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This article aims to cover the most commonly used equipment setups for each ship type. It is to give an idea of what are the most efficient load-outs to make ships effective in a particular role. This means that this article will not cover niche setups that are specific to a map, a ship, or a mechanic. For those equipment setups, please refer to the relevant pages.
*''Please mind each individual plane slot size when applicable. Aircraft should be placed in the biggest slots available to be more effective.
*For more details on some mechanics, please see:
**[[Anti-Submarine Warfare#Equipment Setups|Anti-Submarine Warfare]]
**[[Combat/Anti-Installation#Equipment Setups|Anti-Installation]]

=Destroyer ([[DD]])=
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|{{GreenGunDP}}{{GreenGunDP}}{{WildCard}}
|This is the most basic combat setup for all destroyers. Green dual-purpose guns like the [[10cm Twin High-angle Mount]] contribute Fleet Anti-Air (FAA) while allowing destroyers to perform night battle double attacks. Ideally, using the [[10cm Twin High-angle Mount + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] is preferable. Destroyer guns do not provide enough extra firepower to allow them to contribute to day combat. The extra FAA from dual-purpose guns will help more by mitigating airstrike damage. The wildcard can be anything that doesn't interfere with double attacks. In most cases, this will be an {{Air Radar}}. This will allow any destroyer to activate AACI API5. 
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|{{RedGunLight}}{{RedGunLight}}{{Radar}}
|This is an alternative setup for maps with minimal enemy airpower. This setup should only be used for destroyers with fit bonuses. It is for maximizing firepower just to squeeze out every last bit of damage.
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|{{TorpedoWeapon}}{{TorpedoWeapon}}{{TorpedoWeapon}}
|This setup is the standard torpedo cut-in (TCI) setup. It should only be used on destroyers with at least 50 {{Luck}}. Destroyers with 40 {{Luck}} are still possible candidates for TCI, but should be placed as the flagship to maximize their trigger chances.
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|{{TorpedoWeapon}}{{TorpedoWeapon}}{{WildCard}}
|This setup is an alternative TCI setup. This setup is typically used for either powerful destroyers (E.g. [[Yuudachi]], [[Ayanami]], [[Naganami]]) that can hit the night battle cap with two torpedoes or low luck (30 {{Luck}}) destroyers. In the case of powerful destroyers, the wild card can be night battle equipment or a main gun. The latter will help them maintain some effectiveness during day combat. For low-luck destroyers, the wild card should be a {{SurfaceShipPersonnel}}. This will help increase their trigger rate somewhat.
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| {{Small Sonar}}{{DepthCharge}}{{DepthCharge}}
| This ASW setup maximizes the ASW by taking advantage of the synergy. One of the depth charges needs to be a [[DCP|Depth Charge Projector]] while the other needs to be a [[DCR|Depth Charge (Racks)]]. Take note that '''reaching the [[OASW]] threshold takes precedence over everything'''. In this case, just replace depth charges with equipment that has a higher ASW.
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| {{LandingCraft}}{{Amphibious Tank}}{{AntiGroundArtillery}}
| This setup is for dealing with [[Supply Depot Princess]] and her variants. Since she is the only installation that takes post-cap damage, this setup will allow any girl to kill her in one shot.
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| {{GreenGunDP}}{{GreenGunDP}}{{LandingCraft}}'''/'''{{Amphibious Tank}}'''/'''{{AntiGroundArtillery}}
| This is the more typical setup for anti-installation work. It still gives significant bonuses against all installations and allows destroyers to double attack at night. Equipment picked for the 3rd slot depends on its upgrade values and/or what the destroyer is capable of equipping.
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| {{GreenGunDP}}{{GreenGunDP}}{{AntiGroundArtillery}}{{AntiGroundArtillery}}
| This is a unique setup for [[Tashkent]]. The two anti-ground artillery gives her a significant boost to firepower that allows her to cap in day and night. 
