Hiei

Info

比叡 (ひえい)		Hiei
22
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP	63→70	FP	63→89
ARM	52→69	TORP	0
EVA	30→59	AA	24→69
PLA	9	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	13→39
RGE	Long	LUK	10→49

Aircraft	Equipment
3	35.6cm Twin Gun Mount
3	15.2cm Single Gun Mount
3	7.7mm Machine Gun
	-Locked-

Modernization	3 0 1 3
Build Time	4:00 (Normal, LSC)	Remodel Req
Consumption	80 110	Dismantle	10 14 33 3
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

比叡改 (ひえいかい)		Hiei Kai
22
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP	75→83	FP	72→94
ARM	67→89	TORP	0
EVA	35→69	AA	28→79
PLA	12	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	15→49
RGE	Long	LUK	12→69

Aircraft	Equipment
3	41cm Twin Gun Mount
3	15.5cm Triple Secondary Gun Mount
3	12.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount
3	-Unequipped-

Modernization	4 0 2 3
Remodel Level	25	Remodel Req	600 400
Consumption	90 120	Dismantle	10 14 33 3
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

比叡改二 (ひえいかいに)		Hiei Kai Ni
150
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP	83→91	FP	76→99
ARM	72→95	TORP	0
EVA	36→72	AA	30→82
PLA	12	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	16→52
RGE	Long	LUK	13→82

Aircraft	Equipment
3	41cm Twin Gun Mount
3	Type 21 Air Radar
3	Type 3 Shell
3	-Unequipped-

Modernization	4 0 2 4
Remodel Level	75	Remodel Req	2400 2400
Consumption	100 125	Dismantle	10 14 33 3
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

比叡改二丙 (ひえいかいにへい)		Hiei Kai Ni C
392
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP	86→94	FP	76→98
ARM	71→90	TORP	18→47
EVA	39→73	AA	31→85
PLA	8	ASW	0
SPD	Fast	LOS	17→53
RGE	Long	LUK	15→88

Aircraft	Equipment
2	35.6cm Twin Gun Mount Kai
2	35.6cm Twin Gun Mount Kai
2	Type 21 Air Radar Kai ★+5
2	53cm Twin Torpedo Mount

Modernization	4 1 2 4
Remodel Level	90	Remodel Req	8800 7800 2 1 330 2
Consumption	100 160	Dismantle	14 19 38 4
Illustrator	Konishi	Seiyuu	Touyama Nao

Gameplay Notes

Special Mechanics

Able to perform special AACI on Kai Ni. Please see Anti-Air Cut-In for more details.
Able to equip torpedoes and perform closing torpedo at Kai Ni C.
Able to equip seaplane fighters at Kai Ni C.
She gains a night battle special attack on Kai Ni C that targets 2 enemies at random:
- Activation requirements are as follows:
  - Hiei Kai Ni C must be Flagship.
  - Kongou Kai Ni C or Kirishima Kai Ni are the second ship.
  - She must not be more than lightly damaged (小破).
  - The escorting BB must not be heavily damaged (大破).
  - Line Ahead needs to be selected in a single fleet OR Cruising Formation 4 for a combined fleet.
- It can only be activated once per sortie and only if no other special attack was triggered in the same sortie
- The attack will consume extra ammo from both participating battleships when triggered. The total ammo consumption will be x1.3 of the original ammo consumption of when the attack is triggered, hence:
  - If it is triggered in day battle, it costs 6% extra ammo.
  - If it is triggered in an night battle node, it costs 2% extra ammo.
  - If it is triggered in a night battle in a normal node, it costs 9% extra ammo.
- Multipliers and activation chance increase are tbd at this point

Overview

Kai

Average firepower.
Low HP and armour.

Kai Ni

Average firepower, HP and armour.
Low HP

Kai Ni C

Average firepower, HP and armour.
High torpedo stat for a battleship.
Gains Access to the Kongou Class Night Battle Special Attack

Fit Bonuses

Template:GunfitHeader Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit Template:Gunfit |}

Hidden Fit Bonuses

She has accuracy bonuses and penalties when equipped with certain large guns. Please see Gun Fit Bonuses for mode details.

