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| ***R-Area Defense Unit ships can be mixed with the Area Escort Force Fleet Tag for E3 Phase 3 | | ***R-Area Defense Unit ships can be mixed with the Area Escort Force Fleet Tag for E3 Phase 3 |
| * 2 [[LBAS]] are available for sortie, the third base is only to be used in defense | | * 2 [[LBAS]] are available for sortie, the third base is only to be used in defense |
− | ** High Altitude Air Raids will occur on Medium and Hard difficulty. | + | ** High Altitude Air-Raids will occur on Medium and Hard difficulty. |
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| ==Phase 0.5: Scout the Enemy Mobile Task Force!== | | ==Phase 0.5: Scout the Enemy Mobile Task Force!== |
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| * {{MapRoute|L|pink}} AS x2 & {{MapRoute|E|pink}} AS x1 | | * {{MapRoute|L|pink}} AS x2 & {{MapRoute|E|pink}} AS x1 |
| * It is possible to reach both nodes using a fleet in a single sortie. | | * It is possible to reach both nodes using a fleet in a single sortie. |
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| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
| |-|Heavy Fleet= | | |-|Heavy Fleet= |
| * [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]]'''1CVL 2CA(V) 1CL 3DD (FAST)''' | | * [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]]'''1CVL 2CA(V) 1CL 3DD (FAST)''' |
− | * '''Route:''' {{MapRoute |1|grey|A|red|B|pink|D|blue|E|pink|H|blue|J|red|K|blue|L|pink}} | + | * Route: {{MapRoute |1|grey|A|red|B|pink|D|blue|E|pink|H|blue|J|red|K|blue|L|pink}} |
− | * '''LBAS:''' Fightersweep {{MapRoute|L|pink}} (Range 6) and {{MapRoute|E|pink}} (Range 3) | + | * LBAS: Fightersweep {{MapRoute|L|pink}} (Range 6) and {{MapRoute|E|pink}} (Range 3) |
− | * '''Notes:'''
| + | ** Fighter muling CVL a to reach AS for the required nodes is recommended. |
− | ** Fighter muling CVL a to reach AS for the required nodes is recommended | + | ** The heavier fleet takes longer route than the light one. |
− | ** The heavier fleet takes longer route than the light one | + | ** [[AACI]] is highly recommended. |
− | ** AACI is highly recommended | |
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| |-|Light Fleet= | | |-|Light Fleet= |
− | * [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]]'''3CA(V) 1CL 3DD (FAST)''' | + | * '''3CA(V) 1CL 3DD (FAST)''' [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] |
− | * '''Route:''' {{MapRoute |1|grey|A|red|D|blue|E|pink|H|blue|J|red|K|blue|L|pink}} | + | * Route: {{MapRoute |1|grey|A|red|D|blue|E|pink|H|blue|J|red|K|blue|L|pink}} |
− | * '''LBAS:''' Fightersweep {{MapRoute|L|pink}} (Range 6) and {{MapRoute|E|pink}} (Range 3) | + | * LBAS: Fightersweep {{MapRoute|L|pink}} (Range 6) and {{MapRoute|E|pink}} (Range 3) |
− | * '''Notes:'''
| + | ** {{MapRoute|J|red}} contains a light torpedo squadron. |
− | ** {{MapRoute|J|red}} contains a light torpedo squadron | + | ** A lighter fleet which forgoes the use of CVL. CAV should be [[SPF|Seaplane Fighter]] muled. |
− | ** A lighter fleet which forgoes the use of CVL. CAV should be Seaplane Fighter muled | + | ** [[AACI]] is highly recommended. |
− | ** AACI is highly recommended | |
| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
