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| *Feel free to edit, but please leave a note here on which Phase was edited | | *Feel free to edit, but please leave a note here on which Phase was edited |
| ===Edits=== | | ===Edits=== |
| + | Addition to the general guidelines re high altitude bombers. |
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| ==General Guidelines== | | ==General Guidelines== |
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− | E4 is a multi-phase map consisting of two TP Phases followed by a final HP Phase, including unlocks for second and third boss as well as an unlockable shortcut. 3 Bases of LBAS Support are available to you on this map. | + | E4 is a multi-phase map consisting of two TP Phases followed by a final HP Phase, including unlocks for second and third boss as well as an unlockable shortcut. 3 Bases of LBAS Support are available to you on this map. Fairly certain that the Airstrike on the airbases is with high altitude bombers. |
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| ==Map Phases Breakdown== | | ==Map Phases Breakdown== |
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| The boss will consist of a [[Destroyer Forest Princess]] that will be accompanied by 2 Tsu-class and 3 Na-class DDs which two are capable of opening torpedo attacks on hard. Usage of land base bombers and TCI can help with securing victory here in later phases. | | The boss will consist of a [[Destroyer Forest Princess]] that will be accompanied by 2 Tsu-class and 3 Na-class DDs which two are capable of opening torpedo attacks on hard. Usage of land base bombers and TCI can help with securing victory here in later phases. |
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− | As of current the following composition is known:
| + | As of current the following composition is known: |
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| * '''Recommended Fleet:''' Transport Combined fleet 0-1 CAV/LHA([[Shinshuu Maru]]), 0-2 AV/CL, 4DD + 1-2 CL, 0-1 CA, 4-5 DD | | * '''Recommended Fleet:''' Transport Combined fleet 0-1 CAV/LHA([[Shinshuu Maru]]), 0-2 AV/CL, 4DD + 1-2 CL, 0-1 CA, 4-5 DD |
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| * Notes: | | * Notes: |
− | * Airpower is still notably heavy, consider bring an AV as a fighter mule. | + | * Using the mentioned composition will ignore fast requirements allowing more flexibility for your ships. |
| + | * Airpower is still notably heavy, consider bring an AV/CAV as a fighter mule. |
| * AACI is important for passing the nodes along the way | | * AACI is important for passing the nodes along the way |
− | * In route may be suitable for helping you pass Y3 since that node may pose a potential problem. | + | * In route Supportable may be suitable for helping you pass Y3 since that node may pose a potential problem. |
| * Boss support is highly recommended | | * Boss support is highly recommended |
| * Historical Japanese and American ships are needed along with ship types to maximize the damage bonus that can be done at the boss node. | | * Historical Japanese and American ships are needed along with ship types to maximize the damage bonus that can be done at the boss node. |
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| * '''LBAS Distribution:''' 1-3 Node Z (Range: 3) 132 AP /263 AS/ 591 AS (Preffered) | | * '''LBAS Distribution:''' 1-3 Node Z (Range: 3) 132 AP /263 AS/ 591 AS (Preffered) |
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| + | * If the comp uses 2 CL and 4 DD in the combined fleet, you will not need a fast fleet |
| * Y3 might be a hard to pass without the use of a land base in that node | | * Y3 might be a hard to pass without the use of a land base in that node |
| * If possible send all land bases to the boss node (Z) to maximize your chances of taking out the boss. | | * If possible send all land bases to the boss node (Z) to maximize your chances of taking out the boss. |
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| * Using [[Ise|Ise Kai Ni]] and [[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]] can allow you to opt to bringing in more fighter power to free up your carrier so they can perform attacks. | | * Using [[Ise|Ise Kai Ni]] and [[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]] can allow you to opt to bringing in more fighter power to free up your carrier so they can perform attacks. |
| * Special attacks can be more wildly among [[Nagato]], [[Nelson]] and [[Colorado]]. | | * Special attacks can be more wildly among [[Nagato]], [[Nelson]] and [[Colorado]]. |
− | *Due to the difficulty of this map, avoid using [[Colorado]]'s as a special attack unit since there is a good chance she will not get the opportunity use her attack due to it's strict limitations. | + | *Due to the difficulty of this map, using [[Colorado]]'s special attack can be effective, but difficulty to pull off due to it's strict conditions. Use at your own discretion. |
| * [[Nagato]] and [[Nelson]] are preferred due to their flexibility and ease of access. | | * [[Nagato]] and [[Nelson]] are preferred due to their flexibility and ease of access. |
− | * Units use to accompany the attacks should be American BBs and/or [[Ise|Ise Kai Ni]] and [[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]]. | + | * Units use to accompany the attacks should be American BBs and/or [[Ise|Ise Kai Ni]], [[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]] , and/or [[Haruna]]. |
| * Escort fleet should be TCI focused as you will need to hope they will score a lucky shot at the boss in order to kill her. | | * Escort fleet should be TCI focused as you will need to hope they will score a lucky shot at the boss in order to kill her. |
| * Use star shells, searchlights and a night plane to maximize your chances at scoring the kill on the boss | | * Use star shells, searchlights and a night plane to maximize your chances at scoring the kill on the boss |