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| {{GreenGunDP}}{{GreenGunMG}}{{SurfaceShipPersonnel}}
| This is an anti-[[PT Imp Group]] setup. The combination of equipment makes hits nearly guaranteed and their low HP means they can be killed in one hit. It does mean that the destroyer's combat effectiveness is severely reduced against other targets though. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use Reinforcement Expansions to fit the {{GreenGunMG}} so that another main gun can be used to maintain double attacks.
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=Coastal Defense Ship ([[DE]])=
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| {{GreenGunDP}}{{GreenGunDP}}{{WildCard}}
|DE are primarily used for ASW. In the event they are used for combat, green dual-purpose guns like the [[10cm Twin High-angle Mount]] contribute Fleet Anti-Air (FAA) while allowing destroyers to perform night battle double attacks. Ideally, using the [[10cm Twin High-angle Mount + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director]] is preferable. Destroyer guns do not provide enough extra firepower to allow them to contribute to day combat. The extra FAA from dual-purpose guns will help more by mitigating airstrike damage. The wildcard can be anything that doesn't interfere with double attacks. In most cases, this will be an {{Air Radar}}. This will allow any destroyer to activate AACI API5. 
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| {{Small Sonar}}{{DepthCharge}}{{DepthCharge}}
| This ASW setup maximizes the ASW by taking advantage of the synergy. One of the depth charges needs to be a [[DCP|Depth Charge Projector]] while the other needs to be a [[DCR|Depth Charge (Racks)]]. Take note that '''reaching the [[OASW]] threshold takes precedence over everything'''. In this case, just replace depth charges with equipment that has a higher ASW. Take note that DEs have bonus armor penetration from Depth Charges.
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=Light Cruiser ([[CL]])=
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{Seaplane}}
| This is the most basic combat setup for most light cruisers. The exception would be light cruisers that have 0 plane slots. In that case, swap the seaplane for any utility equipment that won't interfere with the double attack setup. 
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| {{IconText|{{TorpedoWeapon}}|Torpedo|8}} {{IconText|{{TorpedoWeapon}}|Torpedo|8}} {{TorpedoWeapon}}
| This setup is the standard torpedo cut-in (TCI) setup.<br>One {{TorpedoWeapon}} may be a {{Minisub}} to add an opening torpedo for capable ships. Two {{TorpedoWeapon}} must not be minisubs, as minisubs do not count as torpedos for TCI.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{SeaplaneFighter}}{{Minisub}} + {{GreenGunDP}}
| This is a unique setup for [[Yura Kai Ni]] that allows her to provide air support while maintaining night battle double attacks and opening torpedoes. The gun in the Reinforcement Expansion must be a [[8cm High-angle Mount]] or [[8cm Twin High-angle Mount + Additional Machine Guns]].
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{Minisub}}{{WildCard}}{{Radar}}
| This is a unique setup for [[Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]] when she isn't running the full TCI setup. The wild card can be a tank, landing craft, or anti-ground rocket for anti-installation work, or a sonar for ASW work.
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| {{Small Sonar}}{{DepthCharge}}{{DepthCharge}}
| This ASW setup maximizes the ASW by taking advantage of the synergy. One of the depth charges needs to be a [[DCP|Depth Charge Projector]] while the other needs to be a [[DCR|Depth Charge (Racks)]]. Take note that '''reaching the [[OASW]] threshold takes precedence over everything'''. In this case, just replace depth charges with equipment that has a higher ASW.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{AntiGroundArtillery}}{{AntiGroundArtillery}}
| Primarily only 4-slot CLs will be used for a dedicated anti-installation role because the DLC-capable CLs are better suited to other roles. The bonus firepower from the anti-ground rockets is more than enough to let any of the 4-slot CLs hit the day and night caps. 
