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=Introduction=
 
=Introduction=
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This article is meant to be a rough guideline to help determine which girls should be '''"[[level]]ed"''' and '''"[[remodel]]ed"'''.
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*Are listed here mostly girls who should be remodeled using limited materials, notably: '''[[Blueprint]]s, [[Action Report]]s, and [[Catapult]]s.
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*"'''Event-only'''" girls are listed separately due to their relative unavailability. Any girl not listed here can be considered low priority.
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The bare minimum required for events is about '''4 (F)BB, 2 CV(B), 2 CVL, 2 CA(V), 2 CL, 2 CLT, 8 DD, 1 AV, 1 AO, 1 LHA''', in order to cover all combined fleet combinations and most routing requirements, with no extra capacity for ship locks or historical ships.
  
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This article is meant to be a rough guideline to help you determine which girls you should be leveling. Included in this is which girls you should be using your limited blueprints, action reports and prototype catapults on. Any girl not listed here is considered very low priority and should be left for last.
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Additionnaly, getting girls required for quests and improvements is advised if not required to advance the game:
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*''[[Quests/List of required ships|List of required ships for Quests]]
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*''[[Improvement/Helper|List of required ships for Improvements]]
  
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The bare minimum you'll require for events is '''7DD 1CL 3CA/V 4FBB 2CV 2CVL'''. This covers all combined fleet combinations with no extra capacity for ship locks or historical ships.
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As a general rule, girls which require special resources (blueprint, action report, protoype catapult) are rated lower than their counterparts unless they outclass every other girls in that category. Unless otherwise noted, girls should be set-upped to their '''highest remodel'''.
  
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As a general rule, girls which require special resources (blueprint, action report, protoype catapult) are rated lower than their counterparts unless they outclass every other girl in that category. Unless otherwise noted, you should be getting girls to their '''highest remodel'''.
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''The advice in this article assumes the girl is already possed. Do not stress about missing high priority girls.
  
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'''The advice in this article assumes you already have the girl. Don't stress about missing high priority girls.'''
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=Remodel Priorities ([[Blueprint]]/[[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult|Prototype Catapult]])=
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{|class="wikitable"
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!Priority
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!Name
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" rowspan="3"| Very High
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Abukuma]]
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|
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* Can perform like a CLT while still being classified as a CL.
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|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Shoukaku]]<br>[[Zuikaku]]
 +
|
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* Powerful CVB.
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* Requires Prototype Catapult.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Nagato]]
 +
|
 +
* Powerful special ability.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" rowspan="6"| High
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Ise]]
 +
|
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* 5-slots.
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* Can carry carrier fighters.
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* Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Suzuya]]
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|
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* Unlocks quest for [[Kyoufuu Kai]]
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Tone]]<br>[[Chikuma]]
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|
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* CAV
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Mogami|Mogami Kai Ni Toku]]
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|
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* High stat CAV
 +
* Capable of equipping minisubs, tanks and landing craft
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Saratoga]]
 +
|
 +
* Can function as CVB or CVn.
 +
* Required for night plane conversion quests.
 +
* Requires Prototype Catapult.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]] <br> [[Yahagi|Yahagi Kai Ni B]]
 +
|
 +
* Can perform like a CLT while still being classified as a CL.
 +
* 5-slots (Yuubari) / 4 slots (Yahagi)
 +
* Can carry landing craft and tanks (tank only on Yahagi)
 +
* Can equip Seaplane Fighters (Yahagi)
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" rowspan="9"| Medium
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Yura]]
 +
|
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* Very versatile. Can perform opening torpedoes, carry SPF and perform AACI.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Noshiro]]
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|
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* Strong 4 Slot CL, can equip Tanks
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kuma|Kuma Kai Ni D]]
 +
|
 +
* Can equip minisubs, loses the ability to equip torpedoes
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Zara]]
 +
|
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* Can carry SPF but counts as CA.
 +
* Kai Ni makes her more combat capable.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Unryuu]]
 +
|
 +
* Required for Reppuu 601 conversion quest.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Fusou]]<br>[[Yamashiro]]
 +
|
 +
* Decent BBVs.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Mutsu]]
 +
|
 +
* Powerful special ability.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akagi]]<br>[[Kaga]]
 +
|
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* 5-slots.
 +
* Becomes CVn with Kai Ni E remodel.
 +
* Becomes Jet-Capable ASW-CV with Kai Ni Go Remodel (Kaga)
 +
* Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Ryuuhou|Ryuuhou Kai Ni (E)]]
 +
|
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* Becomes CVn with Kai Ni E remodel
 +
* Good Stats for a CVL
 +
* Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
 +
|-
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| rowspan="12" style="text-align: center;" | Low
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Musashi]]
 +
|
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* 5-slots.
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* Can carry SPF and perform AACI.
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kumano]]
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|
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* Becomes a better CAV.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Choukai]]
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|
 +
* Required to unlock [[LBAS]] in [[World 6]].
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* Powerful CA.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Hyuuga]]
 +
|
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* 5-slots.
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* Can carry carrier fighters.
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* Can OASW with certain equipment setups.
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* Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Italia]]<br>[[Roma]]
 +
|
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* Can carry SPF but counts as FBB.
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Tama]]
 +
|
 +
* Can carry SPF.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Fletcher]]
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|
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* Unlocks Quests for powerful ASW Equipment
 +
* Minor Stat gains, core capabilities remain unchanged
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Naganami]]
 +
|
 +
* Useful DD but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
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* Has [[12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2]] Stock
 +
* Unlocks quarterly quest for [[Action Report]].
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Ooshio]]<br>[[Arashio]]<br>[[Arare]]
 +
|
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* Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
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* Can carry {{LandingCraft}} Landing craft and {{Amphibious Tank}} Amphibious Tanks.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kagerou]]<br>[[Shiranui]]<br>[[Kuroshio]]
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|
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* Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
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* (Requires all 3) Unlocks quest for [[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult]].
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** Prerequisite quest requires [[Ooshio]], [[Arashio]] & [[Arare]].
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Yuugumo]]<br>[[Makigumo]]<br>[[Kazagumo]]<br>[[Akigumo]]
 +
|
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* Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
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* Except [[Akigumo]], has [[12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2]] Stock
 +
* (Requires all 4) Unlocks quest for [[61cm Quadruple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model]]
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Takanami]]<br>[[Okinami]]<br>[[Asashimo]]
 +
|
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* Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
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* Has [[12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2]] Stock
 +
|-
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| rowspan="7" style="text-align: center;" | Very Low
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kongou]]<br>[[Hiei]]
 +
|
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* Gains a Night Battle Special Attack
 +
* Gains torpedo stat.
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* Requires 2 blueprints.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Amagi]]<br>[[Katsuragi]]
 +
|
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* Regular CVs with nothing special.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Bismarck]]
 +
|
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* Gains torpedo stat.
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* Requires 2 blueprints.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Taiyou]]<br>[[Shinyou]]
 +
|
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* Counts as CVE.
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* Requires Prototype Catapult.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kinu]]
 +
|
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* Good expedition ship with built in daihatsu bonus.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Gotland]]
 +
|
 +
* Requires Prototype Catapult.
 +
* Gains Daihatsu Capability and better Planeslots
 +
|-
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|}
  
 
=Destroyer (DD)=
 
=Destroyer (DD)=
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|+Combat (Including TCI)
 
|+Combat (Including TCI)
 
|-
 
|-
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!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Priority
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!Priority
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!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name
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!Name
−
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Availability
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!Availability
−
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Notes
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!Notes
 
|-
 
|-
 
| rowspan="5"| Very High
 
| rowspan="5"| Very High
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* Requires Blueprint.
 
