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{{Tutorialportal}}
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A collection of questions that are frequently/hypothetically asked. This page is still being expanded.
A collection of questions that are frequently/hypothetically asked. This page is still being expanded.
==Newcomer / Beginners==
==Newcomer / Beginners==
===I keep getting an error message with a girl and a cat!===
===I keep getting an error message with a girl and a cat!===
These are the most common reasons for the connection error messages. This is not an exhaustive list.
These are the most common reasons for the connection error messages. This is not an exhaustive list.
#'''Outdated cache files'''. From time to time, cache issues may cause connection errors. Cache issues may also cause other problems like new features not showing up. Completely clear your browser cache files to solve this. This is your Internet Explorer cache if you are using the Flash Projector or KCV.
#'''Outdated cache files'''. From time to time, cache issues may cause connection errors. Cache issues may also cause other problems like new features not showing up. Completely clear your browser cache files to solve this. This is your Internet Explorer cache if you are using the Flash Projector or KCV.
#'''Mundane connection problems'''. Your server may be under high load. Ask other players on the same server as you if they are experiencing similar issues, otherwise it may be a connection issue on your end.
#'''Mundane connection problems'''. Your server may be under high load. Ask other players on the same server as you if they are experiencing similar issues, otherwise it may be a connection issue on your end.
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===What browser is supported for this game?===
===What browser is supported for this game?===
Almost all current browser versions are supported. However, due to the game's large overhead, it is highly recommended to play this game using Google Chrome. This is simply because it has the smallest Flash Player plugin overhead among all the other browsers.
Almost all current browser versions are supported. However, due to the game's large overhead, it is highly recommended to play this game using Google Chrome. This is simply because it has the smallest Flash Player plugin overhead among all the other browsers.
Despite being good browsers, Internet Explorer 11, Mozilla Firefox and Safari have costly overheads on your memory via their Flash player plugins. What's more, this doesn't include the game's overhead itself. So, they're not that recommended, especially for players with limited memory/RAM.
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===Is this game translated/is there an English patch?===
===Is this game translated/is there an English patch?===
There is no official translation patch. However, there are third-party applications that can provide partial translations. Take caution when using these apps, they are not endorsed by the game publishers. In some of their official tweets, they even openly prohibit the use of macros. Be informed that there is a possibility of being banned for violating the game's policies.
There is no official translation patch. However, there are third-party applications that can provide partial translations. Take caution when using these apps, they are not endorsed by the game publishers. In some of their official tweets, they even openly prohibit the use of macros. Be informed that there is a possibility of being banned for violating the game's policies.
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===How do I get in?===
===How do I get in?===
#[[Tutorial: Proxy Connection]]
#[[Tutorial: Proxy Connection]]
#[[Tutorial: How to Register|Tutorial: How to Register<span id="cke_bm_171S" style="display: none;"> </span><span style="display: none;"> </span>]]
#[[Tutorial: How to Register|Tutorial: How to Register<span id="cke_bm_171S" style="display: none;"> </span><span style="display: none;"> </span>]]
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===I notice all the terminology used, DD, CA, CV, etc===
===I notice all the terminology used, DD, CA, CV, etc===
KanColle Wiki uses American hull classifications to represent the Japanese ship classes within the game, with a few slight modifications for classes that are not available within the original classification. See [[Glossary#Class_classification|Glossary]] for the complete classification.
KanColle Wiki uses American hull classifications to represent the Japanese ship classes within the game, with a few slight modifications for classes that are not available within the original classification. See [[Glossary#Class_classification|Glossary]] for the complete classification.
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===And how about w/x/y/z when you talk about crafting and what not?===
===And how about w/x/y/z when you talk about crafting and what not?===
:<font style="background:green; color:white;">Fuel</font> / <font style="background:yellow;">Ammo</font> / <font style="background:grey;">Steel</font> / <font style="background:brown; color:white;">Bauxite</font>
:<font style="background:green; color:white;">Fuel</font> / <font style="background:yellow;">Ammo</font> / <font style="background:grey;">Steel</font> / <font style="background:brown; color:white;">Bauxite</font>
:{{Template:Fuel}} / {{Template:Ammo}} / {{Template:Steel}} / {{Template:Bauxite}}
:{{Template:Fuel}} / {{Template:Ammo}} / {{Template:Steel}} / {{Template:Bauxite}}
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===How do resources work in this game?===
===How do resources work in this game?===
#Exchanging a medal, or another similar item, for resources.
#Exchanging a medal, or another similar item, for resources.
#Purchasing them from the store with DMM points.
#Purchasing them from the store with DMM points.
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===I heard about the resource cap. How much is the limit? Does that mean I can't gather resources exceeding my limit?===
===I heard about the resource cap. How much is the limit? Does that mean I can't gather resources exceeding my limit?===
As of the 28th March update, an absolute resource limit has been introduced. The absolute cap for resources (fuel, ammunition, steel and bauxite) is 300,000 while the cap for items such as Instant Repairs, Instant Constructions, and Development Materials is 3000. Once you reach this limit, you will not gain any more resources even if you do expeditions or hit supply nodes in sorties. Note that this is different from the resource regeneration cap.
As of the 28th March update, an absolute resource limit has been introduced. The absolute cap for resources (fuel, ammunition, steel and bauxite) is 300,000 while the cap for items such as Instant Repairs, Instant Constructions, and Development Materials is 3000. Once you reach this limit, you will not gain any more resources even if you do expeditions or hit supply nodes in sorties. Note that this is different from the resource regeneration cap.
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===Where do I grind for specific resources or items?===
===Where do I grind for specific resources or items?===
*Bauxite: expedition (6, 11, 15), map 2-2 (with submarine).
*Bauxite: expedition (6, 11, 15), map 2-2 (with submarine).
*Instant repair material: expedition (2, 4, 10).
*Instant repair material: expedition (2, 4, 10).
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===Alright, I built my ship, kicked some ass and I noticed the orange faces. What gives?===
===Alright, I built my ship, kicked some ass and I noticed the orange faces. What gives?===
{{Details|Fatigue}} Fatigue is accumulated when you send your ships to sortie and it stacks through subsequent sorties. How much fatigue accumulates depends on performance in battle. When you see the face icons, let them rest for a while (orange: 10-11 mins, red: 21-40 mins). Docking would help as well. Fatigued ships have lower accuracy and evasion.