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| {{Minisub}}{{Radar}}{{WildCard}}{{GreenGunDP}}
| This is a unique setup for [[Yura|Yura Kai Ni's]] AACI. The gun in the Reinforcement Expansion must be a [[8cm High-angle Mount]] or [[8cm Twin High-angle Mount + Additional Machine Guns]]. The wildcard should preferably be a {{RedGunMedium}} to allow her to maintain night battle double attacks. If need be, the midget submarine can be swapped for a recon seaplane to allow her to perform daytime spotting.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{Seaplane}}{{WildCard}}{{WildCard}}{{GreenGunDP}}
| This is a setup to take advantage of [[Ooyodo]]'s reinforcement expansion. By placing a [[10cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount Kai + Additional Machine Guns]] in it, it allows her to perform artillery spotting and night battle double attacks while freeing up two slots for utility purposes. The wild cards can be anything that doesn't interfere with the special attacks. It can be night battle equipment or a [[Fleet Command Facility]].
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=Torpedo Cruiser ([[CLT]])=
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{Minisub}}
| This is the most basic combat setup for Kai Ni torpedo cruisers, opening torpedo + night double attack.
* {{RedGunMedium}} may be replaced by {{YellowGun}} to avoid "[[Hidden Fit Bonuses|Hidden Accuracy Penalties]]".
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| {{IconText|{{TorpedoWeapon}}|Torpedo|8}} {{IconText|{{TorpedoWeapon}}|Torpedo|8}} {{Minisub}} 
| This setup is the standard torpedo cut-in (TCI) setup.<br>Two {{TorpedoWeapon}} must not be minisubs, as minisubs do not count as torpedos for TCI.
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| {{Minisub}}{{Sonar}}{{DepthCharge}}
| Opening torp + (O)ASW.<br>This ASW setup maximizes the ASW by taking advantage of the synergy. Take note that '''reaching the [[OASW]] threshold takes precedence over everything'''. In this case, just replace depth charges with equipment that has a higher ASW.
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=Heavy Cruiser ([[CA]]/[[CAV|V]])=
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{Seaplane}}{{WildCard}}
| This is the most basic combat setup for most heavy cruisers. It provides both day and night double attacks. The wild card can be anything that does not interfere with the double attack setup. The wild card is usually a RADAR of some sort to increase the artillery spotting trigger rate.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{Seaplane}}
| This is an alternative setup for CAs in the main fleet of a combined fleet. '''Do not''' use this setup if CAs are expected to engage in night battle. This setup gives them extra hitting power for artillery spotting at the expense of having a terrible night battle cut in. If applicable, on {{RedGunMedium}} can be replaced by the {{IconText|{{Aviation Personnel}}|SCAMP}} {{Equipment/Link|Skilled Carrier-based Aircraft Maintenance Personnel|text=SCAMP}} to gain the firepower without losing the DA.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{YellowGun}}{{YellowGun}}{{WildCard}}
| This is an alternative combat setup where CAs are expected to be fighting without artillery spotting. The extra secondary guns will give them extra firepower in the daytime without interfering with night battle double attacks. Any secondary gun can be used but yellow ones are preferred for the higher firepower. The wild card can be anything that doesn't interfere with night battle attacks. It will typically be night battle equipment or an additional yellow gun.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{TorpedoWeapon}}{{TorpedoWeapon}}{{WildCard}}
| This is the standard CA setup for TCI. Since any CA that can TCI or should be luck-modded to be capable of TCI can already hit the cap with two torpedoes, it is better to have a main gun over a 3rd torpedo. This will allow them to be somewhat effective during the day and gain the bonus accuracy from equipping an IJN 20.3. The wild card can be anything that doesn't interfere with this setup. It will typically be night battle equipment.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{Seaplane}}{{GreenAmmo}}
| This is the typical anti-installation setup for CAs. It is sufficient to allow CAs to hit the daytime shelling cap against most installation targets. It also allows them to perform artillery spotting. 