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| ==Phase 1: Intercept the Fleet Guarding Murcadha Bay== | | ==Phase 1: Intercept the Fleet Guarding Murcadha Bay== |
− | * [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_4.png]] CTF: '''0-2FBB, 2CV(B) 0-1CVL 0-2CA(V) 2CL + 0-2CA(V) 0-2CLT 2-4DD''' ('''FAST''') | + | * CTF: '''0-2FBB, 2CV(B) 0-1CVL 0-2CA(V) 2CL + 0-2CA(V) 0-2CLT 2-4DD''' ('''FAST''') [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_4.png]] |
− | * '''Route:''' {{MapRoute|2|grey|M|red|N|red|O|pink|P|red|Q|red}} | + | * Route: {{MapRoute|2|grey|M|red|N|red|O|pink|P|red|Q|red}} |
− | * '''LBAS:''' Range 5 to {{MapRoute|Q|red}}, 74/167 AP/AS | + | * LBAS: Range 5 to {{MapRoute|Q|red}}, 74/167 AP/AS |
− | * '''Notes:'''
| + | ** There is an LoS check at {{MapRoute|P|red}}. |
− | ** There is an LOS check at {{MapRoute|P|red}} | + | ** Using one '''strong''' [[AACI]] ship such as the [[:Category:Akizuki Class|''Akizuki''-class]], [[:Category:Fletcher Class|''Fletcher''-class]] DD is highly recommended. |
− | ** Using one '''strong''' AACI ship such as the Akizuki class, Fletcher class DD is highly recommended | + | ** Having 1-2 [[OASW]] ships to increase the passing rate to the boss is recommended. |
− | ** Having 1-2 OASW ships to increase the passing rate to the boss is recommended | |
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| ==Phase 1.5: Push Towards the Vitiaz Strait== | | ==Phase 1.5: Push Towards the Vitiaz Strait== |
− | There is 1 requirement to unlock the Phase 2 boss which is the same across all difficulties: AS {{MapRoute|L|pink}} | + | There is 1 requirement to unlock the Phase 2 boss which is the same across all difficulties: AS {{MapRoute|L|pink}}. |
| * Refer to Node L in Phase 0.5 of the guide. | | * Refer to Node L in Phase 0.5 of the guide. |
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| ==Phase 2: Carry out the Lae Transport Operation== | | ==Phase 2: Carry out the Lae Transport Operation== |
− | This is a TP Phase utilizing the Striking Force Fleet | + | This is a TP Phase utilizing the Striking Force Fleet. |
− | * [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] SF: '''0-1AV 1-2CA(V) 1-2CL 3-4DD''' ('''Fast Fleet''') | + | * SF: '''0-1AV 1-2CA(V) 1-2CL 3-4DD''' ('''Fast Fleet''') [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] |
− | * '''Route:''' {{MapRoute |1|grey|A|red|D|blue|E|pink|H|blue|R|red|L|pink|S|red|T|green|U|red}} | + | * Route: {{MapRoute |1|grey|A|red|D|blue|E|pink|H|blue|R|red|L|pink|S|red|T|green|U|red}} |
− | * '''LBAS:''' {{MapRoute|U|red}} (Range 8, 44/88 AD/AP on 甲), {{MapRoute|L|pink}} (Range 6) | + | * LBAS: {{MapRoute|U|red}} (Range 8, 44/88 AD/AP on 甲), {{MapRoute|L|pink}} (Range 6) |
− | * '''Notes:'''
| + | ** There is an LoS Check at {{MapRoute|T|green}} (Cn3): |
− | ** There is an LOS Check at {{MapRoute|T|green}} | + | *** Casu = 26.0 / Easy = ?? / Med = 40.0 / Hard = 48.0 |
− | *** Cn3 = 丁 = 26.0, 丙 = ???, 乙 = 40.0, 甲 = 48.0 | + | ** Using Vanguard Formation for all nodes except for air nodes and Boss Node is recommended. |
− | ** Using Vanguard Formation for all nodes except for Air raid and Boss Node is recommended | + | ** Having at least 1 strong [[AACI]] for the air nodes on the route is highly recommended. |
