Game Updates/2021/March 30th

March 30th, 2021 Mogami Kai Ni / Yahagi Kai Ni update

1. Hinamatsuri and Hishimochi has come to an end
   • All Quests and mochi has been removed with this update
2. Mogami Kai Ni
   • Mogami has been given new remodels, Kai Ni/Kai Ni Toku, which are interchangeable.
   • Kai Ni allows Mogami to be an efficient Aviation Cruiser.
   • Kai Ni remodel requires 1 Blueprint, 1 Action Report, 2 Aviation Materials, 60 Dev Mats, 2200 Ammo, 1800 Steel.
   • Kai Ni Toku requires 60 Flamethrowers, 45 Dev Mats, 1300 Ammo, 1700 Steel.
   • Kai Ni Toku allows Mogami to take on an anti-installation role and transport role by allowing her to carry Daihatsu while sacrificing her plane capacity.
   • She can also use midget subs to launch opening torpedo strikes.
   • She can also equip large searchlights.
   • Both forms have a benefit when armed with Zuiuns and Kyoufuu Kai.
   • Both forms also get boosted benefits from Type 21 Air Radars and 8cm High Angle Guns
3. Yahagi Kai Ni
   • Yahagi has been given new remodels, Kai Ni/Kai Ni B, which are interchangeable.
   • Kai Ni remodel needs 1 Blueprint, 1 Action Report, 88 Flamethrowers, 88 Dev Mats, 980 Ammo, 980 Steel.
   • Kai Ni allows Yahagi to carry tanks and most other gear like normal. 4th slot has limitations.
   • Kai Ni B remodel needs 30 Flamethrowers, 45 Dev Mats, 880 Ammo, 480 Steel
   • Kai Ni B allows for Yahagi to carry seaplane fighters, and allows her to equip Midget subs to launch opening torpedo strikes.
4. Equipment Presets
   • Equipment presets have now been implemented in the game and are currently under a trial run. It may undergo changes in the future.
     • This feature can be accessed in the top right section of the Modernization Menu
     • The first menu is Equipment Recording which allows you to set up equipment in the menu so it can be saved and used at a later point.
     • The 2nd Menu option is Equipment Deployment which allows you to automatically equipped your preset equipment.
     • You have 3 slots available for free
     • You can purchase more slots for a Dock Expansion Key. Each key will give you 2 new equipment slots
     • As of current you can hold up to 9 equipment preset slots.
     • You can organize equipment based on type which is determined by star modifications.
       • Type A will prioritize equipping the ship with equipment with the highest star modifications.
       • Type B will prioritize equipping the ship with equipment with the lowest star modifications.
5. New Quests
   • A total of 9 quests have been implemented:
     • Escort the convoy to transport new weapons development materials!
     • Remodeled Aviation cruiser "Mogami", Advance!
     • Carry out "Mogami-class" modernization work!
     • Continued: "Mogami-class" modernization work!
     • Remodeled Aviation cruiser Mogami, Weigh Anchor!
     • Nishimura Fleet, elite advance sweeping forces, advance!
     • Remodeled Yahagi, Elite Destroyer Squadron Flagship, Commence Exercise.
     • Flagship of the 2nd Torpedo Squadron, Yahagi, shall take care of this!
     • (Spring Only) Spring Coastal Patrol Stroll
6. New Equipment
   • Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni has been implemented.
7. Akashi Improvement Arsenal Update
   • The following changes have taken place within the Improvement Arsenal:
     • Type 21 Air Radar can now be improved and modified into the Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni with the help of a specific remodeled ship girl.
     • Zuiun can now be improved and upgraded into the Zuiun Model 12
     • Zuiun Model 12 can be improved and upgraded into the Zuiun Model 12 (634 Air Group)
     • Zuiun Model 12 (634 Air Group) can be improved. In the future, it can be upgraded into the Zuiun (634 Air Group/Skilled)
     • 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 can now be improved and upgraded into the 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 mod.2