{{Details|Fatigue}} Fatigue is accumulated when you send your ships to sortie and it stacks through subsequent sorties. How much fatigue accumulates depends on performance in battle. When you see the face icons, let them rest for a while (orange: 10-11 mins, red: 21-40 mins). Docking would help as well. Fatigued ships have lower accuracy and evasion.
Refer to [[Morale/Fatigue]] for more info
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===My ship is sparkling/glittering!===
===My ship is sparkling/glittering!===
The inverse of fatigue is sparkle which promises boost to stats and last indefinitely until the next sortie/practice/expedition.
The inverse of fatigue is sparkle which promises boost to stats and last indefinitely until the next sortie/practice/expedition.
:<div id="sparkle_effect">Sparkle effects:</div>
:<div id="sparkle_effect">Sparkle effects:</div>
Refer to [[Morale/Fatigue]] for more info
Refer to [[Morale/Fatigue]] for more info
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===I notice there are heart-locks in the ship selection screen.===
===I notice there are heart-locks in the ship selection screen.===
Click that and the designated ship will not appear in the modernization material list, and grays out their scrapping option. Useful if you don't want to accidentally lose her.
Click that and the designated ship will not appear in the modernization material list, and grays out their scrapping option. Useful if you don't want to accidentally lose her.
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===Oh, and how about expeditions?===
===Oh, and how about expeditions?===
#Complete 「6隻編成の艦隊を編成せよ！」 which is basically, filling all slots in the fleet with ships.
#Complete 「6隻編成の艦隊を編成せよ！」 which is basically, filling all slots in the fleet with ships.
#Remember to check the quest to fulfill it.
#Remember to check the quest to fulfill it.
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===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 [<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">小破] / </span>moderate damage [中破]).
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 [<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">小破] / </span>moderate damage [中破]).
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.
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 on them. 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 [[Tutorial:_FAQ#How_does_damage_control_work.3F|damage control]] equipment on them. It allows your ships to be revived if they are sunk by the enemy.
Both night and day battle are considered the same battle, so '''ships which are brought to "heavy damage" during the same battle''' can enter night battle without fear of sinking.
Both night and day battle are considered the same battle, so '''ships which are brought to "heavy damage" during the same battle''' can enter night battle without fear of sinking.
Video about ships which were heavily damaged during the day before proceeding to night battle: - http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22148662 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CayD735o04
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===How does damage control work?===
===How does damage control work?===
#Repair Team (応急修理要員):
#Repair Team (応急修理要員):
#*revives your ship to 20% of max HP after being sunk.
#*revives your ship to 20% of max HP after being sunk.
#*allows you to repair heavily damaged flagship to 50% of max HP before moving to next node.
#*allows you to repair heavily damaged flagship to 50% of max HP before moving to next node.
#*item consumed upon activation.
#*item consumed upon activation.
#Repair Goddess (応急修理女神):
#Repair Goddess (応急修理女神):
#*item consumed upon activation.
#*item consumed upon activation.
Damage control equipment can be obtained by completing quests or by purchasing it from the cash shop.<br />One damage control item will be consumed immediately after the ship sinks, reviving 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 be at risk of being sunk.
Damage control equipment can be obtained by completing quests or by purchasing it from the cash shop.<br />One damage control item will be consumed immediately after the ship sinks, reviving 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 be at risk of being sunk.
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===What are buckets?===
===What are buckets?===
Instant Repair ({{Template:IR}} 高速修復材) is an item used to repair ships quickly. Once you get [[Akagi]] or any CV, you'll understand their importance.
Instant Repair ({{Template:IR}} 高速修復材) is an item used to repair ships quickly. Once you get [[Akagi]] or any CV, you'll understand their importance.
[[File:Medal Exchange.png|thumb|300px]]
[[File:Medal Exchange.png|thumb|300px]]
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==='''How do you exchange medals for rewards?'''===
==='''How do you exchange medals for rewards?'''===
Rewards
Rewards
*1 medal can be exchanged for '''Fuel x300, Ammo x300, Steel x300, Bauxite x300 and Instant repair item x2.'''
*1 medal can be exchanged for '''Fuel x300, Ammo x300, Steel x300, Bauxite x300 and Instant repair item x2.'''
*4 medals can be exchanged for<u> '''1 x remodel blueprint <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">(改装設計図)</span>'''.</u>
*4 medals can be exchanged for<u> '''1 x remodel blueprint <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">(改装設計図)</span>'''.</u>
Medals can be exchanged for rewards by accessing the Item page (アイテム) at the top menu bar of the main screen.<br />
Medals can be exchanged for rewards by accessing the Item page (アイテム) at the top menu bar of the main screen.<br />
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===Why do I have negative timers (-XX:XX:XX) or why do I get the wrong timers (2 hours for DD, etc) in Construction?===
===Why do I have negative timers (-XX:XX:XX) or why do I get the wrong timers (2 hours for DD, etc) in Construction?===
This happens when you do not set your system clock to Japan time. (Note: this does not happen to everyone) To fix this, go to your system clock on your taskbar, click it, and set to Osaka/Sapporo time. Restart the game, and this should fix the issue. It is also possible to add a 2nd clock to your taskbar so you are aware of your actual time.
This happens when you do not set your system clock to Japan time. (Note: this does not happen to everyone) To fix this, go to your system clock on your taskbar, click it, and set to Osaka/Sapporo time. Restart the game, and this should fix the issue. It is also possible to add a 2nd clock to your taskbar so you are aware of your actual time.
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===I want ship X, Y, Z, etc.===
===I want ship X, Y, Z, etc.===
*Drop in maps, see the [[Drop List]].
*Drop in maps, see the [[Drop List]].
*Crafting, see [[Construction#Building recipes|Crafting Recipe]] for each ship.
*Crafting, see [[Construction#Building recipes|Crafting Recipe]] for each ship.
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===<span style="font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;">Why am I going through resources so damn fast?</span>===
===<span style="font-size:17px;font-weight:bold;">Why am I going through resources so damn fast?</span>===
It goes without saying that you don't have an unlimited number of resources. Running CV and BB fleets is going to eat through your resources faster than you can generate them through either time or expeditions. Make sure that you use those poor DD's and CL's too. Yes, they may seem utterly weak when compared to your hard-hitters, but when you hit 3-2 where you find out the cruel truth that you must clear the map with DD's only, you won't regret leveling them to their respective remodels. Plus less resource cost!
