Daitou

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352 大東 (だいとう) Daitou Hiburi Class Coastal Defense Ship HP 9→13 FP 4→18 ARM 4→17 TORP 0 EVA 40→81 AA 10→36 PLA 0 ASW 40→77 SPD Slow LOS 3→12 RGE Short LUK 33→77

Aircraft Equipment 0 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E 0 25mm Twin Autocannon Mount -Locked- -Locked- Modernization 1 0 0 0 Build Time 0:09 (Unbuildable) Remodel Req Consumption 10 10 Dismantle 1 1 2 0 Illustrator Shibafu Seiyuu Ootsubo Yuka

352 大東改 (だいとうかい) Daitou Kai Hiburi Class Coastal Defense Ship HP 18→22 FP 5→36 ARM 7→35 TORP 0 EVA 54→90 AA 18→61 PLA 0 ASW 40→85 SPD Slow LOS 5→28 RGE Short LUK 37→87

Aircraft Equipment 0 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E 0 Type 95 Depth Charge 0 Type 95 Depth Charge -Locked- Modernization 1 0 1 0 Remodel Level 37 Remodel Req 95 45 Consumption 10 10 Dismantle 1 1 2 0 Illustrator Shibafu Seiyuu Ootsubo Yuka

Gameplay Notes

Special Mechanics

• Able to perform OASW at 60ASW.
• Provides luck, ASW or HP when used for modernization. Please see Modernization for more details.

Overview

• Low firepower, HP and armour.
• Good ASW.

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Daitou Equipment Bonuses
Equipment	Extra Requirement									Note
Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)	(1st equipped) (★0-6)					+1		+1	+1	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★7)					+1		+2	+1	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★8)					+1		+2	+2	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★9)	+1				+1		+2	+2	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★MAX)	+1				+1		+3	+2	One-time
	+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2 OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3	+1						+1		One-time
	+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)	+1		+4				+1	+3	One-time
Type 2 Depth Charge Kai 2					+1				+1
Ship-Type Bonuses
12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H	+ Air Radar			+2					+2	One-time
	(2nd equipped) + Air Radar			+2						One-time
	(3rd equipped) + Air Radar			+2						One-time
12.7cm Single High-angle Gun Mount (Late Model)	(★7-MAX)	+1		+1
	(★7-MAX) + Surface Radar	+1							+4	One-time
5inch Single Gun Mount Mk.30 Kai + GFCS Mk.37				+1					+1
12.7cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2		+1		+2
	+ Surface Radar	+1							+4	One-time
12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E OR 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai				+2	+1				+2
	+ Surface Radar	+2							+3	One-time
	+ Air Radar			+2					+3	One-time
12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai	(★1)			+1
	(★2-3)			+1					+2
	(★4-5)	+1		+1					+2
	(★6-7)	+1		+2					+2
	(★8-9)	+1		+2				+1	+2
	(★MAX)	+1		+3				+1	+2
Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)				+1			+1		+2
Type 2 Depth Charge	(★8-9)				+1
	(★MAX)				+2
Hedgehog (Initial Model)	(1st equipped)				+2				+1	One-time
Mk.32 ASW Torpedo (Mk.2 Thrower)									+1
2cm Flakvierling 38	(★4-6)			+1					+1
	(★7-9)	+1		+2					+1
	(★MAX)	+1		+3					+2
	(★4-MAX) + Air Radar			+1						One-time
3.7cm FlaK M42	(★6-7)			+1					+1
	(★8-9)	+1		+1					+1
	(★MAX)	+1		+1				+1	+2
	(★6-MAX) + Air Radar			+2						One-time
25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns		+1		+1					+1

Analysis

Priority: Medium

Destroyer escorts, also known as kaiboukan, are cheap, mass-produced vessels focused on ASW, and that's what they should be used for.

With proper gear, they can perform OASW attacks from level 1 and consume very little fuel and ammo, giving an excellent bang for your bucks when it comes to dealing with subs.

However, they are a poor fit for surface combat, so make sure not to expose them to enemy surface ships too much.