* Requires Blueprint.
 
|-
 
|-
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| [[Yuugumo]]<br>[[Makigumo]]<br>[[Kazagumo]]<br>[[Asashimo]]
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| [[Yuugumo]]<br>[[Makigumo]]<br>[[Kazagumo]]<br>[[Asashimo]]<br>[[Okinami]]<br>[[Takanami]]
 
| Drop
 
| Drop
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 
|+Anti-Submarine
 
|+Anti-Submarine
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! Priority
 +
! Name
 +
! Availability
 +
! Notes
 
|-
 
|-
−
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Priority
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| rowspan="2" | High
−
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name
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| [[Tanikaze]] <br> [[Urakaze]]
−
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Availability
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| Drop
−
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | (Other) Roles
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| style="text-align:left;" |
−
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Notes
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* Decent ASW Stat at D Kai Remodel
 
|-
 
|-
−
| rowspan=""|Very High
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| [[Jervis]] <br> [[Janus]] <br> [[Fletcher]] <br> [[Johnston]] <br> [[Samuel B. Roberts]]
−
| [[Yukikaze|Yukikaze Kai]], [[Hatsushimo|Hatsushimo Kai 2]]
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| Event
−
| D, RC
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| TCI
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* Automatic OASW at Kai Remodel
−
| low remodel level (Yukikaze)
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| High
+
| rowspan="4" | Medium
−
| [[Shimakaze|Shimakaze Kai]]
+
| [[Asashio|Asashio Kai 2 D]]
−
| D, RC
+
| Drop <br> Construction
−
| Combat
+
| style="text-align:left;" |
−
| low remodel level
+
* Good ASW Stat at Kai Ni D Remodel
 +
* Gives up the good Combat Stats of her Kai 2 Remodel
 +
|-
 +
| [[Shiratsuyu]] <br> [[Umikaze]] <br> [[Arare]]
 +
| Drop <br> Construction (not Umikaze)
 +
| style="text-align:left;" |
 +
* Decent ASW Stat at Kai Ni Remodel <br>
 +
* Shiratsuyu and Umikaze Require [[Action Report]] <br>
 +
* Arare requires [[Remodel Blueprint]]
 +
|-
 +
| [[Fumizuki]] <br> [[Satsuki]]
 +
| Drop <br> Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Decent ASW Stat at Kai Ni Remodel
 +
|-
 +
| [[Tashkent]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;" |
 +
* 4 Slots
 +
|-
 +
| Low
 +
| n/a
 +
| n/a
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| style="text-align:left;"|
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* Any Ship that you can make OASW with your available Equipment
 +
* Ships that also appear in other DD Categories are to be preferred
 +
|}
 +
 
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=Destroyer Escort (DE)=
 +
 
 +
All DEs are '''low priority''' for leveling. There's no reason to level them outside of fulfilling branching or expedition requirements. You'll want at least 4 DE at Kai and the rest can be leveled at your own leisure.
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=Light Cruiser (CL)=
 +
 
 +
The primary role of a CL is to provide utility for the fleet. This is readily apparent in [[Combined Fleet]]s that only allow a single CL to participate. As such, there is a limited number of CLs that can be considered useful. Like DDs, they can be roughly divided into the same roles.
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 +
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
 +
|-
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!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="4"| Very High
 +
| [[Abukuma]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Requires blueprint.
 +
* Can perform opening torpedoes.
 +
** Has great combat stats for TCI if luckmodded.
 +
* Good ASW allows OASW at Kai Ni.
 +
** Requires level 82 for OASW while maintaining opening torpedoes.
 +
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Only applies to her Toku remodel.
 +
* Requires blueprint and action report
 +
* Can perform opening torpedoes.
 +
** Can work as a TCI ship at remodel if placed as flagship.
 +
* Good ASW allows OASW at Kai Ni.
 +
** Can still perform OASW with opening torpedoes.
 +
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
 +
** Able perform anti-installation and opening torpedo roles at the same time.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| High
+
| [[Kitakami]]<br>[[Ooi]]
−
| [[Michishio|Michishio Kai 2]], [[Kasumi|Kasumi Kai 2]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| D, RC
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Combat, AIW
+
* Low remodel level.
−
| DLC/Tank-Capable
+
* Can perform opening torpedoes.
 +
* Source of [[61cm Quint (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount]].
 +
* Classified as CLT.
 +
** They '''do not always''' count as CL for branching requirements.
 +
** They do not count as CLs for the 1CL requirement in CF escorts.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| High
+
| [[Sendai]]
−
| [[Jervis|Jervis Kai]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| E
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| TCI, ASW
+
* Only valuable for equipment, but equipment is a must-have.
−
| Auto-OASW
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| High
+
| rowspan="2"|High
−
| [[Tashkent|Tashkent Kai]]
+
| [[Kuma]]<br>[[Nagara]]
−
| E
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| ASW, AIW
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| 4 Slots
+
* Low remodel level.
 +
* Common drop.
 +
* (Kuma Kai Ni:) Requires Blueprint
 +
* (Kuma Kai Ni D:) Gains the ability to equip minisubs, loses the ability to equip torpedos
 +
* (Kuma Kai Ni:) Gains the ability to equip Seaplane Fighters
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium High
+
| [[Yura]]
−
| [[Akizuki|Akizuki Kai]], [[Teruzuki|Teruzuki Kai]], [[Hatsuzuki|Hatsuzuki Kai]], [[Suzutsuki|Suzutsuki Kai]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| E
+
| style="text-align:left;"|  
−
| AA
+
* Common drop.
−
| Main Source of [[10cm Twin High-angle Mount + Anti-Aircraft Fire Director|10cm HA + AAFD]]
+
* Requires Blueprint.
 +
* Can perform opening torpedoes.
 +
* Good ASW allows OASW at Kai Ni.
 +
** Requires level 79 for OASW while maintaining opening torpedoes.
 +
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
 +
* Can carry SPF to help with AS.
 +
* Can perform decent AACI.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium High
+
| rowspan="6"| Medium
−
| [[Kawakaze|Kawakaze Kai 2]]
+
| [[Kiso]]
−
| D
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| Combat
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| DLC-Capable
+
* Common drop.
 +
* Can perform opening torpedoes.
 +
* Classified as CLT.
 +
** '''Does not always''' count as CL for branching requirements.
 +
** Does not count as CL for the 1CL requirement in CF escorts.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| [[Isuzu]]
−
| [[Fletcher|Fletcher Kai]], [[Johnston|Johnston Kai]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| E
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| AA, ASW
+
* Common drop.
−
| Auto-OASW, Special AACI
+
* Low Kai Ni level.
 +
* Innate OASW at Kai Ni.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| [[Jintsuu]]
−
| [[Naganami|Naganami Kai 2]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| D
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Combat
+
* Low Kai Ni level.
−
| BQx for repeatable [[Action Report]]
+
* Common drop.
 +
* Highest combat stats.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| [[Naka]]
−
| [[Hibiki|Verniy]], [[Asashio|Asashio K2D]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| D, RC
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Combat, ASW, AIW
+
* Lowest Kai Ni level.
−
| DLC/Tank-Capable
+
* Common drop.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| [[Agano]]<br>[[Noshiro]]<br>[[Yahagi]]<br>[[Sakawa]]
−
| [[Akatsuki|Akatsuki Kai 2]], [[Asashio|Asashio Kai 2]]
+
| Drop<br>Large Ship Construction (Except Sakawa)
−
| D, RC
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Combat
+
* Low remodel level.
−
|
+
* Can carry SPB.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| [[Ooyodo]]
−
| [[Tanikaze|Tanikaze D Kai]], [[Urakaze|Urakaze D Kai]]
+
| Drop<br>Event
−
| D
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| ASW
+
* 4-slots allows maintaining DA setups while stacking WG42 for anti-installation.
−
|
+
* Bad ASW makes her unable to OASW until very high levels.
 +
* Low combat stats.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| rowspan="2"| Low
−
| [[Isokaze|Isokaze B Kai]], [[Hamakaze|Hamakaze B Kai]]
+
| [[Tama]]
−
| D
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| AA
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Special AACI w/o AAFD
+
* Common drop.
 +
* Requires blueprint.
 +
* Good ASW allows OASW on Kai Ni.
 +
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
 +
* Can carry SPF to help with AS.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| [[Kinu]]
−
| [[Ooshio|Ooshio Kai 2]], [[Arashio|Arashio Kai 2]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| D, RC
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Combat, AIW
+
* Requires blueprint.
−
| DLC/Tank-Capable
+
* Good ASW allows OASW on Kai Ni.
 +
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
−
| [[Shiratsuyu|Shiratsuyu Kai 2]], [[Umikaze|Umikaze Kai 2]]
 