It goes without saying that you don't have an unlimited number of resources. Running CV and BB fleets is going to eat through your resources faster than you can generate them through either time or expeditions. Make sure that you use those poor DD's and CL's too. Yes, they may seem utterly weak when compared to your hard-hitters, but when you hit 3-2 where you find out the cruel truth that you must clear the map with DD's only, you won't regret leveling them to their respective remodels. Plus less resource cost!
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===Does level or type of your flagship matter in crafting?===
===Does level or type of your flagship matter in crafting?===
*Crafting ships are only dependent on the amount of resources you pumped in, apparently. But when construct the German ship, you must have a German ship as your flagship
*Crafting ships are only dependent on the amount of resources you pumped in, apparently. But when construct the German ship, you must have a German 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.
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===Is it important to craft equipment?===
===Is it important to craft equipment?===
Not until you reach HQ level 20. You can try, but don't expect the rare ones.
Not until you reach HQ level 20. You can try, but don't expect the rare ones.
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===I cannot rename my fleets!===
===I cannot rename my fleets!===
'''Note:''' The number of characters you can use to rename your fleets is capped to 12 characters (including spaces)
'''Note:''' The number of characters you can use to rename your fleets is capped to 12 characters (including spaces)
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===How do I unlock the third and fourth fleet slot?===
===How do I unlock the third and fourth fleet slot?===
*4th Fleet: Complete Quest A16 「金剛」型による高速戦艦部隊を編成せよ！
*4th Fleet: Complete Quest A16 「金剛」型による高速戦艦部隊を編成せよ！
**Composition quest, have all Kongou sisters ([[Kongou]], [[Haruna]], [[Kirishima]], and [[Hiei]]).
**Composition quest, have all Kongou sisters ([[Kongou]], [[Haruna]], [[Kirishima]], and [[Hiei]]).
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===When does the daily/weekly reset commence?===
===When does the daily/weekly reset commence?===
*Weekly: Monday 05:00 JST
*Weekly: Monday 05:00 JST
Daily PVP roster: 03:00 and 15:00 JST
Daily PVP roster: 03:00 and 15:00 JST
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===What is Modernization and Remodelling?===
===What is Modernization and Remodelling?===
[[File:Model2.jpg|thumb]]
[[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.
Modernization is the process whereby ships are sacrificed to increase certain stats of another ship. See the [[Modernization]] page for more details.
Remodelling 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 higher fuel or ammo (or both) consumption, though there are exceptions such as first-remodel destroyers and [[I-168]], which do not change in terms of consumption rate 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.
Remodelling 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 higher fuel or ammo (or both) consumption, though there are exceptions such as first-remodel destroyers and [[I-168]], which do not change in terms of consumption rate 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 remodelling. Be aware that any modernization stat bonuses will be lost upon remodelling. Stats that cannot be increased via modernization (evasion, anti-sub, line-of-sight) will be recalculated to match the level upon remodelling so you do not need to worry about potential permanent stat losses due to remodelling late. Modernizable stats (firepower, torpedo, AA, armor) will revert to the ship's base stats plus stat gains from its level.
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 remodelling. Be aware that any modernization stat bonuses will be lost upon remodelling. Stats that cannot be increased via modernization (evasion, anti-sub, line-of-sight) will be recalculated to match the level upon remodelling so you do not need to worry about potential permanent stat losses due to remodelling late. Modernizable stats (firepower, torpedo, AA, armor) will revert to the ship's base stats plus stat gains from its level.
Note: Remodelling resets damage, fatigue and supply status. You could take advantage of this by remodelling just after a sortie or two. As remodelling resets fatigue however, it will also remove the sparkle status if the ship has it.
Note: Remodelling resets damage, fatigue and supply status. You could take advantage of this by remodelling just after a sortie or two. As remodelling resets fatigue however, it will also remove the sparkle status if the ship has it.
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===How do I fix flash stretching the game resolution when using the API?===
===How do I fix flash stretching the game resolution when using the API?===
Use Flash projector to run the game in its native resolution using the API link. Or just resize your browser window.
Use Flash projector to run the game in its native resolution using the API link. Or just resize your browser window.
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===What does the admiral stats page show?===
===What does the admiral stats page show?===
#The number of fleets you currently own.
#The number of fleets you currently own.
#The number of construction docks you currently own.
#The number of construction docks you currently own.
#The number of docking docks you currently own.
#The number of docking docks you currently own.
#The number of ships you currently own.
#The number of ships you currently own.
#The number of equipment you currently own (including those equipped on your ships).
#The number of equipment you currently own (including those equipped on your ships).
#The number of furniture you currently own.
#The number of furniture you currently own.
#The server you belong to.
#The server you belong to.
#The maximum number of fleets you can have. (Second fleet, third fleet and fourth fleet can be unlocked through quests.)
#The maximum number of fleets you can have. (Second fleet, third fleet and fourth fleet can be unlocked through quests.)
#The maximum number of ships you can have. (This can be increased by purchasing the [Port expansion item/母港拡張]. Each expansion will increase 10 maximum ships available)
#The maximum number of ships you can have. (This can be increased by purchasing the [Port expansion item/母港拡張]. Each expansion will increase 10 maximum ships available)
#The maximum number of equipment you can have. (This will be increased by 40 when a [Port expansion item/母港拡張] is used.
#The maximum number of equipment you can have. (This will be increased by 40 when a [Port expansion item/母港拡張] is used.
#The resource regeneration limit. (This is not the real resource cap. Reaching the maximum resource storage will stop resource regeneration. You can still gain resources through sortie, quests and expeditions. The absolute resource cap is 300,000 regardless of admiral level.)
#The resource regeneration limit. (This is not the real resource cap. Reaching the maximum resource storage will stop resource regeneration. You can still gain resources through sortie, quests and expeditions. The absolute resource cap is 300,000 regardless of admiral level.)