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{AntiGroundArtillery}}{{GreenAmmo}}
| This is an alternative anti-installation setup for CAVs. It allows them to do significant damage to all installation types in exchange for not being able to do artillery spotting. CAVs with this setup are able to hit the night battle shelling cap against installations.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{GreenGunDP}}{{Radar}}{{Seaplane}}{{GreenGunMG}}
| This is a unique setup for [[Maya Kai Ni]]. This is the typical setup that allows her to perform artillery spotting, night battle double attacks, and AACI. There are several variants to this setup depending on what role she needs to be specialized in. Trading a {{RedGunMedium}} for a {{GreenGunDP}} will let her focus more on anti-air at the expense of artillery spotting. If having two [[5inch Twin Dual-purpose Gun Mount (Concentrated Deployment)]] or the GFCS variant, it is possible to maintain artillery spotting and AACI.
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| {{RedGunMedium}}{{SeaplaneFighter}}{{SeaplaneFighter}}{{SeaplaneFighter}}{{GreenGunDP}}
| This setup is for [[Suzuya|Suzuya Kai Ni]] and [[Kumano|Kumano Kai Ni]]. It maximizes the air power they can bring to bear while maintaining nighttime double attacks. One SPF can be swapped out for a recon seaplane if you need them to perform daytime spotting as well. 
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=Battleship ([[FBB|F]]/[[BB]]/[[BBV|V]])=
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| {{RedGunHeavy}}{{RedGunHeavy}}{{Seaplane}}{{RedAmmo}}
| This is the most basic combat setup for BBs. The AP shell enables the most powerful artillery spotting attack and provides bonus damage. This setup should be run the majority of the time. For 5-slot BBs, a {{GreenPlane}} or {{SeaplaneFighter}} would generally be used for extra air power.
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| {{RedGunHeavy}}{{RedGunHeavy}}{{Seaplane}}{{GreenAmmo}}
| This is the typical anti-installation setup for BBs. It is generally not used that often because BBs will already hit the daytime cap and losing out on APCI reduces their power and effectiveness against other targets. This setup is more viable on 5-slot BBs that can also take an AP shell and get the best of both worlds.
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| {{RedGunHeavy}}{{RedGunHeavy}}{{Seaplane}}{{Amphibious Tank}}'''/'''{{LandingCraft}}
| This is a unique setup for [[Nagato|Nagato Kai Ni]] and [[Mutsu|Mutsu Kai Ni]]. While it does give up APCI like the regular BB anti-installation setup, tanks, and landing craft have much better multipliers across a wider range of installation types. This can make for some devastating attacks when combined with their Touch mechanic.
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| {{RedGunHeavy}}{{RedGunHeavy}}{{Seaplane}}{{RedAmmo}}{{Radar}}{{GreenGunDP}}
| This is a unique setup for [[Musashi|Musashi Kai Ni]] and requires a [[10cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount Kai + Additional Machine Guns]] in her reinforcement expansion. This setup should also '''only be used in a main fleet''' of a combined fleet as it can trigger main/secondary cut-in at night. This setup allows Musashi to perform AACI. It also her a higher trigger rate of artillery spotting because the equipment setup fulfills the trigger requirements for a wider array of special attacks.
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=Carrier ([[CV]]/[[CVL|L]]/[[CVB|B]])=
'''Unlike other ship types, equipment placement order matters for carriers.''' 

The general rules are:
* Bombers in top slot
* Torpedo bomber in largest slot

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| {{BluePlane}}{{RedPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}<br>{{BluePlane}}{{BluePlane}}{{RedPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}
| This is the basic setup for CV/Ls. It balances striking power with fighter power. The amount of {{BluePlane}} and {{GreenPlane}} can be adjusted depending on how much enemy airpower is expected. One {{GreenPlane}} can be swapped out with a [[Saiun]] if preventing Red-T engagement is necessary.
