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| =Upgrade Priority= | | =Upgrade Priority= |
| ===Very High=== | | ===Very High=== |
| + | |
| + | * Get at least 6 [[10cm Twin High-angle Mount + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] to max. |
| + | * Ideally you should have around 14 [[20.3cm(no.3) Twin Gun Mount]] but 8 is a good number to start off with. You can round out the numbers of 20.3cm guns with [[8inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.9]] and [[8inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.9 mod.2]] if you have them. |
| + | * The 35.6 and 41 prototypes are not the best battleship guns but they are cheap and useful across many different battleships. Upgrade about 4 each but you can lower their priority as you get other, better guns. |
| + | * You can effectively use a maximum of 9 [[12cm 30 Tube Rocket Launcher Kai 2]] at one time. You can get away with 2 to start off with. |
| + | * The [[Type 91 Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] is currently the best thing to put in reinforcement expansions if you're not otherwise using lookouts for cut-in boosts or Rocket Kai Nis for airstrike immunity. It provides bonuses to firepower, torpedo and fleet AA. |
| + | * Start off with upgrading 4 Quad torpedoes then focus on Quintuples as you get them. You'll want at least 12 torpedoes. |
| + | * The Iwamoto is currently the best fighter in the game. You should upgrade it at your earliest opportunity. |
| + | * It is important to have at least 8 seaplane fighters. |
| + | * The SONAR upgrades aren't that important from an ASW standpoint, but SONAR Conversion to [[Type 4 SONAR]] can help reach OASW thresholds. |
| + | * AP Shells are incredibly important for your battleships and you should be aiming to get 4. |
| + | * The Ka-Mi tank is the best all rounder against installations. While it's best that you match the number of special landing craft (T89, 11th Division, M4A1), getting 4 to start will be good. |
| + | * Upgrading the searchlight will decrease enemy CI chance and give bonus firepower. Important for night battle. |
| + | |
| {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" | | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |
− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type | + | |+ Summary |
− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name | + | |- |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Name |
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| | rowspan="3"| Main Gun | | | rowspan="3"| Main Gun |
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| | colspan="2"| Anti-Air Gun | | | colspan="2"| Anti-Air Gun |
| | [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]]<ref>To upgrade into [[12cm 30 Tube Rocket Launcher Kai 2]].</ref> | | | [[12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher]]<ref>To upgrade into [[12cm 30 Tube Rocket Launcher Kai 2]].</ref> |
| + | |- |
| + | | colspan="2"| Anti-Aircraft Fire Director |
| + | | [[Type 91 Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] |
| |- | | |- |
| | colspan="2"| Torpedo | | | colspan="2"| Torpedo |
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| ===High=== | | ===High=== |
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| + | * The [[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-C Kai 2]] has fit bonuses across a wide variety of destroyers, making it one of the more useful main guns. Keep at least 6 of these. |
| + | * You'll want to upgrade [[8inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.9]] into [[8inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.9 mod.2]] then max the latter. It is currently the most powerful cruiser gun and can be complemented with the 20.3n3 to get the night battle accuracy bonus. Try to match |
| + | * The battleship guns listed below are luxuries but very useful if you can spare the resources to upgrade them. |
| + | * Both the late model torpedoes may have less raw torpedo power than a Quintuple but they have fit bonuses on certain destroyers that make them useful. Note that the fit bonus increases once the torpedoes are maxed. |
| + | * It is important that you max the [[Zero Fighter Type 52 Model C (601 Air Group)]] before conversion as it is the only way to obtain an upgraded Reppuu 601. |
| + | * You'll want at least 4 [[Zero Fighter Type 21 (Skilled)]] maxed for use with LBAS. |
| + | * The [[Zero Fighter Type 62 (Fighter-bomber/Iwai Squadron)]] is quite useful when you need to eke out that last bit of fighter power and maintain CVCI. As a bonus, it counts as a night battle plane and it has shootdown resistance. |
| + | * The [[Type 98 Recon Seaplane (Night Scout)]] is upgraded purely for the bonus LoS. You can ignore this recommendation if you feel you aren't struggling to hit LoS requirements. |
