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木曾 (きそ) Kiso
Kuma Class Light Cruiser

HP  2529FP  14→39
ARM  10→29TORP 24→79
EVA  36→69AA  13→49
PLA  2ASW  19→59
SPD  FastLOS  8→39
RGE  MediumLUK  10→49
AircraftEquipment
114cm Single Gun Mount
1-Unequipped-
-Locked-
-Locked-
Modernization  0   1   0   1
Build Time1:00 (Normal)Remodel Req
Consumption  25   25Dismantle  2   2   10   0
IllustratorUGUMESeiyuuSakura Ayane
 
 
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木曾 (きそかい) Kiso Kai
Kuma Class Light Cruiser

HP  4248FP  20→59
ARM  29→59TORP 24→79
EVA  40→79AA  15→59
PLA  3ASW  24→79
SPD  FastLOS  10→49
RGE  MediumLUK  12→59
AircraftEquipment
114cm Single Gun Mount
161cm Quadruple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount
125mm Single Autocannon Mount
-Locked-
Modernization  1   1   1   2
Remodel Level20Remodel Req  200   200
Consumption  25   30Dismantle  2   2   10   0
IllustratorUGUMESeiyuuSakura Ayane
 
 
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木曾改二 (きそかいに) Kiso Kai Ni
Kuma Class Torpedo Cruiser

HP  4450FP  18→65
ARM  24→65TORP 80→111
EVA  45→85AA  24→72
PLA  0ASW  32→82
SPD  FastLOS  13→49
RGE  MediumLUK  13→69
AircraftEquipment
061cm Quintuple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount
0Type 13 Air Radar
025mm Triple Autocannon Mount
-Locked-
Modernization  1   5   0   1
Remodel Level65Remodel Req  750   400
Consumption  25   50Dismantle  2   6   9   0
IllustratorUGUMESeiyuuSakura Ayane

Gameplay Notes

Special Abilities

  • Able to perform opening torpedoes at Kai Ni when equipped with a midget submarine.

Overview

Kai

  • Average firepower, torpedo, ASW, HP and armour.

Kai Ni

  • High torpedo.
  • Good ASW.
  • Average firepower, HP and armour.

