::*Pros (E branch): Fewer battles equals more damage output at boss. Can use the big guns. Does not need to worry about defeats at node F.
::*Pros (E branch): Fewer battles equals more damage output at boss. Can use the big guns. Does not need to worry about defeats at node F.
::*Cons (E branch): Insufficient equipment slots for night battle gear results in risky night battle (enemy has 3~4 ships with cut-in attack and 1 ship with double attack).
::*Cons (E branch): Insufficient equipment slots for night battle gear results in risky night battle (enemy has 3~4 ships with cut-in attack and 1 ship with double attack).
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::*Pros (B branch): Even more firepower and armor to reach the boss easier (compared to 3BB(V) + 3CV(L)).
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::*Pros (C branch): Even more firepower and armor to reach the boss easier (compared to 3BB(V) + 3CV(L)).
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::*Cons (B branch): More resources used, especially when using [[Yamato]] and/or [[Musashi]]. Will take defeats at F node without a BBV.
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::*Cons (C branch): More resources used, especially when using [[Yamato]] and/or [[Musashi]]. Will take defeats at F node without a BBV.
:*2BB, 3CLT, 1CV (B -> C -> F -> J -> M)
:*2BB, 3CLT, 1CV (B -> C -> F -> J -> M)
::*''Could potentially go B -> E -> H -> M with this setup but would be difficult to gain AS at H or boss.''
::*''Could potentially go B -> E -> H -> M with this setup but would be difficult to gain AS at H or boss.''