Analysis

Hiei Kai

Priority: High, unless many more fast battleships are available.

A Japanese fast battleship that's easy to come across for her class.

Her stats are decent but nothing to write home about.

Hiei Kai Ni

Priority: Low

This second remodel improves her stats a bit and that's it.

There's no reason not to take it but no reason to rush it either, generally.

Hiei Kai Ni C

Priority: Low

This further remodel comes with a torpedo fitting, allowing her to equip torpedoes and perform closing salvos like cruisers or destroyers, and also increasing her night battle potential.

She also unlock a special night battle combined attack, which further underscores her new niche.

Keep in mind that this remodel requires 2 Blueprint.

Recommended Roles

Surface combat
Night battle (Second remodel C)

Important Info

Required for unlocking the 4th fleet slot.
Required for quests A16, A40, A52, B44, and B128

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event	Japanese/English
Introduction Play	I'm Kongou's little sister, Hiei. I want to gain more experience to become a little bit more like my older sister.
Introduction Play	金剛お姉さまの妹分、比叡です。経験を積んで、姉さまに少しでも近づきたいです。
Introduction Play	I'm Kongou's little sister, the fast battleship, Hiei. With more experience, and this remodel, I want to become more like my older sister. Yes I do!
Introduction Play	金剛お姉さまの妹分、高速戦艦比叡です。経験と、この改装で、姉さまに少しでも近づきたいです。はい！
Library Play	I'm a battlecruiser loved by Admiral Inoue, Hiei.^[1] I was even polished to a shine and served as the Imperial Ship.^[2] Did you know I was also the test ship for the Yamato-class?^[3] Eh? The battles in the Solomons? Yes, I fought hard there!^[4]
Library Play	井上提督も愛した巡洋戦艦、比叡です。ぴかぴかに肌を磨いて、御召艦としても活躍したの。大和型のテスト艦にもなったのよ、知ってた？え？ソロモン海戦？そうよ、奮闘したわ！
Secretary 1 Play	Ah yes, did you call me?
Secretary 1 Play	あっはい、お呼びになりましたでしょうか？
Secretary 1 Play	Yes, just leave it all to me!
Secretary 1 Play	はい、比叡にお任せあれ！
Secretary 2 Play	I'm always ready to head out!
Secretary 2 Play	いつでも準備、出来ています！
Secretary 3 Play	Hmmm... Wha! What is it!? I'm not sleeping! I said I wasn't asleep~!
Secretary 3 Play	んぅ…はっ！何ですか！？寝てません！寝てませんてばぁーっ！
Secretary 3 Play	Ngh... Gah! What is it? I definitely wasn't sleeping! Yes! Not asleep at all! I said I wasn't asleeeep!
Secretary 3 Play	んー…ごはぁ！なんですか？もちろん、寝てません！はい！寝てるわけ無いです！寝てませんってばぁ！
Secretary Idle Play	I'm getting! Fired up!...Or so I should be huh? Huh? Huuuh?
Secretary Idle Play	気合！入れて！…いるんだけどなぁ～？あれ～？あれぇ～？
Secretary (Married) Play	I can still fight. Commander, let's keep doing our best together!
Secretary (Married) Play	比叡もまだまだ戦えます。司令、一緒に頑張りましょう！
