View source for Fall 2020 Event/E-3

===E-3===
{{EventInfoBox
|title_en=Escort the Convoy PQ 17!
|title_jp=ノルウェー北岬沖/北極海<br/>【PQ17船団を護衛せよ！】
|tag=[[File:Fall2020EventYellowTag.png]]
|tag_text=Convoy PQ 17
|header_thumb=[[File:Fall2020_E3BossThumb.png]]
|map_1=[[File:Fall2020E-3Map.png|450px]]
|map_1_text=Map
|map_2=[[File:Fall2020E-3MapP1.png|450px]]
|map_2_text=Phase 1
|map_3=[[File:Fall2020E-3MapP2.png|450px]]
|map_3_text=Phase 2
|map_4=[[File:Fall2020E-3MapP3.png|450px]]
|map_4_text=Phase 3
|map_5=[[File:Fall2020E-3LBASMap.png|450px]]
|map_5_text=LBAS
|boss_hard= 600 TP + 900 TP + 6860 HP
|boss_medium= 450 TP + 720 TP + 6370 HP
|boss_easy= 400 TP + 500 TP + 5880 HP
|boss_casual= 400 TP + 500 TP + 5880 HP
|phase_1_boss=[[New Battleship Princess]]
|phase_2_boss=
|phase_3_boss=
|phase_4_boss=
|phase_5_boss=
|reward_all={{ShipBannerHD|Washington}}
|reward_1={{QuestRewardItem|image=File:Medal_Reward.png|link=Medal}}
|reward_1_casual=
|reward_1_easy=1
|reward_1_medium=1
|reward_1_hard=2
|reward_2={{QuestRewardItem|image=File:Item_Icon_Improvement_Material.png|link=Improvement Material}}
|reward_2_casual=
|reward_2_easy=3
|reward_2_medium=6
|reward_2_hard=8
|reward_3={{QuestRewardItem|image=File:New_Model_Gun_Mount_Improvement_Material.png|link=New Model Gun Development Material}}
|reward_3_casual=
|reward_3_easy=
|reward_3_medium=1
|reward_3_hard=2
|reward_4={{QuestRewardItem|image=File:Equipment401-1.png|link=Do 17 Z-2}}
|reward_4_casual=
|reward_4_easy=
|reward_4_medium=1
|reward_4_hard=1 (★2)
|reward_5={{QuestRewardItem|image=File:Equipment390-1.png|link=16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 + GFCS}}
|reward_5_casual=
|reward_5_easy=
|reward_5_medium=
|reward_5_hard=1
}}
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{{center|[[File:OoyodoE-3Fall2020.png|440px]]}}
 
{{MapBranchingTable
|title = E-3 Branching Rules
|expand = true
|id = 49-3
|order = 0,1,2,C,D,E,F,R,G,H,T,K,L,M,U

|0 -> 1 = * Do not meet the requirements to start at 2.
|0 -> 2 = 
* Meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Start point 2 is unlocked.
** Surface Task Force

|1 -> A/empty = * Transport Combined Fleet
|1 -> B/empty = * Carrier/Surface Task Force

|2 -> D = * Do not meet the requirements to go to R.
|2 -> R = 
* Meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Amount of DD ≥ 4
** Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≤ 3

|C -> E/empty = * If fleet contains BBV, fleet must either be Fast or contain at least 2 CL.
|C -> F = * Do not meet the requirements to go to E.

|D -> F = 
* No requirement during Phase 1.
* During the latter phases, meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Carrier Task Force
** Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≤ 3
|D -> R = * Do not meet the requirements to go to F.

|E/empty -> G = * Do not meet the requirements to go to H.
|E/empty -> H = 
* If Transport Combined Fleet, meet the following requirement:
** If amount of BBV+CVL ≥ 2, fleet must either be Fast or contain at least 2 CL.
* Surface Task Force has no requirements.

|F -> E/empty =
* Meet '''ANY''' of the following requirements:
** Transport Combined Fleet
** Fast Surface Task Force
** Amount of CL ≥ 3
|F -> G = * Do not meet the requirements to go to E.

|R -> F = * Do not meet the requirements to go to either G or S.
|R -> G = 
* Meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Do not meet the requirements to go to S.
** Surface Task Force
** Fast Fleet
** Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≤ 3
* Alternatively, amount of SS(V) ≥ 6
|R -> S/empty = 
* Meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Surface Task Force
** Fast Fleet
** Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≤ 2

|G -> H = * Do not meet the requirements to go to S.
|G -> S/empty = 
* Meet '''ANY''' of the following requirements:
** Amount of DD ≥ 4
** Amount of CL ≥ 2

|H -> I = 
* Do not meet the requirements to go to J.
|H -> J = 
* Meet '''ANY''' of the following requirements:
** Amount of DD ≥ 4
** Amount of CL ≥ 2

|T -> J = * Do not meet the requirements to go to either K or Z.
|T -> K = 
* Meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Do not meet the requirements to go to Z.
** No SS(V)
|T -> Z = 
* Meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Shortcut to node Z is unlocked.
** Pass the LoS check.
** No SS(V)

|K -> L/empty = 
* No requirements in Phase 1 and 2.
* If Phase 3, Transport Combined Fleet
|K -> Y/empty = * Do not meet the requirements to go to either L or Z.
|K -> Z = 
* Meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Carrier/Surface Task Force
** Pass the LoS check.

