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Line 534: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − ==Heavy Cruisers==+ − tl;dr: CAV, Maya, Myoukou-class+ − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − tl;dr: Maruyu, U-511 for WG, Big Sub for Seiran+ − ==BB==+ − tl;dr: nelson, snails, hotels, warspite, colorado+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − tl;dr: Boungous (w/o K2C), Iowa, Italians, Richelieu, Boungou K2C/Bisko Drei, Gangut+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − + − tl;dr Ise K2, big gap, Hyuuga K2, Fuso/Yamashiro K2+ − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − tl;dr: Cranes, Sara, Intrepid, Dragons, Akagi, Kaga(?), Taihou, Ark, Unryuu-Class, Aquila, GZ+ − ==CVL==+ − tl;dr: Zuihou, Junyou, Chitose-Class, RJ, the rest...+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − + − tl;dr: Nisshin, Teste, Akitsushima (for routing and Taitei), gap, Mizuho, chiyoda/chitose+ − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − '''Very Low Priority:''' Fleet Oilers fullfill their main purpose (carrying [[Maritime Resupply]]) at base Remodel.+ − ==AS==+ − '''Very Low Priority:''' [[Taigei]] is only a Submarine Tender in her Base form (will remodel to the CVL [[Taigei|Ryuuhou]]).+ − + − Her main purpose is to fullfill Quests [[Quests#D13|D13]] and [[Quests#D14|D14]] as well as obscure routing requirements in Event Maps from time to time, to which her level is largely irrelevant.+ − + − + − + − '''Top Priority:''' As soon as you acquire [[Akashi]], she should be leveled and remodeled+ − + − + − + − + − + − + − + − '''Extremely Low Priority'''. Don't bother unless you're completely out of other things to work on.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − *Their slow speed and poor combat stats generally leave them completely outclassed by other ships.+ − *Some potential for ASW thanks to their 4 slots, but you should not be using them at all unless shiplocking conservatively for an early ASW map. Again, completely outclassed by ships specialising in ASW.+ − *You should not be using them in PvP for the passive experience bonus unless you have absolutely run out of other things to level. You're better off levelling more useful ships instead of wasting a PvP slot on them.
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=Introduction=
=Introduction=
This article is meant to be a rough guideline to help you determine which girls you should be leveling. Included in this is which girls you should be using your limited blueprints, action reports and prototype catapults on. Event-only girls are listed separately due to their rarity. Any girl not listed here can be considered low priority.
This article is meant to be a rough guideline to help you determine which girls you should be leveling. Included in this is which girls you should be using your limited blueprints, action reports, and prototype catapults on. Event-only girls are listed separately due to their rarity. Any girl not listed here can be considered low priority.
The bare minimum you'll require for events is '''7DD 1CL 3CA/V 4FBB 2CV 2CVL'''. This covers all combined fleet combinations with no extra capacity for ship locks or historical ships.
The bare minimum you'll require for events is '''7DD 1CL 3CA/V 4FBB 2CV 2CVL'''. This covers all combined fleet combinations with no extra capacity for ship locks or historical ships.
'''The advice in this article assumes you already have the girl. Don't stress about missing high priority girls.'''
'''The advice in this article assumes you already have the girl. Don't stress about missing high priority girls.'''
=Remodel Priorities (Blueprint/Prototype Catapult)=
{| class="wikitable"
!Priority
!Name
!Notes
|-
| style="text-align: center;" rowspan="3"| Very High
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Abukuma]]
|
* Can perform like a CLT while still being classified as a CL.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Shoukaku]]<br>[[Zuikaku]]
|
* Powerful CVB.
* Requires Prototype Catapult.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Nagato]]
|
* Powerful special ability.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" rowspan="6"| High
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Ise]]
|
* 5-slots.
* Can carry carrier fighters.
* Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Suzuya]]
|
* Unlocks quest for [[Kyoufuu Kai]]
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Tone]]<br>[[Chikuma]]
|
* CAV
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Mogami|Mogami Kai Ni Toku]]
|
* High stat CAV
* Capable of equipping minisubs, tanks and landing craft
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Saratoga]]
|
* Can function as CVB or CVn.
