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*** Having 4 equipment slots is quite important for ASW purposes, as ASW stats from equipment are worth 10x more than ASW stats from the ship's original stat. See [[Combat#Damage Calculations|combat mechanics]] page for more information on how ASW damage is calculated.

*** Having 4 equipment slots is quite important for ASW purposes, as ASW stats from equipment are worth 10x more than ASW stats from the ship's original stat. See [[Combat#Damage Calculations|combat mechanics]] page for more information on how ASW damage is calculated.

***Both [[Duca degli Abruzzi]] and [[Giuseppe Garibaldi]] additionally have very high base firepower (Abruzzi is sharing the top spot with Jintsuu while Garibaldi is only 1 FP behind). Though their torpedo stat is slightly on the weak side the 2 of them are currently the strongest combat CLs among the 4 slotters and also have for Light Cruisers comparatively high base Luck.

***Both [[Duca degli Abruzzi]] and [[Giuseppe Garibaldi]] additionally have very high base firepower (Abruzzi is sharing the top spot with Jintsuu while Garibaldi is only 1 FP behind). Though their torpedo stat is slightly on the weak side the 2 of them are currently the strongest combat CLs among the 4 slotters and also have for Light Cruisers comparatively high base Luck.

** [[Kitakami]], [[Ooi]], and [[Kiso]] can be remodeled into Torpedo Cruisers (CLT). While no longer a Light Cruiser for fleet composition requirements, they gain an outstanding Torpedo stat and can equip [[Kouhyouteki]] Midget Subs for preemptive torpedo strikes.

** [[Kitakami]], [[Ooi]], and [[Kiso]] can be remodeled into Torpedo Cruisers (CLT). While no longer a Light Cruiser for fleet composition requirements, they gain an outstanding Torpedo stat and can equip [[:Category:Midget Submarine|Midget Submarine]] Midget Subs for preemptive torpedo strikes.

*** [[Kitakami]] and [[Ooi]] remodel into CLT at level 10 but do not shine until their second remodel at level 50, which gives them an extra equipment slot that allows them to equip for both preemptive torpedo strikes as well as night special attacks.

*** [[Kitakami]] and [[Ooi]] remodel into CLT at level 10 but do not shine until their second remodel at level 50, which gives them an extra equipment slot that allows them to equip for both preemptive torpedo strikes as well as night special attacks.

*** [[Kiso]] unlocks the 3rd equipment slot after the first remodel at level 20 but does not change classes until her second remodel at 65. Her stats are more evenly distributed which makes her Torpedo attacks less powerful than her sisters'.

*** [[Kiso]] unlocks the 3rd equipment slot after the first remodel at level 20 but does not change classes until her second remodel at 65. Her stats are more evenly distributed which makes her Torpedo attacks less powerful than her sisters'.

*** '''In terms of ship type, Torpedo Cruisers (CLT) are usually not classified as Light Cruisers (CL) and can not be used as a substitute for a CL in any branching requirements or expeditions.'''

*** '''In terms of ship type, Torpedo Cruisers (CLT) are usually not classified as Light Cruisers (CL) and can not be used as a substitute for a CL in any branching requirements or expeditions.'''

** [[Abukuma|Abukuma Kai Ni]] has high stats overall (except for firepower) and can equip [[Kouhyouteki]] Midget Subs and [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]]s; in addition, she is still classified as a CL for routing and can still equip seaplanes. However, she has a pretty high remodel level (75) and requires a blueprint.

** [[Abukuma|Abukuma Kai Ni]] has high stats overall (except for firepower) and can equip [[:Category:Midget Submarine|Midget Submarine]] Midget Subs and [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]]s; in addition, she is still classified as a CL for routing and can still equip seaplanes. However, she has a pretty high remodel level (75) and requires a blueprint.

*** [[Yura|Yura Kai Ni]] is similar to Abukuma in that she can equip [[Kouhyouteki]] and Landing Crafts, but has considerably lower offensive stats in exchange for the best Anti-Air stat of all light cruisers and the ability to carry [[Seaplane|Seaplane Bombers or Fighters]]. Additionally, she can use [[8cm High-angle Gun]] and [[8cm High-angle Gun Kai + Additional Machine Guns]] in her [[Reinforcement Expansion]] slot, freeing up her main slots while still letting her do a Double Attack during Night Battles. Due to her versatility, her remodel level is quite high (77) and requires a blueprint as well.

*** [[Yura|Yura Kai Ni]] is similar to Abukuma in that she can equip [[:Category:Midget Submarine|Midget Submarine]] and Landing Crafts, but has considerably lower offensive stats in exchange for the best Anti-Air stat of all light cruisers and the ability to carry [[Seaplane|Seaplane Bombers or Fighters]]. Additionally, she can use [[8cm High-angle Gun]] and [[8cm High-angle Gun Kai + Additional Machine Guns]] in her [[Reinforcement Expansion]] slot, freeing up her main slots while still letting her do a Double Attack during Night Battles. Due to her versatility, her remodel level is quite high (77) and requires a blueprint as well.

** [[Kuma]], [[Nagara]] and [[Natori]] have very good stats (comparable to other CL Kai Nis) with their remodels at level 20. However, they can be difficult to obtain on early worlds.

** [[Kuma]], [[Nagara]] and [[Natori]] have very good stats (comparable to other CL Kai Nis) with their remodels at level 20. However, they can be difficult to obtain on early worlds.

** All of the Agano-class ships have decent all-around stats for only having a single remodel. However, they use up slightly more resources and are rather rare compared to other light cruisers. [[Sakawa]] in particular has slightly higher ASW power and is tied with Ooyodo, Garibaldi, and Abruzzi for the highest luck, making her useful for torpedo cut-ins in certain situations.

** All of the Agano-class ships have decent all-around stats for only having a single remodel. However, they use up slightly more resources and are rather rare compared to other light cruisers. [[Sakawa]] in particular has slightly higher ASW power and is tied with Ooyodo, Garibaldi, and Abruzzi for the highest luck, making her useful for torpedo cut-ins in certain situations.