−
| D, RC (S)
 
−
| Combat, ASW, AIW
 
−
| Tank-Capable
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
!Priority
−
| [[Murasame|Murasame Kai 2]]
+
!Name
−
| D, RC
+
!Availability
−
| Combat, ASW, AIW
+
!Notes
−
| DLC-Capable
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
| High
−
| [[Satsuki|Satsuki Kai 2]], [[Fumizuki|Fumizuki Kai 2]], [[Arare|Arare Kai 2]]
+
| [[Gotland]]<br>[[Abruzzi]]<br>[[Garibaldi]]<br>[[Helena]]
−
| D, RC
+
| Event
−
| ASW, AIW
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Tank/DLC-Capable
+
* 4-slots.
 +
* Good ASW for Gotland and Garibaldi allows OASW relatively early on.
 +
* 4-slots allows maintaining DA setups while stacking WG42 for anti-installation.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
| Medium
−
| [[Kagerou|Kagerou Kai 2]], [[Shiranui|Shiranui Kai 2]], [[Kuroshio|Kuroshio Kai 2]]
+
| [[Atlanta]]
−
| D, RC
+
| Event
−
| Combat
+
| style="text-align:left;"|  
−
|
+
* Powerful AACI.
 +
* Cannot artillery spot.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
| rowspan="2"| Very Low
−
| [[Yuugumo|Yuugumo Kai 2]], [[Makigumo|Makigumo Kai 2]], [[Kazagumo|Kazagumo Kai 2]], [[Asashimo|Asashimo Kai 2]]
+
| [[Perth]]<br>[[De Ruyter]]
−
| D
+
| Event
−
| Combat
+
| style="text-align:left;"|  
−
|
+
* Good firepower, low torpedo.
 +
* Standard CL with no special abilities.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
| [[Gotland|Gotland andra]]
−
| [[Maestrale|Maestrale Kai]], [[Libeccio|Libeccio Kai]], [[Grecale|Grecale Kai]], [[Samuel B. Roberts|Samuel B. Roberts Kai]]
+
| Event
−
| E, D (Libe)
+
| style="text-align:left;"|  
−
| ASW
+
* Gains Daihatsu Capability
−
| Lib. enables [[Zara]] LSC, Auto-OASW (Sammy)
+
* Gains better Plane Slots
 +
* Costs Blueprint and Prototype Flight Deck
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Very low
 
−
| Anything not listed here
 
−
|
 
−
|
 
−
|
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
==Destroyer Escorts==
+
=Heavy Cruiser (CA/V)=
  
−
See the [[Modernization]] page for details on modding with DEs.
+
CAs are primarily used for their night battle capabilities. The CAV subclass is quite valuable because of the limited selection and being necessary for AS requirements in some maps.
  
−
{| class="wikitable"
+
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
−
! Priority
+
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
−
! Ship
+
|-
−
! Availability
+
!Priority
−
! Role
+
!Name
−
! Misc
+
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="4"| Very High
 +
| [[Myoukou]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Great combat stats.
 +
* 32 {{Luck}} is decent for TCI.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Maya]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Common drop.
 +
* Great combat stats.
 +
* Powerful AACI.
 +
* Requires Reinforcement Expansion to work at full potential.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Mogami]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Low remodel level (kai)
 +
* CAV with good slots.
 +
* Gains the ability to equip minisubs, tanks and landing craft at Kai 2 Toku
 +
|-
 +
| [[Mikuma]]
 +
| Drop<br>Large Ship Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* CAV.
 +
* Main use is a source of [[20.3cm(no.3) Twin Gun Mount]].
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="4"|High
 +
| [[Suzuya]]<br>[[Kumano]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Good combat stats.
 +
* CAV at Kai and Kai Ni.
 +
* Becomes CVL at Carrier Kai Ni.
 +
* Requires Blueprint.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Tone]]<br>[[Chikuma]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Good combat stats.
 +
* Requires Blueprint.
 +
* Low Kai Ni level.
 +
* CAV only at Kai Ni.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
| [[Nachi]]<br>[[Ashigara]]<br>[[Haguro]]
−
| [[Shimushu]], [[Kunashiri]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| E
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| ASW, Mod
+
* Common drop.
−
| May be periodically available as a temporary drop on normal maps and/or reward from temporary quest(s).
+
* Great combat stats.
 +
* Low Kai Ni level.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
| [[Choukai]]
−
| [[Ishigaki]], [[Hachijou]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| E
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| ASW, Mod
+
* Common drop.
−
|
+
* Great combat stats.
 +
* Low Kai Ni level.
 +
* Requires Blueprint.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
| rowspan="2"| Medium
−
| [[Etorofu]], [[Matsuwa]]
+
| [[Takao]]<br>[[Atago]]
−
| Q, E
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| ASW, Mod
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| May be periodically available as a temporary drop on normal maps and/or reward from temporary quest(s).<br>Quest reward option for [[Quest#F73|F73]].
+
* Common drop.
 +
* Low remodel level.
 +
* Good combat stats.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
| [[Kinugasa]]
−
| [[Sado]], [[Tsushima]], [[Fukae]]
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| E
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| ASW, Mod
+
* Low Kai Ni level.
−
| May be periodically available as a temporary drop on normal maps and/or reward from temporary quest(s).
+
* Good fit bonuses make up for lack of gun upgrades.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Low
 
| Low
−
| [[Hiburi]], [[Daitou]]
+
| [[Furutaka]]<br>[[Kako]]
−
| E
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| ASW, Mod
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| May be periodically available as a temporary drop on normal maps and/or reward from temporary quest(s).
+
* Common drop.
 +
* Fit bonuses can compensate for lack of gun upgrades.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Very Low
 
| Very Low
−
| [[Mikura]]
+
| [[Aoba]]
−
| E
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| ASW, Mod
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| No modding partner (see [[Modernization]]).
+
* Common drop.
 +
* Bad combat stats.
 +
|-
 +
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| Very High
 +
| [[Prinz Eugen]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Good combat stats.
 +
* 40 {{Luck}} is good for TCI.
 +
|-
 +
| High
 +
| [[Zara]]
 +
| Event<br>Large Ship Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Counts as a CA but can carry SPF.
 +
* Requires Blueprint.
 +
* High firepower but not very good torpedo to back it up.
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2"|Low
 +
| [[Pola]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Counts as a CA but can carry SPF.
 +
* Bad combat stats.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Houston]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Good firepower but bad torpedo.
 +
* Has alright fit bonuses that make her a useful main-fleet CA.
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
==Light Cruisers==
+
=Battleship (BB)=
  
−
CLs face the tightest competition for slots in a fleet as escort fleets traditionally allow only a single CL. There exists a large gulf in quality between the best and the worst picks for a CL slot. The very best CLs are capable of enhancing the performance of the entire fleet with torpedoes or a fourth slot.
+
The priority of a BB changes depending on their type. Fast battleships, slow battleships, and aviation battleships all have their own special niche. For a player just starting out, fast BBs can fill in for slow BBs. They won't have the raw power of a slow BB, but they'll perform adequately in the role.
  