#Your sortie results. (Sortie win rate was a requirement for the past events)
#Your sortie results. (Sortie win rate was a requirement for the past events)
#Your admiral level. (current EXP/EXP required for next level)
#Your admiral level. (current EXP/EXP required for next level)
#Comment box. (This will be shown in the ranking list)
#Comment box. (This will be shown in the ranking list)
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===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]]
[[File:Mamiya_blinking_icon.png|thumb|300px]]
This button uses Mamiya's food, a consumable that restores the condition 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 condition value of the ships in that fleet. It blinks when your ships are below a certain [[Morale/Fatigue|Morale]] value.
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===Why do some kamusu say 'Shireikan' & other kanmusu say 'Teitoku'?===
In almost all modern large navies, destroyers are captained by officers of the [[wikipedia:Military_rank|''Commander'' rank]]. They are stationed on capital ships over 9,000 tons displacement such as Japanese & US [[wikipedia:Guided_missile_destroyer|guided missile destroyers]], [[wikipedia:Hull_classification_symbol|special-purpose ships]], [[wikipedia:Cruiser|cruisers]] ([[Glossary#Class classification|WWII light cruisers & heavy cruisers]]), & large submarines ([[wikipedia:SSN_(hull_classification_symbol)|nuclear submarines]] & [[wikipedia:SSBN|ballistic nuclear submarines]]).
Additionally, in the IJN, destroyers in a [[Historical Formations|Destroyer Division (DesDiv)]] were led by the commander of the lead ship.
Admirals command battlegroups centered on large capital ships over 12,000 tons displacement, such as [[wikipedia:Cruiser|missile cruisers]], [[Glossary#Class classification|WWII battlecruisers & battleships]], [[Glossary#Class classification|aircraft carriers]], & [[wikipedia:Landing_Platform_Dock|landing platform docks]]. As such, a typical ship would very rarely get issued commands directly from admirals.
Note that smaller navies may have admirals commanding corvettes. This is known as rank inflation & is unavoidable if all ships are basically [[wikipedia:Corvettes|corvettes]].
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===Why are the IP holders restrictive with game licensing?===
It's not just [[wikipedia:DMM_Corporation|DMM]] but primarily [[wikipedia:Kadokawa_Corporation|Kadokawa Games]] & [[wikipedia:Sega|Sega]], the holders of [[Kancolle Wiki|KanColle game]] licenses. DMM is 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 & amateur authors make derivative content, often in the form of [[Merchandise/Doujinshi|doujinshi]], & if KGH approves the content, they can cross-license & 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 & music from the core game, which are registered IP of the companies that produce them. Companies are quite sensitive about that aspect of their IP. 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 the music front & fans composing music. As a case in point, there's [http://www.himeuta.net/f41-music-discussion/kancolle-original-songs-33382-12371-12428-12458-12522-12472-12490-12523-26354-a-395.html ''Koi no 2-4-11''], which has been sung by both Naka-chan herself in the [[anime]] (''needs more specificity'') & [[Glossary#List of vessels by Japanese voice actresses|her seiyuu]] in official events (''needs more specificity''). Only games & other applications using core game IP are under fire.
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==Sortie==
==Sortie==
===Why do I keep getting sent to the wrong place?===
===Why do I keep getting sent to the wrong place?===
Different nodes on different maps will have different requirements. Some of the nodes are random in nature while the rest are dependent on your fleet composition (Boss in 3-2 for example can only be reached by a fleet of destroyers).
Different nodes on different maps will have different requirements. Some of the nodes are random in nature while the rest are dependent on your fleet composition (Boss in 3-2 for example can only be reached by a fleet of destroyers).
*5-2: Two CV and one CVL is needed to guarantee a boss fight.
*5-2: Two CV and one CVL is needed to guarantee a boss fight.
*5-3: The fleet must not contain any slow-moving ships to avoid the dangerous submarine node. Fleets with 3 or more BBs will always be sent away from the boss node. Fleets with 2 DDs are sent very frequently from the preboss node to the boss node.
*5-3: The fleet must not contain any slow-moving ships to avoid the dangerous submarine node. Fleets with 3 or more BBs will always be sent away from the boss node. Fleets with 2 DDs are sent very frequently from the preboss node to the boss node.
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===Weird animation: An 'arc' appears in front of my flagship and another ship of mine got damaged instead, what happened?===
===Weird animation: An 'arc' appears in front of my flagship and another ship of mine got damaged instead, what happened?===
Flagship protection. Ships that have taken less than light damage (小破) will occasionally protect the flagship from getting damaged. What really causes it is not known but some formations boost the probability of it happening more than the others. Ring-shaped / Diamond shaped formation will raise the probability of it happening more than the line ahead formation.
Flagship protection. Ships that have taken less than light damage (小破) will occasionally protect the flagship from getting damaged. What really causes it is not known but some formations boost the probability of it happening more than the others. Ring-shaped / Diamond shaped formation will raise the probability of it happening more than the line ahead formation.
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===What ships are 'counters' against other ships e.g. destroyers against subs?===
===What ships are 'counters' against other ships e.g. destroyers against subs?===
Generally, Battleships and regular carriers are the queens of the battlefield except when it comes to submarines. Heavy Cruisers are jack of all trades and light cruisers and destroyers with their depth charges are the only ships effective against submarines.
Generally, Battleships and regular carriers are the queens of the battlefield except when it comes to submarines. Heavy Cruisers are jack of all trades and light cruisers and destroyers with their depth charges are the only ships effective against submarines.
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===I saw red text on my menu before I began my sortie, what does it mean?===
===I saw red text on my menu before I began my sortie, what does it mean?===
[[File:ErrorMessage.png|thumb|150px|Error message displayed in sortie, crafting and construction menus. (Click to enlarge)]]
[[File:ErrorMessage.png|thumb|150px|Error message displayed in sortie, crafting and construction menus. (Click to enlarge)]]
You have reached the maximum limit of ships in your dock (default: 100 ships). Consider scrapping or use them as modernizing material before heading out. You will not be able to obtain new ships if you reach the limit. If you wish to expand your docks so you can collect more ships, you have to buy it from the cash shop. Each limit expansion costs 1000 yen, and increases the maximum ship limit by 10 in addition to the maximum equipment limit by 40 (default equipment limit is '''497'''); Refer to [http://pastebin.com/jvTQfLqb this pastebin] for more information on hating your money.
