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比叡 (ひえい) Hiei
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP  6370FP  63→89
ARM  52→69TORP 0
EVA  30→59AA  24→69
PLA  9ASW  0
SPD  FastLOS  13→39
RGE  LongLUK  10→49
AircraftEquipment
335.6cm Twin Gun Mount
315.2cm Single Gun Mount
37.7mm Machine Gun
-Locked-
Modernization  3   0   1   3
Build Time4:00 (Normal, LSC)Remodel Req
Consumption  80   110Dismantle  10   14   33   3
IllustratorKonishiSeiyuuTouyama Nao
 
 
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比叡 (ひえいかい) Hiei Kai
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP  7583FP  72→94
ARM  67→89TORP 0
EVA  35→69AA  28→79
PLA  12ASW  0
SPD  FastLOS  15→49
RGE  LongLUK  12→69
AircraftEquipment
341cm Twin Gun Mount
315.5cm Triple Secondary Gun Mount
312.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount
3-Unequipped-
Modernization  4   0   2   3
Remodel Level25Remodel Req  600   400
Consumption  90   120Dismantle  10   14   33   3
IllustratorKonishiSeiyuuTouyama Nao
 
 
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比叡改二 (ひえいかいに) Hiei Kai Ni
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP  8391FP  76→99
ARM  72→95TORP 0
EVA  36→72AA  30→82
PLA  12ASW  0
SPD  FastLOS  16→52
RGE  LongLUK  13→82
AircraftEquipment
341cm Twin Gun Mount
3Type 21 Air Radar
3Type 3 Shell
3-Unequipped-
Modernization  4   0   2   4
Remodel Level75Remodel Req  2400   2400
Consumption  100   125Dismantle  10   14   33   3
IllustratorKonishiSeiyuuTouyama Nao
 
 
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比叡改二丙 (ひえいかいにへい) Hiei Kai Ni C
Kongou Class Fast Battleship

HP  8694FP  76→98
ARM  71→90TORP 18→47
EVA  39→73AA  31→85
PLA  8ASW  0
SPD  FastLOS  17→53
RGE  LongLUK  15→88
AircraftEquipment
235.6cm Twin Gun Mount Kai
235.6cm Twin Gun Mount Kai
2Type 21 Air Radar Kai ★+5
253cm Twin Torpedo Mount
Modernization  4   1   2   4
Remodel Level90Remodel Req  8800   7800   2   1
  330   2
Consumption  100   160Dismantle  14   19   38   4
IllustratorKonishiSeiyuuTouyama 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).
      • The rest of the fleet must not contain a submarine. (?)
      • 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 x1.5 of the original ammo consumption of when the attack is triggered, hence:
      • If it is triggered in day battle, it costs 10% extra ammo.
      • If it is triggered in an night battle node, it costs 5% extra ammo.
      • If it is triggered in a night battle in a normal node, it costs 15% 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

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Hidden Fit Bonuses

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

Analysis

Priority: High

She and her sisters are the only fast battleships obtainable through normal construction. Until you get the LSC and event fast battleships, you will be depending heavily on the Kongou-class when you need battleships for maps with speed restrictions.
Her Kai has low firepower and defensive stats but she is still usable.
Her Kai Ni improves her firepower and defensive stats. When taking into account her rarity, remodel level and remodel cost; she is a necessary fast battleship for every admiral. However, do note that her AACI has a low fixed shootdown and weak multiplier. It also has a high API number which means it will override nearly all other AACI in the fleet.
  • Kai Ni C: Low
She gains a bit of HP and a significant torpedo stat. She also loses a bit of armour. The torpedo stat puts her on par with the Yamato-class during night battles but due to being unable to equip 51cm guns, she falls slightly short. Her ability to carry seaplane fighters doesn't amount to much because of it interfering with the main attack type APCI. The steep cost of this remodel is another strike against it.