     • 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 mod.2 can now be improved
8. Stat update
   • The following stats have been improved for the following ships:
     • Tone Kai Ni - Maximum AA, Evasion, and LoS increased
     • Chikuma Kai Ni - Maximum AA, Evasion, and LoS increased
     • Myoukou Kai Ni - Maximum Armor, Evasion, and Luck increased
     • Ashigara Kai Ni - Maximum Firepower, AA, and Evasion increased
     • Nachi Kai Ni - Maximum Firepower, Torpedo, and Luck increased
     • Haguro Kai Ni - Maximum Armor, AA, and Evasion increased
9. Limited Time Drop Update
   • Harukaze can now drop in the seas near Penang (7-3) for a limited period of time
   • Fukae will no longer drop in 7-3.
   • Hirato is still available in 7-3.
   • Amatsukaze no longer drops in the Bashi Island (2-2) but is still available in Eastern Orel Sea (2-3).
   • Sado no longer drops in 2-3.
   • Matsuwa is still available in 2-3.
   • Amagiri and Sagiri are available in 2-2 for a limited time.
   • Johnston is available in 2-3 for a limited time.
   • Yuugumo is available in 2-2 & 2-3 (for a limited time?)(unannounced)
   • Naganami is available in 2-3 (for a limited time?)(unannounced)
10. Ship Equipment update
    • Akizuki-class Destroyers can now equip Large Radars, Large Sonars, Command Facilities and Armor Bulges.
    • Akizuki-class Destroyers now get an equipment bonus from: all 10cm Twin High-angle Mount variants, Type 94 Anti-Aircraft Fire Director(additional synergy with AA radars), Type 21 Air RADAR, and Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni.
    • Light Cruiser gun fit bonuses have been updated for:
      • 14cm Twin Gun Mount Kai
      • 6inch Twin Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.XXI
      • Bofors 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Model 1930
      • Bofors 15cm Twin Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.9 Model 1938
      • Bofors 15cm Twin Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.9 Kai + Single Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.10 Kai Model 1938
      • 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Kai Ni
11. Development Update
    • Type 21 Air Radar has a higher chance of being developed by using an Akizuki-class DDs as secretary.
    • 8cm High-angle Gun has a higher chance of being developed by using an Agano-class CL as secretary.
    • Swordfish has a higher chance of being developed by using Ark Royal as secretary.
    • Laté 298B has a higher chance of being developed by using Commandant Teste as secretary.
    • Ro.43 Reconnaissance Seaplane and Spitfire Mk.I has a higher chance of being developed by using their corresponding secretaries.
12. Furniture Update
    • The following new furniture has been implemented in this update:
      • Preparation Desk for Cherry Blossom Viewing
      • Amatsukaze Daily Needs Shelf
      • Zuiun Corps Maintenance Desk
      • Bamboo pattern floor
      • Bamboo shoot and bamboo wallpaper
      • Bamboo shoot style craftsman window
      • Clover Wallpaper
      • Yahagi's paulownia chested drawers
13. Music update
    • Battle of the Nishimura's Fleet has been implemented in the jukebox
14. Furniture Display Update
    • Naval Base Bar Counter, Hot Spring Cypress Bed, and Hot Spring Rock Bath has been updated to Sakura mode
    • Kaiboukan Circular Table, and Submarine Fleet Window has also been updated to Sakura mode
    • Admiral Mahjong Table has been updated with 8th Anniversary Sake
15. Seasonal CG / voice update
    • Hinamatsuri CG and voice lines are no longer available.
    • Bouquet Mode has been implemented for many Kanmusu with new ones being Akebono, Okinami, Kazagumo, and Helena
    • Obento mode has been implemented for Jingei
    • Spring Casual CG has been implemented
    • New Casual CGs for Yamato and Yuugumo have been implemented
    • Coming of Spring voice lines has been implemented which includes new lines to Kanmusu introduced last year.