The differences in combat stats that actually matter between DEs are minimal, so feel free to use the ones you prefer.

They're also very cheap and easy to sparkle, and can therefore be used in expeditions that do not require a Drum Canister (as they cannot equip those).

Furthermore, they can be used for an unique kind of Modernization that can increase HP, ASW and Luck. Refer to the corresponding page for details on that.

Recommended Roles

• ASW
• Modernization
• Expeditions

Not Recommended Roles

• Surface combat

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event	Japanese/English
Introduction Play	I'm the 2nd ship of the Hiburi-class coastal defense ships, Daitou! Reporting for duty! So you're the Admiral. Hehe~! Great! Take care of me too. Now, let's get going!
	日振型海防艦、その二番艦、大東さ！着任！あんたが提督か、へへぇ！いいね！あたいもよろしくな。さっ、行ってみよう！
Introduction Play	2nd ship of the Hiburi-class coastal defense ships, Daitou! I'm right here! Hehe, you're looking good, Admiral, isn't that great! Now, let's get going!
	日振型海防艦、その二番艦、大東！ここにいるぜ！提督、へへぇ、いいじゃん、元気そうだ！今日もよろしくな。さっ、行ってみよう！
Library Play	I'm the 2nd ship of the Hiburi-class coastal defense ships, Daitou! That's right, I had some rough times. I worked hard on surface escorts and minesweeping missions... Huh, what? Don't make that face. Admiral, safe seas are great, right? I like them too. So you know... Well, forget it. Just remember what I told you about me!
	日振型海防艦、その二番艦、大東さ！そうよ、もう大変なんだよ、色々なこと。海上護衛、掃海任務、頑張ったけどね。…あぁ、なんだよ？そんな顔すんなって。提督、安全な海っていいよな、あたいも大好きさ。そういうの…ってさ。まぁ、いっか。あたいのことも、覚えておきなよ！
Secretary 1 Play	Did you call me?
	あたい、呼んだ？
Secretary 2 Play	Ah, this? It's a depth charge. Ah, this? It's a depth charge too. They're my weapons for fighting those things.
	あぁ、これ？爆雷。あぁ、これ？これも爆雷。あいつらと戦うための、あたいの武器さ。
Secretary 2 Play	Ah, this? It's a depth charge. Ah, this? It's a depth charge too. They're my means of fighting those things. Want one?
	あぁ、これ？爆雷。あぁ、これ？これも爆雷。あいつらと戦うための、あたいの道具！一つ、要る？
Secretary 3 Play	Sigh... Yeah, that's right, I've put a lot of thought into defending the seas. That still hasn't changed. It's my important duty. If I have to give a reason for it, it'd be "love". Right!
	あぁ…そだな、海を守るってさ、いろいろ案だよね。今もそれは変わんないよ。大事な、仕事さ。何かを駆ける、意味は「愛」よ。なぁ！
Secretary Idle Play	Hmm? Ah, a minesweeping story? Fine, I don't mind. It was an important mission back then, just like it is today. I wanted to pass a clean sea down to future generations. Hmm? Oi~, are you listening!?
	ん？あぁ、掃海の話？いいよ、しても。今も昔も大事な任務さ。海は、綺麗にして未来に渡したいじゃん。ん？おぉい、聞いてっか！？
Secretary (Married) Play	What, I don't really need to be babied. Ah... Oh... It's fine, I'm feeling fine.... Ehehe, you're nice.
