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'''[[Tone]]/[[Chikuma]]''':  

'''[[Tone]]/[[Chikuma]]''':  

*In terms of stats, these two cruisers are highly favored for their dominant stats when the Myoukou and Takao class Kai Ni; however, their utility truly shines in branching, where they offer an extremely appealing alternative to the Mogami class, which is very fragile. Their artwork is also greatly celebrated by the playerbase for obvious reasons.

*The only CAV aside from the Mogami-Class; their stats are superior, making them desired ships for branching or as general-use CA(V).

*Their stock equipment consists of a [[20.3cm(no.3) Twin Gun Mount]], [[Zuiun (634 Air Group)]], and [[Type 21 Air RADAR]] each. While these items are rare, they aren't quite as significant the equipment carried by the Fusou or Unryuu classes. However, each admiral has his/her specific needs, and may require an upgraded Zuiun or cruiser main gun promptly.

*Their stock equipment consists of a [[20.3cm(no.3) Twin Gun Mount]], [[Zuiun (634 Air Group)]], and [[Type 21 Air RADAR]] each.  

'''[[Fusou]]/[[Yamashiro]]''':  

'''[[Fusou]]/[[Yamashiro]]''':  

*This remodel rectifies the primary issue that confronts aviation battleships: firepower. With Nagato-tier output, slightly enhanced durability, and an incredible ''23'' plane slot, these two have very useful remodels.  

*This remodel rectifies the primary issue that confronts aviation battleships: firepower. With Nagato-tier output, slightly enhanced durability, and an incredible ''23'' plane slot, these two have very useful remodels.  

*While not as often needed as CAV for branching, they are valuable during events for this purpose, and offer slow-battleship alternatives for those without the Nagato and Yamato classes. Both of these battleships can be used together with a CV or 2 CVL inside a [[Combined Fleet|Surface Task Force]] for dominant air-power during events.  

*Both of these battleships can be used together with a CV or 2 CVL in a [[Combined Fleet|Surface Task Force]] for dominant air-power during events.  

*Their stock equipment includes a [[Prototype 41cm Triple Cannon]] (Useful on all battleships, though it cannot be improved), [[Zuiun Model 12]] (The highest-air-power seaplane bombers in the game), and [[41cm Twin Gun Mount]] each. Fusou's unique gear is a [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]], which is nearly useless, while Yamashiro comes with a [[Searchlight]], which again has little use. Their gear should be more useful than that provided by the Tone class, but the CAVs' stats probably put them ahead slightly. Their priority, then, is about tied.

*Their stock equipment includes a [[Prototype 41cm Triple Cannon]] (Useful on all battleships, though it cannot be improved), [[Zuiun Model 12]] (The highest-air-power seaplane bombers in the game), and [[41cm Twin Gun Mount]] each. Fusou's unique gear is a [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]], which is nearly useless, while Yamashiro comes with a [[Searchlight]], which again has little use. Their gear should be more useful than that provided by the Tone class, but the CAVs' stats probably put them ahead slightly. Their priority, then, is about tied.

'''[[Choukai]]''':

'''[[Choukai]]''':

*Her second remodel seems like a direct challenge to [[Haguro]]'s long uncontested offensive power; Choukai is only-slightly better than the Kai Ni cruisers in each parameter, but all of these improvements add up, making her arguably the highest performing CA(V) in the game.

*Arguably the highest performing CA(V) in the game.  

*Despite having somewhat better stats, her remodel isn't quite as important as Tone and Chikuma because she can be replaced by a Myoukou-class Kai Ni in any circumstance, though to slightly less effect. On the other hand, the Tone class offers a profound improvement over the Mogami class in situations that explicitly require a CAV for branching or against enemy fleets with no air power.

*Her stock equipment includes a [[20.3cm(no.2) Twin Gun Mount]] (Easily found elsewhere), [[Skilled Lookouts]] (The only non-event source of this unique item), [[Searchlight]], and [[Type 22 Surface RADAR Kai 4]]. The radar is of particular significance.

*Her stock equipment includes a [[20.3cm(no.2) Twin Gun Mount]] (Easily found elsewhere), [[Skilled Lookouts]] (The only non-event source of this unique item), [[Searchlight]], and [[Type 22 Surface RADAR Kai 4]]. The radar is of particular significance.