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|-|Anti-Submarine=
[[CVE]] and [[Kaga Kai Ni Go]] are the main carriers effective against submarines.

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|{{BluePlane}}/{{RedPlane}}/{{Autogyro}}/{{ASWPlane}}/{{Sonar}}/{{DepthCharge}}
|[[ASW Aircraft]] or just planes with good ASW should be prioritized. It is possible to maintain some surface combat capabilities, by doing a normal CVCI with high ASW panes, or by stacking {{BluePlane}}.
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| {{BluePlane}}{{RedPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}<br>{{BluePlane}}{{RedPlane}}{{RedPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}
| For the standard CV/L setup to work against installations, the {{RedPlane}} must be [[:Category:Anti-Installation_Dive_Bomber|anti-installation DBs]]. Otherwise, all bombers must be {{BluePlane}} only. Take note that using only {{BluePlane}} will prevent CV/Ls from doing CVCI.
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| {{GreenPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}{{GreenPlane}}
| This setup is known as a "fighter mule". The CV/L will be unable to attack and her only role is to provide as much fighter support as possible.
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| {{PurpleBomber}}{{PurpleFighter}}{{PurpleFighter}}{{IconText|{{Aviation Personnel}}|NOAP}}
| This setup is to allow CV/Ls to perform night battle attacks. Since the CV/L will lose 1 slot to fit the {{Equipment/Link|Night Operation Aviation Personnel|Night Operation Aviation Personnel + Skilled Deckhands|text=NOAP}}, careful consideration needs to be taken when running this setup.
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| {{PurpleBomber}}{{RedPlane}}{{PurpleFighter}}{{PurpleFighter}}
| This setup is only for [[CVN]] as they are able to perform night battle special attacks without the NOAP. The {{RedPlane}} should ideally be a [[Night Aircraft]] to maximize NB damage and allow CVCI during the day.
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=Submarine ([[SS]]/[[SSV|V]])=
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|{{TorpedoWeapon}}{{TorpedoWeapon}}
|This is the standard setup for SS. This setup aims to maximize their opening and closing torpedo power. Any TCI that manages to trigger in night battle is just a bonus. SS with 3 slots can either take another {{TorpedoWeapon}} or utility equipment like {{SubmarineRadar}} or {{Seaplane}}.<br>Two {{TorpedoWeapon}} must not be minisubs, as minisubs do not count as torpedos for TCI.
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|{{IconText|{{TorpedoWeapon}}|Sub_LM}} + {{IconText|{{TorpedoWeapon}}|Sub_LM}}
|rowspan=2|By combining [[:Category:Late Model Submarine Torpedoes|Late Model Submarine Torpedoes]] with {{SubmarineRadar}} or with other LM sub torpedoes, the SS will be able to trigger a "new TCI" at night, while keeping the advantages listed above.
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|{{IconText|{{TorpedoWeapon}}|Sub_LM}} + {{SubmarineRadar}}
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|{{Amphibious Tank}} / {{AntiGroundArtillery}}
|Equipping either allows SS/V to attack installations during shelling. 
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|{{SeaplaneFighter}}{{SeaplaneFighter}}
|This setup is used when taking SSV for air support. 
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=Seaplane Tender ([[AV]])=
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| {{SPB}} {{SPB}} {{Minisub}}
| This is the most basic combat setup for most seaplane tenders. Provides maximum potential opening damage.<br>AV that can't equip {{Minisub}} or [[Kamoi Kai]] can swap for an extra {{SPB}}. 4-slot AVs can take an extra {{SPB}}.<br>
Seaplane bombers may be replaced with fighters if more airpower is needed.
|-
| {{SeaplaneFighter}} {{SeaplaneFighter}} {{SeaplaneFighter}}
| Fighter Mule. Used to maximize the AV's fighter power. 4 slots AVs can take an extra {{SeaplaneFighter}}
|- 
| {{RedGunMedium}} {{RedGunMedium}} {{SPB}} {{Minisub}}<br>{{SPB}} {{SPB}} {{RedGunMedium}} {{RedGunMedium}}
| This setup is for 4 slots AV. The seaplane bombers give a decent airstrike and allow to perform [[Artillery Spotting]] with the double guns.