|L/empty -> M/resource, P = * Choose your own adventure!

|M/resource -> N/empty = 
* Meet '''ALL''' of the following requirements:
** Pass the LoS check
** Fleet contains either {{Ship/Link|Akitsushima Kai}} or {{Ship/Link|Akashi Kai}}
|M/resource -> O/empty = * Do not meet the requirements to go to either N or Q.
|M/resource -> Q = * Pass the LoS check, but fail to meet the requirements to go to N.

|U/resource -> V/empty = * Fail the LoS check
|U/resource -> X = * Pass the LoS check
}}

Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event.
</div>

'''Disclaimer: The following guide is a preliminary release for this event map, it contains information from early tests, do note that some things are subject to change as more information is gathered over the event and thus the guide is subject to change.'''

The event guides are to be constructed through the respective [[Sandbox/Fall 2020 E-3|Event map page guide]] and reviewed by editor staff / collaboration committee before being approved here. '''Do not under any circumstance update the guides through this page or attempt to fix them through this page.''' Please only update guides through their respective sandbox pages.

==General Guidelines==

* E3 is a multi-phase map consisting of, in order:
** 2 TP Phases
** 1 Unlock Phase
** 1 HP Phase. 
* You '''cannot sortie''' any Flight-Deck equipped ship onto this map unless they have [[Arctic Gear & Deck Personnel]] equipped to them. 
* 2 Bases of LBAS Support are available to you on this map.

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==Ship Bonuses (Tentative)==
{{:{{BASEPAGENAME}}/E-3/Historical Ships}}

==Map Phases Breakdown==

==Phase 1: Clear the TP Gauge==

After clearing TP Phases for several generations on E1 and E2, it is now up to your great-grandson to reach the Transport Node M and to defeat the Transport Boss at Q, which includes a rather troublesome Ne-Class Kai at up to 255 Armour. There are two Options to complete this Phase. Both of them go through Node J, which can spawn an enemy Torpedo Squadron in Vanguard Formation. There will also be a Submarine Node and Airstrike Node on the way. Depending on Strategy (A or S-Ranks) you might want to set up historical ships to deal with the Ne-Class Kai at Q.

<tabber>
|-|Transport Combined Fleet=
* Recommended Fleet: (0-1CVL 0-1AV/{{ShipLinkKai|Shinshuu Maru}} 0-2CAV 4DD) + (1-2CA 1-2CL 3-4DD)
* Route: {{MapRoute|A|Blue|C|Red|E|Blue|H|Red|J|Red|K|Red|L|Blue|M|Green|Q|Red}}
* LBAS: Range 7 (Q), Range 7 (J), No Airpower on both Nodes
* Notes:
** Concentrate your Transport Equipment on the Main Fleet as the Escort Fleet are the ones doing the most fighting
** AACI to deal with the Airstrike is recommended
** (O)ASW is optional, the subnode is not that threatening
** There is no Airpower on the Boss, a single Seaplane-Fighter is sufficient to acquire AS
** If Node J is troublesome, consider using one base of high accuracy Carrier Planes in LBAS to deal with them
|-|Surface Task Force=
* Recommended Fleet: (FBB 0-1CV(L) 1-2CA(V) 0-2CL 1-3DD) + (CL 0-1CLT 0-2CA(V) 3-4DD)
* Route: {{MapRoute|B|Blue|D|Red|F|Red|E|Blue|H|Red|J|Red|K|Red|L|Blue|M|Green|Q|Red}}
* LBAS: Range 7 (Q), Range 7 (J), No Airpower on both Nodes
* Notes:
** Concentrate your Transport Equipment on the Escort Fleet and Main fleet CL/DD as the Main Fleet are the ones doing the most fighting
** AACI to deal with the Airstrike is recommended
** (O)ASW is optional, the subnode is not that threatening
** There is no Airpower on the Boss, a single Seaplane-Fighter is sufficient to acquire AS
** The Fleet must be fast to avoid the airstrike node G
</tabber>

==Phase 2: Second Transport Phase==

This Phase is largely a repeat of Phase 1 (including Fleet compositions), the Transport Node is found at U and the Transport Boss at Node X. The Transport Boss in this Phase is largely consisting of PT-Imps, so taking means to deal with them is highly recommended. In comparison to Phase 1 there is an additional Airstrike in Form of Node P. The Surface Task Force may opt to use a Fleet Carrier (CV) instead of a CVL in this Phase.
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<br>
Note that Surface Task Force has different routing compared to Phase 1; in this phase, it will route from Start Point 2, proceeding via:<br/>
{{MapRoute|R|Red|S|Blue|T|Red|K|Red|L|Blue|P|Red|W|Blue|U|Green|X|Red}} (Shortest possible route)<br/>
The fleet must be '''Fast''' to avoid offrouting to nodes F & G. Other than that, the fleet is similar to the Phase 1 Surface Task Force Fleet, with the possibility of swapping a CV for a CVL.
*The only potentially dangerous node is T, which can contain 2 Ne Elites in Vanguard formation.

