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=Changes since January 2018= | =Changes since January 2018= | ||
− | This is an incomplete list and is only covering the most important changes a returning player might need to made aware of. Up to date as of the | + | This is an incomplete list and is only covering the most important changes a returning player might need to made aware of. Up to date as of the 30th of April 2023. |
==Remodels and Ships== | ==Remodels and Ships== | ||
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*[[Musashi|Musashi Kai Ni]]: A costly '''5 slot''' Battleship | *[[Musashi|Musashi Kai Ni]]: A costly '''5 slot''' Battleship | ||
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+ | *[[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni/Kai Ni Juu]]: A costly '''5 slot''' FBB/BBV | ||
+ | **Both variants gain access to the Yamato-Class special attack (see below) | ||
+ | **BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks | ||
*[[Nagato|Nagato Kai Ni]]|[[Mutsu|Mutsu Kai Ni]]|[[Nelson]]: Gain Access to a very powerful special attack (see below) | *[[Nagato|Nagato Kai Ni]]|[[Mutsu|Mutsu Kai Ni]]|[[Nelson]]: Gain Access to a very powerful special attack (see below) | ||
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*[[Ise|Ise Kai Ni]]|[[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]]: '''5 slot''' Battlecarriers (count as BBV for routing) capable of equipping Carrier Fighters and Divebombers. | *[[Ise|Ise Kai Ni]]|[[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]]: '''5 slot''' Battlecarriers (count as BBV for routing) capable of equipping Carrier Fighters and Divebombers. | ||
− | *[[Gambier Bay|Gambier Bay Mk.II]]|[[Yawata Maru|Unyou Kai]]: DLC-Capable CVE | + | *[[Gambier Bay|Gambier Bay Mk.II]]|[[Yawata Maru|Unyou Kai]]|[[Houshou|Houshou Kai Ni Sen]]: DLC-Capable CVE |
*[[Akagi|Akagi Kai Ni (E)]]: '''5 slot''' (night) Carrier | *[[Akagi|Akagi Kai Ni (E)]]: '''5 slot''' (night) Carrier | ||
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*[[Victorious]]: A CVB | *[[Victorious]]: A CVB | ||
− | + | *[[Momochi]]: Specialised Anti-Installation ship with priority targeting towards them. The only ship capable of equipping [[Landing Forces]] | |
+ | |||
+ | See also: [[Second Remodel Timeline]], [[User:Grunilg/Major_Changes/sandbox#Ship_Implementation_Dates|Ships by implementation Date]] | ||
− | + | ==Equipment== | |
− | * | + | * Introduction of [[Tutorial:Leveling#Range|Long Range Dive Bombers]] and [[Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands]], allowing more range control of Carrier Shelling. |
− | * | + | * Certain Dive Bombers now no longer prevent Carriers from attacking Installations. Check [[Anti-Installation#General_Characteristics|this page]] for a list of them. |
− | * | + | * Certain skilled and named Squadrons now enjoy [[Anti-Air_Fire#Shoot_Down_Resistance|Anti-Air Fire Evasion]]. |
− | *Introduction of | + | * Introduction of more stat bonuses for certain equipment on ships. Check the respective ship 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 Expansions: AA Fire Directors, Submarine RADAR/Echolocators, Submarine Rear Torpedo Launcers, Skilled Lookouts, Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility, [[Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands]] |
− | * | + | * [[Daihatsu-class Landing Craft]] 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 [[ | + | * 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|Akashi Kai]] and [[Akitsushima|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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Recource Hardcaps have been changed to 350.000 respectively. | ||
* Equipment Presets are now to be found in the [[Remodel_(Menu)]] | * Equipment Presets are now to be found in the [[Remodel_(Menu)]] | ||
− | *Damage caps got raised: | + | ==Combat Mechanics== |
+ | |||
+ | * Damage caps got raised: | ||
** Support, ASW, Airstrike, LBAS - 170 | ** Support, ASW, Airstrike, LBAS - 170 | ||
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** Night battle - 360 | ** Night battle - 360 | ||
− | * | + | * Introduction of very powerful, Multi-Hit, Multi-Ship Special Attacks with [[Nelson]], [[Nagato|Nagato Kai Ni]], [[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni]] and [[Mutsu|Mutsu Kai Ni]]. Read their respective pages to get an idea of how they work |
+ | |||
+ | ** [[Colorado]] as well as [[Kongou|Kongou Kai Ni C]], [[Hiei|Hiei 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 [[Special_Attacks|here]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Introduction of [[Aerial_Combat#Rocket_Barrage|AA Rocket Barrage]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Introduction of [[Surface_Ship_Equipment|Smoke Screens]] | ||
* Destroyers 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 effectivness. | * Destroyers 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 effectivness. | ||
− | * ASW | + | * 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://noro6.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. |
Latest revision as of 12:25, 30 April 2023
Changes since January 2018
This is an incomplete list and is only covering the most important changes a returning player might need to made aware of. Up to date as of the 30th of April 2023.