You have reached the maximum limit of ships in your dock (default: 100 ships). Consider scrapping or use them as modernizing material before heading out. You will not be able to obtain new ships if you reach the limit. If you wish to expand your docks so you can collect more ships, you have to buy it from the cash shop. Each limit expansion costs 1000 yen, and increases the maximum ship limit by 10 in addition to the maximum equipment limit by 40 (default equipment limit is '''497'''); Refer to [http://pastebin.com/jvTQfLqb this pastebin] for more information on hating your money.
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===What happens if I get disconnected from the game during a battle?===
===What happens if I get disconnected from the game during a battle?===
The game will calculate the battle results and your fleet will automatically return to base.
The game will calculate the battle results and your fleet will automatically return to base.
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===I notice some players are farming those poor Isuzus, why?===
===I notice some players are farming those poor Isuzus, why?===
[[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai]] (五十鈴改) has stock equipment which is desirable to a lot of admirals ({{Template:GreenGunDP}} [[12.7cm Twin High-angle Mount]], {{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} 61cm Quad O<sub>2</sub> Torpedo Mount and {{Template:Radar}}[[Type 21 Air RADAR| Type 21 Air Radar]]). Combined with her value as modernization material (+4 AA) and low remodel level requirement (Lv.12), It's an attractive proposition.
[[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai]] (五十鈴改) has stock equipment which is desirable to a lot of admirals ({{Template:GreenGunDP}} [[12.7cm Twin High-angle Mount]], {{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} 61cm Quad O<sub>2</sub> Torpedo Mount and {{Template:Radar}}[[Type 21 Air RADAR| Type 21 Air Radar]]). Combined with her value as modernization material (+4 AA) and low remodel level requirement (Lv.12), It's an attractive proposition.
Tip: Set Isuzu as the flag ship of fleet and sortie 3-2A '''12''' times will she be Level 12. Kind of a loop.
Tip: Set Isuzu as the flag ship of fleet and sortie 3-2A '''12''' times will she be Level 12. Kind of a loop.
Other examples:
Other examples:
*[[Chitose]] /[[Chiyoda ]] for midget subs ({{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} [[Type A Ko-hyoteki]] at Lv.12 remodel)
*[[Chitose]] /[[Chiyoda ]] for midget subs ({{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} [[Type A Ko-hyoteki]] at Lv.12 remodel)
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===Those enemy BB Ru-Class battleships are kicking my ass on the end of 2-4! How are you supposed to beat that flagship type?===
===Those enemy BB Ru-Class battleships are kicking my ass on the end of 2-4! How are you supposed to beat that flagship type?===
Lots and lots of luck. Jokes aside, they are the first enemy you meet which not only can take a beating but it can dish out a beating too. You will not only need to have remodeled your shipdaughters, you will also need to cap their modernization and ensure all of your equip is of a good quality. While getting to the 2-4 boss can require some luck, you will notice these BB's will start showing up in other maps and you can easily end up against two flagships with two elite partners, which can hurt quite a bit. Just hope that your shipdaughters target them first and take them out of the fight ASAP.
Lots and lots of luck. Jokes aside, they are the first enemy you meet which not only can take a beating but it can dish out a beating too. You will not only need to have remodeled your shipdaughters, you will also need to cap their modernization and ensure all of your equip is of a good quality. While getting to the 2-4 boss can require some luck, you will notice these BB's will start showing up in other maps and you can easily end up against two flagships with two elite partners, which can hurt quite a bit. Just hope that your shipdaughters target them first and take them out of the fight ASAP.
On the other side, if you have 3 level-20-plus submarines, 2-4 is no longer a nightmare. You just need try a couple of times and you will get pass easily. But you also need to fully cap their modernization especially torpedo{{Torpedo}} and armor{{Template:Armor}}.
On the other side, if you have 3 level-20-plus submarines, 2-4 is no longer a nightmare. You just need try a couple of times and you will get pass easily. But you also need to fully cap their modernization especially torpedo{{Torpedo}} and armor{{Template:Armor}}.
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=== 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? ===
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 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.
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[[File:KanColle-150212-20151244.png|thumb|263x263px]]
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==Naval Exercise/Practice Battle/PVP==
==Naval Exercise/Practice Battle/PVP==
'''Again, these battles reset twice a day at 03:00 and 15:00 JST.'''
'''Again, these battles reset twice a day at 03:00 and 15:00 JST.'''
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===How come the other admirals have significantly higher-leveled ships?===
===How come the other admirals have significantly higher-leveled ships?===
Naval exercises yield low admiral exp (20 exp) but high ship exp (up to 1k exp, maybe more). Compound that everyday and the exp gap would grow higher and higher.
Naval exercises yield low admiral exp (20 exp) but high ship exp (up to 1k exp, maybe more). Compound that everyday and the exp gap would grow higher and higher.
Overall, it doesn't really matter for you; the right preparations can help you win exercises against much higher-leveled ships. See [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Exercises_(PvP) Exercises (PvP)] for details.
Overall, it doesn't really matter for you; the right preparations can help you win exercises against much higher-leveled ships. See [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Exercises_(PvP) Exercises (PvP)] for details.
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===The other admiral uses a fleet of low-level ships, why would he do that?===
===The other admiral uses a fleet of low-level ships, why would he do that?===
Please note that 2 high level ships does not mean a fleet composed of one level 1 ship.
Please note that 2 high level ships does not mean a fleet composed of one level 1 ship.
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===How do I get an S rank against a submarine fleet?===
===How do I get an S rank against a submarine fleet?===
Anti-submarine damage highly depend on '''equipment ASW stat'''. Equip your CL and DD with Sonar and Depth Charge while using line abreast formation.
Anti-submarine damage highly depend on '''equipment ASW stat'''. Equip your CL and DD with Sonar and Depth Charge while using line abreast formation.
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==Equipment, Stats and Remodels==
==Equipment, Stats and Remodels==
===What does each stat mean?===
===What does each stat mean?===
*{{Template:HP}} 耐久 (''Taikyū'', Endurance) - Ship's Health or HP. Further divides into 小破/中破/大破 after HP reduced to a certain level. Ships entering a battle with 大破 are at risk being sunk.
