KanColle Phase 2
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"Phase 2" of KanColle also known as the "HTML5 Era of KanColle" was launched on the 17th of August 2018. This phase comes after "Phase 1", following the migration of the game systems from Flash to HTML5. The reason the transfer came is due to the fact that it was announced that Flash would be discontinued by 2020. In turn, KanColle made an announcement at the 4th KanColle Naval Review that they would be transferring to HTML 5 by April 2018.
All players' data (ships, equipment, items...) has been kept after this transfer, so players can continue to play KanColle after the HTML5 transfer. Right before the migration, the opportunity to move Server has also been offered to all players.
Since the migration, the game engine has been slightly improved, now running at 1080p & 60fps instead of 720p & 30fps. Some new loading screens have also been added before the game's start menu.
- In the following years, many UI tweaks have also been implemented, gradually improving the general ergonomics of the game.
Major Changes Since January 2018
A non-exhaustive list, only covering the most important changes since the announcement of phase 2.
- Up to date as of the 13th of Febuary 2022.
Remodels and Ships
- Amagiri Kai Ni/D: A Destroyer with target priority and accuracy buff against PT Imps, which also applies to the ships adjacent to her.
- Tashkent Kai: A "4 slot" Destroyer
- Yuubari Kai Ni Toku, Yahagi Kai Ni B: "cheat CLT" like Yura and Abukuma
- Mogami Kai Ni Toku: CAV capable of equipping minisubs and DLC/Tanks
- Musashi Kai Ni: A costly 5 slot Battleship
- Yamato Kai Ni/Juu: A costly 5 slot FBB/BBV
- Both variants gain access to the Yamato special attack (see below)
- BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks
- Nagato-class Kai Ni, Nelson, Clorado-class: "Big 7" BB, having access to very powerful special attack, sometime called "touches" (see below).
- Ise Kai Ni, Hyuuga Kai Ni: 5 slot Aircraft Battleship (BBV with more plane slots) capable of equipping Fighters and Dive Bombers, and having a special Artiliry Spoting.
- Hyuuga K2 have also access to a unic OASW
- Gambier Bay Mk.II, Unyou Kai+, Houshou Kai Ni Sen: DLC-Capable CVE
- Ryuuhou Kai Ni/E: A strong CVE, being either Fast, or CVN capable
- Akagi Kai Ni, Kaga Kai Ni: 5 slot strong CV
- Akagi Kai Ni E, Kaga Kai Ni E: 5 slot CVN
- Kaga Kai Ni Go: A 5 slot weak CV, with strong ASW
- Victorious: A CVB
See also: Second Remodel Timeline
Equipment
- Introduction of new Range Extension equipment, allowing notably more range control of Carrier Shelling.
- Certain Dive Bombers now no longer prevent Carriers from attacking Installations. See Anti-Installation Dive Bombers.
- Certain skilled/named/advanced planes now enjoy Anti-Air Fire Evasion.
- Introduction of more Fit Bonuses for most equipment on ships. Check the respective ships/equipment pages to see them.
- ASW Fit Bonuses now contribute to damage, the synergy bonuses have been revised
- The following can now be put into Reinforcement Expansions: AA Fire Directors, Submarine RADAR/Echolocators, Submarine Rear Torpedo Launchers, Skilled Lookouts, Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility, Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands
- Daihatsu Landing Craft, Spitfire Mk.I and some niche aircraft are now craftable.
General Gameplay
- Revamp of all existing maps except 3-5 and W6, introduction of World 7, located inbetween Worlds 3 and 4 in the sortie and expedition menus
- As result Leveling Spots have changed, see the page for more details
- Introduction of new expeditions, some of which are only to be completed once a month. See Expeditions for details
- Introduction of combat expeditions, which are able to damage ships
- Introduction of Underway Repairs and more special Routing on Event Maps featuring Akashi Kai and Akitsushima Kai
- The Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility can be used in regular maps and placed in Reinforcement Expansions. See its page to see the rules of how its retreat mechanics work.
- Hardcaps have been increased to 350 000 for resources, and 300 000 for furniture coins.
- Equipment Presets are now to be found in the Remodel_(Menu)
Combat Mechanics
- Damage caps got raised:
- Support, ASW, Airstrike, LBAS - 170
- Opening and closing torpedo - 180
- Day shelling - 220
- Night battle - 360
- Introduction of very powerful, "Special Attacks" for the Nagato-class Kai Ni, Nelson, Clorado-class, and Yamato Kai Ni/Juu. Read their respective pages to get an idea of how they work
Kongou-class Kai Ni C also received special attacks, but those are generally considered to be weaker and more niche in application
- A complete List of all of them can be found
- Introduction of AA Rocket Barrage
- Destroyer's CIs have been buffed. Take a look at the Night Battle Page to get an Idea of their effectiveness.
- Certain enemy Air Raids now feature Enemy ASW Patrol Aircraft, being capable of damaging submarines.
LBAS
- Introduction of High-Altitude Interceptors and High-Altitude Air Raids.
- Superfortress Air-Raid Sequence requires execution of a QTE-like Event on the map to get optimal Interception.
- Introduction of Land-based Reconnaissance Aircraft, increasing LBAS Range alongside Bombing, Fighterpower, and Interception.
Useful Tools
- KCNav - Look up user-submitted compositions and routing for maps
- LBAS Calculator
- Asashio-Bot - A useful Kancolle discord bot
- GotoBrowser - An alternative way of playing Kancolle on Android Devices, forgoing the need of the official Flash app.
- KC Cache Proxy - Faster loading times by saving assets locally
- KC EN Patch - A English patch for Kancolle based on asset replacement. Use at your own risk.