Wedding Play	I appreciate your good will, Commander. B-but... my heart belongs to... my older sister... Eh!? You're not talking about that? A-ah... is that so? Whoa, this is embarrassing...
Wedding Play	司令のご好意はありがたいです。で、でも…私の心は、お姉さまに…えっ！？そういう話じゃないのっ？あ、あぁ…そう？は、恥ずかしいぃー…
Player's Score Play	Looks like there's a notice for you, Commander.
Player's Score Play	司令にお知らせみたいです。
Joining the Fleet Play	I'm getting! Fired up! Here I go!
Joining the Fleet Play	気合！入れて！行きます！
Equipment 1 Play	Yes! I can feel the power surging!
Equipment 1 Play	はい！力が湧いてくるようです！^[5]
Equipment 2 Play	I wonder if I got a bit closer to Kongou...
Equipment 2 Play	少しはお姉様に近づけたかなあ…
Equipment 3^[6] Play	As expected!
Equipment 3^[6] Play	さっすがですねぇ！
Equipment 3^[7] Play	Leave it to me~!
Equipment 3^[7] Play	まっかせてー！
Supply Play	Alright! I can do it... with this!
Supply Play	よし！これで…いけます！
Docking (Minor Damage) Play	But this is just a scratch...
Docking (Minor Damage) Play	こんなの、かすり傷程度なんだけど…
Docking (Major Damage) Play	I'm going to sleep and dream of my older sister~
Docking (Major Damage) Play	お姉様の夢を見て、お休みしますっ。
Construction Play	Looks like a new little sister, or older one, has come.
Construction Play	新しい妹、もしくはお姉さまが、いらっしゃるみたいですよ。
Returning from Sortie Play	The operation is complete! The fleet has returned to port!
Returning from Sortie Play	作戦が完了！艦隊、帰投しました！
Starting A Sortie Play	In love! Or in battle! I won't lose to you, Commander!
Starting A Sortie Play	司令には、恋も！戦いも！負けません！
Starting A Sortie Play	Improved Kongou-class battleship, Hiei, weighing anchor!
Starting A Sortie Play	改金剛型戦艦、比叡、抜錨！
Starting a Battle Play	Engaging! Just hit!^[8]
Starting a Battle Play	撃ちます！当たってぇ！
Attack Play	Main guns, begin firing!
Attack Play	主砲、斉射、始め！
Special 1 Play	Battleship Hiei, ready, set, fire!
Special 1 Play	戦艦比叡、気合、入れて、撃ちます！
Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack Play	I'll do my best so don't abandon me!^[9]
Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack Play	私、頑張るから、見捨てないてぇー！
Night Battle Play	I won't forgive anyone that stands in Kongou's way!
Night Battle Play	お姉さまの邪魔するひとは、許さない！
MVP Play	Did you see how well I did? I see, then it was worth giving it my best!
MVP Play	私の活躍、見ていてくれました？　そう、なら、頑張った甲斐がありました！
Minor Damage 1 Play	Kyaah!
Minor Damage 1 Play	きゃあっ！
Minor Damage 2 Play	Hiiiee!^[10]
Minor Damage 2 Play	ひえー！
Major Damage Play	The equipment I got from Kongou has become like this... Guh, I won't forgive you~!
Major Damage Play	お姉さま譲りの装備をこんなに…くっ、許さないんだからぁー！
Major Damage Play	The 3rd remodel rigging that I got from Kongou has been... Guh! I definitely won't forgive you!
Major Damage Play	お姉さま譲りの、この第三改装艤装をこんなにして…くぅ！絶対に、許せない！
Sunk Play	Is Kongou... safe...? ...That's...good...then...
Sunk Play	金剛お姉さまは…無事か…な？…だったら…いい…かな…