==Phase 3: Unlock the Boss Node and Shortcut==

To unlock the Boss Node, you need to obtain Air Superiority on LBAS Raid defence twice (on Hard). Set up your LBAS accordingly and sortie your fleet until you trigger the Raid.

To unlock the Shortcut T->Z you need to do the following:

* S-Rank Node Q, S-Rank Node C:
** You are required to use a '''Transport Combined Fleet''' as outlined in Phase 1 for this step as a STF will no longer route there.
** Replace Transport Equipment for Combat Equipment

* S-Rank Node D
** Routes B-D. Use a '''Carrier Task Force''' and load up on ASW equipment
** Use of 1 BB 1 CA + 1 CL 3 DD will take you on the same route to D and save up on resources. Speed does not matter. Load up your CL and DD with ASW equipment

* S-Rank Node R
** Routes R. Use a '''Surface Task Force''' and load up on ASW equipment

* '''Alternative:''' S-Rank Nodes D & R (in same sortie)
**It is also possible to S-Rank Nodes D & R in one sortie, routing B-D-R. Use a '''Carrier Task Force''' that contains 4 or more (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) and load up on ASW equipment

==(optional) Phase 4: Debuff==

With the presence of strong historical Bonuses, doing the debuff can be considered optional. It only applies to the Last Dance form. It is currently unknown if debuffing can only be done once the Boss is put into a Last Dance state. The following steps are suspected to be required on Hard Difficulty:

* S-Rank Node T
* S-Rank Node K     
* S-Rank Node J (?)
* S-Rank Node Q (P1 Boss, requires usage of TCF)
* S-Rank Node I	(less than 4 DD AND less than 2 CL)

==Phase 5: Defeat the Abyssal Loli Battleship Princess==

The Goal of this Phase is to defeat the New Battleship Princess found at Node Z. She is accompanied by two Wo-Class Kai Aircraft Carriers and a heavier Torpedo Squadron in a Combined Fleet. She herself can be considered the main threat of this Node, her escorting ships are considerably weaker compared to other Event Boss nodes. At up to 356 Armour on Last Dance and 980HP you should be making use of Historical Ships with high bonuses like {{ShipLinkKai|Verniy}}, {{ShipLinkKai|Tashkent}} and {{ShipLinkKai|Gangut Dva|link=Gangut}}.

<tabber>
|-|Carrier Task Force=
* Recommended Fleet: (2CV 2-3CA(V) 1-2CL) + (FBB CL 1-2CA(V) 0-1CLT 2-3DD)
* Route: {{MapRoute|B|Blue|D|Red|F|Red|G|Red|S|Blue|T|Red|Z|Red}}
* LBAS: Range 7, AD/AP is 69/138 and 89/177 on Hard Mode
* Notes:
** This is the heaviest fleet you can take to this Boss. It also ignores speed, so utilizing Gangut in the Escort will be more viable
** Due to Shelling order, Node T might be problematic for your Escort Fleet
** Support Expeditions recommended on Last Dance
|-|Surface Task Force=
* Recommended Fleet: (1-3(F)BB(V) 0-1CV(B) 2-3CA(V) 0-1CL 0-1DD) + (CL 0-2CLT 0-1CA(V) 3-4DD) | '''Maximum of 3 (F)BB(V) + CV(B/L), 4DD, Fast Fleet'''
* Route: {{MapRoute|R|Red|G|Red|S|Blue|T|Red|Z|Red}}
* LBAS: Range 7, AD/AP is 69/138 and 89/177 on Hard Mode
* Notes:
** Better Preboss due to STF shelling at expense of heaviest firepower possible at the boss
** Using Support Expeditions is recommended. Using ASW support is an option to help facetank the Submarine Node.
** It is possible to remove one capital ship (CV/BB) from the fleet to skip the Air Raid Node G
</tabber>

==Enemy Compositions==
{{:{{BASEPAGENAME}}/E-3/Enemy comps}}


'''Ship Drops:'''<br>
{{:{{BASEPAGENAME}}/E-3/Ship drops}}


{| style="width: 100%;" class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable
|-
! E-3 Clear Message
|-
| '''Convoy PQ17, Convoy Transport Operation Completed!'''

Deployed in Europe, our Combined Fleet and our land-based corps
have successfully escorted the Convoy PQ17, and have admirably
succeeded in the large scale convoy transport operation!
This is our fleet’s victory!

|}