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thx Grun : User:Grunilg/Major Changes (WIP)
*In the following years, many UI tweaks have also been implemented, gradually improving the general ergonomics of the game.
*In the following years, many UI tweaks have also been implemented, gradually improving the general ergonomics of the game.
{{:User:Grunilg/Major Changes}}
=Major Changes Since January 2018=
A non-exhaustive list, only covering the most important changes since the announcement of phase 2.
*''Up to date as of the 13th of Febuary 2022.
==Remodels and Ships==
*[[Amagiri|Amagiri Kai Ni/D]]: A Destroyer with target priority and accuracy buff against [[PT Imp]]s, which also applies to the ships adjacent to her.
*[[Tashkent Kai]]: A '''"4 slot"''' Destroyer
*[[Atlanta]]: Highly Specialised [[AACI]]-Ship
*[[Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]], [[Yahagi Kai Ni B]]: "cheat CLT" like Yura and Abukuma
*[[Mogami Kai Ni Toku]]: CAV capable of equipping minisubs and DLC/Tanks
*[[Musashi Kai Ni]]: A costly '''5 slot''' Battleship
*[[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni/Juu]]: A costly '''5 slot''' FBB/BBV
**Both variants gain access to the Yamato special attack (see below)
**BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks
*{{Class|Nagato|Kai Ni}}, [[Nelson]], {{Class|Clorado}}: "Big 7" BB, having access to very powerful special attack, sometime called "touches" (see below).
*[[Ise Kai Ni]], [[Hyuuga Kai Ni]]: '''5 slot''' Aircraft Battleship (BBV with more plane slots) capable of equipping [[Fighter]]s and [[Dive Bomber]]s, and having a special [[Artiliry Spoting]].
**Hyuuga K2 have also access to a unic [[OASW]]
*[[Gambier Bay Mk.II]], [[Unyou Kai]]+, [[Houshou Kai Ni Sen]]: DLC-Capable CVE
*[[Ryuuhou|Ryuuhou Kai Ni/E]]: A strong CVE, being either Fast, or CVN capable
*[[Akagi Kai Ni]], [[Kaga Kai Ni]]: '''5 slot''' strong CV
**[[Akagi Kai Ni E]], [[Kaga Kai Ni E]]: '''5 slot''' [[CVN]]
**[[Kaga Kai Ni Go]]: A '''5 slot''' weak CV, with strong ASW
*[[Victorious]]: A CVB
See also: [[Second Remodel Timeline]]
==Equipment==
* Introduction of new [[Range Extension]] equipment, allowing notably more range control of Carrier Shelling.
* Certain Dive Bombers now no longer prevent Carriers from attacking Installations. See [[:Category:Anti-Installation Dive Bombers|Anti-Installation Dive Bombers]].
* Certain skilled/named/advanced planes now enjoy [[AAR|Anti-Air Fire Evasion]].
* Introduction of more [[Fit Bonuses]] for most equipment on ships. Check the respective ships/equipment pages to see them.
* ASW Fit Bonuses now contribute to damage, the synergy bonuses have been revised
* The following can now be put into [[Reinforcement Expansion]]s: AA Fire Directors, Submarine RADAR/Echolocators, Submarine Rear Torpedo Launchers, Skilled Lookouts, Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility, [[Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands]]
* [[Daihatsu Landing Craft]], [[Spitfire Mk.I]] and some niche aircraft are now craftable.
==General Gameplay==
* Revamp of all existing maps except 3-5 and W6, introduction of World 7, located inbetween Worlds 3 and 4 in the sortie and expedition menus
** As result [[Tutorial:Leveling|Leveling]] Spots have changed, see the page for more details
* Introduction of new expeditions, some of which are only to be completed once a month. See [[Expeditions]] for details
** Introduction of combat expeditions, which are able to damage ships
* Introduction of [[Repairs#Emergency_Anchorage_Repairs|Underway Repairs]] and more special Routing on Event Maps featuring [[Akashi Kai]] and [[Akitsushima Kai]]
* The [[Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility]] can be used in regular maps and placed in Reinforcement Expansions. See its page to see the rules of how its retreat mechanics work.
* Hardcaps have been increased to 350 000 for resources, and 300 000 for furniture coins.
* Equipment Presets are now to be found in the [[Remodel_(Menu)]]
==Combat Mechanics==
* Damage caps got raised:
** Support, ASW, Airstrike, LBAS - 170
** Opening and closing torpedo - 180
** Day shelling - 220
** Night battle - 360
* Introduction of very powerful, '''"[[Special Attacks]]"''' for the {{Class|Nagato|Kai Ni}}, [[Nelson]], {{Class|Clorado}}, and [[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni/Juu]]. Read their respective pages to get an idea of how they work
{{Class|Kongou|Kai Ni C}} also received special attacks, but those are generally considered to be weaker and more niche in application
** A complete List of all of them can be found
* Introduction of [[AARB|AA Rocket Barrage]]
* Destroyer's CIs have been buffed. Take a look at the [[Night_Battle#.22New_Type.22_Cut-ins|Night Battle Page]] to get an Idea of their effectiveness.
* Certain enemy Air Raids now feature Enemy ASW Patrol Aircraft, being capable of damaging submarines.
==LBAS==
* Introduction of High-Altitude Interceptors and [[Land-Based_Air_Squadron#High_Altitude_Air_Raid|High-Altitude Air Raids]]
* [[Winter_2022_Event/Extra_Operation#Heavy_Land_Base_Bomber_LBAS_mechanic|Heavy Bomber Raids]] require execution of a QTE-like Event on the map to get optimal Interception
* Introduction of [[Type 2 Land Based Reconnaissance Aircraft]] [[Type 2 Land-based Reconnaissance Aircraft (Skilled)|(skilled)]], increasing LBAS Range alongside Bombing and Fighterpower. Look at the [[Land-Based Air Squadron]] page for more details
==Useful Tools==
* [http://kc.piro.moe/nav/#/ KCNav] - Look up user-submitted compositions and routing for maps
* [https://arill.github.io/kc-web/#/ LBAS Calculator]
* [https://discord.bots.gg/bots/621009359627091968 Asashio-Bot] - A useful Kancolle discord bot
* [https://github.com/antest1/GotoBrowser GotoBrowser] - An alternative way of playing Kancolle on Android Devices, forgoing the need of the official Flash app.
* [https://github.com/Tibowl/KCCacheProxy KC Cache Proxy] - Faster loading times by saving assets locally
* [https://github.com/Oradimi/KanColle-English-Patch-KCCP KC EN Patch] - A English patch for Kancolle based on asset replacement. Use at your own risk.
=See Also=
=See Also=