * Certain enemy Air Raids now feature Enemy ASW Patrol Aircraft, being capable of damaging submarines. | | * Certain enemy Air Raids now feature Enemy ASW Patrol Aircraft, being capable of damaging submarines. |
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| ==LBAS== | | ==LBAS== |
| * Introduction of High-Altitude Interceptors and [[Land-Based Air Squadron#High Altitude Air-Raid|High-Altitude Air Raids]]. | | * Introduction of High-Altitude Interceptors and [[Land-Based Air Squadron#High Altitude Air-Raid|High-Altitude Air Raids]]. |
− | * [[Land-Based Air Squadron#Superfortress Air-Raid Sequence|Superfortress Air-Raid Sequence]] requires execution of a QTE-like Event on the map to get optimal Interception. | + | * [[Land-Based Air Squadron#Superfortress Air-Raid Sequence|Superfortress Air-Raid Sequence]] requires the execution of a QTE on the map to get optimal Interception. |
| * Introduction of [[:Category:Land-based Reconnaissance Aircraft|Land-based Reconnaissance Aircraft]], increasing LBAS Range alongside Bombing, Fighterpower, and Interception. | | * Introduction of [[:Category:Land-based Reconnaissance Aircraft|Land-based Reconnaissance Aircraft]], increasing LBAS Range alongside Bombing, Fighterpower, and Interception. |
| + | * New kinds of bombers have been introduced, using new animations and having additional buffs against some targets, see ''[[Land-Based Air Squadron#LBAS Special Bombers|Special Bombers]]''. |
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| + | ==Misc== |
| + | *New items: |
| + | **[[New Model Armament Material]] (ArmMat) & [[New Model Rocket Development Material]] (RocketMat), used for certain remodels and equipment upgrades. |
| + | **[[Emergency Repair Material]]s & [[Submarine Supply Material]], used for the "Emergency Anchorage Repair" & "Submarine Special Attack" respectively. |
| + | *The [[Inventory]] now feature an hiden minigame easter egg, see ''[[Inventory#Gotland minigame|here]]''. |
| + | *Most menus now support mouse well scrolling. |
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| ==Useful Tools== | | ==Useful Tools== |