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Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event.
Branching compositions were reported over the course of the event.
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|tips = <br/>'''E7 is divided into phases that must be completed in order.'''
'''E7 is divided into distinct phases that must be completed in order.'''
# Unlock 1st Boss Node.
# Unlock 1st Boss Node. (Q, and air raids)
# Defeat [[Battleship Water Demon Kai]] using a STF.
## Defeat [[Battleship Water Demon Kai]] using a STF.
# Unlock the shortcut routes.
# Unlock the shortcut routes for phase 2 (G, H, and I)
# Obtain the historical bonus.''' Note: Can only be done on Normal and Hard mode.'''
# Obtain the historical bonus, using an STF) '''Note: Only done on Normal and Hard mode.''' (M, W, and Q)
# Defeat [[Abyssal Crane Princess]].
# Defeat [[Abyssal Crane Princess]].
* '''S''' rank nodes '''M''' and '''W''' using '''STF'''.
* '''S''' rank nodes '''M''' and '''W''' using '''STF'''.
* '''A''' rank node '''Q'''.
* '''A''' rank node '''Q'''.
** A slow STF containing 5 (F)BB(V) will routes to node '''Q'''.
** A slow STF containing 5 (F)BB(V) will route to node '''Q''' (includes FBBs in escort)
* A quest complete sound will be heard upon returning to base.
* A quest complete sound will be heard upon returning to base.
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'''Composition Requirements and ship recommendations'''
Due to the power bonuses historical ships recieve, they should be utilized wherever possible.
Phase 1 unlock: Fast CTF required, 1 OASW highly recommended
Phase 1 Boss: Fast STF required
Phase 2 Boss: Fast CTF required (same as Phase 1 unlock)
Ship Recommendations:
Historical bonuses on this map cause several ships to jump up in the power rankings, while some ships should not be used so as not to preclude certain friend fleets. As a rule, any luckmodded historical ship will be extremely strong here (Michishio)
In general, the strongest friend fleets available are the 2nd Torpedo Squadron in phase 1, and the Cape Engano fleet in phase 2; at the same time, weaker fleets are those such as the Kurita fleets in phase 1, and CruDiv 4 and the Western Strike Force in phase 2. DesDiv 19, unfortunately, is unblockable.
* Ayanami and Yuudachi, usually two of the strongest DDs, are relatively weaker on this map
** Furthermore, using Ayanami '''does not''' prevent DesDiv 19 from showing up at the boss
* Shigure, normally one of the weaker CIDDs, overtakes Ayanami in terms of CI power with the boost
** Shigure (and Michishio) also block the Nishimura fleet's five ships, making her an excellent choice
* Naganami is an excellent DD and gains a good historical boost for this map....
** However, using her prevents both 2nd Torpedo (Noshiro) and Cape Engano fleet (Yamato) from appearing, a significant opportunity cost
* Abukuma is a no-brainer for an escort CL choice on this map, she gains a historical bonus, and her opening torpedo ensures that she remains the premier CL
* Almost every cruiser gains a historical bonus here, however, different CAs block different friend fleets
* Choukai and Maya are the two best choices if luckmodded, Myoukou is also excellent for this map as she has innately high luck
** Any Takao-class blocks CruDiv 4, which is highly beneficial (CruDiv 4 only comprises four ships)
** Myoukou and Haguro block the Cape Engano fleet, a significant handicap
** Tone-clases block the Kurita fleets in Phase 1
* If no other luckmodded CAs exist, Prinz Eugen
* As a fast fleet is a requirement for favorable branching on this map, most blocking here will involve FBBs. Certain foreign FBBs also block foreign fleets (a significant advantage)
** Bismarck and Iowa block all foreign fleets, Richelieu blocks two of the three
* Kongou and Haruna are still excellent FBBs for this map, and also prevent Kurita fleets from appearing in phase 1
* Most CVs can be used freely for this map
* Shoukaku and Zuikaku can and should be used as part of the CTF
* Saratoga is an excellent choice for this map, capable of blocking off a foreign fleet while being one of the best CVs
* Kaga or Taihou can fill in as the final CV for the CTF.
* Zuihou has an extremely high amount of firepower, and with night capability is one of the best choices for the escort flet.
'''Phase 1'''
''Unlocking 1st Boss:''
Unlocking the first boss is straightforward, using a CTF.
* Attaining two ASes on base defense can be easily achieved through a proper interceptor setup
* The route to node Q has only one complication - the presence of a sub in line ahead at node D
** As only an A-rank is required at node Q, one DD can be committed for OASW duty
'''Recommended Composition:'''<br/>
'''Recommended Composition:'''<br/>
'''[[Battleship Water Demon Kai]] STF composition'''<br/>
'''[[Battleship Water Demon Kai]] STF composition'''<br/>
Main Fleet: 4 (F)BB / 1 CV(B) / 1 CAV
Main Fleet: 4(F)BB 1CV(B) 1CAV
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Escort Fleet: 1 CL / 2 DD / 1-2 CA / 0-1 CLT / 0-1 CVL
Escort Fleet: CL 2DD (CLT or Zuihou*)
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'''[[Abyssal Crane Princess]] CTF composition'''<br/>
'''[[Abyssal Crane Princess]] CTF composition'''<br/>
Main Fleet: 4 CV(B) / 2 (F)BB
Main Fleet: 4CV(B) 2BB
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Escort Fleet: CL 2DD 2CA (CLT/Zuihou)
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