	なんだよ、あたい、別に優しくなんかしないぜ。あぁ…おぁ…いいんだ、いつもの調子で…えへへ、優しい、な。
Wedding Play	Huh, did you call me? You didn't? I see... What, if you have something to say, say it! Eh, what was that? Say it again, hey! One more time!
	はぁ、あたいのこと、呼んだ？間違い？あぁ、そう…なーんだよ、言いたいことあんなら言えって！えぇ、なんだって？もっかい言ってよ、ほら！もっかいさ！
Player's Score Play	Hmm? Information? Well, I'll have to get it for you then. Is this fine?
	あぁ？情報？仕方ねぇ、取ってやんよ。これでいいかい？
Joining the Fleet Play	1st Surface Escort Division, Daitou, sortieing now! Follow me!
	第一海上護衛隊、大東、出撃するぜ！ついて来な！
Joining the Fleet Play	101st Escort Squadron, Daitou, sortieing! Follow me!
	第百一戦隊、大東、出撃だ！ついて来なぁ！
Equipment 1 Play	Ooh! This is nice, thanks!
	おぉ！いいじゃん、あんがと！
Equipment 2 Play	Wow~ this is nice too, it really is!
	いや～、これもいいね、いいじゃん！
Equipment 3 Play	Ah, isn't this fine.
	あぁ、いいんじゃない。
Supply Play	Thanks, Admiral!
	あんがと、提督！
Docking (Minor) Play	I'm going to take a bath.
	お風呂入るわ。
Docking (Major) Play	Tch... I'm all filthy and torn up. Dammit! Admiral, I'll be resting for a while. That's fine, right!?
	ちっ…汚れと破れだ、むっかぁ！提督、ちょっと休むぜ。いいだろう！？
Construction Play	Looks like some new girl's done.
	できた見てよ、新しいやつ。
Return From Sortie Play	Whew~ the fleet has returned. Being in harbour feels good~ Somehow makes me feel relieved. Ehehe.
	ふぇ～、艦隊帰投だぜ。いいよな港って〜。なんだかんだでほっとすんだよ、えへへ。
Starting a Sortie Play	I'll protect you! Fleet, weigh anchor! Keep a caaaareful watch on the sea and sky, everyone! Let's go!
	あたいが守ってやるよ！船団、抜錨！みんな、空と海中、よ～く見張ってな！いくぜ！
Starting a Battle Play	It's the enemy. We gotta do this! Escort Division, forwards! Listen up, I'll protect you!
	敵かよ。しっかたねぇ、やるぞ！護衛隊、前へ！いいか、あたいらが、守るんだ！
Attack Play	Not yet... Wait... Now, open fire! Fire!
	まだだ…待て…よし、打ち方、始めい！ってぇ！
Night Battle Attack Play	Don't underestimate me! I said I'd protect everyone, didn't I!
	この大東さんはなめんなよ！守ってやるって、んなろう！
Night Battle Play	Sigh... Night, huh? Not like I have torpedoes. But, I'll still go. Are you ready, everyone? Fleet, increase speed, we're charging in!
	はぁ…夜かい？魚雷ねぇけどな。でも、行くさ。皆、用意はいいか？艦隊、増速、追撃するぜ！
MVP Play	Hmph, Didn't I tell you not to underestimate coastal defense ships? I did say I'd protect you. Heheh, right!
	へぇん、だから、海防艦だからってなめんなって。あたいが守ってやるって言ったろうが。へへぇ〜、な！
Minor Damage 1 Play	Owow, stop that!
	あいちゃちゃっ！やめろって！
Minor Damage 2 Play	Ouch... Goddammit!
	いでっ！ちくしょー！
Minor Damage 2 Play	Ouch... goddammit! This really pisses me off!
	いてぇ…ちっくしょ！マジむかつく！
Major Damage Play	Nooo! I told you to stop it! Just you wait, you bastards!
	いやぁ！やめろって言ってんのに！今に見てろよ、てめぇら！
Sunk Play	Argh... Am I seriously falling in a place like this... I still have... so many things to do... after the fighting ends...
	ああぁっ！マジかよ、こんなとこでか！あたいは、戦いが終わっても…やることが…あんのによ…