*{{Template:HP}} 耐久 (''Taikyū'', Endurance) - Ship's Health or HP. Further divides into 小破/中破/大破 after HP reduced to a certain level. Ships entering a battle with 大破 are at risk being sunk.
*{{Firepower}} 火力 (''Karyoku'', Firepower) - Affects the damage a ship's guns/bombers do during bombing/shelling phase.
*{{Firepower}} 火力 (''Karyoku'', Firepower) - Affects the damage a ship's guns/bombers do during bombing/shelling phase.
*{{Template:Armor}} 装甲 (''Sōkō'', Armor) - Damage reduction against incoming attacks.
*{{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.
*{{Torpedo}} 雷装 (''Raisou'', Torpedo) - Affects the damage a ship inflicts with a torpedo attack.
*{{Evasion}} 回避 (''Kaihi'', Evasion) - Affects the chance of having enemies "miss" an attack.
*{{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. Increases damage against carriers and affect the detection phase. 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.
*{{AA}} 対空 (''Taikū'', Anti-Air) - Reduces damage from aerial attacks. Increases damage against carriers and affect the detection phase. 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]].
*{{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.
*{{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 fast speed. Affects the sortie route in certain maps.
*{{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 fast speed. Affects the sortie route in certain maps.
*{{LOS}} 索敵 (''Sakuteki'', Reconnaissance/LOS) - This stat determines the success of the recon phase at the start of the battle. The higher it is, the higher the success rate. Currently, 2-5 requires a centain amount of LOS in order to enter the boss node.
*{{LOS}} 索敵 (''Sakuteki'', Reconnaissance/LOS) - This stat determines the success of the recon phase at the start of the battle. The higher it is, the higher the success rate. Currently, 2-5 requires a centain amount of LOS in order to enter the boss node.
*{{Template:Range}} 射程 (''Syatei'', Range) - Determines the firing order during the start of the battle. Ships with longer range will start off first.
*{{Template:Range}} 射程 (''Syatei'', Range) - Determines the firing order during the start of the battle. Ships with longer range will start off first.
*{{Template:Luck}} 運 (''Un'', Luck) - Affects cut-in chance in night battle.
*{{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's no way you can increase it.
Generally if the stat is 0, it means the ship can't do anything pertaining to that and there's no way you can increase it.
*爆装 (''Bakusō'', Dive bombing stat) - Initual value is 0 in all ships, increased when dive bombers/seaplane bombers are equipped. Used in aerial phase and shelling phase. Highly influencing the damage of CV/CVL in shelling phase.
*爆装 (''Bakusō'', Dive bombing stat) - Initual value is 0 in all ships, increased when dive bombers/seaplane bombers are equipped. Used in aerial phase and shelling phase. Highly influencing the damage of CV/CVL in shelling phase.
*命中 (''Meichū'', Hit rate) - Accuracy. Affects the chance of hitting an enemy. Can '''only '''be increased through levelling or equipments.
*命中 (''Meichū'', Hit rate) - Accuracy. Affects the chance of hitting an enemy. Can '''only '''be increased through levelling or equipments.
*クリティカル (''Kuritikaru'', Critical) - Unlike other games, critical hit in this game is equals to "piercing the armor" of an enemy. An attack will always be shown as "crit" if a certain amount of damage is dealt. [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Combat#Critical_Modifier [Critical Modifier]]
*クリティカル (''Kuritikaru'', Critical) - Unlike other games, critical hit in this game is equals to "piercing the armor" of an enemy. An attack will always be shown as "crit" if a certain amount of damage is dealt. [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Combat#Critical_Modifier [Critical Modifier]]
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===What do the stars underneath the ship level mean?===
===What do the stars underneath the ship level mean?===
How close they are to their max stats.
How close they are to their max stats.
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===If I can raise stats with modernization, what's the point of leveling up?===
===If I can raise stats with modernization, what's the point of leveling up?===
*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.
*Speculation concludes that hidden accuracy stats and critical hit chances change with level (or level differences between attackers and targets) as well.
*Speculation concludes that hidden accuracy stats and critical hit chances change with level (or level differences between attackers and targets) as well.
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===Is it worth to turn Fusou, Mogami, etc into aviation battleships/cruisers?===
===Is it worth to turn Fusou, Mogami, etc into aviation battleships/cruisers?===
For '''Aviation battleships '''(BBV), their max firepower stat drops a little, but every other stats increase. Their Aviation BB-form are still eligible for the quest completion.
For '''Aviation battleships '''(BBV), their max firepower stat drops a little, but every other stats increase. Their Aviation BB-form are still eligible for the quest completion.
For '''Aviation cruisers '''(CAV), they '''don't '''lose max firepower after remodel unlike BBV. They however will start with very low firepower stats after remodel. Their max firepower are of the average heavy cruisers.
For '''Aviation cruisers '''(CAV), they '''don't '''lose max firepower after remodel unlike BBV. They however will start with very low firepower stats after remodel. Their max firepower are of the average heavy cruisers.
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===Does the slot position of the equipment matter?===
===Does the slot position of the equipment matter?===
In day battle, equipment slot position doesn't matter for all non-aircraft carriers warships. In night battle the top-most weapon is used to attack if your ship fails to trigger a special attack (Double Attack or Cut-in Attack, check the [[Combat|combat mechanics]] page for more info), this can change what type of attack your warship performs between a torpedo attack or a main gun attack.
In day battle, equipment slot position doesn't matter for all non-aircraft carriers warships. In night battle the top-most weapon is used to attack if your ship fails to trigger a special attack (Double Attack or Cut-in Attack, check the [[Combat|combat mechanics]] page for more info), this can change what type of attack your warship performs between a torpedo attack or a main gun attack.
However, it's a different 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 that in mind when equipping planes.
However, it's a different 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 that in mind when equipping planes.
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===Is there any equipment that will do preemptive strikes?===
===Is there any equipment that will do preemptive strikes?===
Torpedoes and bombers can attack before the shelling phase. Ships or submarines equipped with midget submarine Type A Ko-hyoteki ({{Template:TorpedoWeapon}}甲標的 甲) are able to launch an opening torpedo attack. Submarines level 10 or higher can do 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.