* Required for night plane conversion quests.
* Requires Prototype Catapult.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]] <br> [[Yahagi|Yahagi Kai Ni B]]
|
* Can perform like a CLT while still being classified as a CL.
* 5-slots (Yuubari) / 4 slots (Yahagi)
* Can carry landing craft and tanks (tank only on Yahagi)
* Can equip Seaplane Fighters (Yahagi)
|-
| style="text-align: center;" rowspan="9"| Medium
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Yura]]
|
* Very versatile. Can perform opening torpedoes, carry SPF and perform AACI.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Noshiro]]
|
* Strong 4 Slot CL, can equip Tanks
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kuma|Kuma Kai Ni D]]
|
* Can equip minisubs, loses the ability to equip torpedoes
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Zara]]
|
* Can carry SPF but counts as CA.
* Kai Ni makes her more combat capable.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Unryuu]]
|
* Required for Reppuu 601 conversion quest.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Fusou]]<br>[[Yamashiro]]
|
* Decent BBVs.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Mutsu]]
|
* Powerful special ability.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akagi]]<br>[[Kaga]]
|
* 5-slots.
* Becomes CVn with Kai Ni E remodel.
* Becomes Jet-Capable ASW-CV with Kai Ni Go Remodel (Kaga)
* Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Ryuuhou|Ryuuhou Kai Ni (E)]]
|
* Becomes CVn with Kai Ni E remodel
* Good Stats for a CVL
* Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
|-
| rowspan="12" style="text-align: center;" | Low
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Musashi]]
|
* 5-slots.
* Can carry SPF and perform AACI.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kumano]]
|
* Becomes a better CAV.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Choukai]]
|
* Required to unlock [[LBAS]] in [[World 6]].
* Powerful CA.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Hyuuga]]
|
* 5-slots.
* Can carry carrier fighters.
* Can OASW with certain equipment setups.
* Requires 2 blueprints and a Prototype Catapult.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Italia]]<br>[[Roma]]
|
* Can carry SPF but counts as FBB.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Tama]]
|
* Can carry SPF.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Fletcher]]
|
* Unlocks Quests for powerful ASW Equipment
* Minor Stat gains, core capabilities remain unchanged
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Naganami]]
|
* Useful DD but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
* Has [[12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2]] Stock
* Unlocks quarterly quest for [[Action Report]].
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Ooshio]]<br>[[Arashio]]<br>[[Arare]]
|
* Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
* Can carry {{LandingCraft}} Landing craft and {{Amphibious Tank}} Amphibious Tanks.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kagerou]]<br>[[Shiranui]]<br>[[Kuroshio]]
|
* Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
* (Requires all 3) Unlocks quest for [[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult]].
** Prerequisite quest requires [[Ooshio]], [[Arashio]] & [[Arare]].
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Yuugumo]]<br>[[Makigumo]]<br>[[Kazagumo]]<br>[[Akigumo]]
|
* Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
* Except [[Akigumo]], has [[12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2]] Stock
* (Requires all 4) Unlocks quest for [[61cm Quadruple (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount Late Model]]
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Takanami]]<br>[[Okinami]]<br>[[Asashimo]]
|
* Useful DDs but have substitutes that don't require blueprints.
* Has [[12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2]] Stock
|-
| rowspan="7" style="text-align: center;" | Very Low
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kongou]]<br>[[Hiei]]
|
* Gains a Night Battle Special Attack
* Gains torpedo stat.
* Requires 2 blueprints.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Amagi]]<br>[[Katsuragi]]
|
* Regular CVs with nothing special.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Bismarck]]
|
* Gains torpedo stat.
* Requires 2 blueprints.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Taiyou]]<br>[[Shinyou]]
|
* Counts as CVE.
* Requires Prototype Catapult.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kinu]]
|
* Good expedition ship with built in daihatsu bonus.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Gotland]]
|
* Requires Prototype Catapult.