| + | * The [[Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A]] is currently the best interceptor outside of events or quests.It also doubles as the best common 6 Range LBAS Fighter. You'll want to upgrade enough to fill out your LBAS slots in order to meet base defense unlock requirements in events. |
| + | * Upgrade enough [[Daihatsu-class Landing Craft (Type 89 Medium Tanks & Marines)]] to pair with your Ka-Mi tanks. |
| + | * The [[Type 96 150cm Searchlight]] functions like the basic searchlight but with better effects. It is less important because fewer ship girls can equip it. |
| + | |
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− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type | + | |+ Summary |
− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name | + | |- |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Name |
| |- | | |- |
| | rowspan="3"| Main Gun | | | rowspan="3"| Main Gun |
| | Small | | | Small |
− | | [[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-C Kai 2]]{{·}}[[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-B Kai 4 (Wartime Modifications) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] | + | | [[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-C Kai 2]] |
| |- | | |- |
| | Medium | | | Medium |
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| |- | | |- |
| | Large | | | Large |
− | | [[46cm Triple Gun Mount]]<ref>To upgrade to [[46cm Triple Gun Mount Kai]].</ref>{{·}}[[16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7]]{{·}}[[41cm Triple Gun Mount Kai Ni]]{{·}}[[46cm Triple Gun Mount Kai]] | + | | [[46cm Triple Gun Mount]]<ref>To upgrade to [[46cm Triple Gun Mount Kai]].</ref>{{·}}[[16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7]]<ref>To upgrade to [[16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7 + GFCS]].</ref>{{·}}[[41cm Triple Gun Mount Kai Ni]]{{·}}[[46cm Triple Gun Mount Kai]] |
| |- | | |- |
| | colspan="2"| Torpedo | | | colspan="2"| Torpedo |
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| | rowspan="2"| Carrier Plane | | | rowspan="2"| Carrier Plane |
| | Fighter | | | Fighter |
− | | [[Zero Fighter Type 52 Model C (601 Air Group)]]<ref>For conversion into [[Reppuu (601 Air Group)]].</ref>{{·}}[[F4F-3]]<ref name="NightFighter">For night fighter quest chain.</ref>{{·}}[[F4F-4]]<ref name="NightFighter"/>{{·}}[[F6F-3]]<ref name="NightFighter"/>{{·}}[[F6F-5]]<ref name="NightFighter"/> | + | | [[Zero Fighter Type 21 (Skilled)]]{{·}}[[Zero Fighter Type 52 Model C (601 Air Group)]]<ref>For conversion into [[Reppuu (601 Air Group)]].</ref>{{·}}[[F4F-3]]<ref name="NightFighter">For night fighter quest chain.</ref>{{·}}[[F4F-4]]<ref name="NightFighter"/>{{·}}[[F6F-3]]<ref name="NightFighter"/>{{·}}[[F6F-5]]<ref name="NightFighter"/> |
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| | Dive Bomber | | | Dive Bomber |
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| ===Medium=== | | ===Medium=== |
| + | |
| + | * Much like the 12.7Ck2, the [[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-D Kai 2]] provides some nice fit bonuses to destroyers. Unlike the C-type, it doesn't work with Shiratsuyu and Asashio-classes. |
| + | * While the [[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-B Kai 4 (Wartime Modifications) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] is better than the Akizuki 10cm, it is also rare and expensive. You should upgrade it when you get the chance. |
| + | * Although weaker than the Akizuki 10cm and the 12.7Bk4, the [[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-A Kai 3 (Wartime Modifications) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] is easier to obtain. They can be useful to fill out your destroyer gun lineup if you don't have enough of the two former ones. |
| + | * The [[Type 3 Shell]] and [[Shipborne Model Type 4 20cm Anti-ground Rocket Launcher]] are both important anti-installation equipment. Ideally you should have a pair of each at their advanced versions. |
| + | |
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− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type | + | |+ Summary |
− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name | + | |- |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Name |
| |- | | |- |
| | Main Gun | | | Main Gun |
| | Small | | | Small |
− | | [[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-D Kai 2]]{{·}}[[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-A Kai 3 (Wartime Modifications) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] | + | | [[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-D Kai 2]]{{·}}[[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-A Kai 3 (Wartime Modifications) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]]{{·}}[[12.7cm Twin Mount Type-B Kai 4 (Wartime Modifications) + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] |
| |- | | |- |
| | colspan="2"| Shell | | | colspan="2"| Shell |