−
{| class="wikitable"
+
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
−
! Priority
+
|+Fast Battleships
−
! Ship
+
|-
−
! Accessibility
+
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
−
! Role
+
|-
−
! Misc
+
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Very High
 
| Very High
−
| [[Abukuma|Abukuma Kai 2]]
+
| [[Kongou]]<br>[[Hiei]]<br>[[Haruna]]<br>[[Kirishima]]
−
| D, RC
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| Combat
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Opening Torpedo, Daihatsu/Tank Carrier
+
* Good combat stats.
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2"| Low
 +
| [[Kongou|Kongou Kai Ni C]]<br>[[Hiei|Hiei Kai Ni C]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Requires 2 Blueprints, 2 GunMats and an Action Report.
 +
* Gains Night Battle Special Attack
 +
* Gains closing torpedo.
 +
* Powerful night battle BB.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Bismarck]]
 +
| Large Ship Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Requires 2 Blueprints to reach adequate performance levels.
 +
* Gains closing torpedo.
 +
* Powerful night battle BB.
 +
|-
 +
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2"|Very High
 +
| [[Iowa]] <br> [[South Dakota]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Great combat stats.
 +
* Low remodel level.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Richelieu]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Good combat stats.
 +
* Low remodel level.
 +
|-
 +
| Medium
 +
| [[Littorio]]<br>[[Roma]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Good combat stats.
 +
* Low remodel level.
 +
* Requires Blueprint.
 +
* Very Long default range.
 +
|-
 +
| Very Low
 +
| [[Gangut]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Bad combat stats.
 +
* Counts as fast BB but slow speed.
 +
* Can perform closing torpedoes.
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 +
|+Slow Battleships
 +
|-
 +
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Very High
 
| Very High
−
| [[Sendai|Sendai Kai 2]]
+
| [[Nagato]]<br>[[Mutsu]]
−
| D, RC
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| Eq
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Valuable for equipment, mediocre combat performance otherwise
+
* Requires Blueprint.
 +
* The second one of the pair would just be High priority.
 +
* Powerful special skill.
 +
* Good combat stats.
 +
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation work.
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2"| Medium
 +
| [[Musashi]]
 +
| Large Ship Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Requires 3 Blueprints, 3 GunMats and an Action Report.
 +
* 5 slots.
 +
* Great combat stats.
 +
* Has AACI with niche usefulness.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Yamato]]
 +
| Large Ship Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Great combat stats.
 +
|-
 +
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Very High
 
| Very High
−
| [[Kitakami|Kitakami Kai 2]], [[Ooi|Ooi Kai 2]]
+
| [[Nelson]]
−
| D, RC
+
| Event
−
| Combat
+
| style="text-align:left;"|  
−
| CLT
+
* Decent combat stats.
 +
* Powerful special skill.
 +
|-
 +
| Medium
 +
| [[Warspite]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Decent combat stats.
 +
|-
 +
| Low
 +
| [[Colorado]]
 +
| Event
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Low remodel level.
 +
* Bad special skill.
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 +
|+Aviation Battleships
 +
|-
 +
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| Very High
 +
| [[Ise]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Requires 2 Blueprints, a Prototype Catapult, and an Action report.
 +
* 5 slots.
 +
* Two large slots make her great at assisting with AS.
 +
* Has AACI with niche use.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| High
 
| High
−
| [[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai]]
+
| [[Fusou]]<br>[[Yamashiro]]
−
| D, RC
+
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
−
| Utility
+
| style="text-align:left;"|
−
| Easily accessible 4 slot CL
+
* Requires Blueprint.
 +
* Single large slot good for assisting with AS.
 +
|-
 +
| Low
 +
| [[Hyuuga]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Requires 2 Blueprints, a Prototype Catapult, and an Action report.
 +
* 5 slots.
 +
* Only has one large slot.
 +
* Has AACI with niche use.
 +
* Can perform OASW with the correct setup.
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
 
 +
=Standard Carrier (CV)=
 +
 
 +
Standard Fleet Carriers are the backbone of the Fleet when it comes to providing air support for the fleet. As aircraft are their main weaponry, their slot size and distribution determine the usefulness of the Carrier. Armored Carriers (CVB) are capable of attacking while moderately damaged.
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Shoukaku]] <br> [[Zuikaku]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Regular Construction<br>Drop
 +
|
 +
* Requires Blueprint and [[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult]]
 +
* Turn into Armoured Carriers upon Kai 2 A remodel
 +
* Capable of operating Jet Aircraft
 
|-
 
|-
−
| High
+
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | High
−
| [[Kuma|Kuma Kai]], [[Nagara|Nagara Kai]]
+
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Soryuu]]<br>[[Hiryuu]]
−
| D, RC
+
| style="text-align: center;" | Regular Construction<br>Drop
−
| Combat
+
|  
−
| Low remodel level, excellent stats
+
* Source of [[Type 99 Dive Bomber (Egusa Squadron)|T99 Egusa]], [[Type 97 Torpedo Bomber (Tomonaga Squadron)|T97 Tomonaga]] and [[Zero Fighter Type 21 (Skilled)|M21 Skilled]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
| High
+
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akagi]]<br>[[Kaga]]
−
| [[Yura|Yura Kai 2]]
+
| style="text-align: center;" | Regular Construction<br>Drop<br>Quest (Akagi)
−
| D, RC
+
|  
−
| AS, AIW
+
* Low remodel Level (Kai)
−
| Opening Torpedo, Daihatsu/Tank Carrier, Seaplane Fighters
+
* Decent slot size and distribution
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | Medium
−
| [[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai 2]]
+
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akagi|Akagi Kai 2]]
−
| D, RC
+
| style="text-align: center;" |
−
| ASW
+
|  
−
| Auto-OASW
+
* Requires 2 Blueprints and one [[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult]]
 +
* 5 slots
 +
* Can convert to Night Carrier upon Kai 2 E remodel
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Taihou]]
−
| [[Kiso|Kiso Kai 2]]
+
| style="text-align: center;" | Large Ship Construction
−
| D
+
|  
−
| Combat
+
* Is a Armoured Carrier
−
| CLT
+
* Great slot distribution
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Unryuu]]
−
| [[Jintsuu|Jintsuu Kai 2]]
+
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Event
−
| D, RC
 
−
| Combat
 
 
|  
 
|  
 +
* Requires Blueprint
 +
* Gives access to [[Quests#F15|Quest F15]], rewarding [[Reppuu (601 Air Group)]]
 +
* Low running cost
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium
+
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
−
| [[Ooyodo|Ooyodo Kai]]
 