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Kiso Kai Ni Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 12.7cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2  (1st equipped) +2 +2 One-time
+ Surface Radar +2 +3 One-time
 12.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2  (1st equipped) +2 +2 One-time
+ Surface Radar +3 +4 One-time
 Bofors 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Model 1930  +1 +1
 5inch Twin Dual-purpose Gun Mount (Concentrated Deployment) 
OR  GFCS Mk.37 + 5inch Twin Dual-purpose Gun Mount (Concentrated Deployment) 
-3 -2 -6
 Arctic Camouflage (+ Arctic Equipment)  (1st equipped) +2 +7 One-time
 Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility  (1st equipped) +5 +4 +4 One-time
 Skilled Lookouts  +1 +2 +3 +2
 Torpedo Squadron Skilled Lookouts  +3 +2
(1st equipped) (★0-3) +3 +3 One-time
(1st equipped) (★4-7) +4 +3 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8-MAX) +4 +4 One-time
Ship-Type Bonuses
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H  + Air Radar +2 +2 One-time
(2nd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
(3rd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai  (★2-3) +1
(★4-5) +1 +2
(★6-7) +1 +1 +2
(★8-9) +1 +2 +2
(★MAX) +1 +2 +1 +2
(★2-MAX) + Surface Radar +1 +1 One-time
(★2-MAX) + Air Radar +2 +1 One-time
 61cm Quintuple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  +1
 53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  -5
 Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)  (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2  OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3  +1 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)  +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
 Type 42 Air Radar Kai 2  -7
 Type 2 Depth Charge  (★8-9) +1
(★MAX) +2
 2cm Flakvierling 38  (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
 3.7cm FlaK M42  (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns  +1 +2
 Type D Kouhyouteki Kai (Kouryuu Kai)  -1 -7
 Fleet Communication Antenna  (★4) +1
(★5) +1 +1
(★6) +1 +1 +1
(★7) +1 +2 +1
(★8) +2 +2 +1
(★9) +2 +2 +2
(★MAX) +2 +3 +2
[edit]Kiso Kai Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 Bofors 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Model 1930  +1 +1
 5inch Twin Dual-purpose Gun Mount (Concentrated Deployment) 
OR  GFCS Mk.37 + 5inch Twin Dual-purpose Gun Mount (Concentrated Deployment) 
-3 -2 -6
 S9 Osprey  +1 +1 +1
 Arctic Camouflage (+ Arctic Equipment)  (1st equipped) +2 +7 One-time
 Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility  (1st equipped) +5 +4 +4 One-time
 Skilled Lookouts  +1 +2 +3 +2
 Torpedo Squadron Skilled Lookouts  +3 +2
(1st equipped) (★0-3) +3 +3 One-time
(1st equipped) (★4-7) +4 +3 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8-MAX) +4 +4 One-time
Ship-Type Bonuses
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H  + Air Radar +2 +2 One-time
(2nd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
(3rd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 12.7cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2  + Surface Radar +1 +2 One-time
 12.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2  + Surface Radar +2 +1 One-time
 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai  (★2-3) +1
(★4-5) +1 +2
(★6-7) +1 +1 +2
(★8-9) +1 +2 +2
(★MAX) +1 +2 +1 +2
(★2-MAX) + Surface Radar +1 +1 One-time
(★2-MAX) + Air Radar +2 +1 One-time
 53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  -5
 Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)  (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2  OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3  +1 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)  +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
 Type 42 Air Radar Kai 2  -7
 Type 2 Depth Charge  (★8-9) +1
(★MAX) +2
 Hedgehog (Initial Model)  (1st equipped) +1 +1 One-time
 2cm Flakvierling 38  (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
 3.7cm FlaK M42  (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns  +1 +2
 Fleet Communication Antenna  (★4) +1
(★5) +1 +1
(★6) +1 +1 +1
(★7) +1 +2 +1
(★8) +2 +2 +1
(★9) +2 +2 +2
(★MAX) +2 +3 +2
[edit]Kiso Equipment Bonuses
Equipment Extra Requirement                 Note
 Bofors 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Model 1930  +1 +1
 5inch Twin Dual-purpose Gun Mount (Concentrated Deployment) 
OR  GFCS Mk.37 + 5inch Twin Dual-purpose Gun Mount (Concentrated Deployment) 
-3 -2 -6
 S9 Osprey  +1 +1 +1
 Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility  (1st equipped) +5 +4 +4 One-time
 Skilled Lookouts  +1 +2 +3 +2
 Torpedo Squadron Skilled Lookouts  +3 +2
(1st equipped) (★0-3) +3 +3 One-time
(1st equipped) (★4-7) +4 +3 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8-MAX) +4 +4 One-time
Ship-Type Bonuses
 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H  + Air Radar +2 +2 One-time
(2nd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
(3rd equipped) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 12.7cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2  + Surface Radar +1 +2 One-time
 12.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2  + Surface Radar +2 +1 One-time
 12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai  (★2-3) +1
(★4-5) +1 +2
(★6-7) +1 +1 +2
(★8-9) +1 +2 +2
(★MAX) +1 +2 +1 +2
(★2-MAX) + Surface Radar +1 +1 One-time
(★2-MAX) + Air Radar +2 +1 One-time
 53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount  -5
 Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)  (1st equipped) (★7) +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★8) +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★9) +1 +1 +1 One-time
(1st equipped) (★MAX) +1 +2 +1 One-time
+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2  OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3  +1 +1 One-time
+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)  +1 +4 +1 +3 One-time
 Type 42 Air Radar Kai 2  -7
 Type 2 Depth Charge  (★8-9) +1
(★MAX) +2
 Hedgehog (Initial Model)  (1st equipped) +1 +1 One-time
 2cm Flakvierling 38  (★4-6) +1 +1
(★7-9) +1 +2 +1
(★MAX) +1 +3 +2
(★4-MAX) + Air Radar +1 One-time
 3.7cm FlaK M42  (★6-7) +1 +1
(★8-9) +1 +1 +1
(★MAX) +1 +1 +1 +2
(★6-MAX) + Air Radar +2 One-time
 25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns  +1 +2
 Fleet Communication Antenna  (★4) +1
(★5) +1 +1
(★6) +1 +1 +1
(★7) +1 +2 +1
(★8) +2 +2 +1
(★9) +2 +2 +2
(★MAX) +2 +3 +2

Hidden Fit Bonuses

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

Analysis

Kiso Kai

Priority: Low

At first remodel, she has decent Firepower and Torpedo stat for a light cruiser, meaning she can do Artillery Spotting with okay-ish damage at day and pack a decent punch at night, too.
Her ASW stat also allow her to perform OASW attacks with proper setup.