* Gains Daihatsu Capability and better Planeslots
|-
|}
=Destroyer (DD)=
=Destroyer (DD)=
|+Combat (Including TCI)
|+Combat (Including TCI)
|-
|-
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Priority
!Priority
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name
!Name
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Availability
!Availability
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| rowspan="5"| Very High
| rowspan="5"| Very High
* Requires Blueprint.
* Requires Blueprint.
|-
|-
| [[Yuugumo]]<br>[[Makigumo]]<br>[[Kazagumo]]<br>[[Asashimo]]
| [[Yuugumo]]<br>[[Makigumo]]<br>[[Kazagumo]]<br>[[Asashimo]]<br>[[Okinami]]<br>[[Takanami]]
| Drop
| Drop
| style="text-align:left;"|
| style="text-align:left;"|
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Anti-Submarine
|+Anti-Submarine
! Priority
! Name
! Availability
! Notes
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | High
| [[Tanikaze]] <br> [[Urakaze]]
| Drop
| style="text-align:left;" |
* Decent ASW Stat at D Kai Remodel
|-
|-
| rowspan=""|Very High
| [[Jervis]] <br> [[Janus]] <br> [[Fletcher]] <br> [[Johnston]] <br> [[Samuel B. Roberts]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Automatic OASW at Kai Remodel
| D, RC
| Combat
|-
|-
| High
| rowspan="4" | Medium
| [[Michishio|Michishio Kai 2]], [[Kasumi|Kasumi Kai 2]]
| [[Asashio|Asashio Kai 2 D]]
| D, RC
| Drop <br> Construction
| style="text-align:left;" |
* Good ASW Stat at Kai Ni D Remodel
* Gives up the good Combat Stats of her Kai 2 Remodel
|-
|-
| High
| [[Shiratsuyu]] <br> [[Umikaze]] <br> [[Arare]]
| Drop <br> Construction (not Umikaze)
| E
| style="text-align:left;" |
| TCI, ASW
* Decent ASW Stat at Kai Ni Remodel <br>
* Shiratsuyu and Umikaze Require [[Action Report]] <br>
* Arare requires [[Remodel Blueprint]]
|-
|-
| High
| [[Fumizuki]] <br> [[Satsuki]]
| Drop <br> Construction
| E
| style="text-align:left;"|
| ASW, AIW
* Decent ASW Stat at Kai Ni Remodel
|-
|-
| Medium High
| [[Tashkent]]
| Event
| E
| style="text-align:left;" |
* 4 Slots
|-
| Medium High
|-
|-
| Low
| Low
| [[Satsuki|Satsuki Kai 2]], [[Fumizuki|Fumizuki Kai 2]], [[Arare|Arare Kai 2]]
| n/a
| D, RC
| n/a
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Any Ship that you can make OASW with your available Equipment
* Ships that also appear in other DD Categories are to be preferred
|-
| Low
|}
|}
=Destroyer Escort (DE)=
All DEs are '''low priority''' for leveling. There's no reason to level them outside of fulfilling branching or expedition requirements. You'll want at least 4 DE at Kai and the rest can be leveled at your own leisure.
All DEs are '''low priority''' for leveling. There's no reason to level them outside of fulfilling branching or expedition requirements. You'll want at least 4 DE at Kai and the rest can be leveled at your own leisure.
=Light Cruiser (CL)=
The primary role of a CL is to provide utility for the fleet. This is readily apparent in [[Combined Fleet]]s that only allow a single CL to participate. As such, there is a limited number of CLs that can be considered useful. Like DDs, they can be roughly divided into the same roles.
The primary role of a CL is to provide utility for the fleet. This is readily apparent in [[Combined Fleet]]s that only allow a single CL to participate. As such, there is a limited number of CLs that can be considered useful. Like DDs, they can be roughly divided into the same roles.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" colspan="4"| Regular Girls
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
|-
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Priority
!Priority
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name
!Name
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Availability
!Availability
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"| Very High
| rowspan="4"| Very High
| [[Abukuma]]
| [[Abukuma]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
** Requires level 82 for OASW while maintaining opening torpedoes.
** Requires level 82 for OASW while maintaining opening torpedoes.
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
|-
| [[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Only applies to her Toku remodel.