−
| D, E
 
−
| AIW
 
−
| Source of FCF, 4 Slots
 
−
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Low
+
!Priority
−
| [[Tama|Tama Kai 2]]
+
!Name
−
| D, RC
+
!Availability
−
| AS, AIW
+
!Notes
−
| Tank/DLC/SPF-Capable
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Very Low
+
| style="text-align: center;" |Very High
−
| [[Tatsuta|Tatsuta Kai 2]]
+
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Saratoga]]
−
| D, RC
+
| style="text-align: center;" | Large Ship Construction<br>Event
−
| ASW, AIW
+
|  
−
| Auto-OASW
+
* Requires Blueprint and [[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult]].
 +
* Turns into a Night Carrier upon Mk II Remodel.
 +
* Turns into an armored Carrier upon Mk II Mod 2 Remodel.
 +
* Gives Access to the Questline rewarding various Carrier Night Operation Equipment.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Medium-High (If available)
+
| style="text-align: center;" |High
−
| [[Gotland|Gotland Kai]], [[Garibaldi|Garibaldi Kai]], [[Abruzzi|Abruzzi Kai]]
+
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Intrepid]] <br> [[Hornet]]
−
| E
+
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
−
| Combat
+
|  
−
| 4 Slots
+
* Big Slots, decent slot distribution
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Very Low
+
| style="text-align: center;" |Medium
−
| Anything else not listed here
+
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Ark Royal]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
 
|  
 
|  
 +
* Average Carrier
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |Low
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Katsuragi]]<br>[[Amagi]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
 
|  
 
|  
 +
* Requires Blueprint
 +
* Come with decent Planes of the 601st Air Group
 +
* Low running cost
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |Very Low
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Aquila]]<br>[[Graf Zeppelin]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
 
|  
 
|  
 +
* Bad Capacity
 +
* Bad Slot Distribution
 +
* Very Fragile (Aquila)
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
==Heavy Cruisers==
+
=Light Carrier (CVL)=
  
−
tl;dr: CAV, Maya, Myoukou-class
+
CVLs, as their name suggests, are just smaller CVs. They are used as substitutes for CVs when routing or fleet composition rules stop you from taking CVs. CVLs perform the same roles that CVs do, providing air support and powerful striking power. Like CVs, slot size and distribution plays a large role in determining how useful they are. CVLs are important to have around because of Combined Fleet composition requirements - STF and TCF limit CVs. They are also useful in normal maps where you want to reduce the resource cost.
  
−
==SS(V)==
+
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 +
|+Fast Battleships
 +
|-
 +
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2"|Very High
 +
| [[Zuihou|Zuihou Kai Ni B]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Small slots, alright distribution.
 +
* Becomes Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
 +
* Can OASW.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Chitose]]<br>[[Chiyoda]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Common drop.
 +
* Low remodel level.
 +
* Good slot sizes and distribution.
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2"| High
 +
| [[Ryuujou]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Decent slot sizes, alright distribution.
 +
* Good combat stats.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Junyou]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Good slot sizes and distribution.
 +
* Good combat stats.
 +
* Slow.
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2"| Low
 +
| [[Hiyou]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Small slot sizes, alright distribution.
 +
* Weak combat stats.
 +
* Slow.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Shouhou]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Small slot sizes, alright distribution.
 +
* Weak combat stats.
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2"|Very Low
 +
| [[Houshou]]
 +
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Only 3 slots.
 +
* Bad slot size and distribution.
 +
* Weak stats overall.
 +
* Slow.
 +
|-
 +
| [[Ryuuhou]]
 +
| Drop
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Requires Blueprint.
 +
* Bad slot size and distribution.
 +
* Weak stats overall.
 +
* Slow.
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|-
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!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
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|-
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!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| Medium
 +
| [[Taiyou]]<br>[[Shinyou]]
 +
|
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Bad slot size and distribution.
 +
* Weak stats overall.
 +
* Requires Blueprint and Prototype Catapult.
 +
* Counts as Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
 +
* Can OASW.
 +
* Slow.
 +
|-
 +
| Very Low
 +
| [[Gambier Bay]]
 +
|
 +
| style="text-align:left;"|
 +
* Only 3 slots.
 +
* Bad slot size and distribution.
 +
* Weak stats overall.
 +
* Counts as Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
 +
* Can OASW.
 +
* Slow.
 +
|-
 +
|}
  
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tl;dr: Maruyu, U-511 for WG, Big Sub for Seiran
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=Submarines (SS/V)=
  
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==BB==
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SSs are of limited usefulness. Their main role is to be bait for leveling in certain maps. Despite this, there have been a number of events where cheesing with submarines is a viable strategy. Therefore it is recommended that you have a few good submarines to prepare for that eventuality.
  
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tl;dr: nelson, snails, hotels, warspite, colorado
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{| class="wikitable"
 +
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Maruyu]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Large Ship Construction
 +
|
 +
* Important for luck modernization.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | High
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-401]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Large Ship Construction
 +
|
 +
* Low remodel level.
 +
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Low
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-19]]<br>[[I-8]]<br>[[I-58]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Normal Construction
 +
|
 +
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-168]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |
 +
|
 +
* Good for sub tanking.
 +
|-
 +
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |[[I-13]]<br>[[I-14]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |
 +
|
 +
* 3 slots.
 +
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | High
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-400]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |
 +
|
 +
* Low remodel level.
 +
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Medium
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-47]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |
 +
|
 +
* High Luck
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Low
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-26]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |
 +
|
 +
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[U-511]]<br>[[Luigi Torelli]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
 +
|
 +
* Good for sub tanking.
 +
|-
 +
|}
  
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==FBB==
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=Auxiliary (AX)=
  
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tl;dr: Boungous (w/o K2C), Iowa, Italians, Richelieu, Boungou K2C/Bisko Drei, Gangut
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This category covers seaplane tenders (AV), fleet oilers (AO), submarine tenders (AS), repair ships (AR), amphibious assault ships (LHA), and training cruisers (CT). Each of these have their own niche but their primary use is for routing. The priorities listed here are based off their niche performance. If they are required for special event routing, it is recommended they go to the top of the priority list.
  
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==BBV==
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{| class="wikitable"
−
 
+
|-
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tl;dr Ise K2, big gap, Hyuuga K2, Fuso/Yamashiro K2
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!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
−
 
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|-
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==CV==
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!Priority
−
 
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!Name
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tl;dr: Cranes, Sara, Intrepid, Dragons, Akagi, Kaga(?), Taihou, Ark, Unryuu-Class, Aquila, GZ
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!Availability
−
 
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!Notes
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==CVL==
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|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
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tl;dr: Zuihou, Junyou, Chitose-Class, RJ, the rest...
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akashi]]
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| style="text-align: center;" | Drop
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==AV==
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|
−
 
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* Must have for upgrading equipment.
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tl;dr: Nisshin, Teste, Akitsushima (for routing and Taitei), gap, Mizuho, chiyoda/chitose
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|-
−
 
+
| style="text-align: center;" | High
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==AO==
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akitsushima]]
−
 
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| style="text-align: center;" | Drop
−
n/a
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|
−
 
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* Useful as a source of [[Type 2 Flying Boat]]. More Akitsushima becomes less important when you have two to three Flying Boats.
−
==AS==
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|-
−
 
+
| style="text-align: center;" | Medium
−
n/a
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| style="text-align: center;" | [[Chitose]]<br>[[Chiyoda]]
−
 
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| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Normal Construction
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==AX==
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|
−
 
