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− | ===Map Unlocking=== | + | ===Map Unlocking & Progression=== |
| '''5-3''' is unlocked after clearing [[5-2]] HP bar. | | '''5-3''' is unlocked after clearing [[5-2]] HP bar. |
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| + | To clear the map, the boss's flagship must be sunk 5 times. |
| + | *[[Support Expedition]]s are available on this map. |
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| ===Stage Guide=== | | ===Stage Guide=== |
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| ===Tips=== | | ===Tips=== |
− | The boss must be sunk 5 times to clear the map.
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| *As every [[World 5]] maps, [[Support Expedition]]s are available to help clear the map, something often useful to clear harder quests. | | *As every [[World 5]] maps, [[Support Expedition]]s are available to help clear the map, something often useful to clear harder quests. |
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| **Attacks like [[Night Cut-In]]s, especially the {{Night SPB}} {{Equipment/Link|Prototype Night Zuiun (Attack Equipment)|text=Night Zuiun CI}}, or the "[[Special Attacks#Kongou-class Touch|''Kongou''-class Night Assault]]". | | **Attacks like [[Night Cut-In]]s, especially the {{Night SPB}} {{Equipment/Link|Prototype Night Zuiun (Attack Equipment)|text=Night Zuiun CI}}, or the "[[Special Attacks#Kongou-class Touch|''Kongou''-class Night Assault]]". |
| **The usage of {{Searchlight}} {{EquipmentLink|Searchlight|Type 96 150cm Searchlight|text=Searchlights}}, however, is discouraged due to the drastic penalties the equipped ships suffer in night battle. | | **The usage of {{Searchlight}} {{EquipmentLink|Searchlight|Type 96 150cm Searchlight|text=Searchlights}}, however, is discouraged due to the drastic penalties the equipped ships suffer in night battle. |
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− | *If not already sparkled, it can be advisable to '''start the sortie at 49 morale and go through the optional node''' {{MapRoute|P|purple}} all the time. Assuming S ranking both nodes I and P, the fleet will gain sparkle effect in node K, which will help increase the pass rate for almost no cost.
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| *Regarding the boss node, the boss is a [[Southern War Princess]] who has tough armor and firepower. | | *Regarding the boss node, the boss is a [[Southern War Princess]] who has tough armor and firepower. |
| **There is a little chance that 2 [[Light Carrier Nu-Class Flagship]]s show up at the boss. | | **There is a little chance that 2 [[Light Carrier Nu-Class Flagship]]s show up at the boss. |
| **71+ air power is required to obtain '''AS''' at the boss node for the comp with [[Southern War Princess]] alone, or at least force '''AP''' for the comp with the 2CVL (requires '''140+''' for AS otherwise). | | **71+ air power is required to obtain '''AS''' at the boss node for the comp with [[Southern War Princess]] alone, or at least force '''AP''' for the comp with the 2CVL (requires '''140+''' for AS otherwise). |
| + | ***{{SPF}} [[SPF]] can be used, but are unadvised. Bringing an [[AACI]] can be advisable if it's not detrimental to the fleet's survivability and effectiveness. |
| **It is unlikely to kill the boss during day, so do expect the battle to last till night. | | **It is unlikely to kill the boss during day, so do expect the battle to last till night. |
− | **The use of [[AACI]] and {{SPF}} [[SPF]] is therefore recommended.
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| ===Recommended Fleets=== | | ===Recommended Fleets=== |
| + | If not already sparkled, it can be advisable to '''start the sortie at 49 morale and go through the optional node''' {{MapRoute|P|purple}} all the time. Assuming S ranking both nodes {{MapRoute|I|purple}} and {{MapRoute|P|purple}}, the fleet will gain sparkle effect in node {{MapRoute|K|purple}}, which will help increase the pass rate for almost no cost. |
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| |-|G-I route= | | |-|G-I route= |
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| This solution requires more advanced gears, and might be out of reach of new players.<br> | | This solution requires more advanced gears, and might be out of reach of new players.<br> |
| Route = {{MapRoute|D|blue|G|blue|I|purple|O|blue|K|purple|E|blue|Q|red}} | | Route = {{MapRoute|D|blue|G|blue|I|purple|O|blue|K|purple|E|blue|Q|red}} |
− | *'''"Torpedo Squadron"''': '''1CL (flagship), 3DD, 2CLT''' | + | * {{color|red|'''"Torpedo Squadron"''''}}: '''1CL (flagship), 3DD, 2CLT''' |
− | **{{color|red|'''Requires'''}} an [[FCF]] capable CL as flagship, preferably an {{Class|Agano|text=Agano-class Kai+}}, equipped with 2 {{Med Gun}} [[Main Gun]]s, 1 or 2 {{Night SPB}} {{EquipmentLink|Prototype Night Zuiun (Attack Equipment)}} (having 1 {{Surface Radar}} [[Surface Radar]] is an alternative to the 2nd night Zuiun) '''and''' the {{IconText|{{CommandFacility}}|ETSCF}} {{EquipmentLink|Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility}} (preferably in the [[RE]]) to make this comp work properly. | + | ** To make this comp work properly, {{color|red|'''it is required to bring'''}} an {{CommandFacility}} FCF capable CL as flagship, preferably an {{Class|Agano|Kai+}}, equipped with: |
| + | ***2 {{Med Gun}} [[Main Gun]]s, |
| + | ***1 {{Night SPB}} {{EquipmentLink|Prototype Night Zuiun (Attack Equipment)}} (having a 2nd Night Zuiun or 1 {{Surface Radar}} [[Surface Radar]] is advised if possible, to increase the trigger rate), |
| + | ***'''And''' the {{IconText|{{CommandFacility}}|ETSCF}} {{EquipmentLink|Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility}} (preferably in the [[RE]]). |
| **The best comp for farming boss node '''without''' the need of [[Support Expedition]], having the highest pass rate thanks to the usage of [[ETSCF]] in case a ship got heavily damaged. | | **The best comp for farming boss node '''without''' the need of [[Support Expedition]], having the highest pass rate thanks to the usage of [[ETSCF]] in case a ship got heavily damaged. |
− | **As there is no LoS check in this map, the boss routing is secured as long as '''2 DD are still in the fleet'''. | + | **The [[Evacuation]] mechanic of the ETSCF should be used if needed, as long as the routing is maintained. |
− | **Do note that the [[Night Zuiun]] will likely be shot down completely due to fighting under AI and the presence of {{Enemy/Link|Light Cruiser Tsu-Class|text=CL Tsu-Class}}, but . | + | ***As there is no LoS check in this map, the boss routing is secured as long as '''2 DD are still in the fleet'''. |
| + | **Do note that the [[Night Zuiun]] will likely be shot down completely due to fighting under AI and the presence of {{Enemy/Link|Light Cruiser Tsu-Class|text=CL Tsu-Class}}, something negligible face to the potential double targeting of the Night Zuiun CI on previous nodes. |
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| |-|G-J route= | | |-|G-J route= |