* Requires blueprint and action report
* Can perform opening torpedoes.
** Can work as a TCI ship at remodel if placed as flagship.
* Good ASW allows OASW at Kai Ni.
** Can still perform OASW with opening torpedoes.
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
** Able perform anti-installation and opening torpedo roles at the same time.
|-
|-
| [[Kitakami]]<br>[[Ooi]]
| [[Kitakami]]<br>[[Ooi]]
* Only valuable for equipment, but equipment is a must-have.
* Only valuable for equipment, but equipment is a must-have.
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"|High
| rowspan="2"|High
| [[Kuma]]<br>[[Nagara]]
| [[Kuma]]<br>[[Nagara]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
* Low remodel level.
* Low remodel level.
* Common drop.
* Common drop.
* (Kuma Kai Ni D:) Gains the ability to equip minisubs, loses the ability to equip torpedos
* (Kuma Kai Ni:) Gains the ability to equip Seaplane Fighters
* 4-slots.
|-
|-
| [[Yura]]
| [[Yura]]
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation nukes.
|-
|-
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
|-
|-
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Priority
!Priority
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Name
!Name
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Availability
!Availability
!style="background-color:#99CCFF;" | Notes
!Notes
|-
|-
| High
| High
| [[Gotland]]<br>[[Abruzzi]]<br>[[Garibaldi]]
| [[Gotland]]<br>[[Abruzzi]]<br>[[Garibaldi]]<br>[[Helena]]
| Event
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good ASW for Gotland and Garibaldi allows OASW relatively early on.
* Good ASW for Gotland and Garibaldi allows OASW relatively early on.
* 4-slots allows maintaining DA setups while stacking WG42 for anti-installation.
* 4-slots allows maintaining DA setups while stacking WG42 for anti-installation.
|-
| Medium
| [[Atlanta]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Powerful AACI.
* Cannot artillery spot.
|-
| rowspan="2"| Very Low
| [[Perth]]<br>[[De Ruyter]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good firepower, low torpedo.
* Standard CL with no special abilities.
|-
| [[Gotland|Gotland andra]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Gains Daihatsu Capability
* Gains better Plane Slots
* Costs Blueprint and Prototype Flight Deck
|-
|-
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|}
=Heavy Cruiser (CA/V)=
CAs are primarily used for their night battle capabilities. The CAV subclass is quite valuable because of the limited selection and being necessary for AS requirements in some maps.
==SS(V)==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| rowspan="4"| Very High
| [[Myoukou]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Great combat stats.
* 32 {{Luck}} is decent for TCI.
|-
| [[Maya]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Common drop.
* Great combat stats.
* Powerful AACI.
* Requires Reinforcement Expansion to work at full potential.
|-
| [[Mogami]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Low remodel level (kai)
* CAV with good slots.
* Gains the ability to equip minisubs, tanks and landing craft at Kai 2 Toku
|-
| [[Mikuma]]
| Drop<br>Large Ship Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* CAV.
* Main use is a source of [[20.3cm(no.3) Twin Gun Mount]].
|-
| rowspan="4"|High
| [[Suzuya]]<br>[[Kumano]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good combat stats.
* CAV at Kai and Kai Ni.
* Becomes CVL at Carrier Kai Ni.
* Requires Blueprint.
|-
| [[Tone]]<br>[[Chikuma]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good combat stats.
* Requires Blueprint.
* Low Kai Ni level.
* CAV only at Kai Ni.
|-
| [[Nachi]]<br>[[Ashigara]]<br>[[Haguro]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Common drop.
* Great combat stats.
* Low Kai Ni level.
|-
| [[Choukai]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Common drop.
* Great combat stats.
* Low Kai Ni level.
* Requires Blueprint.
|-
| rowspan="2"| Medium
| [[Takao]]<br>[[Atago]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Common drop.
* Low remodel level.
* Good combat stats.
|-
| [[Kinugasa]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Low Kai Ni level.
