Takao

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高雄 (たかお)		Takao
59
Takao Class Heavy Cruiser

HP	45→51	FP	40→59
ARM	35→49	TORP	24→59
EVA	35→69	AA	18→66
PLA	6	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	13→39
RGE	Medium	LUK	10→49

Aircraft	Equipment
2	20.3cm Twin Gun Mount
2	Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane
2	-Unequipped-
	-Locked-

Modernization	2 1 0 2
Build Time	1:25 (Normal)	Remodel Req
Consumption	40 65	Dismantle	2 2 12 1
Illustrator	Mikoto Akemi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

高雄改 (たかおかい)		Takao Kai
59
Takao Class Heavy Cruiser

HP	57→64	FP	48→79
ARM	45→76	TORP	24→79
EVA	40→80	AA	20→69
PLA	8	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	14→49
RGE	Medium	LUK	10→78

Aircraft	Equipment
2	20.3cm Twin Gun Mount
2	61cm Quadruple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount
2	Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane
2	-Unequipped-

Modernization	3 1 1 2
Remodel Level	25	Remodel Req	450 300
Consumption	40 70	Dismantle	4 7 20 2
Illustrator	Mikoto Akemi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

Gameplay Notes

Special Mechanics

N/A

Overview

Decent firepower, torpedo, HP and armour.

Fit Bonuses

Hidden Fit Bonuses

She gains bonus evasion and accuracy at night when equipped with 20.3cm variants. Please see Gun Fit Bonuses for mode details.

Analysis

Takao Kai

Priority: Low

At first remodel, she has decent Firepower and an okay Torpedo stat, making her suited for daytime surface combat thanks to Artillery Spotting and useful in night battle too.

No further remodels have been implemented for her yet (as of January 2020).

Recommended Roles

Surface combat

Important Info

Required for A21 and B13.

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event	Japanese/English
Introduction Play	Hello. I'm Takao. I'm glad to have a great admiral like you.
Introduction Play	こんにちは。高雄です。貴方のような素敵な提督で良かったわ。
Library Play	When you talk about cruisers, you definitely need a mention of the Takao-class. I participated in many battles as a member of the 4th Squardron under the command of Vice Admiral Kondou. I fought fiercely till the end and ended up defending Singapore.^[1]
Library Play	巡洋艦といえば、なんといっても、私、高雄型よね。近藤中将麾下の第四戦隊に所属して、数々の海戦に参加しました。激戦を戦い抜いて、最後はシンガポール防衛に努めたの。
Secretary 1 Play	Please ask me anything.
Secretary 1 Play	なんでもおっしゃってくださいね。
Secretary 2 Play	Are you curious about something?
Secretary 2 Play	気になる所ございますか？
Secretary 3 Play	Uhhh, ummm, what should I do?
Secretary 3 Play	えーとえーと、どうしたら良いでしょうか？
Secretary Idle Play	Now, the sortie preparations are all done! Now that that's done... I wonder if Atago is doing her duties properly... Oh, Admiral? Fufu, it's fine~
Secretary Idle Play	さあ～出撃の準備はこれでよしっと！それはそうど……愛宕はちゃんとやってるかしら……あれ、提督？ふふ、いいですよ～
Secretary (Married) Play	Don't worry, Admiral... I'm here.
Secretary (Married) Play	提督、高雄がついていますから…安心して。
Secretary (Married) Play	What happened, Admiral? Are you a bit tired? Understood. I'll provide you with a lap pillow. Please just rest for a while. Resting is also an important duty you know?
Secretary (Married) Play	提督、どうされました？少し、お疲れでは？わかりました。この高雄の膝枕をお貸ししましょう！少しだけでいいので、お休みになって下さい。これも、司令官の大切なお勤めですよ？
Wedding Play	I'd like some praise... in a more direct way... Not in the form of a medal...
Wedding Play	お褒めの言葉なんて…それよりもっとわかりやすい形で…勲章とかじゃなくって…
Wedding Play	Admiral. I think that the duties of a commander are heavy. If you get a bit tired, please take a rest on my chest alright? We'll alwasy be here at... your side. Alright?
Wedding Play	提督。司令官の御役目、大変だと思います。もし少しお疲れなら、どうぞ、この高雄の胸でお休みになってくださいね？私達、いつでもお側に…いますから。ね？
Player's Score Play	Something like... a message has arrived.
Player's Score Play	なにか…お言付けが来ていますね。
Joining the Fleet Play	Takao, sortieing!
Joining the Fleet Play	高雄、出撃いたします！
Equipment 1 Play	It feels like something within me has awakened... It feels great...
Equipment 1 Play	何かが私の中で開放されたような…素敵な気持ち…
Equipment 2 Play	This power is thanks to you, Admiral.
Equipment 2 Play	この力、提督のおかげですね。
Equipment 3^[2] Play	Alright!
Equipment 3^[2] Play	やったわね！
Equipment 3^[3] Play	Oh, how silly.
Equipment 3^[3] Play	あら、バカね。
Supply Play	Thanks for the meal! I can head out again.
Supply Play	いただきます！また出られますね。
Docking (Minor Damage) Play	I'll watch over those girls from over here!
Docking (Minor Damage) Play	あの娘たちを、ここで見守りましょう！
Docking (Major Damage) Play	I'm confined to my bed... Even though I can still fight...
Docking (Major Damage) Play	絶対安静なんて…まだやれるのに…。
Construction Play	It's a new comrade. Let's go welcome her warmly!
Construction Play	新しい仲間です。温かく迎えましょう！
Returning from Sortie Play	Operation complete. The fleet has returned to port.
Returning from Sortie Play	作戦完了。艦隊が帰投します。
Starting a Sortie Play	Please follow me~!
Starting a Sortie Play	私に続いてくださ～～い！
Starting a Battle Play	Prepare for combat!
Starting a Battle Play	砲雷撃戦、用意！
Attack Play	Attack the enemy ships to starboard!
Attack Play	右舷の敵艦を叩いて！
Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack Play	I say to you, 'Idiot'!^[4]
Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack Play	馬鹿め…と言って差し上げますわ！
Night Battle Play	Be quiet!!
Night Battle Play	大人しくなさい！！
MVP Play	Did you see what I achieved, Admiral?
MVP Play	提督、私の活躍、見てくれましたか？
Minor Damage 1 Play	Yaah!
Minor Damage 1 Play	やあ！
Minor Damage 2 Play	Haaaaa~
Minor Damage 2 Play	はあああ——
Major Damage Play	Wh-what... Did you think you've won with that!?
Major Damage Play	な、何よ…それで勝ったつもり！？
Sunk Play	So I'm sinking... Goodbye... Admiral...
Sunk Play	私、沈むのね…さようなら…提督…