Recommended Roles

  • Combat
  • Support Expeditions

Not Recommended Roles

  • Anti-Air

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.
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
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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!
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
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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]

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?
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!
はい、比叡にお任せあれ!
Secretary 2
Play
I'm always ready to head out!
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~!
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!
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
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I'm getting! Fired up!...Or so I should be huh? Huh? Huuuh?
気合!入れて!…いるんだけどなぁ~?あれ~?あれぇ~?
Secretary (Married)
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I can still fight. Commander, let's keep doing our best together!
比叡もまだまだ戦えます。司令、一緒に頑張りましょう!
Wedding
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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...
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.
司令にお知らせみたいです。
Joining the Fleet
Play
I'm getting! Fired up! Here I go!
気合!入れて!行きます!
Equipment 1
Play
Yes! I can feel the power surging!
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...
少しはお姉様に近づけたかなあ…
Equipment 3[6]
Play
As expected!
さっすがですねぇ!
Equipment 3[7]
Play
Leave it to me~!
まっかせてー!
Supply
Play
Alright! I can do it... with this!
よし!これで…いけます!
Docking (Minor Damage)
Play
But this is just a scratch...
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~
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.
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!
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!
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!
改金剛型戦艦、比叡、抜錨!
Starting a Battle
Play
Engaging! Just hit![8]
撃ちます!当たってぇ!
Attack
Play
Main guns, begin firing!
主砲、斉射、始め!
Special 1
Play
Battleship Hiei, ready, set, fire!
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]
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!
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!
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!
きゃあっ!
Minor Damage 2
Play
Hiiiee![10]
ひえー!
Major Damage
Play
The equipment I got from Kongou has become like this... Guh, I won't forgive you~!
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!
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
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Is Kongou... safe...? ...That's...good...then...
金剛お姉さまは…無事か…な?…だったら…いい…かな…
  1. While Admiral Inoue captained the Hiei while she was a training ship, he had her decorated with oil paintings and generally enjoyed life.
  2. She had her interior refurbished and decorated nicely when she was the personal ship of Emperor Hirohito.
  3. 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.
  4. She participated in all three battles of the Solomon Sea.
  5. Shared with Supply before Kai.
  6. This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
  7. This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
  8. She's willing the shot to hit.
  9. She was abandoned and scuttled at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal after her steering and engine compartments were flooded and disabled.
  10. She's making a pun on her name.

Hourlies

Time Japanese/English
00:00
Play
It's 12am. Hiee~... Good night~
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...
午前…1時です…。比叡は…睡眠中です…。
02:00
Play
2am... Aren't you sleepy, Commander?
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.
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~!?
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!?
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...
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!
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!
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!
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]
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]
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.
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時になりました…。(´・ω・`)ショボーン…。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!?
  1. Japanese TV usually broadcasts local soap operas during late mornings to afternoon where the target audience are mostly housewives.
  2. 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.
  3. Likely referring to Waratte Iitomo!.
  4. Likely referring to the Tamori Club.
  5. "(´・ω・`)ショボーン" 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
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!
Valentine’s Day 2015
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Hie! I mixed up the chocolates for AP shells and loaded them…! Hie, hieee! Attack
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~!
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?
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
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Be it love or the 2nd anniversary, I’m going into it with all my might! Yeeeaaah!
比叡、恋も、二週年も、気合、入れて、行きます!ハァイイ!
Christmas 2015
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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!
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
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Yes, Commander. Time for spring cleaning. Leave it to me! I’ll put my all into dusting! Raaaah!! Flip this. Raaah!!! Right. All done.
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
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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!?
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
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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!
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
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I’ll give it my all… in love or for the 3rd Anniversary! Yeeeessss! *gasp*… *gasp*…
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
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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♪
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
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I’ll give it my all! For love! Or for the 4th Anniversary! YEEEAAAAAAAAAH!!!! …*gasp* *gasp*…
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
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Be it love or the 5th Anniversary, I’ll give it by all! Yes! My 5th Anniversary Curry is done too, Commander.
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
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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!
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!

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
霧島、お姉さまと榛名が…あぁ、行くんだね、決戦に。
Final Battle 2018
Play
Onee-sama, everyone; come back safely! Secretary 2
お姉様、みんな、無事に帰って来て!
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
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!
Final Battle 2018
Play
I’ve come to help, onee-sama! Opening fire with all my might! Friend Fleet line
お姉さま、比叡助けに来ました!気合、入れて、撃ちます!
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
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!

CG

Regular
Seasonal

Drop Locations

ShipRarityTypeNo.World 1World 2World 3World 7World 4World 5World 6Remarks
123456123451234512345123451234512345
HieiVery RareFBB022✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️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.

See Also

zh:比睿