Torpedoes and bombers can attack before the shelling phase. Ships or submarines equipped with midget submarine Type A Ko-hyoteki ({{Template:TorpedoWeapon}}甲標的 甲) are able to launch an opening torpedo attack. Submarines level 10 or higher can do 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.
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===What do green and yellow guns do? Also, I really hate fighting carriers, which guns help me shoot planes?===
===What do green and yellow guns do? Also, I really hate fighting carriers, which guns help me shoot planes?===
*All equipment with +AA will help shoot down planes.
*All equipment with +AA will help shoot down planes.
*{{Template:GreenGunDP}}High-angle guns, {{Template:Radar}}AA radars, {{Template:RedGunHeavy}}46cm guns, and {{Template:GreenAmmo}}Green ammo (Type 3 Shell) give an extra fleet-wide bonus to shooting down planes.
*{{Template:GreenGunDP}}High-angle guns, {{Template:Radar}}AA radars, {{Template:RedGunHeavy}}46cm guns, and {{Template:GreenAmmo}}Green ammo (Type 3 Shell) give an extra fleet-wide bonus to shooting down planes.
*{{Template:GreenGunMG}}Machine guns/rocket launchers do not get an extra bonus, but they do give quite a bit of AA stat to the ship they are equipped to.
*{{Template:GreenGunMG}}Machine guns/rocket launchers do not get an extra bonus, but they do give quite a bit of AA stat to the ship they are equipped to.
*{{Template:GreenAmmo}}Type 3 Shell, {{Template:GreenGunDP}}10cm High-angle guns, and {{Template:Radar}}Type 14 Radar are generally the best equipment for anti-air.
*{{Template:GreenAmmo}}Type 3 Shell, {{Template:GreenGunDP}}10cm High-angle guns, and {{Template:Radar}}Type 14 Radar are generally the best equipment for anti-air.
*For those wondering about {{Template:YellowGun}}yellow guns: They're for more accurate fire on secondary targets, but for this purposes of this game this just means they're more accurate. Historically, they were meant to fire faster and track fast ships more quickly, hence the accuracy boost. By the way, don't ever use 15.2cm yellow guns, they were bad historically and they're bad in this game too. The 15.5cm yellow guns are great.
*For those wondering about {{Template:YellowGun}}yellow guns: They're for more accurate fire on secondary targets, but for this purposes of this game this just means they're more accurate. Historically, they were meant to fire faster and track fast ships more quickly, hence the accuracy boost. By the way, don't ever use 15.2cm yellow guns, they were bad historically and they're bad in this game too. The 15.5cm yellow guns are great.
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===What is the function of the green ammo?===
===What is the function of the green ammo?===
'''{{Template:GreenAmmo}} Sanshiki''', '''San-Shiki''' or '''sanshikidan''' (lit. "type 3") ammunition is a combined shrapnel and incendiary round for anti-aircraft use, used by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The shell was historically designed for several gun calibers such as {{Template:RedGunHeavy}} [[41cm Twin Gun Mount|41cm Twin Cannon]], {{Template:RedGunMedium}} [[20.3cm Twin Gun Mount|20.3cm Twin Cannon]], and {{Template:GreenGunDP}} [[12.7cm Twin High-angle Mount|12.7cm High-Angle Twin Cannon]].
'''{{Template:GreenAmmo}} Sanshiki''', '''San-Shiki''' or '''sanshikidan''' (lit. "type 3") ammunition is a combined shrapnel and incendiary round for anti-aircraft use, used by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The shell was historically designed for several gun calibers such as {{Template:RedGunHeavy}} [[41cm Twin Gun Mount|41cm Twin Cannon]], {{Template:RedGunMedium}} [[20.3cm Twin Gun Mount|20.3cm Twin Cannon]], and {{Template:GreenGunDP}} [[12.7cm Twin High-angle Mount|12.7cm High-Angle Twin Cannon]].
In essence, it enables your non-AA guns to effectively shoot down planes.
In essence, it enables your non-AA guns to effectively shoot down planes.
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===What do the planes with the different-colored icons do?===
===What do the planes with the different-colored icons do?===
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{| class="article-table" style="width: 670px;" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
! scope="row" |{{Template:TorpBomberIcon}}
! scope="row" |{{Template:TorpBomberIcon}}
|Aircraft with blue icons are torpedo bombers. Blue planes can deal very high damage in the opening carrier attack phase, and raise damage in the shelling phase.
|Aircraft with blue icons are torpedo bombers. Blue planes can deal very high damage in the opening carrier attack phase, and raise damage in the shelling phase.
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! scope="row" |{{Template:DiveBomberIcon}}
! scope="row" |{{Template:DiveBomberIcon}}
|Aircraft with red icons are dive bombers. Red planes also attack in the opening phase but their damage is fairly low. They give carriers higher damage in the shelling phase.
|Aircraft with red icons are dive bombers. Red planes also attack in the opening phase but their damage is fairly low. They give carriers higher damage in the shelling phase.
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! scope="row" |{{Template:FighterIcon}}
! scope="row" |{{Template:FighterIcon}}
|Aircraft with green icons are fighters for air superiority. They greatly help in shooting down enemy planes.
|Aircraft with green icons are fighters for air superiority. They greatly help in shooting down enemy planes.
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! scope="row" |{{Template:ReconPlaneIcon}}
! scope="row" |{{Template:ReconPlaneIcon}}
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|-
! scope="row" |{{Template:SeaplaneIcon}}
! scope="row" |{{Template:SeaplaneIcon}}
|Light green planes with no icon at all are seaplanes, the 零式水上偵察機 Zero Recon is for scouting only, the 瑞雲 Zuiun scouts and also participates in aerial combat. Both allow for [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Combat#.C2.A0Artillery_Spotting_.28Post-Cap_Modifier.29 Artillery Spotting]. Note that these are the only aircraft that seaplane tenders, aviation battleships, aviation cruisers, and aircraft-carrying submarines can launch.
|Light green planes with no icon at all are seaplanes, the 零式水上偵察機 Zero Recon is for scouting only, the 瑞雲 Zuiun scouts and also participates in aerial combat. Both allow for [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Combat#.C2.A0Artillery_Spotting_.28Post-Cap_Modifier.29 Artillery Spotting]. Note that these are the only aircraft that seaplane tenders, aviation battleships, aviation cruisers, and aircraft-carrying submarines can launch.