'''[[Bismarck]]''' (Only obtainable through [[Construction#Large_Ship_Construction|LSC]]):

'''[[Bismarck]]''' (Only obtainable through [[Construction#Large_Ship_Construction|LSC]]):

*When you look at her stats at ''Drei'', two blueprints certainly seems like a fair price; she is at least as durable as the Nagato class and acquires the ability to ''fire torpedoes''. This greatly enchances her night-time output, making her the ideal candidate for an [[Combined Fleet|escort fleet]].  

*Her torpedo stat when remodeled to ''Drei'' makes her a dominant night-time attacker. She is the most durable non-Yamato-Class battleship.

*While her first blueprint remodel (''Zwei'') doesn't improve much, her final remodel is accompanied by some of the best FBB equipment in the game.

*Her ''Zwei'' stock equipment includes a [[38cm Twin Gun Mount]], [[3.7cm FlaK M42]], and [[2cm Flakvierling 38]].

*Her ''Zwei'' stock equipment includes a [[38cm Twin Gun Mount]], [[3.7cm FlaK M42]], and [[2cm Flakvierling 38]].

*Her ''Drei'' stock equipment includes two [[38cm Twin Gun Mount Kai]] (Very nice guns with an accuracy lean that can be improved with ordinary gear, eventually making them the best FBB gun in the game in most circumstances), a [[3.7cm FlaK M42]], and a [[Ar196 Kai]] (Recon planes are always nice, but these don't improve much over the [[Type_0_Recon_Seaplane|Type 0]] except in ASW).

*Her ''Drei'' stock equipment includes two [[38cm Twin Gun Mount Kai]] (Very nice, accurate guns that can be improved with ordinary gear), a [[3.7cm FlaK M42]], and a [[Ar196 Kai]] (Recon planes are always nice, but these don't improve much over the [[Type_0_Recon_Seaplane|Type 0]] except in ASW).

'''[[Unryuu]]'''(E):

'''[[Unryuu]]'''(E):

*The first of the Unryuu-class, who all require blueprints and all come with excellent planes. She is listed separately for two reasons: one, she is needed for the [[Skilled Carrier-based Aircraft Maintenance Personnel]] (SCAMP), and two, she is needed for a building quest that yields [[Reppuu (601 Air Group)]] at the cost of two ordinary [[Reppuu]].

*The first of the Unryuu-class, who all require blueprints and all come with excellent planes. She is listed separately for two reasons: one, she is needed for the [[Skilled Carrier-based Aircraft Maintenance Personnel]] (SCAMP), and two, she is needed for a building quest that yields [[Reppuu (601 Air Group)]] at the cost of two ordinary [[Reppuu]].

**The SCAMP is an auxiliary item that can extend a carrier's reach to {{Range}} Long and confers 10 firepower. It's true appeal, however, is not in use on CV(L), but on CAV; arming [[Tone]] with two 20.3cm(no.3), a [[Type 0 Recon Seaplane]], and the SCAMP, you can achieve 107 firepower (Not including improvements on your main guns)!

**The SCAMP is an auxiliary item that can extend a carrier's reach to {{Range}} Long and confers 10 firepower. Its true appeal, however, is not in use on CV(L), but on CAV; arming [[Tone]] with two 20.3cm(no.3), a [[Type 0 Recon Seaplane]], and the SCAMP, you can achieve 107 firepower (Not including improvements on your main guns).

*In terms of stats, the Unryuu class is very lackluster; their health and plane-count are the lowest among carriers, though they somewhat compensate with their low deployment cost.  

*In terms of stats, the Unryuu class is very lackluster; their health and plane-count are the lowest among carriers, though they somewhat compensate with their low deployment cost.  

*While not accessible through normal sorties, she has been a recurring drop in events.

*While not accessible through normal sorties, she has been a recurring drop in events.

*Her stock equipment includes a [[Zero Fighter Type 52 Type C (601 Air Group)]], [[Suisei (601 Air Group)]], [[Tenzan (601 Air Group)]], and [[Saiun (Iridescent Cloud)]]. Out of these, the fighter is the only particularly noteworthy plane; her priority is derived from quest requirements.

*Her stock equipment includes a [[Zero Fighter Type 52 Type C (601 Air Group)]], [[Suisei (601 Air Group)]], [[Tenzan (601 Air Group)]], and [[Saiun (Iridescent Cloud)]]. Out of these, the fighter is the only particularly noteworthy plane.

'''[[Amagi]]/[[Katsuragi]]'''(E):

'''[[Amagi]]/[[Katsuragi]]'''(E):

*The other two Unryuu-class carriers. They are Unryuu's deficient stats and lack her extremely rewarding quests, but are still useful CV for cheap farming purposes, aesthetics, and planes.