Seasonal

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
White Day 2018 Play	Oh, ooooh, that’s nice, Ro, Give me some too, Admiral… Ah, so that’s it. Then I’ll do it next year!
	おぉ、おぉ、ろちゃん、いいなそれ。提督、あたいにもくれよ…あぁ、そうなんだ。じゃぁ、来年やっから！
Coming of Spring 2018 Play	Cherry blossom viewing? With the Escort Division? Alright. I’m counting on you for delicious food, Hibu. I just can’t wait.
	お花見つっの？護衛隊で？いいよ。ひぶ、美味しい食いもん、よろしくねぇ。楽しみ、楽しみぃ。
5th Anniversary Play	Oh, the 5th Anniversary. Amazing. Let me praise you. Good, good! Well, now that we’ve reached this point, let’s try for the 6th Anniversary. Alright?
	ほぉ、五周年。すごいじゅん。褒めてあげる。よし、よし！まあ、こうなったら、六周年目指してみたら。なぁ？
Rainy Season 2018 Play	Gaah, jeez, you’re annoying, Hibu. I’ll be fine. I’m just bored because it’s the rainy season. Right, Admiral? See, see!?
	へぇ、もう、ヒブはうるさいな。大丈夫だよ。梅雨なんだもん、退屈じゃん。ねぇ、提督？ほら、ほら！？
Summer 2018 Play	Ehe, it's gotten hot this year too! This is definitely the time for swimsuits! What do you think of this, Hibu? Ah, what's with that look?
	えへぇ、今年を暑くなってきたね！そうなると、やっぱ、水着じゃん！ひぶ、こんなんどうかな？あぁ、なんだよその顔わ？
Saury 2018 Play	The Saury Festival huh... It's my turn to shine! I'm going to use these depth charges I'm so proud of! Huuh, why are you stopping me, Hibu? Why!?
	秋刀魚祭りか…あたいの出番だね！この自慢の爆雷が炸裂するぜ！はぁ、ひぶ、なんで止めんなよ？なんで！？
Late Autumn 2018 Play	Aaah, it's cold! Well, it's better than winter in Hokkaido... Ah, a kotatsu! Aaaah, this is great... I'll become a useless coastal defense ship... Aaaah...
	あぁー、寒い！まあ、北海道の冬よりわ…あぁ、こたつ！はぁ、いいわ、これ…だめ海防艦になる…はぁー…
Christmas 2018 Play	Hibu, this is delicious! What is it? Ah, Ro-chan, what is that? ...Ahaa, this is tasty too! This Christmas thing is great!
	ひぶ、これうめぞ！何これ？おぉ、ろちゃん、それは？…あはぁ、これもうめぇ！いいな、クリスマスって！
New Years 2019 Play	Happy New Year! Admiral, Hibu; Happy New Year! Oh, Happy New Year to you too, Ro-chan! Look after me this year too!
	あけおめことよろ！提督、ヒブ、あけおめ！おぉ、ろちゃんもあけおめ！今年もよろしくな！
Setsubun 2019 Play	Ah, really? That carrier? Then I won't hold back!
	あぁ、そうなの？あの空母？ほんじゃあ、遠慮なく！
Valentine's Day 2019 Play	Ooh, Hibu, you're giving me chocolate! Thanks. Are you giving me some too, Admiral? Just kidding! Here, this is from me.
	おぉ、ヒブ、チョコくれんだ！あんがとう。提督もくれんの？冗談だよ！ほら、あたいから。
White Day 2019 Play	Oh, ooooh, a return gift. Nice. Whoa, is it handmade? Mm! Delish! Something like sushi would be fine for next year, you know.
	お、おぉ、お返しくれんだ。いいね。はぁ、手作りかい？ん！うま！来年はお寿司とかでもいいよ。
6th Anniversary Play	Oooh, it's the 6th Anniversary! Seriously? That's amazing. Now then... Well, we can't help it. How about we try aiming for the 7th Anniversary instead. Well?	Secretary 2
	おぉ、六周年！まじか？すごいじゃん。そしたらさ…まあ、仕方ないよ。逆に七周年目指してみたら。なぁ？
7th Anniversary Play	Hii, it's the 7th Anniversary! No way. For real. That's amazing! Hehe. Then can we reach the 8th Anniversary? For real? No way right?	Secretary 2
	ヒィ、七周年！うそ、まじか、すごいじゃん！えへぇ。じゃ、八周年とかあるわけ？まさか？まさかまさか？

CG

Regular
Base Base Damaged

Trivia

• She is named after the Daitou Islands.

See Also

• List of Destroyer Escorts
• Wikipedia entry on Daitou