− | ** Having at least 1 stong AACI for the Air Raids on route is highly recommended | + | ** 1 OASW capable ship is recommended in the first three slots of the fleet is recommended due to Node {{MapRoute|S|red}}s submarine. |
− | ** 1 OASW capable ship is recommended in the first three slots of the Fleet is recommended due to Node {{MapRoute|S|red}}s Submarine | + | ** Aiming for A rank on the boss is recommended. |
− | ** Aiming for A rank on the boss is recommended | |
| ** Sending LBAS to the boss to assist acquiring the A rank to deplete the TP Gauge is recommended. | | ** Sending LBAS to the boss to assist acquiring the A rank to deplete the TP Gauge is recommended. |
| ** 1 LBAS can be sent to {{MapRoute|L|red}} to help with passing through the node. | | ** 1 LBAS can be sent to {{MapRoute|L|red}} to help with passing through the node. |
| * Boss support is recommended if only 1 LBAS gets sent to the boss node. | | * Boss support is recommended if only 1 LBAS gets sent to the boss node. |
− | * It is possible to use the [[Striking Force Fleet Command Facility]] here | + | * It is possible to use the {{CommandFacility}} {{Equipment/Link|Striking Force Fleet Command Facility}}. |
− | ** Be warned about the drop in LOS which could prevent routing to the boss. | + | ** Be warned about the drop in LoS which could prevent routing to the boss. |
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| ==Phase 3: Final Battle! Breach the Solomon Sea!== | | ==Phase 3: Final Battle! Breach the Solomon Sea!== |
− | * Locking Note: It is possible to mix the [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 1.png]] along with the [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] to do this Phase | + | * Locking Note: It is possible to mix the [[File:{{ROOTPAGENAME}} Tag 1.png]] along with the [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] to do this Phase. |
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| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
| |-|Light Fleet= | | |-|Light Fleet= |
− | * [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] STF: '''2(F)BB(V) 1CVL 0-1AV 1-2CL AO/[[Akashi Kai]]/[[Akitsushima Kai]] + 0-2CA(V) 0-2CLT 1CL 3DD''' | + | * STF: '''2(F)BB(V) 1CVL 0-1AV 1-2CL AO/[[Akashi Kai]]/[[Akitsushima Kai]] + 0-2CA(V) 0-2CLT 1CL 3DD''' [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] |
− | * '''Route:''' {{MapRoute|3|grey|G|red|J|red|K|blue|L|pink|W|blue|X|red|Y|red}} | + | * Route: {{MapRoute|3|grey|G|red|J|red|K|blue|L|pink|W|blue|X|red|Y|red}} |
− | * '''LBAS:''' {{MapRoute|Y|red}} (Range 6, 44/88 AD/AP on Hard, 96/191 AD/AP on Hard LD) | + | * LBAS: {{MapRoute|Y|red}} (Range 6, 44/88 AD/AP on Hard, 96/191 AD/AP on Hard LD) |
− | * '''Notes:'''
| + | ** There is a LoS check at {{MapRoute|X|red}}. |
− | ** There is a LOS check at {{MapRoute|X|red}} | |
| *** {{MapRoute|W|blue}} is a repair node | | *** {{MapRoute|W|blue}} is a repair node |
| ** Having at least 1 strong [[AACI]] is recommended. | | ** Having at least 1 strong [[AACI]] is recommended. |
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| |-|Middle Route Light Fleet= | | |-|Middle Route Light Fleet= |