*The other two Unryuu-class carriers. They are Unryuu's deficient stats and lack her extremely rewarding quests, but are still useful CV for cheap farming purposes, aesthetics, and planes.

*Amagi Kai's stock equipment is identical to Unryuu's with one exception; it includes a [[Zero Fighter Type 52 Type C (601 Air Group)]], [[Suisei (601 Air Group)]], [[Tenzan (601 Air Group)]], and instead of a Saiun, she comes with a [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]].

*Amagi Kai's stock equipment is identical to Unryuu's with one exception; it includes a [[Zero Fighter Type 52 Type C (601 Air Group)]], [[Suisei (601 Air Group)]], [[Tenzan (601 Air Group)]], and instead of a Saiun, she comes with a [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]].

*Katsuragi Kai's stock equipment includes a [[Zero Fighter Type 52 Type C (601 Air Group)]], [[Ryuusei (601 Air Group)]], [[25mm Twin Autocannon Mount]], and [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]]. Of particular note (aside from the fighter) is the Ryuusei, which is an outstanding torpedo bomber with slightly higher accuracy than [[Ryuusei Kai]].

*Katsuragi Kai's stock equipment includes a [[Zero Fighter Type 52 Type C (601 Air Group)]], [[Ryuusei (601 Air Group)]], [[25mm Twin Autocannon Mount]], and [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]]. Of particular note (aside from the fighter) is the Ryuusei, which is an outstanding torpedo bomber with slightly higher accuracy than [[Ryuusei Kai]].

'''[[Italia]]/[[Roma]]'''(E):

'''[[Italia]]/[[Roma]]'''(E):

*As the newest Axis Power's debut in Kancolle, these fast battleships do not disappoint. They both boast completely exclusive equipment, improved stats when compared to the Kongou-class, and the quirk of having {{Range}}Very Long range by default.  

*They both boast completely exclusive equipment, improved stats when compared to the Kongou-class, and the quirk of having {{Range}}Very Long range by default.  

*If choosing between the two ships, the most significant difference is Italia's 30 Luck and Roma's +3 firepower.

*If choosing between the two ships, the most significant difference is Italia's 30 Luck and Roma's +3 firepower.

*Their stock equipment includes a [[381mm / 50 Triple Gun Mount kai]], [[OTO 152mm triple extended machine gun]], and [[90mm Single High Angled Gun]] each. The 381mm mount kai is a very imposing FBB main gun that can be improved like the [[38cm Twin Gun Mount Kai]], while the [[90mm Single High Angled Gun]] can be used in conjunction with a high-angle gun to enable Anti-Air Cut-Ins, outshining Maya's [[25mm Triple Autocannon Mount (Concentrated Deployment)]].

*Their stock equipment includes a [[381mm / 50 Triple Gun Mount kai]], [[OTO 152mm triple extended machine gun]], and [[90mm Single High Angled Gun]] each. The 381mm mount kai is a very imposing FBB main gun that can be improved like the [[38cm Twin Gun Mount Kai]], while the [[90mm Single High Angled Gun]] can be used in conjunction with a high-angle gun to enable Anti-Air Cut-Ins, outshining Maya's [[25mm Triple Autocannon Mount (Concentrated Deployment)]].

*Ryuuhou's stock equipment included a [[Type 21 Zero Fighter]] and [[Type 97 Torpedo Bomber]].

*Ryuuhou's stock equipment included a [[Type 21 Zero Fighter]] and [[Type 97 Torpedo Bomber]].

*Ryuuhou Kai's stock equipment includes a [[Type 52 Zero Fighter]], [[Type 97 Torpedo Bomber (931 Air Group)]], and [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]]. The torpedo bomber is somewhat notable for being exclusive to Ryuuhou Kai and its ASW stat, though it can be replaced by [[Akitsumaru|Akitsumaru Kai]]'s stock equipment.

*Ryuuhou Kai's stock equipment includes a [[Type 52 Zero Fighter]], [[Type 97 Torpedo Bomber (931 Air Group)]], and [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]]. The torpedo bomber is somewhat notable for being exclusive to Ryuuhou Kai and its ASW stat, though it can be replaced by [[Akitsumaru|Akitsumaru Kai]]'s stock equipment.

Ships marked with (E) can not be obtained through normal sorties and must be found through event drops.

Ships marked with (E) can not be obtained through normal sorties and must be found through event drops.

[[Category:Game Mechanics]]

[[Category:Game Mechanics]]