* Good fit bonuses make up for lack of gun upgrades.
|-
| Low
| [[Furutaka]]<br>[[Kako]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Common drop.
* Fit bonuses can compensate for lack of gun upgrades.
|-
| Very Low
| [[Aoba]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Common drop.
* Bad combat stats.
|-
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| Very High
| [[Prinz Eugen]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good combat stats.
* 40 {{Luck}} is good for TCI.
|-
| High
| [[Zara]]
| Event<br>Large Ship Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Counts as a CA but can carry SPF.
* Requires Blueprint.
* High firepower but not very good torpedo to back it up.
|-
| rowspan="2"|Low
| [[Pola]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Counts as a CA but can carry SPF.
* Bad combat stats.
|-
| [[Houston]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good firepower but bad torpedo.
* Has alright fit bonuses that make her a useful main-fleet CA.
|-
|}
=Battleship (BB)=
The priority of a BB changes depending on their type. Fast battleships, slow battleships, and aviation battleships all have their own special niche. For a player just starting out, fast BBs can fill in for slow BBs. They won't have the raw power of a slow BB, but they'll perform adequately in the role.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Fast Battleships
|-
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| Very High
| [[Kongou]]<br>[[Hiei]]<br>[[Haruna]]<br>[[Kirishima]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good combat stats.
|-
| rowspan="2"| Low
| [[Kongou|Kongou Kai Ni C]]<br>[[Hiei|Hiei Kai Ni C]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Requires 2 Blueprints, 2 GunMats and an Action Report.
* Gains Night Battle Special Attack
* Gains closing torpedo.
* Powerful night battle BB.
|-
| [[Bismarck]]
| Large Ship Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Requires 2 Blueprints to reach adequate performance levels.
* Gains closing torpedo.
* Powerful night battle BB.
|-
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| rowspan="2"|Very High
| [[Iowa]] <br> [[South Dakota]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Great combat stats.
* Low remodel level.
|-
| [[Richelieu]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good combat stats.
* Low remodel level.
|-
| Medium
| [[Littorio]]<br>[[Roma]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good combat stats.
* Low remodel level.
* Requires Blueprint.
* Very Long default range.
|-
| Very Low
| [[Gangut]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Bad combat stats.
* Counts as fast BB but slow speed.
* Can perform closing torpedoes.
|-
|}
==FBB==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Slow Battleships
|-
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| Very High
| [[Nagato]]<br>[[Mutsu]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Requires Blueprint.
* The second one of the pair would just be High priority.
* Powerful special skill.
* Good combat stats.
* Can carry DLC/tank for anti-installation work.
|-
| rowspan="2"| Medium
| [[Musashi]]
| Large Ship Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Requires 3 Blueprints, 3 GunMats and an Action Report.
* 5 slots.
* Great combat stats.
* Has AACI with niche usefulness.
|-
| [[Yamato]]
| Large Ship Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Great combat stats.
|-
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| Very High
| [[Nelson]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Decent combat stats.
* Powerful special skill.
|-
| Medium
| [[Warspite]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Decent combat stats.
|-
| Low
| [[Colorado]]
| Event
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Low remodel level.
* Bad special skill.
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Aviation Battleships
|-
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| Very High
| [[Ise]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Requires 2 Blueprints, a Prototype Catapult, and an Action report.
* 5 slots.
* Two large slots make her great at assisting with AS.
* Has AACI with niche use.
|-
| High
| [[Fusou]]<br>[[Yamashiro]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Requires Blueprint.
* Single large slot good for assisting with AS.
|-
| Low
| [[Hyuuga]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Requires 2 Blueprints, a Prototype Catapult, and an Action report.
* 5 slots.
* Only has one large slot.
* Has AACI with niche use.
* Can perform OASW with the correct setup.
|-
|}
==BBV==
=Standard Carrier (CV)=
Standard Fleet Carriers are the backbone of the Fleet when it comes to providing air support for the fleet. As aircraft are their main weaponry, their slot size and distribution determine the usefulness of the Carrier. Armored Carriers (CVB) are capable of attacking while moderately damaged.