Kiso Kai Ni

Priority: High

Her second remodel reclassifies her as a Torpedo Cruiser (CLT), meaning she will not be counted as a light cruiser for combined fleet, map routing, and the like.
In exchange for this, her Torpedo stat goes up and she can now be loaded with midget submarines, allowing her to perform submarine-like preemptive torpedo attacks, meaning she gets to hit the enemy fleet before shelling begins, potentially removing an abyssal ship instantly.
Compared to her sister Kitakami and Ooi, her Torpedo stat is "only" 110, which still beats any other ship in the game except those two, so she's still a very valuable addition to the fleet, even more so in events where Ship Locking is an issue.


Recommended Roles

  • Surface combat
  • ASW
  • Night battle (Second remodel)

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event Japanese/English
Introduction
Play
I'm Kiso. I'll grant you the greatest victories.
木曾だ。お前に最高の勝利を与えてやる。
Introduction
Play
You're still uneasy? It'll be fun, just trust me.
まだ不安なのか?大丈夫だ、俺を信じろ。
Library
Play
I'm the 5500 ton light cruiser, Kuma-class, Kiso. Nice to meet you.

I don't need things like launch rails or catapults. You need to plunge right into the heart of the enemy when you're fighting. Right?

5500トン型の軽巡洋艦、球磨型の木曾だ。よろしくな。

やれ、滑走台だ、カタパルトだ、そんなもんはいらねえな。 戦いは敵の懐に飛び込んでやるもんよ。なあ?

Secretary 1
Play
What is it? An operation?
なんだ?作戦か?
Secretary 2
Play
Are you uneasy?
不安なのか?
Secretary 3
Play
Now that's what I'm talking about. Skinship is important too.[1]
そうこなくっちゃなぁ。スキンシップも大事だな。
Secretary 3
Play
This is fine! Aren't we in a relationship?
いいぜ!俺とお前の仲じゃないか?
Secretary Idle
Play
Someday we should... No, it's nothing... That's just not like me huh... Fufu~
いつかお前と・・・いや、なんでもない・・・。俺らしくもないな・・・ふふっ。
Wedding
Play
Forgive my impudence but fighting under your command is thrilling. It's not bad!
こういっちゃ不謹慎だが、貴様の指揮での戦いはゾクゾクするよ、悪くない!
Player's Score
Play
It's a message. Read it properly.
通信だ。よぉく読んでおけ。
Joining the Fleet
Play
Who is the fool that dares challenge me?
俺に勝負を挑む馬鹿は何奴だぁ?
Equipment 1
Play
A seaplane? ...I don't need something like that.
水上機?…要らないねぇそんなモノは。
Equipment 2
Play
Nice. This is nice.
いいねえ。こういうの。
Equipment 3[2]
Play
This will do.
アリだな。[3]
Supply
Play
Thanks for the supplies. You should eat properly too.
補給か、ありがたい。お前もちゃんと食えよ。
Docking (Minor Damage)
Play
I guess I got no choice. I got to go.
仕方ねえ。出てやるか。
Construction
Play
Looks like a new ship has been built.
新造艦ができたようだ。
Returning from Sortie
Play
The fleet has come back.
艦隊が帰ってきたな。
Starting a Sortie
Play
I'll teach those bastards what a real battle is.
本当の戦闘ってヤツを、教えてやるよ。
Starting a Battle
Play
Too weak!!
弱すぎる!!
Attack
Play
Come on!
いいぞっ!
Daytime Spotting/ Night Battle Attack
Play
Your commander is incompetent!
お前等の指揮官は無能だなぁ!
Night Battle
Play
Did you think you can escape?
それで逃げたつもりなのかい?
MVP
Play
This is the obvious result. It's nothing to make a fuss about.
当然の結果だ。別に騒ぐほどのこともない。
Minor Damage 1
Play
This is just!!
これくらいっ!!
Minor Damage 2
Play
Tch... Not bad!
チッ…やるじゃないか!
Major Damage
Play
It just got a bit cooler.
ちょっとばかし、涼しくなったぜ。
Sunk
Play
To be able to sink me... you should be proud...
この木曾を沈めたこと…誇るがいい…
  1. Skinship is a term for having a close physical relationship.
  2. This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
  3. Shared with Secretary Married and Docking Major.