*{{RedGunMedium}} may be replaced by {{YellowGun}} to avoid "[[Hidden Fit Bonuses|Hidden Accuracy Penalties]]", and some {{SPB}} may be replaced by {{SeaplaneFighter}} for air power, to the detriment of [[Artillery Spotting]].
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| {{Amphibious Tank}} {{LandingCraft}} {{AntiGroundArtillery}}
| Basic anti-installation nuke setup for all AV. 4 slot AV can add another {{AntiGroundArtillery}} to increase firepower further.
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| {{YellowGun}} {{YellowGun}} {{LandingCraft}} {{Amphibious Tank}}
| {{YellowGun}} are recommended instead of {{RedGunMedium}} to avoid "[[Hidden Fit Bonuses|Hidden Accuracy Penalties]]".<br>This setup is for 4 slots AV to utilize the "Nuke" with a "Night DA".
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=[[Auxiliary Ships]] (Aux)=
Most of the other Auxiliary ships are not combat-focused, and so their set-ups are heavily dependent on special mechanics, or can serve for "stat mulling" such as fighter mulling.

=Equipment Selection=
While the above set-up guide recommends only types of equipment, this section gives the general rules on how to choose equipment within a given type.

Equipment of a same type are mainly differentiated by their "[[Stats]]" ({{Firepower}}, {{Torpedo}}, {{AA}}, ...), including [[Fit Bonuses]] (both visible and invisible) and [[Improvement]]s ({{Star}}) stats, as well as some more specific attributes, like:
* Modifiers brought in certain mechanics, ranging from combat to routing,
* Special mechanics induced by certain equipment...

Equipment have a wide range of stats, however, not all stats are ranked the same way, some being more important than other, depending on the equipment type.

Here, equipment stats are dispatched into 3 categories:
* '''Primary Stats''': stats that influence the effectiveness of the equipment in its main role, being the main choosing factor,
* '''Secondary Stats''': stats that can influence the effectiveness of the equipment for other purposes, helping to choose between equipment sharing the same "Primary Stats".
* '''Bonus Stats''': All the other stats. These stats do not influence the effectiveness of the equipment much, but are appreciable for the general stat stats of the equipping ship.

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!Icon
!Equipment Types
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!Secondary Stats
!Notes
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|{{RedGunLight}}{{RedGunMedium}}{{RedGunHeavy}}{{YellowGun}}
|[[Main Gun]] & [[Secondary Gun]]
|{{Firepower}}
|{{Hit}}
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* for smal caliber [[Fit Bonus]] generaly are higher than base stats
* For Medium and Large caliber [[Hidden Fit Bonuses]] plays a major role when choosing a gun
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|{{GreenGunDP}}
|[[High-Angle Gun]]
|{{AA}} 
|{{Firepower}} {{Hit}}
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* Having an good [[AACI]] takes priority over stats
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|{{GreenGunMG}}
|[[AA Gun]]
|{{AA}}
|{{Firepower}} {{Hit}}
|
* Despite its stats the {{Equipment/Link|12cm 30-tube Rocket Launcher Kai Ni|text=RLK2}} is '''the best''' on [[AARB|certain ships]]
* Having an good [[AACI]] takes priority over stats
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|rowspan=2|{{TorpedoWeapon}}
|[[Torpedo]]
|rowspan=2|{{Torpedo}}
|rowspan=2|{{Firepower}} {{Hit}}
|rowspan=2|
* For [[:Category:Submarine Torpedoes|Sub torps]], [[:Category:Late Model Submarine Torpedoes|Late model]] ones unlock a better [[Cut-in]]
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|[[Midget Submarine]]
|-
|{{Sonar}} {{DepthCharge}}