↑ After the Battle of Leyte Gulf, she was considered too damaged to save and was moored as a floating anti-air platform in Singapore.
↑ This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
↑ This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
↑ A quote from Okita Juuzou from Space Battleship Yamato, inspired by a combination of a the Chief of Staff calling the captain of the Takao an idiot due to the sloppiness of the bridge and a quote from General Anthony McAuliffe in respose to a German request for surrender.

Seasonal

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Christmas 2015 Play	Merry Christmas! Just for today, forget about your work and enjoy the party, Admiral! D-don’t get in the way, Atago!
Christmas 2015 Play	メリークリスマス！提督、今日だけは司令官のお仕事を忘れてパーティーを楽しましょ！あ、愛宕、邪魔しないで！
End of Year 2015 Play	Let’s get started spring cleaning. I’ll go get Choukai and Maya. Atago is… Huh, she’s not here?
End of Year 2015 Play	大掃除にとり関りましょう。鳥海、摩耶にも言っておいてね。愛宕は…あれ、いない？
New Year 2016 Play	Happy New Year. Please take care of the Takao-class CAs, and BatDiv4, again this year. Now, let’s go visit the shrine.
New Year 2016 Play	新年、あけましておめでとうございます。本年も高雄型重巡、第四戦隊を、どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。さあ初詣、いきましょう。
Setsubun 2016 Play	They say you need to eat your age in beans, Atago. …Eh, you don’t want to? I see… Ah, Myoukou! …Eh, be the Oni? I’ll pass… Eeeeeh…
Setsubun 2016 Play	愛宕、歳の数だけ、お豆食べるんですって。…えぇ、いらない？そう…。あぁ、妙高さん！…えぇ、鬼役ですか？やめた方が…えぇー…
Valentine’s Day 2016 Play	Alright, it’s all done! Fufu~, I wonder if that person will be happy. Ufufu~	Secretary 1
Valentine’s Day 2016 Play	よし、これで完成です！ふふ〜、あの人は喜んでくれるかしら？うふふ〜	Secretary 1
Valentine’s Day 2016 Play	Uh-ummm! Please… have some of this if you’d like! Ah, yes… I… made them by hand.	Secretary 2
Valentine’s Day 2016 Play	あ、あのー！こちらを…よっかたら、召し上がってください！あぁ、はい…高雄の…手作りです。	Secretary 2
White Day 2016 Play	Eh, is this… for me? A return gift? …Thank you very much. I’m happy. …Ah… oh no, my tears are…
White Day 2016 Play	えぇ、これを…私に？お返しに？…ありがとうございます。嬉しいです。…あぁ…やだ、涙が…
Spring 2016 Play	A pleasant season has come. It would be nice for the 4th Squadron to go cherry blossom vewing. I’ll go make a lunch box with Choukai. What would you like? This will be fun!
Spring 2016 Play	気持ちのよい季節になりましたね。四戦隊でお花見もいいですね。鳥海と、お弁当を作りますね。何がお好きですか？楽しくなりそう！
3rd Anniversary Play	What did you say? It’s our 3rd Anniversary? Congratulations. I’m happy.
3rd Anniversary Play	なんか言うこと？私たち三種年なんですて？おめでとございます。私も嬉しいです。
Rainy Season 2016 Play	It’s been raining a lot recently… It’s definitely the rainy season I say! …Ah, I-I’m sorry…
Rainy Season 2016 Play	最近、雨が多いですね…。まさに梅雨、っと言って差し上げますわ！あぁ、ご、ごめんなさい…。
Early Summer 2016 Play	fidget…fidget… It’s almost summer again. Eh, yes, maybe I should go on a little diet… fidget…fidget…
Early Summer 2016 Play	うぅ…ぅぅ…もうすぐ、夏がくるのね。えぇ、そうね、少しダイエットしようかしら…うぅ…ぅぅ…
Midsummer 2016 Play	Why do you look like that, Atago!? You need to dress properly even though it’s summer. Look, even the commander still has his bearing… his bearing… Uh-umm, Admiral?
Midsummer 2016 Play	愛宕、何その格好？！夏だからってちゃんとしないと。ほら、提督だってちゃんと司令官らしく…らしく…あ、あの、提督？
Autumn 2016 Play	Autumn… is a season where the 4th Squadron can’t afford to let their guard down. Don’t be careless, everyone! Especially with the autumn appetite…
Autumn 2016 Play	秋…秋は四戦隊にとって、油断出来ない季節。みんな、油断しないで！特に、食欲の秋は…。
Saury Festival 2016 Play	Come on, it’s time for us to protect our fishing grounds, Atago! 4th Squadron, sortie! Commence the Saury Fishing Support Operation!
Saury Festival 2016 Play	さぁ、愛宕、私達の漁場守るはよ！四戦隊、出撃！秋刀魚漁支援作戦を実施します！
4th Anniversary Play	Oh wow, it’s our 4th Anniversary! Congratulations! Thank you very much! I’m happy too!
4th Anniversary Play	なんということ、私達、四周年なんですって！おめでとうございます！ありがとうございます！私も嬉しいです！
5th Anniversary Play	Goodness, it’s our 5th Anniversary? Congratulations. I’m happy too.
5th Anniversary Play	なんということ、私たち、五周年なんでって？おめでとうございます。私も嬉しいです。
6th Anniversary Play	Aaah, oh my goodness! It's our 6th Anniversary. Congratulations. Admiral, I'm happy too.	Secretary 2
6th Anniversary Play	あぁ、なんっということ！私達六周年なんですって。おめでとうございます。提督、私も嬉しいです。	Secretary 2
Spring 2020	What... a wonderful day! It's finally our 7th Anniversary! Congratulations... Admiral! I'm happy too.	Secretary 2
Spring 2020	なんっと…言うことかしら！私たち、ついに七周年なんですって！本当に、おめでとうございます…提督！私も嬉しです。	Secretary 2