Remodels and Ships
- Amagiri Kai Ni: A Destroyer with target priority and accuracy buff against PT Imps which also applies to the ships adjacent to her.
- Tashkent kai: 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 Kai Ni/Kai Ni Juu: A costly 5 slot FBB/BBV
- Both variants gain access to the Yamato-Class special attack (see below)
- BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks
- Nagato Kai Ni|Mutsu Kai Ni|Nelson: Gain Access to a very powerful special attack (see below)
- Ise Kai Ni|Hyuuga Kai Ni: 5 slot Battlecarriers (count as BBV for routing) capable of equipping Carrier Fighters and Divebombers.
- Gambier Bay Mk.II|Unyou Kai|Houshou Kai Ni Sen: DLC-Capable CVE
- Akagi Kai Ni (E): 5 slot (night) Carrier
- Kaga Kai Ni (E/Go): 5 slot (night/ASW) Carrier
- Victorious: A CVB
- Momochi: Specialised Anti-Installation ship with priority targeting towards them. The only ship capable of equipping Landing Forces
See also: Second Remodel Timeline, Ships by implementation Date
Equipment
- Introduction of Long Range Dive Bombers and Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands, allowing more range control of Carrier Shelling.
- Certain Dive Bombers now no longer prevent Carriers from attacking Installations. Check this page for a list of them.
- Certain skilled and named Squadrons now enjoy Anti-Air Fire Evasion.
- Introduction of more stat bonuses for certain equipment on ships. Check the respective ship 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 Expansions: AA Fire Directors, Submarine RADAR/Echolocators, Submarine Rear Torpedo Launcers, Skilled Lookouts, Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility, Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands
- Daihatsu-class Landing Craft 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 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 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.
- Recource Hardcaps have been changed to 350.000 respectively.
- 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, Multi-Hit, Multi-Ship Special Attacks with Nelson, Nagato Kai Ni, Yamato Kai Ni and Mutsu Kai Ni. Read their respective pages to get an idea of how they work
- Colorado as well as Kongou Kai Ni C, Hiei 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 here
- Introduction of AA Rocket Barrage
- Introduction of Smoke Screens
- Destroyers CIs have been buffed. Take a look at the Night Battle Page to get an Idea of their effectivness.
- Certain enemy Air Raids now feature Enemy ASW Patrol Aircraft, being capable of damaging submarines.
LBAS
- Introduction of High-Altitude Interceptors and High-Altitude Air Raids
- 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 (skilled), increasing LBAS Range alongside Bombing and Fighterpower. Look at the Land-Based Air Squadron page for more details
Useful Tools
- KCNav - Look up user submitted compositions and routing for maps
- Asashio-Bot - A useful Kancolle discord bot
- GotoBrowser - An alternative way of playing Kancolle on Android Devices, forgoing the need of the official Flash app.
- KC Cache Proxy - Faster loading times by saving assets locally
- KC EN Patch - A english patch for kancolle based on asset replacement. Use at your own risk.