|[[:Category:Anti-submarine Weaponry|Anti-submarine Weaponry]]
|{{ASW}}
|{{Hit}} [[ASW Synergy|Armor Penetration]]
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* Having [[OASW]] takes priority over stats
* When already having [[OASW]], then [[ASW Synergy]] takes priority over stats
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!colspan=6|Aircraft
|-
!Icon
!Equipment types
!Primary stats
!Secondary stats
!Note
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|rowspan=2|{{RedPlane}} {{JetFighterBomber1}}
|[[Dive Bomber]] 
|{{Dive}} 
|[[AAR]] {{Double Chevron}} {{Firepower}}
|rowspan=2|
* If the main purpose of the ship is [[ASW]] then naturaly {{ASW}} becomes a primary stat
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|[[Fighter-Bomber]] and [[Jets]]
|{{AA}}
|{{Dive}} [[AAR]] {{Double Chevron}} {{Firepower}}
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|{{BluePlane}} {{Night Torpedo Bomber}}
|[[Torpedo Bomber]]
|{{Torpedo}} 
|[[AAR]] {{Double Chevron}} {{Firepower}}
|
*If the main purpose of the ship is [[ASW]] then naturaly {{ASW}} becomes a primary stat
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|{{GreenPlane}} {{Night Fighter Aircraft}}
|[[Fighter]]
|{{AA}}
|{{Double Chevron}} {{Firepower}}
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|-
|{{YellowPlane}}
|[[Carrier Recon]]
|{{LOS}} {{Hit}}
|{{Firepower}}
|
*Equipping a {{Equipment/Link|Saiun|Saiun (Eastern Caroline Air Group)|Saiun (4th Recon Squad)|text=Saiun}} will override {{color|red|'''Red T'''}} engagements and turn them into '''Head-on''', see ''[[Combat/Day Battle#Engagement|here]]''
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|{{Seaplane}} {{Night Recon}}
|[[SPR|Seaplane Recon]]
|rowpsna=2|{{LOS}} {{Hit}}
|{{Firepower}}
|
|-
|{{SPB}}
|[[SPB|Seaplane Bomber]]
|{{LOS}} {{Dive}}
|{{Double Chevron}} [[AAR]]
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|{{SeaplaneFighter}}
|[[SPF|Seaplane Fighter]]
|{{AA}} 
|{{Double Chevron}}
|
|-
|{{Autogyro}} {{ASWPlane}}
|[[ASW Aircraft]]
|{{ASW}}
|
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!colspan=6|Other Equipment
|-
!Icon
!Equipment types
!Primary stats
!Secondary stats
!Note
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|Rowspan=2|{{Radar}}
|[[Surface Radar]]
|{{LOS}} 
|{{Hit}} {{AA}}  {{Firepower}} 
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*Because of [[AACI]] priority, radar without {{AA}} may be choosed
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|{{Hit}} {{LOS}}
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|{{LandingCraft}} {{Amphibious Tank}} {{AntiGroundArtillery}} ...
|[[:Category:Equipment with Anti-Installation Mechanics|Anti-intallation Equipment]]
|[[Combat/Anti-Installation#Bonuses|Anti-installation modifiers]]
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*The best equipment can change depending on the enemy installation
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|[[Extra Armor]]
|{{Armor}}
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*The {{Evasion}} malus is negligible
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|{{Turbine}}
|[[Engine Improvement]]
|{{Speed}}
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*The {{Evasion}} gained is negligible
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|colspan=2|All Other Equipment
|colspan=4|Are chosen on a case-by-case basis, being often bounded to some specific mechanics
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;Notes
*{{Range}} [[Range]] gained from certain equipment can either be advantageous or detrimental, depending on the situation, like for [[Special Attacks]] or when [[Leveling]].

=See Also=
* [[Equipment]]
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