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| ==Map Overview== | | ==Map Overview== |
| + | E3 is a single, striking force, and combined fleet four-phase map, consisting of two transport and two boss phases. |
| + | * 3 [[LBAS]] are available to sortie on this map |
| + | **Initially, no LBAS is available, |
| + | **After Phase 1, all can be set on Sortie. |
| + | |
| + | * This map uses 2 locks: |
| + | ** [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 1.png|40px]] '''Home Fleet''', Starting point 2 (reused from E-1), |
| + | ** [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 3.png|40px]] '''Force M Advance Squadron''', Starting point 1 & 3 (single), |
| + | ** [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|40px]] '''Force M''', Starting point 1 & 3 (combined). |
| + | *{{TextGlow|'''Note'''|black|text-colour=lime|glow-size=2px}}: It is possible to mix both [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 3.png|30px]] & [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|30px]] in all difficulties on the last phase '''ONLY once the shortcut gimmick cleared'''. |
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| + | * {{Balloon}} '''[[Barrage Balloon]]s''' can be deployed on installation nodes {{MapRoute|V1|red|X|red}}. |
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| + | ==Phase 0.5 - Gimmick== |
| + | To unlock the second boss, the following steps have to be performed: |
| + | {|class="wikitable" |
| + | ! !! B2!! C2 |
| + | |- |
| + | | Hard|| S x2|| AS x2 |
| + | |- |
| + | | Medium|| S x2|| AS |
| + | |- |
| + | | Easy|| S x2|| AS |
| + | |- |
| + | | Casual|| S|| AS |
| + | |} |
| + | |
| + | <tabber> |
| + | |-|Node B2= |
| + | * Single Fleet: '''0-2 (F)BB(V), 3 CV, 1-3 DD [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 3.png|30px]] |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|1||A|red|B|red|B2|red}} |
| + | |
| + | |-|Node C2= |
| + | * Refer to [[#Phase 1 - TP]]'s fleet for composition and routing. |
| + | |
| + | {|class="wikitable" |
| + | ! !! AS |
| + | |- |
| + | | Hard|| 378 |
| + | |- |
| + | | Medium|| 378 |
| + | |- |
| + | | Easy|| 225 |
| + | |- |
| + | | Casual|| 201 |
| + | |} |
| + | |
| + | </tabber> |
| + | |
| + | ==Phase 1 - Boss== |
| + | |
| + | <tabber> |
| + | |-|Light= |
| + | * Single Fleet: '''1-2 (F)BB(V), 1-2 CV, 3 DD [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 3.png|30px]] |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|1||A|red|B|red|C|blue|C2|pink|C3|red|F|red}} |
| + | * Shortest route to the boss. |
| + | |
| + | |-|Heavy= |
| + | * Single Fleet: '''1-2 (F)BB(V), 1-2 CV, 1 CVL, 2 DD [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 3.png|30px]] |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|1||A|red|B|red|B1|pink|C|blue|C2|pink|C3|red|F|red}} |
| + | *Allows an additional CVL, but, passes through extra node {{MapRoute|B1|pink}}. |
| + | |
| + | </tabber> |
| + | * LoS check: Cn3 = H/M/E/C = 80/60/60/? |
| + | * Bringing [[ASW]] and [[AACI]] is recommended. |
| + | *In the case 2 (F)BB are used, it is recommended to use a 2 ship [[Special Attack]]. |
| + | **This would eventually be reused on the final phase. |
| + | *CV can utilize [[CVNCI]] do deal nigh damage. |
| + | |
| + | ==Phase 2 - TP== |
| + | Phase 2 is a '''"[[Transport Operation]]"''': |
| + | |
| + | * Striking Force: '''0-1 CV/CA(V), 1 CL, 4-5 DD, 0-1 AV, Fast [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 1.png|30px]] |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|2||H|red|H2|red|I|green|K|red}} |
| + | * LoS check: Cn3 = H/M/E/C 65/55/50/? |
| + | * Slow fleets pass through node {{MapRoute|H1|pink}}. |
| + | * Using a [[Support Fleet]] on the boss is recommended guarantee an A+ rank at the boss node. |
| + | * Bringing [[ASW]] is recomanded. |
| + | * LBAS Range to {{MapRoute|K|red}} is 1. |
| + | |
| + | ==Phase 3 - TP== |
| + | Phase 3 is a '''"[[Transport Operation]]"''': |
| + | |
| + | * TCF: [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|30px]] |
| + | **Main: '''1 CVL, 1-4 DD, 0-3 DE, 1 AV |
| + | **Escort: '''0-1 CA(V), 1-2 CL, 4 DD |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|1||L|blue|M|red|B1|pink|P|red|Q|green|S|red}} |
| + | |
| + | * LoS check: 90 (Cn3 Hard) |
| + | * LBAS range: 7 |
| + | |
| + | ==Phase 3.5 - Shortcut== |
| + | Once phase 3 is cleared and phase 4 unlocked, the following steps have to be performed to unlock a shortcut, and allow to bring mix tags. |
| + | *This gimmick is optional but highly recommended. |
| + | |
| + | {|class="wikitable" |
| + | ! !! S!! V1!! V3 |
| + | |- |
| + | | Hard|| S|| A+ x3|| S |