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===What's the difference between CV and CVL?===
===What's the difference between CV and CVL?===
One thing CVs can't do is attack submarines whereas CVLs can. CVLs cost less to keep than CVs too.
One thing CVs can't do is attack submarines whereas CVLs can. CVLs cost less to keep than CVs too.
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===What does the number beside my plane stand for?===
===What does the number beside my plane stand for?===
The capacity of the planes it can hold. Different slots have different capacity and will affect the performance of the carrier in the opening aerial combat phase. Generally it is recommended to place blue planes (torpedo bombers) on the higher count slots, and yellow (recon) or red (dive bomber) planes on the lower slots.
The capacity of the planes it can hold. Different slots have different capacity and will affect the performance of the carrier in the opening aerial combat phase. Generally it is recommended to place blue planes (torpedo bombers) on the higher count slots, and yellow (recon) or red (dive bomber) planes on the lower slots.
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===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 goes through her remodeling.
No. The game will automatically disarm your ship before she goes through her remodeling.
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===What should I equip on torpedo cruisers like Kitakami or Ooi?===
===What should I equip on torpedo cruisers like Kitakami or Ooi?===
Any gun, torpedo launcher or midget submarine will do, and that midget sub will enable them to shoot a torpedo before the shelling phase. Turbines are a good choice as well, if you want her to increase her survivability.
Any gun, torpedo launcher or midget submarine will do, and that midget sub will enable them to shoot a torpedo before the shelling phase. Turbines are a good choice as well, if you want her to increase her survivability.
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==== Recommendation fitting for Kitakami, Ooi and Kiso: ====
==== Recommendation fitting for Kitakami, Ooi and Kiso: ====
===== Before Kai Ni ( Below level 50) =====
===== Before Kai Ni ( Below level 50) =====
* 1×{{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} Any type of the torpedoes ([[61cm Triple Torpedo Mount]], [[61cm Quad Torpedo Mount]], [[61cm Quad O2 Torpedo Mount|61cm Quad O<sub>2</sub> Torpedo Mount]] and so on)
* 1×{{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} Any type of the torpedoes ([[61cm Triple Torpedo Mount]], [[61cm Quad Torpedo Mount]], [[61cm Quad O2 Torpedo Mount|61cm Quad O<sub>2</sub> Torpedo Mount]] and so on)
* 1×{{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} [[Type A Ko-hyoteki|甲標的 甲 Type A Ko-hyoteki]]
* 1×{{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} [[Type A Ko-hyoteki|甲標的 甲 Type A Ko-hyoteki]]
====== Fit 2: This fitting is extreme in opening torpedo and gives a chance to cut-in during night combat. ======
====== Fit 2: This fitting is extreme in opening torpedo and gives a chance to cut-in during night combat. ======
* 2×{{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} Any type of the torpedoes, '''[[61cm Quint O2 Torpedo Mount|61cm Quint O<sub><big>2</big></sub> Torpedo Mount]] '''is''' recommended.'''
* 2×{{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} Any type of the torpedoes, '''[[61cm Quint O2 Torpedo Mount|61cm Quint O<sub><big>2</big></sub> Torpedo Mount]] '''is''' recommended.'''
* 1×{{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} [[Type A Ko-hyoteki|甲標的 甲 Type A Ko-hyoteki]]
* 1×{{Template:TorpedoWeapon}} [[Type A Ko-hyoteki|甲標的 甲 Type A Ko-hyoteki]]
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==Expeditions==
==Expeditions==
===Help! my fleet failed to do an expedition.===
===Help! my fleet failed to do an expedition.===
There are at least two reasons for that, namely:
There are at least two reasons for that, namely:
*Incorrect fleet composition, or flagship level too low; see [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Expedition#Conditions Conditions] for more details.
*Incorrect fleet composition, or flagship level too low; see [http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Expedition#Conditions Conditions] for more details.
*Not resupplying your ship beforehand.
*Not resupplying your ship beforehand.
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===I don't have expedition #xx unlocked.===
===I don't have expedition #xx unlocked.===
Don't skip clearing any previous expedition (e.g. for expedition #18 you need to clear expedition 1 until 17). By clearing, it means completing for the first time.
Don't skip clearing any previous expedition (e.g. for expedition #18 you need to clear expedition 1 until 17). By clearing, it means completing for the first time.
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===What expedition is the most efficient?===
===What expedition is the most efficient?===
*Using ships with low fuel and ammo cost is another way to optimize the efficiency of your expedition.
*Using ships with low fuel and ammo cost is another way to optimize the efficiency of your expedition.
* '''Remodeled ship may have up to 27% increase in fuel/ammo usage.''' While it is not significant, please take it into consideration in deciding your expedition fleet.
* '''Remodeled ship may have up to 27% increase in fuel/ammo usage.''' While it is not significant, please take it into consideration in deciding your expedition fleet.
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===Are Kitakami and Ooi first and second remodels considered as CLs for expedition and map requirement purposes?===
===Are Kitakami and Ooi first and second remodels considered as CLs for expedition and map requirement purposes?===
No, they're not. If you send them out on expeditions, it'll end up as a failure despite theoretically fitting the requirements stated for it on Wiki. They are considered as CLT. This case is also applied for any other Aviation BB and Aviation Cruisers such as Ise, Hyuuga, Yamashiro, Fusou and Mogami.
No, they're not. If you send them out on expeditions, it'll end up as a failure despite theoretically fitting the requirements stated for it on Wiki. They are considered as CLT. This case is also applied for any other Aviation BB and Aviation Cruisers such as Ise, Hyuuga, Yamashiro, Fusou and Mogami.
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=='''How to Unlock Large Ship Construction'''==
==How to Unlock Large Ship Construction==
#Complete Modernization Quest: You will be required to successfully modernize a ship 4 times.
#Complete Modernization Quest: You will be required to successfully modernize a ship 4 times.
#Enjoy large ship building! 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 building! Keep in mind that LSC require 4-digit resources (1500-7000 per resource per craft), while only few ships are worth trying using LSC.
'''Note: '''To unlock the first quest you''' '''need '''3rd fleet unlocked'''
'''Note: '''To unlock the first quest you''' '''need '''3rd fleet unlocked'''
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