Seasonal

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Christmas 2013
Play
Christmas...... Well, it's not bad. Secretary 1
クリスマスだと……ま、悪くはないな。
Christmas 2014
Play
Christmas cake… Urgh, should it be so sweet!? It’s too sweet!! Secretary 3
クリスマスケーキ…ふっ、こんなに甘くていいのか!?甘すぎる!!
Rainy Season 2015
Play
The rainy season makes my wounds ache. It’s telling me to hurry up… No, don’t worry about it.
雨の季節は、体の傷が疼く。早く早くとけしかけてくるようだ…いや、気にする。
Midsummer 2015
Play
It’s summer. This season is not bad. Are you going to the sea too? Well?
夏か。この季節、悪くはない。お前も海に行くか?なぁ?
End of Year 2015
Play
The Ship Girl Singing Contest… Eh, no. I’m not going to take part in that. I-I said I won’t! Oi!
艦娘対抗歌合戦だと…えぇ、いや。そんなもの俺は出ないぞ。で、出ないといっている!おい!
New Year 2016
Play
Happy New Year! I’m glad I could greet the New Year with you. I’m counting on you again this year!
謹賀新年だ!お前とこうして新しい年に迎えられて、よかった。今年も頼むぞ!
Valentine’s Day 2016
Play
I don’t usually do this but… Well, it’s from one comrade in arms too another. Take it.
こういうのは柄じゃないんだが…まぁ、戦友としての気持ちだ。取っておけ。
3rd Anniversary
Play
It’s the 3rd Anniversary you say? We’ve known each other for a long time now huh? No, it’s not a bad thing.
三周年、と言うわけか?お前とわれも長い付き合いになったな?いや悪くはないさ。
Setsubun 2017
Play
What are those beans for? You couldn’t be thinking that I’m the Oni and throwing them at me right? Right?
何だその豆は?まさか、この木曽を鬼に見立てて投げるってわけじゃないよな?なぇ?
Saury Festival 2017
Play
Saury fishing? Ah, I’ll protect the northern fishing grounds. Belive in the 5th Fleet’s raid leader! Let’s go!
秋刀魚漁?あぁ、北方の漁場なら、俺が守るぜ。第五艦隊の切り込み隊長を信じろ!行くぜ!
Coming of Spring 2018
Play
Ah, you’re sleeping again, Tama. The 5th Fleet is having a cherry blossom viewing. We packed alcohol and food. Eh, don’t eat everything on the way there!
あぁ、多摩よ、また寝てるな。第五艦隊の連中で花見をやるぞ。酒と料理を運べ。えぇ、途中で食うな、途中で!
5th Anniversary
Play
It’s a bit surprising that it’s the 5th Anniversary. We’ve been with each other for such a long time. Not bad. Right?
五周年ったちょいっとビビるな。お前と俺も長い付き合いになったな。悪くはない。なぁ?
6th Anniversary
Play
Heh, the 6th Anniversary? That just makes me want to laugh. Sorry about that, we've known each other for quite a while. Right? Secretary 2
えへぇ、六周年だと?ちょっと笑うな。悪い悪い、お前と俺もずいぶん長い付き合いになったな。なぁ?
7th Anniversary
Play
Is it seriously the 7th Anniversary? I don't believe it. Well anyway, we've known each other for quite a long time now. Yep. Secretary 2
まさかの七周年だと?ありえんな。まあ、いい。お前と俺もずいぶん長い付き合えになったな。うん。

Misc Lines

Ship Japanese/English Notes
Spring 2019 Event
Play
Kiso Squad, we're charging in now. Let's go! Friend Fleet Line
木曽隊、これより突入する。行くぜ!
Spring 2019 Event
Play
Kiso, charging in. Come on, come on, make way! Friend Fleet Line
木曽、突入する。おら、おら、道を開けろ!

CG

Regular

Drop Locations

ShipRarityTypeNo.World 1World 2World 3World 7World 4World 5World 6Remarks
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KisoVery CommonCL041✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️Buildable (no LSC)

Trivia

  • She is named after the Kiso River.
  • Bears an uncanny resemblance to Minamitsu Murasa from Touhou Project.
  • The camouflage she wears in her Kai Ni art is based off her historical paint where she, along with Tama, were assigned in the "Northern Waters" mostly patrolling the Kurile Islands.
  • Received her Kai Ni on 11/12/2013.
  • Sunk by USN aircraft off CavitePhilippines 14°35′N 120°50′E.

See Also

zh:木曾