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* Fast AV.
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Top priority Akashi
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* Common drop.
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* Low remodel level.
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==CT==
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* Decent combat stats.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" rowspan="4"| Low
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Mizuho]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Large Ship Construction
 +
|
 +
* Slow AV
 +
* Decent combat stats.
 +
* Good plane slots.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Hayasui]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop
 +
|
 +
* AO.
 +
* Can be very powerful with torpedo bombers.
 +
* Expensive to run.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kamoi]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Large Ship Construction
 +
|
 +
* AO.
 +
* Can be used as SPF mule.
 +
* Cheaper to run than Hayasui.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akitsu Maru]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Large Ship Construction
 +
|
 +
* LHA.
 +
* Can carry carrier fighters.
 +
|-
 +
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Very Low
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Taigei]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop
 +
|
 +
* Can carry seaplane fighters.
 +
* Useful only for routing.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Katori]]<br>[[Kashima]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Normal Construction (Katori)
 +
|
 +
* 4 slots.
 +
* Can hit OASW early on.
 +
* Bad all round stats.
 +
* Niche use of increasing exp gains from PvP for admirals at endgame.
 +
|-
 +
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
 +
|-
 +
!Priority
 +
!Name
 +
!Availability
 +
!Notes
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
 +
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Nisshin]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
 +
|
 +
* Fast AV.
 +
* 4-slots.
 +
* Great combat stats.
 +
|-
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| style="text-align: center;" | Medium
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Commandant Teste]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
 +
|
 +
* 4 slots.
 +
* Good plane slots.
 +
|-
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Low
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Shinshuu Maru]]
 +
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
 +
|
 +
* LHA
 +
* 4 slots.
 +
|-
 +
|}
  
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Not listed due to being fucking useless
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=See Also=
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Introduction

This article is meant to be a rough guideline to help determine which girls should be "leveled" and "remodeled".

  • Are listed here mostly girls who should be remodeled using limited materials, notably: Blueprints, Action Reports, and Catapults.
  • "Event-only" girls are listed separately due to their relative unavailability. Any girl not listed here can be considered low priority.

The bare minimum required for events is about 4 (F)BB, 2 CV(B), 2 CVL, 2 CA(V), 2 CL, 2 CLT, 8 DD, 1 AV, 1 AO, 1 LHA, in order to cover all combined fleet combinations and most routing requirements, with no extra capacity for ship locks or historical ships.

Additionnaly, getting girls required for quests and improvements is advised if not required to advance the game:

As a general rule, girls which require special resources (blueprint, action report, protoype catapult) are rated lower than their counterparts unless they outclass every other girls in that category. Unless otherwise noted, girls should be set-upped to their highest remodel.

The advice in this article assumes the girl is already possed. Do not stress about missing high priority girls.

Remodel Priorities (Blueprint/Prototype Catapult)

Priority Name Notes
Very High Abukuma
  • Can perform like a CLT while still being classified as a CL.
Shoukaku
Zuikaku
  • Powerful CVB.
  • Requires Prototype Catapult.
Nagato
  • Powerful special ability.
High Ise
  • 5-slots.
  • Can carry carrier fighters.
  • Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
Suzuya
Tone
Chikuma
  • CAV
Mogami Kai Ni Toku
  • High stat CAV
  • Capable of equipping minisubs, tanks and landing craft
Saratoga
  • Can function as CVB or CVn.
  • Required for night plane conversion quests.
  • Requires Prototype Catapult.
Yuubari Kai Ni Toku
Yahagi Kai Ni B
  • Can perform like a CLT while still being classified as a CL.
  • 5-slots (Yuubari) / 4 slots (Yahagi)
  • Can carry landing craft and tanks (tank only on Yahagi)
  • Can equip Seaplane Fighters (Yahagi)
Medium Yura
  • Very versatile. Can perform opening torpedoes, carry SPF and perform AACI.
Noshiro
  • Strong 4 Slot CL, can equip Tanks
Kuma Kai Ni D
  • Can equip minisubs, loses the ability to equip torpedoes
Zara
  • Can carry SPF but counts as CA.
  • Kai Ni makes her more combat capable.
Unryuu
  • Required for Reppuu 601 conversion quest.
Fusou
Yamashiro
  • Decent BBVs.
Mutsu
  • Powerful special ability.
Akagi
Kaga
  • 5-slots.
  • Becomes CVn with Kai Ni E remodel.
  • Becomes Jet-Capable ASW-CV with Kai Ni Go Remodel (Kaga)
  • Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
Ryuuhou Kai Ni (E)
  • Becomes CVn with Kai Ni E remodel
  • Good Stats for a CVL
  • Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
Low Musashi
  • 5-slots.
  • Can carry SPF and perform AACI.
Kumano
  • Becomes a better CAV.
Choukai
Hyuuga
  • 5-slots.
  • Can carry carrier fighters.
  • Can OASW with certain equipment setups.
  • Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
Italia
Roma
  • Can carry SPF but counts as FBB.
Tama
  • Can carry SPF.
Fletcher
  • Unlocks Quests for powerful ASW Equipment
  • Minor Stat gains, core capabilities remain unchanged
Naganami
Ooshio
Arashio
Arare
  • Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
  • Can carry Landing Craft Landing craft and Amphibious Vehicle Amphibious Tanks.
Kagerou
Shiranui
Kuroshio
Yuugumo
Makigumo
Kazagumo
Akigumo
Takanami
Okinami
Asashimo
Very Low Kongou
Hiei
  • Gains a Night Battle Special Attack
  • Gains torpedo stat.
  • Requires 2 blueprints.
Amagi
Katsuragi
  • Regular CVs with nothing special.
Bismarck
  • Gains torpedo stat.
  • Requires 2 blueprints.
Taiyou
Shinyou
  • Counts as CVE.
  • Requires Prototype Catapult.
Kinu
  • Good expedition ship with built in daihatsu bonus.
Gotland
  • Requires Prototype Catapult.
  • Gains Daihatsu Capability and better Planeslots

Destroyer (DD)

DDs form the backbone of your fleet. They are your specialists that can be divided into the following roles:

  1. Combat
    • Torpedo Cut-In
  2. Anti-sub
  3. Anti-installation (overlaps with Transport Combined Fleet)
  4. Anti-air

Some DDs can fulfill more than one role.

Combat (Including TCI)
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Yuudachi Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Low Kai Ni level at 55.
Ayanami Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Can double up as TCI ship with 40 Luck at Kai Ni.
Yukikaze Drop
Normal Construction
  • Low remodel level.
  • Combat stats are on the low end but high Luck makes her ideal for TCI.
Shimakaze Drop
Normal Construction
  • Low remodel level.
Shigure Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Low Kai Ni level at 60.
  • Combat stats are on the low end but high Luck makes her ideal for TCI.
High Asashio Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Convertible remodel to ASW focus.
Jervis Event Drop
  • Low combat stats but 55 Luck makes her good for TCI.
  • Innate OASW at Kai.
Tashkent Event Drop
  • 4-slots.
  • Low combat stats but 4 slots and 43 Luck makes her a good for TCI.
Medium Naganami Drop
  • Requires Blueprint and Action Report
  • Required for quarterly that gives Action Reports.
Kawakaze Drop
  • Can also carry landing craft.
Michishio Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Can also carry landing craft/tanks.
Kasumi Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Can also carry landing craft/tanks.
Low Hatsushimo Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Low combat stats but 53 Luck makes her capable of TCI.
Shiratsuyu
Murasame 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires Action Report.
  • Common drop.
  • Can carry tanks (Shiratsuyu) or DLC (Murasame).
Umikaze Drop
  • Requires Action Report.
  • Can carry tanks.
Ooshio
Arashio
Arare 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires Blueprint.
  • Common drop
  • Can carry tanks and DLC.
Kagerou
Shiranui
Kuroshio 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires Blueprint.
Yuugumo
Makigumo
Kazagumo
Asashimo
Okinami
Takanami 		Drop
  • Requires Blueprint and Action Report
Anti-Submarine
Priority Name Availability Notes
High Tanikaze
Urakaze 		Drop
  • Decent ASW Stat at D Kai Remodel
Jervis
Janus
Fletcher
Johnston
Samuel B. Roberts 		Event
  • Automatic OASW at Kai Remodel
Medium Asashio Kai 2 D Drop
Construction
  • Good ASW Stat at Kai Ni D Remodel
  • Gives up the good Combat Stats of her Kai 2 Remodel
Shiratsuyu
Umikaze
Arare 		Drop
Construction (not Umikaze)
Fumizuki
Satsuki 		Drop
Construction
  • Decent ASW Stat at Kai Ni Remodel
Tashkent Event
  • 4 Slots
Low n/a n/a
  • Any Ship that you can make OASW with your available Equipment
  • Ships that also appear in other DD Categories are to be preferred

