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*[Echelon] formation works well for H node (but does not guarantee 100% escape)

*[Echelon] formation works well for H node (but does not guarantee 100% escape)

*[Double Line] formation works well for I node. [Diamond] is not recommended because the enemy light carriers HAS A CHANCE to hit hard regardless of formation, and your damage will drop.

*[Double Line] formation works well for I node to increase accuracy for first aerial phase and shelling phase(s).

Do not bother with Type 3 shells, 10cm guns and other anti-air equipment unless you fulfill LoS requirements, as they do not appear to reduce chances of being hit by enemy carriers.

[Diamond] is not recommended because the enemy light carriers HAS A CHANCE to hit hard regardless of formation, and your damage will drop.  

*All the enemies, including the enemy DDs, have the ability to deal heavy damage to your ships.

 

*All the enemies, including the enemy DDs, have the ability to deal heavy damage to your ships REGARDLESS OF LEVEL OR EQUIPMENT (Boilers/Turbines). Keep this in mind before you decide to commit your higher-leveled ships just to complete E-1.

* There is an as-of-yet unknown LoS requirement for reaching the boss node, consider equipping more than you think is necessary to avoid unpleasant surprises. Recon planes work better than radars.

* There is an as-of-yet unknown LoS requirement for reaching the boss node, consider equipping more than you think is necessary to avoid unpleasant surprises. Recon planes work better than radars.