↑ While Admiral Inoue captained the Hiei while she was a training ship, he had her decorated with oil paintings and generally enjoyed life.
↑ She had her interior refurbished and decorated nicely when she was the personal ship of Emperor Hirohito.
↑ During her 1936 remodel, she was used as a test bed for several designs and technologies that would go on to be used in the construction of the Yamato-class.
↑ She participated in all three battles of the Solomon Sea.
↑ Shared with Supply before Kai.
↑ 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.
↑ She's willing the shot to hit.
↑ She was abandoned and scuttled at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal after her steering and engine compartments were flooded and disabled.
↑ She's making a pun on her name.

Hourlies

Time	Japanese/English
00:00 Play	It's 12am. Hiee~... Good night~
00:00 Play	午前0時です。ひえ～…、おやすみなさ～い。
01:00 Play	It's... 1am... I'm... sleeping now...
01:00 Play	午前…1時です…。比叡は…睡眠中です…。
02:00 Play	2am... Aren't you sleepy, Commander?
02:00 Play	午前2時…。司令は眠くないんですか？
03:00 Play	3am. Somehow I'm wide awake now.
03:00 Play	午前3時。なんだか私まで目が冴えちゃいましたよ。
04:00 Play	4am. I can't sleep... Why can't I sleep...!? How will you take responsibility for this~!?
04:00 Play	午前4時。寝れない…何故か寝れない…！どう責任取ってくれるんですかぁー！
05:00 Play	5am. Hiee~! Did we just pull an all nighter!?
05:00 Play	午前5時。ひえー！ほぼ完徹じゃないですかー！
06:00 Play	6am. My face is all puffy... I can't show this to Kongou...
06:00 Play	午前6時。むくんでる…お姉さまにこんな顔見せられな～い…。
07:00 Play	7am... Hmmm... I'm kind of lacking sleep... I'm getting! Fired up! Here I go!
07:00 Play	午前7時…。ん～…ちょっと寝不足ですねー。…気合！入れて！行きます！
08:00 Play	8am. Battleships have go through the trouble of doing lots of maintenance on our equipment in the morning!
08:00 Play	午前8時。戦艦としては、色々と朝の装備の手入れが大変なんですってばぁ！
09:00 Play	9am. Yup! With this, I'm all ready now!
09:00 Play	午前9時。うん！これでいつでも、準備万端ね！
10:00 Play	It's 10am. I'll go on standby and watch TV~ Hoho~... Hoho~...^[1]
10:00 Play	午前10時です。テレビでも見て待機してまーす。ほほぅ…ほぅほぅ…。
11:00 Play	It's 11am. Commander? What is a "Wife-and-Mother-in-Law Problem"?^[2]
11:00 Play	午前11時です。司令？嫁姑問題って、何ですか？
12:00 Play	12 o'clock. Honestly, I kinda like this noon program~. ^[3]Eh? You'll take me to the recording next time? I'm excited now~
12:00 Play	12時。お昼のこの番組、何気に好きなんですよぉ～。えっ？今度収録連れてってくれるの？ウキウキだなぁ～。
12:00 Play	12 o'clock. I did kinda like that noon program. But I like the Club too.... Ah, I still watch that.^[4]
12:00 Play	12時。お昼のあの番組何気に好きだったのに。クラブの方も好きだけど…あぁ、それはまだやってます。
13:00 Play	It's 1 o'clock. whew Lunch break was fun~!
13:00 Play	13時です。ふぁ～。お昼休み、楽しかったー！
14:00 Play	It's now 2 o'clock... Oh, huh? I forgot to have lunch! Wh-what should I do?
14:00 Play	14時になりました。…って、あれ？お昼食べるの忘れてました！ど、どうします？
15:00 Play	3 o'clock. Ah, Commander! That shop is still serving lunch!
15:00 Play	15時。あっ司令！あそこのお店、まだランチやってるって！
16:00 Play	4 o'clock. Hmmm~ I enjoyed going out with you today, Commander. Eh, that's bad?
16:00 Play	16時。ん～。今日は司令と外出も堪能しちゃったなぁ～。えっ、ダメなの？
17:00 Play	It's getting dark~ It's 5 o'clock. Commander, I'm glad today was a quiet day for the naval base.
17:00 Play	日が陰ってきたぁ～。17時です。司令、今日は鎮守府も穏やかでよかった～。
18:00 Play	6 o'clock. Now, I'll go prepare dinner~!
18:00 Play	18時。さぁ～て比叡、夕食準備するよー！
19:00 Play	7 o'clock. It's done~! It's the recipe for Hiei Curry that I'm proud of! Now, eat up!
19:00 Play	19時。できたー！自慢のレシピ、比叡カレーだよ！さあ、食べて！
20:00 Play	8 o'clock. How is it? What did you think of my Hiei Curry...? Let me... let me know what you think!
20:00 Play	20時。どうでしたぁ？比叡カレーの感想は…？感想…感想聞かせてよー！
21:00 Play	It's 9 o'clock... The Commander has been on the run for an hour... Why is he running from me!?
21:00 Play	21時ですっ…。司令が逃げ回って1時間…。なぜ比叡から逃げるのですかぁ！？
22:00 Play	It's now 10 o'clock... gloom... The Commander got away...^[5]
22:00 Play	22時になりました…。(´・ω・`)ｼｮﾎﾞｰﾝ…。司令は逃げ切ったようです…。
23:00 Play	11 o'clock... It can't be helped then... I'll go to Kongou's place... One... C-commander!? Why are you here!?
23:00 Play	23時…。仕方ない…お姉さまの所行こう…。おね…し、司令！？なんでここに！？