Newly Implemented Quests

Quest info		Rewards
B166 改装航空巡洋艦「最上」、抜錨せよ！ Remodeled Aviation Cruiser "Mogami", Weigh Anchor!		880	880	0	880
Organize a fleet with Mogami Kai Ni or Mogami Kai Ni Toku as flagship. Sortie to the Bashi Island Strait, the Okinoshima Island, the Curry Ocean Ri-Lanka Island and the Forefront of the Southern Sea areas, and destroy the enemy forces! Sortie a fleet with Mogami Kai Ni or Mogami Kai Ni Toku as flagship plus 5 XX and score a S-Rank victory at the boss nodes on 2-2, 2-4, 4-5 and 5-1.		Choose between: Medal Development Material 8x Zuiun Model 12 2x Then choose between: Furniture Fairy Food Supply Ship Mamiya Skilled Crew Member
Notes
B167 西村艦隊、精鋭先行掃討隊、前進せよ！ Elite Vanguard Squadron, Nishimura Fleet, Forward!		2021	0	1944	0
Organize a fleet with Mogami Kai Ni or Mogami Kai Ni Toku as flagship, plus any two Nishimura Fleet DDs. Sortie to the Eastern Orel Bay, the Peacock Island, the deep parts of Tawi-Tawi Anchorage and the deep parts of Penang Island. Crush the enemy fleets! Sortie a fleet with Mogami Kai Ni or Mogami Kai Ni Toku as flagship, plus 2 Nishimura Fleet DDs and 3 XX and score a S-Rank victory at the boss nodes on 2-3, 6-4, 7-2-2, 7-3-2. Nishimura Fleet DDs include Michishio, Shigure, Asagumo and Yamagumo.		Choose between: 8cm High-angle Gun Kai + Additional Machine Guns Action Report Emergency Repair Goddess 2x Then choose between: Medal 2x Type C Kouhyouteki 2x Kyoufuu Kai
Notes
B168 二水戦旗艦、この「矢矧」が預かります！ Yahagi, assuming command of DesRon 2!		1945	2021	0	0
Organize a fleet with Yahagi Kai Ni or Yahagi Kai Ni B as flagship, plus 2 DD and 3 XX. Sortie to the Nansei Islands, the Okinoshima Sea, the Sav Island and the Northern Solomon Sea Area. Destroy all abyssal forces! Sortie a fleet with Yahagi Kai Ni or Yahagi Kai Ni B as flagship, plus 2 DD and 3 XX and score a S-Rank victory at the boss nodes on 1-4, 2-5, 5-3 and 5-5.		Furniture: Yahagi's Wall Hanging Scroll 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Kai Ni ★2
Notes
C56 改装航空巡洋艦「最上」、進発せよ！ Remodeled Aviation Cruiser "Mogami", Go Wild!		0	400	0	400
Organize a fleet with Mogami Kai Ni or Mogami Kai Ni Toku as flagship, plus 3 DDs. With your fleet, score 4 PVP victories (A ranks) within the same day. Organize a fleet with Mogami Kai Ni or Mogami Kai Ni Toku as flagship, plus 3 DD and 2 XX and score 4 A-Rank victories in PvP on the same day.		Choose between: Type 21 Air Radar Development Material 5x Then choose between: Food Supply Ship Irako 3x Furniture Fairy
Notes
C57 改装「矢矧」、精鋭水雷戦隊旗艦演習！ Exercises with the Elite Remodeled DesRon Flagship, "Yahagi"!		480	0	480	0
Organize a fleet with Yahagi Kai Ni or Yahagi Kai Ni B as flagship, plus 4 DDs. With your fleet, score 4 PVP victories (A ranks) within the same day. Organize a fleet with Yahagi Kai Ni or Yahagi Kai Ni B as flagship, plus 4 DD and 1 XX and score 4 S-Rank victories in PvP on the same day.		15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Kai Ni Choose between: 25mm Triple Autocannon Mount 2x New Model Armament Material Hagi's Floor.
Notes
D40 新兵装開発資材輸送を船団護衛せよ！ Escort the convoy to transport new weapons development materials!		1000	300	300	600
Conduct the following expeditions: Maritime Escort Mission, Tanker Escort Mission, Bauxite Transport Mission, Resource Transport Mission and South Western Air Reconnaissance Operation. Successfully complete each task. Complete expeditions 5, 9, 11, 12 and B1.		Choose between: Development Material 6x Instant Repair Material 5x Then choose between: New Model Gun Mount Improvement Material New Model Aerial Armament Material Improvement Material 4x
Notes	Yearly quest.
G10 「最上型」改修工事を実施せよ！ Carry out Mogami-class Modernization work		0	0	0	600
Mogami-class Modernization work: Prepare 1,100 Steel, 1,100 Ammunition, then modernize and renovate the Mogami-class. Successfully modernize 3 CL at once into the ship twice! Have 1,100 Steel, 1,100 Ammo and modernize a Mogami-class Heavy/Aviation Cruiser with 3 CLs at once twice.		Reinforcement Expansion Choose between: 8cm High-angle Gun 2x 25mm Single Autocannon Mount 2x Development Material 8x
Notes	Steel and ammo will be consumed upon completion
G11 続：「最上型」改修工事を実施せよ！ Continued: Carry out Mogami-class Modernization work		600	0	0	0
Mogami-class Modernization work: Prepare 1,200 Steel, 1,200 Ammunition, then modernize and renovate the Mogami-class. Successfully modernize 4 CA at once into the ship twice! Have 1,200 Steel, 1,200 Ammo and modernize a Mogami-class Heavy/Aviation Cruiser with 4 CAs at once twice.		Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni Choose between: 20.3cm (No.3) Twin Gun Mount 2x Zuiun Model 12 2x Improvement Material 5x
Notes	Steel and ammo will be consumed upon completion

Limited Time Quests

Quest info		Rewards
2103 LQ2 【春限定】春の近海哨戒お散歩！ (Spring Limited Quest) Springtime Shore Patrol!		330	330	330	330
Organize a fleet with an AS, CL or CT as flagship plus up to 4 DD/DE/SS(V), to a maximum of 5 ships. Sortie repeatedly to the Coastal Refinery Zone, the Adjacent Seas of Southwest Islands and the Bashi Channel. Successfully patrol the areas around the base! Sortie a fleet with AS, CL or CT as flagship plus up to 4 DD/DE/SS(V) and score a S-Rank victory at the boss nodes on 1-3, 2-1 and 2-2, twice each.		Choose between: Type 3 Active Sonar Type 3 Depth Charge Projector Development Material 5x Then choose between: Type 95 Depth Charge 2x Food Supply Ship Irako 2x Furniture Fairy
Notes	Limited Time Quest.