==CV==
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Shoukaku]] <br> [[Zuikaku]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Regular Construction<br>Drop
|
* Requires Blueprint and [[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult]]
* Turn into Armoured Carriers upon Kai 2 A remodel
* Capable of operating Jet Aircraft
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | High
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Soryuu]]<br>[[Hiryuu]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Regular Construction<br>Drop
|
* Source of [[Type 99 Dive Bomber (Egusa Squadron)|T99 Egusa]], [[Type 97 Torpedo Bomber (Tomonaga Squadron)|T97 Tomonaga]] and [[Zero Fighter Type 21 (Skilled)|M21 Skilled]]
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akagi]]<br>[[Kaga]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Regular Construction<br>Drop<br>Quest (Akagi)
|
* Low remodel Level (Kai)
* Decent slot size and distribution
|-
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | Medium
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akagi|Akagi Kai 2]]
| style="text-align: center;" |
|
* Requires 2 Blueprints and one [[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult]]
* 5 slots
* Can convert to Night Carrier upon Kai 2 E remodel
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Taihou]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Large Ship Construction
|
* Is a Armoured Carrier
* Great slot distribution
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Unryuu]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Event
|
* Requires Blueprint
* Gives access to [[Quests#F15|Quest F15]], rewarding [[Reppuu (601 Air Group)]]
* Low running cost
|-
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |Very High
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Saratoga]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Large Ship Construction<br>Event
|
* Requires Blueprint and [[Prototype Flight Deck Catapult]].
* Turns into a Night Carrier upon Mk II Remodel.
* Turns into an armored Carrier upon Mk II Mod 2 Remodel.
* Gives Access to the Questline rewarding various Carrier Night Operation Equipment.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |High
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Intrepid]] <br> [[Hornet]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
|
* Big Slots, decent slot distribution
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |Medium
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Ark Royal]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
|
* Average Carrier
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |Low
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Katsuragi]]<br>[[Amagi]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
|
* Requires Blueprint
* Come with decent Planes of the 601st Air Group
* Low running cost
|-
| style="text-align: center;" |Very Low
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Aquila]]<br>[[Graf Zeppelin]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
|
* Bad Capacity
* Bad Slot Distribution
* Very Fragile (Aquila)
|}
=Light Carrier (CVL)=
CVLs, as their name suggests, are just smaller CVs. They are used as substitutes for CVs when routing or fleet composition rules stop you from taking CVs. CVLs perform the same roles that CVs do, providing air support and powerful striking power. Like CVs, slot size and distribution plays a large role in determining how useful they are. CVLs are important to have around because of Combined Fleet composition requirements - STF and TCF limit CVs. They are also useful in normal maps where you want to reduce the resource cost.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Fast Battleships
|-
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| rowspan="2"|Very High
| [[Zuihou|Zuihou Kai Ni B]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Small slots, alright distribution.
* Becomes Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
* Can OASW.
|-
| [[Chitose]]<br>[[Chiyoda]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Common drop.
* Low remodel level.
* Good slot sizes and distribution.
|-
| rowspan="2"| High
| [[Ryuujou]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Decent slot sizes, alright distribution.
* Good combat stats.
|-
| [[Junyou]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Good slot sizes and distribution.
* Good combat stats.
* Slow.
|-
| rowspan="2"| Low
| [[Hiyou]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Small slot sizes, alright distribution.
* Weak combat stats.
* Slow.
|-
| [[Shouhou]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Small slot sizes, alright distribution.
* Weak combat stats.
|-
| rowspan="2"|Very Low
| [[Houshou]]
| Drop<br>Normal Construction
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Only 3 slots.
* Bad slot size and distribution.
* Weak stats overall.
* Slow.
|-
| [[Ryuuhou]]
| Drop
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Requires Blueprint.
* Bad slot size and distribution.
* Weak stats overall.
* Slow.
|-
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| Medium
| [[Taiyou]]<br>[[Shinyou]]
|
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Bad slot size and distribution.
* Weak stats overall.
* Requires Blueprint and Prototype Catapult.
* Counts as Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
* Can OASW.