↑ Japanese TV usually broadcasts local soap operas during late mornings to afternoon where the target audience are mostly housewives.
↑ A typical occurance in soap operas where the mother in law will be overbearing and controlling to the wife and cause friction between the couple.
↑ Likely referring to Waratte Iitomo!.
↑ Likely referring to the Tamori Club.
↑ "(´・ω・`)ｼｮﾎﾞｰﾝ" is an emote denoting sadness.

Seasonal

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Valentine’s Day 2015 Play	Handmade chocolates; check. All fired up; check. I won’t lose in love or war during this time of year!	Secretary 1
Valentine’s Day 2015 Play	手作りチョコ、よし。気合十分、よし。この季節は、恋も戦いも、負けませんっ！	Secretary 1
Valentine’s Day 2015 Play	Hie! I mixed up the chocolates for AP shells and loaded them…! Hie, hieee!	Attack
Valentine’s Day 2015 Play	ひえ～！　徹甲弾とチョコ、間違えて装填しそうに……っ！　ひえっ、ひえ～！	Attack
White Day 2015 Play	Have you seen Onee-sama, Commander? …I went through the trouble of baking all these cookies… Umm, do you want to try some?
White Day 2015 Play	司令、お姉さま見ませんでした？…せっかくクッキー焼いたのに…あの、味見します？
2nd Anniversary Play	Be it love or the 2nd anniversary, I’m going into it with all my might! Yeeeaaah!
2nd Anniversary Play	比叡、恋も、二週年も、気合、入れて、行きます！ハァイイ！
Christmas 2015 Play	Yes. The fleet is ready to welcome Christmas, Commander! I’ve put my all… into making a Christmas cake this year! Please look forward to it! Yes!
Christmas 2015 Play	はい。司令、艦隊クリスマスを迎える用意官僚です！クリスマスケーキも今年この比叡が気合…入れて…作りました！楽しみしててくださいね！はい！
End of Year 2015 Play	Yes, Commander. Time for spring cleaning. Leave it to me! I’ll put my all into dusting! Raaaah!! Flip this. Raaah!!! Right. All done.
End of Year 2015 Play	はい、司令。大掃除ですね。お任せください！比叡、雑巾がけも気合、入れて、行きます！とりゃ！！それ、反転。とりゃ！！！よし。綺麗。
New Year 2016 Play	Happy New Year, Admiral! I’ll give it my all…! This year too! …Ah, there’s some lint in your hair, Commander… Whoa, whoa, whoaaaa! Are you alright, Commander!?
New Year 2016 Play	司令、あけまして、おめでとうございますっ！今年もこの比叡、気合、いっれってぇ…！参りますっ！ …あ、司令、髪の毛に糸くずが…うわ、うわわ、うわーっ！司令、大丈夫ですか！？
Setsubun 2016 Play	Yes, Kongou-oneesama! I’ll put my absolute best efforts into Setsubun too! This year’s Oni are… Myoukou and Sendai♪ Good… Now, let’s do this!
Setsubun 2016 Play	はい、金剛お姉様！比叡、節分も、全力で気合！入れて！いきまーす！今年の鬼役は…妙高と、川内♪ ふむ…さぁ、いきまーす！
3rd Anniversary Play	I’ll give it my all… in love or for the 3rd Anniversary! Yeeeessss! gasp… gasp…
3rd Anniversary Play	比叡、恋も、三周年も…気合！入れて！行きます！はーい！うふ…うふ…
Saury Festival 2016 Play	It’s time for saury fishing, Kongou-oneesama! For saury! The saury during this season are fatty and delicious… I know, shall I try making some curry with them? …Alright, let me give it a shot♪
Saury Festival 2016 Play	金剛お姉さま、秋刀魚漁です！秋刀魚です！旬の秋刀魚は脂がのっていて美味しいですよねぇ。…そうだ、今度カレーに入れてみるのはどうでしょう？…よーし、試してみよっ♪
4th Anniversary Play	I’ll give it my all! For love! Or for the 4th Anniversary! YEEEAAAAAAAAAH!!!! …gasp gasp…
4th Anniversary Play	比叡！恋も！四周年もぉ！気合ぃぃ！入れてぇ！いきまぁすー！！ハァァァーイッ！！！…だはぁ、はぁーっ…
5th Anniversary Play	Be it love or the 5th Anniversary, I’ll give it by all! Yes! My 5th Anniversary Curry is done too, Commander.
5th Anniversary Play	比叡、恋も、五周年も、気合、入れて、行きます！はい！司令、五周年カーレも完成です。
6th Anniversary Play	I'll give it my absolute all for love or for the 6th Anniversary! Yes! The 6th Anniversary Curry that I'm proud of is ready!
6th Anniversary Play	比叡、恋も、六周年も、気合、入れて、行きます！はーい！今年も六周年カレー、自信作できました！
7th Anniversary 2020 Play	Whether for love or for the 7th Anniversary, I'll give it my absolute best! I will! This year, my 7th Anniversary curry... A-ah! Commander, don't run!	Secretary 2
7th Anniversary 2020 Play	比叡、恋も、七周年も、本気の気合、入れて、行きます！はい！今年も七周年カレー…あ、あぁ！司令、逃げないで！	Secretary 2