Misc Lines

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Eve of the Final Battle 2018 Play	The fleet is gathering in the harbour. It’s finally time to begin the operation.	Secretary 3
Eve of the Final Battle 2018 Play	艦隊が泊地に集結中ね。いよいよ、作戦発動。	Secretary 3
Final Battle 2018 Play	Be on high ASW alert, Atago! They’ll definitely be coming.	Secretary 2
Final Battle 2018 Play	愛宕、対潜警戒も厳として！必ず来るわ。	Secretary 2
Final Battle 2018 Play	Cruiser Division 4 will deifinitely show you how we shine on the battlefield! deep breath We will!!	Joining the Fleet
Final Battle 2018 Play	第四戦隊、必ず戦場で輝いて見せる！はぁ、必ず!!	Joining the Fleet
Final Battle 2018 Play	Oh Maya, you’re being cheeky. CruDiv4, arriving on station! Fire!	Friend Fleet line
Final Battle 2018 Play	摩耶ったら、生意気ね。第四戦隊、推参！って！	Friend Fleet line
Homecoming 2018 Play	Thank goodness, Atago. All objectives for Operation Sho-1 have been achieved, Admiral! Our 1st Striking Force has succeeded in crushing the enemy fleet!
Homecoming 2018 Play	愛宕、良かった。提督、捷一号作戦、全作戦完了！我が第一遊撃部隊は、敵艦隊の撃滅に成功せり！
Homecoming 2018 Play	Thank you, Admiral.	Secretary 3. Shared with Atago.
Homecoming 2018 Play	提督、ありがとう。	Secretary 3. Shared with Atago.

CG

Regular
Base Base Damaged

Drop Locations

Ship	Rarity	Type	No.	World 1						World 2					World 3					World 7					World 4					World 5					World 6					Remarks
Ship	Rarity	Type	No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	Remarks
Takao	Rare	CA	059							✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	Buildable (no LSC)

Trivia

She is named after Mount Takao in Kyoto, location of the Jingo-ji Temple.
Originally Takao and Atago's names were reserved for two ships of the Amagi-class Battlecruisers; had the Washington Naval Treaty not been conceived, Takao and Atago would be sister ships of Akagi.
Sunk as target ship on October 19, 1946
She appeared in the first Kancolle Drama CD, also dubbed One Nao show, along with other characters in a mini skit.