− | * [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] STF: '''2(F)BB(V) 2 CVL 1CL AO/[[Akashi Kai]]/[[Akitsushima Kai]] + 0-2 CA(V) 0-2 CLT 1CL 2-3DD''' | + | * STF: '''2(F)BB(V) 2 CVL 1CL AO/[[Akashi Kai]]/[[Akitsushima Kai]] + 0-2 CA(V) 0-2 CLT 1CL 2-3DD''' [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] |
− | * '''Route:''' {{MapRoute |3|grey|G|red|I|pink|J|red|K|blue|L|pink|W|blue|X|red|Y|red}} | + | * Route: {{MapRoute |3|grey|G|red|I|pink|J|red|K|blue|L|pink|W|blue|X|red|Y|red}} |
− | * '''LBAS:''' {{MapRoute|Y|red}} (Range 6, 44/88 AD/AP on Hard, 96/191 AD/AP on Hard LD) | + | * LBAS: {{MapRoute|Y|red}} (Range 6, 44/88 AD/AP on Hard, 96/191 AD/AP on Hard LD) |
− | * '''Notes:'''
| + | ** There is a LoS check at {{MapRoute|X|red}} |
− | ** There is a LOS check at {{MapRoute|X|red}} | + | *** {{MapRoute|W|blue}} is a repair node. |
− | *** {{MapRoute|W|blue}} is a repair node | |
| ** Having at least 1 strong [[AACI]] is recommended. | | ** Having at least 1 strong [[AACI]] is recommended. |
| ** Boss Support Expedition is recommended for LD. | | ** Boss Support Expedition is recommended for LD. |
| ** DDs in the escort fleet should be setup for high night battle damage. | | ** DDs in the escort fleet should be setup for high night battle damage. |
− | ** The fleet will go through the extra air raid node {{MapRoute|I|pink}} | + | ** The fleet will go through the extra air nodes {{MapRoute|I|pink}} |
− | ** BB in the fleet should be [[Colorado]], [[Nelson]], [[Nagato]], and/or [[Mutsu]] to utilize their special attacks mechanics. | + | ** BB in the fleet should be [[Colorado]], [[Nelson]], [[Nagato]], and/or [[Mutsu]] to utilize their [[Special Attacks]] mechanics. |
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| |-|Heavy Fleet= | | |-|Heavy Fleet= |
− | * [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] STF: '''3(F)BB(V) 1CVL 1CL AO/[[Akashi Kai]]/[[Akitsushima Kai]] + 1-2CA(V) 1-2CLT 2DD''' | + | * STF: '''3(F)BB(V) 1CVL 1CL AO/[[Akashi Kai]]/[[Akitsushima Kai]] + 1-2CA(V) 1-2CLT 2DD''' [[File:Spring_2022_Event_Tag_5.png]] |
− | * '''Route:''' {{MapRoute |3|grey|G|red|I|pink|J|red|K|blue|L|pink|W|blue|X|red|Y|red}} | + | * Route: {{MapRoute |3|grey|G|red|I|pink|J|red|K|blue|L|pink|W|blue|X|red|Y|red}} |
− | * '''LBAS:''' {{MapRoute|Y|red}} (Range 6, 44/88 AD/AP on Hard, 96/191 AD/AP on Hard LD) | + | * LBAS: {{MapRoute|Y|red}} (Range 6, 44/88 AD/AP on Hard, 96/191 AD/AP on Hard LD) |
− | * '''Notes:'''
| + | ** There is a LoS check at {{MapRoute|X|red}}. |
− | ** There is a LOS check at {{MapRoute|X|red}} | + | *** {{MapRoute|W|blue}} is a repair node. |
− | *** {{MapRoute|W|blue}} is a repair node | |
| ** Having at least 1 strong [[AACI]] is recommended. | | ** Having at least 1 strong [[AACI]] is recommended. |
| ** Boss Support Expedition is recommended for LD. | | ** Boss Support Expedition is recommended for LD. |
| ** DDs in the escort fleet should be setup for high night battle damage. | | ** DDs in the escort fleet should be setup for high night battle damage. |
| ** BB in the fleet should be [[Colorado]], [[Nelson]], [[Nagato]], and/or [[Mutsu]] to utilize their special attacks mechanics. | | ** BB in the fleet should be [[Colorado]], [[Nelson]], [[Nagato]], and/or [[Mutsu]] to utilize their special attacks mechanics. |
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| ==Enemy Compositions== | | ==Enemy Compositions== |