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[[File:Single Fleet Vanguard.png|thumb|right|Vanguard Formation as shown in a '''Single Fleet'''.]] [[File:Striking Force Fleet Vanguard.png|thumb|right|Vanguard Formation as shown in a [[Striking Force Fleet]].]]
 
Vanguard Formation is an '''Event Exclusive''' Formation that introduced in the '''[[Fall 2017 Event]]'''. This formation provides position specific benefits (and drawbacks).
 
 
 
In general, the formation drastically decreases the likelihood your flag, second, and third ship are targeted, while increasing the evasion of your other four ships.
 
 
 
As of current, this formation has only been available during events, but can be used in normal maps within the event period.
 
 
 
==Regarding the Formation==
 
 
 
The '''Vanguard Formation''' is based on the formation which [[Wikipedia:Shōji_Nishimura|Shouji Nishimura]] used as his fleet entered into the Surigao Strait.
 
 
 
==The Formation in Detail==
 
The Vanguard Formation has a series of benefits and drawbacks specific to several major factors depending on the type and position of the ship.
 
 
 
At present, the following details are known regarding the Vanguard Formation:
 
 
 
===Vanguard Formation Modifiers===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:310px;" |Fleet's Position
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:64px;" |Surface Shell Modifier
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:64px;" |Anti-sub Power Modifier
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:64px;" |Anti-air Modifier <ref name ="Vanguard Data"> Source:[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tjqIccF94rrrdTnEd1KQ62E9uW2aH7juXaC7DApmBps/edit#gid=1993071493] AA data</ref>
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:68px;" |Torpedo Modifier
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:68px;" |Day Torpedo Hit Rate
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:210px;" |Evasion Modifier <ref name="Evasion">Source: [https://twitter.com/Xe_UCH/status/940178580809457664'''Xe-UCH's Twitter'''] Current results are based on an '''estimation''' of what was collected during the event. Results may change once more information is gathered.
 
</ref>
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;" | '''Vanguard Formation''' <br> Ship Slots 1-3
 
| style="text-align:center;" |50%
 
| style="text-align:center;" |100%
 
| style="text-align:center;" |110%
 
| style="text-align:center;" |100%
 
| style="text-align:center;" |High
 
| style="text-align:center;" |'''15%'''' for '''Non-DDs''' <br> '''25%''' for '''DDs'''
 
|-
 
| style="text-align:center;" | '''Vanguard Formation''' <br> Ship Slots 4-7
 
| style="text-align:center;" |100%
 
| style="text-align:center;" |60%
 
| style="text-align:center;" |110%
 
| style="text-align:center;" |100%
 
| style="text-align:center;" |High
 
| style="text-align:center;" |'''15%''' for '''Non-DDs''' for '''Slot 4''' <br> '''25%''' for '''DDs''' for '''Slot 4''' <br> '''30%''' for '''Non-DDs''' for '''Slot 5-7''' <br> '''45%+''' for '''DDs''' for '''Slot 5-7'''
 
|}
 
 
 
<references/>
 
 
 
* Please keep in mind that the data is still under research and is subject to change.
 
 
 
In addition to this, the vanguard formation also affects enemy targeting: protecting the first 3 ships (or less depending on how many ships are in your fleet) while granting the other (now more targeted) ships an evasion increase.
 
 
 
As of current results have been noted as followed:
 
 
 
===Vanguard Formation Targeting Chances For Single Fleets===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:200px;" |Fleet's Position in Single Fleet
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:100px;" |Chance of being Targeted <ref name="Hit Chances">Source: [https://twitter.com/syoukuretin/status/934662032745381888'''Syoukuretin's Twitter'''] Results are based on an '''estimation''' of what was collected during the event. Results may change once more information is gathered.
 
</ref>
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 1'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''0.43%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 2'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''9.13%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 3'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''8.26%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 4'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''26.96%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 5'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''27.37%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 6'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''27.83%'''
 
|}
 
 
 
===Vanguard Formation Targeting Chances For Striking Force Fleets===
 
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:200px;" |Fleet's Position in Striking Force Fleet
 
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width:100px;" |Chance of being Targeted <ref name="Hit Chances"></ref>
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 1'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''0.99%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 2'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''6.60%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 3'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''6.27%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 4'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''22.77%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 5'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''23.43%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 6'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''21.78%'''
 
|-
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''Slot 7'''
 
|  style="text-align:center;" | '''18.15%'''
 
|}
 
 
 
<references/>
 
 
 
==Current Conclusions==
 
 
 
The formation appears to be most useful in allowing fleets to better evade attacks; this comes in especially useful in night battle nodes, where there are fewer methods of preventing enemies from attacking, placing an emphasis on being able to survive enemy attacks.
 
 
 
One thing which is reasonable to assume is that [[Expeditions|Support Expedition Fleets]], like with other formations, suffer the offensive penalties of this formation.
 
 
 
One identified the weakness of the Vanguard Formation is that the '''fourth''' ship is at the '''highest risk''' of taking damage out of anyone in battle as she does not receive the evasion modifiers the fifth to seventh ships do. So it is recommended to consider the position of your fleet when considering the Vanguard formation.
 
 
 
The Vanguard formation has the ability to make going through tougher normal maps relatively easily (Some example maps include 2-5 North Path, 3-5 South Path, and 5-3). This formation is only available during events. Anyone who plans to use to complete tougher maps while the Vanguard Formation is available should take advantage of it while you have access to this formation.
 
 
 
{{Mechanics}}
 

Latest revision as of 17:11, 7 January 2023