* Slow.
|-
| Very Low
| [[Gambier Bay]]
|
| style="text-align:left;"|
* Only 3 slots.
* Bad slot size and distribution.
* Weak stats overall.
* Counts as Escort Carrier that can be placed in a Transport Combined Fleet.
* Can OASW.
* Slow.
|-
|}
==AV==
=Submarines (SS/V)=
SSs are of limited usefulness. Their main role is to be bait for leveling in certain maps. Despite this, there have been a number of events where cheesing with submarines is a viable strategy. Therefore it is recommended that you have a few good submarines to prepare for that eventuality.
==AO==
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Maruyu]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Large Ship Construction
|
* Important for luck modernization.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | High
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-401]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Large Ship Construction
|
* Low remodel level.
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Low
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-19]]<br>[[I-8]]<br>[[I-58]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Normal Construction
|
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-168]]
| style="text-align: center;" |
|
* Good for sub tanking.
|-
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
| style="text-align: center;" |[[I-13]]<br>[[I-14]]
| style="text-align: center;" |
|
* 3 slots.
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | High
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-400]]
| style="text-align: center;" |
|
* Low remodel level.
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | Medium
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-47]]
| style="text-align: center;" |
|
* High Luck
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Low
| style="text-align: center;" | [[I-26]]
| style="text-align: center;" |
|
* Can carry seaplane bombers/fighters.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[U-511]]<br>[[Luigi Torelli]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
|
* Good for sub tanking.
|-
|}
=Auxiliary (AX)=
This category covers seaplane tenders (AV), fleet oilers (AO), submarine tenders (AS), repair ships (AR), amphibious assault ships (LHA), and training cruisers (CT). Each of these have their own niche but their primary use is for routing. The priorities listed here are based off their niche performance. If they are required for special event routing, it is recommended they go to the top of the priority list.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan="4"| Regular Girls
|-
==AX==
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
* [[Akashi|Akashi Kai]] has a higher success chance on improving Equipment, saving valuable Improvement Materials {{IM}}
!Notes
* The remodel also gives an additional [[Ship Repair Facility]], enabling another ship to be repaired via [[Akashi#Gameplay_Notes|Anchorage Repair]]
|-
** Leveling a second Akashi for her Repair Facilities (for a total of 4) to be able to repair up to 5 Ships is also an option, but not high priority
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
* It is not necessary to level her beyond her remodel level
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akashi]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop
==CT==
|
* Must have for upgrading equipment.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | High
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akitsushima]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop
|
* Useful as a source of [[Type 2 Flying Boat]]. Drops in priority once you obtain 2-3.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | Medium
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Chitose]]<br>[[Chiyoda]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Normal Construction
|
* Fast AV.
* Common drop.
* Low remodel level.
* Decent combat stats.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" rowspan="4"| Low
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Mizuho]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Large Ship Construction
|
* Slow AV
* Decent combat stats.
* Good plane slots.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Hayasui]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop
|
* AO.
* Can be very powerful with torpedo bombers.
* Expensive to run.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Kamoi]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Large Ship Construction
|
* AO.
* Can be used as SPF mule.
* Cheaper to run than Hayasui.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Akitsu Maru]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Large Ship Construction
|
* LHA.
* Can carry carrier fighters.
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | Very Low
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Taigei]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop
|
* Can carry seaplane fighters.
* Useful only for routing.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Katori]]<br>[[Kashima]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Drop<br>Normal Construction (Katori)
|
* 4 slots.
* Can hit OASW early on.
* Bad all round stats.
* Niche use of increasing exp gains from PvP for admirals at endgame.
|-
!colspan="4"| Event-Only Girls
|-
!Priority
!Name
!Availability
!Notes
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | Very High
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Nisshin]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
|
* Fast AV.
* 4-slots.
* Great combat stats.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | Medium
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Commandant Teste]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
|
* 4 slots.
* Good plane slots.
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | Low
| style="text-align: center;" | [[Shinshuu Maru]]
| style="text-align: center;" | Event
|
* LHA
* 4 slots.
|-
|}
=See Also=
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