Destroyer Escort (DE)

All DEs are low priority for leveling. There's no reason to level them outside of fulfilling branching or expedition requirements. You'll want at least 4 DE at Kai and the rest can be leveled at your own leisure.

Light Cruiser (CL)

The primary role of a CL is to provide utility for the fleet. This is readily apparent in Combined Fleets that only allow a single CL to participate. As such, there is a limited number of CLs that can be considered useful. Like DDs, they can be roughly divided into the same roles.

Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Abukuma Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires blueprint.
  • Can perform opening torpedoes.
    • Has great combat stats for TCI if luckmodded.
  • Good ASW allows OASW at Kai Ni.
    • Requires level 82 for OASW while maintaining opening torpedoes.
  • Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
Yuubari Kai Ni Toku Drop
Normal Construction
  • Only applies to her Toku remodel.
  • Requires blueprint and action report
  • Can perform opening torpedoes.
    • Can work as a TCI ship at remodel if placed as flagship.
  • Good ASW allows OASW at Kai Ni.
    • Can still perform OASW with opening torpedoes.
  • Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
    • Able perform anti-installation and opening torpedo roles at the same time.
Kitakami
Ooi 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Low remodel level.
  • Can perform opening torpedoes.
  • Source of 61cm Quint (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount.
  • Classified as CLT.
    • They do not always count as CL for branching requirements.
    • They do not count as CLs for the 1CL requirement in CF escorts.
Sendai Drop
Normal Construction
  • Only valuable for equipment, but equipment is a must-have.
High Kuma
Nagara 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Low remodel level.
  • Common drop.
  • (Kuma Kai Ni:) Requires Blueprint
  • (Kuma Kai Ni D:) Gains the ability to equip minisubs, loses the ability to equip torpedos
  • (Kuma Kai Ni:) Gains the ability to equip Seaplane Fighters
Yura Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Requires Blueprint.
  • Can perform opening torpedoes.
  • Good ASW allows OASW at Kai Ni.
    • Requires level 79 for OASW while maintaining opening torpedoes.
  • Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
  • Can carry SPF to help with AS.
  • Can perform decent AACI.
Medium Kiso Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Can perform opening torpedoes.
  • Classified as CLT.
    • Does not always count as CL for branching requirements.
    • Does not count as CL for the 1CL requirement in CF escorts.
Isuzu Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Low Kai Ni level.
  • Innate OASW at Kai Ni.
Jintsuu Drop
Normal Construction
  • Low Kai Ni level.
  • Common drop.
  • Highest combat stats.
Naka Drop
Normal Construction
  • Lowest Kai Ni level.
  • Common drop.
Agano
Noshiro
Yahagi
Sakawa 		Drop
Large Ship Construction (Except Sakawa)
  • Low remodel level.
  • Can carry SPB.
Ooyodo Drop
Event
  • 4-slots allows maintaining DA setups while stacking WG42 for anti-installation.
  • Bad ASW makes her unable to OASW until very high levels.
  • Low combat stats.
Low Tama Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Requires blueprint.
  • Good ASW allows OASW on Kai Ni.
  • Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
  • Can carry SPF to help with AS.
Kinu Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires blueprint.
  • Good ASW allows OASW on Kai Ni.
  • Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
Event-Only Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
High Gotland
Abruzzi
Garibaldi
Helena 		Event
  • 4-slots.
  • Good ASW for Gotland and Garibaldi allows OASW relatively early on.
  • 4-slots allows maintaining DA setups while stacking WG42 for anti-installation.
Medium Atlanta Event
  • Powerful AACI.
  • Cannot artillery spot.
Very Low Perth
De Ruyter 		Event
  • Good firepower, low torpedo.
  • Standard CL with no special abilities.
Gotland andra Event
  • Gains Daihatsu Capability
  • Gains better Plane Slots
  • Costs Blueprint and Prototype Flight Deck

Heavy Cruiser (CA/V)

CAs are primarily used for their night battle capabilities. The CAV subclass is quite valuable because of the limited selection and being necessary for AS requirements in some maps.

Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Myoukou Drop
Normal Construction
  • Great combat stats.
  • 32 Luck is decent for TCI.
Maya Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Great combat stats.
  • Powerful AACI.
  • Requires Reinforcement Expansion to work at full potential.
Mogami Drop
Normal Construction
  • Low remodel level (kai)
  • CAV with good slots.
  • Gains the ability to equip minisubs, tanks and landing craft at Kai 2 Toku
Mikuma Drop
Large Ship Construction
High Suzuya
Kumano 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Good combat stats.
  • CAV at Kai and Kai Ni.
  • Becomes CVL at Carrier Kai Ni.
  • Requires Blueprint.
Tone
Chikuma 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Good combat stats.
  • Requires Blueprint.
  • Low Kai Ni level.
  • CAV only at Kai Ni.
Nachi
Ashigara
Haguro 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Great combat stats.
  • Low Kai Ni level.
Choukai Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Great combat stats.
  • Low Kai Ni level.
  • Requires Blueprint.
Medium Takao
Atago 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Low remodel level.
  • Good combat stats.
Kinugasa Drop
Normal Construction
  • Low Kai Ni level.
  • Good fit bonuses make up for lack of gun upgrades.
Low Furutaka
Kako 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Fit bonuses can compensate for lack of gun upgrades.
Very Low Aoba Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Bad combat stats.
Event-Only Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Prinz Eugen Event
  • Good combat stats.
  • 40 Luck is good for TCI.
High Zara Event
Large Ship Construction
  • Counts as a CA but can carry SPF.
  • Requires Blueprint.
  • High firepower but not very good torpedo to back it up.
Low Pola Event
  • Counts as a CA but can carry SPF.
  • Bad combat stats.
Houston Event
  • Good firepower but bad torpedo.
  • Has alright fit bonuses that make her a useful main-fleet CA.

Battleship (BB)

The priority of a BB changes depending on their type. Fast battleships, slow battleships, and aviation battleships all have their own special niche. For a player just starting out, fast BBs can fill in for slow BBs. They won't have the raw power of a slow BB, but they'll perform adequately in the role.

