*If the HP bar did not reset for you, re-logging into the game typically will fix the problem.
*If the HP bar did not reset for you, re-logging into the game typically will fix the problem.
*Enemy fleets along the route to boss are composed purely of submarines.
*Enemy fleets along the route to boss are composed purely of submarines.
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**At HQ level 80, you are expected to encounter a [[Submarine Ka-Class|Ka-Class Elite Submarine]] at Node A which can be problematic, since it'll be in the line ahead formation at the very start of the battle, giving it a good chance to perform a damaging torpedo strike.
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**At various HQ level thresholds, enemy compositions will increase in difficulty, but if you train a fleet of Destroyers, Light Curisers and Escorts and maintain strong ASW equipment it should be manageable.
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***Using [[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai Ni]] or any DD/CL that has ASW stats that go over 100 will allow them to perform a [[Combat#Anti-Sub_Warfare|Pre-emptive ASW attack]], which can be very helpful for Node A and every other node that has submarines on this map. It can easily turn this map to your advantage for the most part.
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***Using [[Isuzu|Isuzu Kai Ni]] or any DD/CL that has ASW stats that go over 100, or DE that has an ASW of 60 or higher will allow them to perform a [[Combat#Anti-Sub_Warfare|Pre-emptive ASW attack]], which can be very helpful on this map. It can easily turn this map to your advantage for the most part.