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Line 80: − + − + − + − + − − − =====Furutaka-Class===== − '''Furutaka 古鷹''' and '''Kako 加古''' − − =====Aoba-Class===== − '''Aoba 青葉''' and '''Kinugasa 衣笠''' − − − =====Myoukou-Class===== − − '''Myoukou 妙高''', '''Nachi 那智''', '''Ashigara 足柄''', and '''Haguro 羽黒''' − − The Myoukou-class is one of the best − − =====Takao-Class===== − '''Takao 高雄''' & '''Atago 愛宕''' − − The next two Takao sisters will be reviewed separately, simply because they have vastly differing roles in a fleet, Maya is an overall strong K2 with a specialization in anti-air, while Choukai is the single-best night attacker in the game apart from the CLTs. − − '''Maya 摩耶 Kai Ni - Level 75''' − − Maya once had the distinction of possessing the highest second remodel level of all cruisers at 75. She's since been overtaken by both Suzuya and Zara (level 88). However, in terms of importance to her fleet − − '''Choukai Kai Ni 鳥海 - Level 65, <span style=" color:blue">Blueprint Required</span>''' − − Barring the CLTs, Choukai is the single-best night attacker in the game when it comes to surface combat. Her one drawback − − =====Tone-Class===== − − Tone and Chikuma are pretty special, they become CAVs when they hit level 70 − − '''Tone 利根''' and '''Chikuma 筑摩''' − − − ====Aviation Cruisers - CAVs====
→Heavy/Aviation Cruisers - CAs and CAVs
===Heavy/Aviation Cruisers - CAs and CAVs===
===Heavy/Aviation Cruisers - CAs and CAVs===
[[file:NewGuide_CA_Designations.png |thumb|right|Generally, when a certain ship subtype, such as a CA or CAV is '''mandatory''', the designation is given sans brackets i.e. CA or CAV respectively; when either a CA or a CAV is allowed, a fleet composition will have the designation CA(V)]]
[[file:NewGuide_CA_Designations.png |thumb|right|When a specific ship subtype, such as a CA or CAV is being referred to, the designation is given '''sans''' brackets i.e. CA or CAV respectively; when either a CA or a CAV is allowed, a fleet composition will have the designation CA(V)]]
It is easy for new players to neglect levelling their Heavy Cruisers ('''CAs''') and Aircraft/Aviation Cruisers ('''CAVs'''), especially once they have acquired more powerful ship classes such as the Battleships. However, CA(V)s occupy an important niche between the lighter ship classes (DDs and CLs), and the aforementioned heavier ships:
It is easy for new players to neglect levelling their Heavy Cruisers ('''CAs''') and CAVs ('''CAVs'''), especially once they have acquired more powerful ship classes such as the Battleships. However, CA(V)s occupy an important niche between the lighter ship classes (DDs and CLs), and the aforementioned heavier ships:
#They can sometimes be used in place of Battleships in (Combined) Fleets, when not as much firepower is necessary to clear a map, especially when shiplocking and branching rules require careful planning in terms of which ships are deployed to which maps
#They can sometimes be used in place of Battleships in (Combined) Fleets, when not as much firepower is necessary to clear a map, especially when shiplocking and branching rules require careful planning in terms of which ships are deployed to which maps
#As with Battleships, they can equip Type 3 Shells for better effectiveness against '''Installations'''
#As with Battleships, they can equip Type 3 Shells for better effectiveness against '''Installations'''
#CA(V)s begin with three slots (enough for Artillery Spotting), and with four slots after their first remodel (Level '''25''' in most cases), they have more freedom to equip utility or LoS equipment, as opposed to CLs or DDs, which usually require a combat loadout across all 3 slots
#CA(V)s begin with three slots (enough for Artillery Spotting), and with four slots after their first remodel (Level '''25''' in most cases), they have more freedom to equip utility or LoS equipment, as opposed to CLs or DDs, which usually require a combat loadout across all 3 slots
#Most Aircraft/Aviation Cruisers begin as Heavy Cruisers, and remodel into their new sub-class
#Most CAVs begin as Heavy Cruisers, and remodel into their new sub-class
#Aircraft/Aviation Cruisers in particular can also equip '''WG42 rockets''' that are effective against '''Hardened''' Installations (which Type 3 Shells are '''ineffective''' against), but this piece of equipment is difficult to come by early on in the game
#CAVs in particular can also equip '''WG42 rockets''' that are effective against '''Hardened''' Installations (which Type 3 Shells are '''ineffective''' against), but this piece of equipment is difficult to come by early on in the game
#Aircraft/Aviation Cruisers are capable of deploying '''seaplane bombers and fighters''', further supplementing your Fighter Power; in some situations, they may be your only source of Fighter Power in the fleet
#CAVs are capable of deploying '''seaplane bombers and fighters''', further supplementing your Fighter Power; in some situations, they may be your only source of Fighter Power in the fleet
#Aircraft/Aviation Cruisers can equip '''drum canisters''' as well, which are sometimes important for routing and transport maps
#CAVs can equip '''drum canisters''' as well, which are sometimes important for routing and transport maps
#Nevertheless, CA(V)s also have their weaknesses; most significantly, their combined HP and Armour makes them particularly vulnerable to being reduced to Taiha / Red Health from damage taken from heavier enemies, or even from critical hits from less heavyweight opponents
#Nevertheless, CA(V)s also have their weaknesses; most significantly, their combined HP and Armour makes them particularly vulnerable to being reduced to Taiha / Red Health from damage taken from heavier enemies, or even from critical hits from less heavyweight opponents
Essentially, while CA(V)s may be the most versatile ships out of all the ship classes, they are also particularly vulnerable to damage from enemy ships, due to the way in which combat damage is calculated, along with the "Overkill Mechanic". In spite of that, CA(V)s will still play an important part in your fleet, and neglecting them will only make your life more difficult later on.
Essentially, while CA(V)s may be the most versatile ships out of all the ship classes, they are also particularly vulnerable to damage from enemy ships, due to the way in which combat damage is calculated, along with the "Overkill Mechanic". In spite of that, CA(V)s will still play an important part in your fleet, and neglecting them will only make your life more difficult later on.
===Battleships, Fast Battleships, and Aviation Battleships - BB, FBB, BBV===
===Battleships, Fast Battleships, and Aviation Battleships - BB, FBB, BBV===