Misc Lines

Ship	Japanese/English	Notes
Eve of the Final Battle 2018 Play	Kirishima; onee-sama and Haruna are… Ah, they’re heading out for the final battle.	Secretary 2
Eve of the Final Battle 2018 Play	霧島、お姉さまと榛名が…あぁ、行くんだね、決戦に。	Secretary 2
Final Battle 2018 Play	Onee-sama, everyone; come back safely!	Secretary 2
Final Battle 2018 Play	お姉様、みんな、無事に帰って来て！	Secretary 2
Final Battle 2018 Play	BatDiv11 flagship, Hiei! We’ve reached the battlefield. We’ll now support the allied fleet. Let’s go, Kirishima!	Friend Fleet line
Final Battle 2018 Play	第十一戦隊、旗艦比叡！戦場海域に到達する。これより、友軍を援護する。霧島、行くよ！	Friend Fleet line
Final Battle 2018 Play	I’ve come to help, onee-sama! Opening fire with all my might!	Friend Fleet line
Final Battle 2018 Play	お姉さま、比叡助けに来ました！気合、入れて、撃ちます！	Friend Fleet line
Spring 2019 Event Play	11th Squadron, flagship Hiei, we've reached the operational area. We'll now support the allied forces. Kirishima, let's go!	Friend Fleet Line
Spring 2019 Event Play	第十一戦隊、旗艦比叡、戦場海域に到達する。これより友軍を援護する。霧島、行くよ！	Friend Fleet Line

CG

Regular
Base Base Damaged Kai Ni Kai Ni Damaged Kai Ni C Kai Ni C Damaged

Seasonal
Kai Ni New Year 2020 Kai Ni New Year 2020 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
Hiei	Very Rare	FBB	022								✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	Buildable

Trivia

She is named after Mount Hiei.
She was disarmed and turned into a training ship in 1929 before serving as Emperor Hirohito's transport from 1930 to 1937 when she was rearmed.
Hiei is the only one of the Kongou sisters having to have her superstructure mast reconstructed into a prototype similar to that used on the Yamato-class. Her slightly higher armor and health compared to her sisters can likely be attributed to this.
She received her Kai Ni on 20/11/2013.
Sunk following the Battle of Guadalcanal on November 14, 1942; she was the first IJN battleship ever to be lost in WWII.
Wreck possibly found by Dr. Robert Ballard in 1993. There is discussion as to whether the wreck is her or Kirishima.
She appeared in the first Kancolle Drama CD, also dubbed One Nao show, along with other characters in a mini skit. Link to show: https://soundcloud.com/masapusan/one-nao-show (TL is included in comments). She also appeared in the anime with Kongou, Haruna and Kirishima.