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| ===Low=== | | ===Low=== |
| + | |
| + | * While the [[16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7 + GFCS]], [[Prototype 51cm Twin Gun Mount]], and [[51cm Twin Gun Mount]] are great guns, the cost far outweighs the benefits. It would be a good idea to +1 them as a high priority though. |
| + | * You'll want to upgrade torpedo bombers into night bombers to complement your night fighters. Don't bother if you don't have enough night fighters. |
| + | * Both the [[Zuiun Model 12 (634 Air Group)]] and [[Zuiun Kai Ni (634 Air Group)]] are currently the best seaplane bombers. Getting them to their skilled versions is a good idea. They have shootdown resistance and function like fighter/bombers. |
| + | * Getting the [[Prototype Keiun]] to it's jet fighter/bomber version will open up more options for you. |
| + | * Depth charges aren't really important to upgrade but do it if you need the extra ASW power. |
| + | |
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− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type | + | |+ Summary |
− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name | + | |- |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Name |
| |- | | |- |
| | Main Gun | | | Main Gun |
| | Large | | | Large |
− | | [[16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7 · 16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7 + GFCS]]{{·}}[[Prototype 51cm Twin Gun Mount]]{{·}}[[51cm Twin Gun Mount]] | + | | [[16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7 + GFCS]]{{·}}[[Prototype 51cm Twin Gun Mount]]{{·}}[[51cm Twin Gun Mount]] |
| |- | | |- |
| | Carrier Plane | | | Carrier Plane |
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| | [[Type 3 Depth Charge]] | | | [[Type 3 Depth Charge]] |
| |- | | |- |
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| + | {{Clear}} |
| | | |
| ===Very Low=== | | ===Very Low=== |
| + | |
| + | * Upgrades on the [[OTO 152mm Triple Rapid Gun Mount]] can be useful if your ship girls are expected to fight under air denial or incapability. |
| + | * Upgrading the [[Type 0 Observation Seaplane]] is only necessary if you find that you're struggling to meet LoS requirements. |
| + | * You'll only want 1-2 autogyro/helicopters. Their main purpose is to allow [[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]] to OASW. |
| + | * As with the T3DC, upgrading depth charges is not terribly important. The [[Type 2 Depth Charge]] benefits from having a small armor-piercing ability and the mortars can double up as anti-installation equipment. |
| + | |
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− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type | + | |+ Summary |
− | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold; background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name | + | |- |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" colspan="2"| Equipment Type |
| + | ! style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;" | Name |
| |- | | |- |
− | | rowspan="3"| Main Gun | + | | Secondary Gun |
| | Small | | | Small |
− | | {{·}} | + | | [[OTO 152mm Triple Rapid Gun Mount]] |
| |- | | |- |
− | | Medium
| + | | Seaplane |
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| |
− | |-
| |
− | | large
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− | |
| |
− | |-
| |
− | | colspan="2"| Anti-Air Gun
| |
− | |
| |
− | |-
| |
− | | colspan="2"| Torpedo
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− | |
| |
− | |-
| |
− | | rowspan="3"| Carrier Plane
| |
− | | Fighter
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− | |
| |
− | |-
| |
− | | Torpedo Bomber
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− | |-
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− | | Dive Bomber
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− | |
| |
− | |-
| |
− | | rowspan="3"| Seaplane
| |
| | Recon | | | Recon |
− | | | + | | [[Type 0 Observation Seaplane ]] |
− | |-
| |
− | | Bomber
| |
− | |
| |
− | |-
| |
− | | Fighter
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− | |
| |
| |- | | |- |
| | colspan="2"| Other Aircraft | | | colspan="2"| Other Aircraft |
− | | | + | | [[Ka-type Observation Autogyro]]{{·}}[[O Type Observation Autogyro Kai]]{{·}}[[O Type Observation Autogyro Kai Ni]]{{·}}[[S-51J]]{{·}}[[S-51J Kai]] |
− | |-
| |
− | | colspan="2"| SONAR
| |
− | |
| |
| |- | | |- |
| | colspan="2"| Depth Charge | | | colspan="2"| Depth Charge |
− | | | + | | [[Type 2 Depth Charge]]{{·}}[[Type 2 12cm Mortar Kai]]{{·}}[[Type 2 12cm Mortar Kai (Concentrated Deployment)]] |
| |- | | |- |
− | | colspan="2"| Shell | + | |}<references/> |
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− | | colspan="2"| Misc Equipment
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| =See Also= | | =See Also= |
| {{Help}} | | {{Help}} |