Fast Battleships
Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Kongou
Hiei
Haruna
Kirishima 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Good combat stats.
Low Kongou Kai Ni C
Hiei Kai Ni C 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires 2 Blueprints, 2 GunMats and an Action Report.
  • Gains Night Battle Special Attack
  • Gains closing torpedo.
  • Powerful night battle BB.
Bismarck Large Ship Construction
  • Requires 2 Blueprints to reach adequate performance levels.
  • Gains closing torpedo.
  • Powerful night battle BB.
Event-Only Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Iowa
South Dakota 		Event
  • Great combat stats.
  • Low remodel level.
Richelieu Event
  • Good combat stats.
  • Low remodel level.
Medium Littorio
Roma 		Event
  • Good combat stats.
  • Low remodel level.
  • Requires Blueprint.
  • Very Long default range.
Very Low Gangut Event
  • Bad combat stats.
  • Counts as fast BB but slow speed.
  • Can perform closing torpedoes.
Slow Battleships
Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Nagato
Mutsu 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires Blueprint.
  • The second one of the pair would just be High priority.
  • Powerful special skill.
  • Good combat stats.
  • Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation work.
Medium Musashi Large Ship Construction
  • Requires 3 Blueprints, 3 GunMats and an Action Report.
  • 5 slots.
  • Great combat stats.
  • Has AACI with niche usefulness.
Yamato Large Ship Construction
  • Great combat stats.
Event-Only Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Nelson Event
  • Decent combat stats.
  • Powerful special skill.
Medium Warspite Event
  • Decent combat stats.
Low Colorado Event
  • Low remodel level.
  • Bad special skill.
Aviation Battleships
Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Ise Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires 2 Blueprints, a Prototype Catapult, and an Action report.
  • 5 slots.
  • Two large slots make her great at assisting with AS.
  • Has AACI with niche use.
High Fusou
Yamashiro 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires Blueprint.
  • Single large slot good for assisting with AS.
Low Hyuuga Drop
Normal Construction
  • Requires 2 Blueprints, a Prototype Catapult, and an Action report.
  • 5 slots.
  • Only has one large slot.
  • Has AACI with niche use.
  • Can perform OASW with the correct setup.

Standard Carrier (CV)

Standard Fleet Carriers are the backbone of the Fleet when it comes to providing air support for the fleet. As aircraft are their main weaponry, their slot size and distribution determine the usefulness of the Carrier. Armored Carriers (CVB) are capable of attacking while moderately damaged.

Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Shoukaku
Zuikaku 		Regular Construction
Drop
High Soryuu
Hiryuu 		Regular Construction
Drop
Akagi
Kaga 		Regular Construction
Drop
Quest (Akagi)
  • Low remodel Level (Kai)
  • Decent slot size and distribution
Medium Akagi Kai 2
Taihou Large Ship Construction
  • Is a Armoured Carrier
  • Great slot distribution
Unryuu Drop
Event
Event-Only Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Saratoga Large Ship Construction
Event
  • Requires Blueprint and Prototype Flight Deck Catapult.
  • Turns into a Night Carrier upon Mk II Remodel.
  • Turns into an armored Carrier upon Mk II Mod 2 Remodel.
  • Gives Access to the Questline rewarding various Carrier Night Operation Equipment.
High Intrepid
Hornet 		Event
  • Big Slots, decent slot distribution
Medium Ark Royal Event
  • Average Carrier
Low Katsuragi
Amagi 		Event
  • Requires Blueprint
  • Come with decent Planes of the 601st Air Group
  • Low running cost
Very Low Aquila
Graf Zeppelin 		Event
  • Bad Capacity
  • Bad Slot Distribution
  • Very Fragile (Aquila)

Light Carrier (CVL)

CVLs, as their name suggests, are just smaller CVs. They are used as substitutes for CVs when routing or fleet composition rules stop you from taking CVs. CVLs perform the same roles that CVs do, providing air support and powerful striking power. Like CVs, slot size and distribution plays a large role in determining how useful they are. CVLs are important to have around because of Combined Fleet composition requirements - STF and TCF limit CVs. They are also useful in normal maps where you want to reduce the resource cost.

Fast Battleships
Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Zuihou Kai Ni B Drop
Normal Construction
  • Small slots, alright distribution.
  • Becomes Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
  • Can OASW.
Chitose
Chiyoda 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Common drop.
  • Low remodel level.
  • Good slot sizes and distribution.
High Ryuujou Drop
Normal Construction
  • Decent slot sizes, alright distribution.
  • Good combat stats.
Junyou Drop
Normal Construction
  • Good slot sizes and distribution.
  • Good combat stats.
  • Slow.
Low Hiyou Drop
Normal Construction
  • Small slot sizes, alright distribution.
  • Weak combat stats.
  • Slow.
Shouhou Drop
Normal Construction
  • Small slot sizes, alright distribution.
  • Weak combat stats.
Very Low Houshou Drop
Normal Construction
  • Only 3 slots.
  • Bad slot size and distribution.
  • Weak stats overall.
  • Slow.
Ryuuhou Drop
  • Requires Blueprint.
  • Bad slot size and distribution.
  • Weak stats overall.
  • Slow.
Event-Only Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Medium Taiyou
Shinyou
  • Bad slot size and distribution.
  • Weak stats overall.
  • Requires Blueprint and Prototype Catapult.
  • Counts as Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
  • Can OASW.
  • Slow.
Very Low Gambier Bay
  • Only 3 slots.
  • Bad slot size and distribution.
  • Weak stats overall.
  • Counts as Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
  • Can OASW.
  • Slow.

Submarines (SS/V)

SSs are of limited usefulness. Their main role is to be bait for leveling in certain maps. Despite this, there have been a number of events where cheesing with submarines is a viable strategy. Therefore it is recommended that you have a few good submarines to prepare for that eventuality.

Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Maruyu Drop
Large Ship Construction
  • Important for luck modernization.
High I-401 Drop
Large Ship Construction
  • Low remodel level.
  • Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
Low I-19
I-8
I-58 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
I-168
  • Good for sub tanking.
Event-Only Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High I-13
I-14
  • 3 slots.
  • Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
High I-400
  • Low remodel level.
  • Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
Medium I-47
  • High Luck
Low I-26
  • Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
U-511
Luigi Torelli 		Event
  • Good for sub tanking.

Auxiliary (AX)

This category covers seaplane tenders (AV), fleet oilers (AO), submarine tenders (AS), repair ships (AR), amphibious assault ships (LHA), and training cruisers (CT). Each of these have their own niche but their primary use is for routing. The priorities listed here are based off their niche performance. If they are required for special event routing, it is recommended they go to the top of the priority list.

Regular Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Akashi Drop
  • Must have for upgrading equipment.
High Akitsushima Drop
  • Useful as a source of Type 2 Flying Boat. More Akitsushima becomes less important when you have two to three Flying Boats.
Medium Chitose
Chiyoda 		Drop
Normal Construction
  • Fast AV.
  • Common drop.
  • Low remodel level.
  • Decent combat stats.
Low Mizuho Drop
Large Ship Construction
  • Slow AV
  • Decent combat stats.
  • Good plane slots.
Hayasui Drop
  • AO.
  • Can be very powerful with torpedo bombers.
  • Expensive to run.
Kamoi Large Ship Construction
  • AO.
  • Can be used as SPF mule.
  • Cheaper to run than Hayasui.
Akitsu Maru Large Ship Construction
  • LHA.
  • Can carry carrier fighters.
Very Low Taigei Drop
  • Can carry seaplane fighters.
  • Useful only for routing.
Katori
Kashima 		Drop
Normal Construction (Katori)
  • 4 slots.
  • Can hit OASW early on.
  • Bad all round stats.
  • Niche use of increasing exp gains from PvP for admirals at endgame.
Event-Only Girls
Priority Name Availability Notes
Very High Nisshin Event
  • Fast AV.
  • 4-slots.
  • Great combat stats.
Medium Commandant Teste Event
  • 4 slots.
  • Good plane slots.
Low Shinshuu Maru Event
  • LHA
  • 4 slots.

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