| + | |- |
| + | | Medium|| S|| A+ x3|| S |
| + | |- |
| + | | Easy|| A+|| A+ x2|| S |
| + | |- |
| + | | Casual|| A+|| A+ x2|| S |
| + | |} |
| + | |
| + | <tabber> |
| + | |-|Node S= |
| + | * Refer to [[#Phase 3 - TP]]'s fleet for composition and routing. |
| + | |
| + | |-|Node V1= |
| + | * CTF: [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|30px]] |
| + | **Main: '''2 FBB, 2 CV, 1 CVL, 1 DD, 1 AV/LHA |
| + | **Escort: '''0-1 CA(V)/LHA, 1 CL, 4-5 DD |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|3||P|red|U|red|V|red|V1|red}} |
| + | * 1 LHA is required to reach the node. |
| + | * The node contains several [[installation]]s and [[PT boat]]s. |
| + | {{Anti-PT boat}} |
| + | |
| + | |-|Node V3= |
| + | * Refer to [[#Phase 4 - Boss]]'s fleet for composition and routing. |
| + | |
| + | </tabber> |
| + | |
| + | ==Phase 4 - Boss== |
| + | *{{TextGlow|'''Note'''|black|text-colour=red|glow-size=2px}}: It is possible to mix both [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 3.png|30px]] & [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|30px]] in all difficulties on this phase '''ONLY after clearing the shorcut gimmicks'''. |
| + | |
| + | <tabber> |
| + | |
| + | |-|CTF Short= |
| + | * CTF: '''Fast''' [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 3.png|30px]][[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|30px]] |
| + | **Main: '''2 FBB, 2 CV, 1 CVL, 1 CL/AV |
| + | **Escort: '''1 CA(V), 1 CL, 4 DD |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|3||P|red|U|red|V|red|X|red}} |
| + | * Requires the shortcut. |
| + | * The best fleet that allows for a touch and great air power. |
| + | |
| + | |-|STF Short= |
| + | * STF: '''Fast''' [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 3.png|30px]][[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|30px]] |
| + | **Main: '''2 FBB, 1 CV, 1-2 CA(V), 1 CL, 0-1 AV |
| + | **Escort: '''1 CL, 5 DD |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|3||P|red|U|red|V|red|X|red}} |
| + | * Requires the shortcut. |
| + | |
| + | |-|CTF Long= |
| + | * CTF: [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|30px]] |
| + | **Main: '''2 (F)BB(V), 2 CV, 1 CVL, 1 AV/AO |
| + | **Escort: '''1 CA(V), 1 CL, 4 DD |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|3||P|red|U|red|V|red|V3|red|X|red}} |
| + | * Shortcutless comp. |
| + | |
| + | |-|STF Long= |
| + | * STF: [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 4.png|30px]] |
| + | **Main: '''3 (F)BB(V), 1 CV, 1-2 CA(V), 0-1 CL |
| + | **Escort: '''0-2 CLT, 1 CL, 3-5 DD |
| + | * Route: {{MapRoute|3||P|red|U|red|V|red|V3|red|X|red}} |
| + | * Shortcutless comp. |
| + | |
| + | </tabber> |
| + | * LoS check: 120? (Cn3 Hard) |
| + | * LBAS range: 5 |
| + | * To use the shortcut, '''at least 4 DD''' must be present within the fleet to route through the shortcut. |
| + | * Bringing an [[AACI]] ship is recommended. |
| + | * Bringing some [[Anti-Installation]] gears might be required to deal with the [[Harbour Princess Holiday Mode]], but {{AA Shell}}/{{AP Shell}} [[Shell]]s should be enough. |
| + | * Using a [[Special Attack]] is highly recommended, notably the [[French Touch]]. |
| + | * The boss node contains several [[PT boat]]s: |
| + | {{Anti-PT boat}} |
| + | |
| + | ==Phase 4.5 - Debuff== |
| + | Once LD has been reached, the following steps have to be performed to debuff the boss. |
| + | |
| + | {|class="wikitable" |
| + | ! !! F!! K!! S!! V1 |
| + | |- |
| + | | Hard|| S|| S?|| S|| A+ x3 |
| + | |- |
| + | | Medium|| S?|| S?|| S?|| A+ x3? |
| + | |- |
| + | | Easy|| S?|| S?|| S?|| A+ x3? |
| + | |- |
| + | | Casual|| S?|| S?|| S?|| A+ x2 |
| + | |} |
| + | |
| + | <tabber> |
| + | |-|Node F= |
| + | * Refer to [[#Phase 1 - Boss]]'s fleet for composition and routing. |
| + | |
| + | |-|Node K= |
| + | * Refer to [[#Phase 2 - TP]]'s fleet for composition and routing. |
| + | |
| + | |-|Node S= |
| + | * Refer to [[#Phase 3 - TP]]'s fleet for composition and routing. |
| + | |
| + | |-|Node V1= |
| + | * Refer to [[#Phase 4.3 - Shortcut]]'s fleet for composition and routing. |
| + | </tabber> |
| + | |
| + | Once on LD, the CG will change to the following: |
| + | {|class="wikitable" |
| + | ![[French Light Cruiser Princess]] |
| + | |- |
| + | |<gallery> |
| + | Enemy Full French Light Cruiser Princess.png|Regular |
| + | Enemy Full French Light Cruiser Princess Damaged.png|Last Dance |
| + | Enemy Full French Light Cruiser Princess Damaged Debuffed.png|Debuffed |
| + | </gallery> |
| + | |} |
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| ==Enemy Compositions== | | ==Enemy Compositions== |