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#*High LOS will increase the chances of reaching the boss nodes. To achieve a high value, use of seaplanes, recon aircraft and ships with h ...ith Tone-class being reclassified as CAVs. This can be unlocked by using a special Blueprint item, obtainable by trading Extra Operation and Event maps badges

*"Double-arrow" nodes {{MapRoute|D|pink|F|pink|L|pink}}, are ''Air Battle'' nodes. ...lling. It's also possible to do night battle afterward, unlike regular Air nodes.

Maelstroms are special nodes encountered during sorties. Upon hitting a maelstrom node, the fleet will l * Certain nodes are '''strong maelstroms'''; these nodes drain 150% more resources than regular maelstroms with a roughly 25% chance

...e one LBAS at your disposal, which you can send to help you complete these nodes. The maximum Range required is 5 ...rly unimpressive enemy torpedo squadrons and '''F''', '''E''' being choice nodes

...xes" ({{FBsmall}}{{FBmedium}}{{FBlarge}}) to the '''stockpile'''. Resource Nodes do not refill the fleet's current resource levels. =Nodes Behaviours=

Maps are made out of nodes connected to each other through paths called '''edges'''. You may only acce Please refer to the [[Arill/Sandbox/Combat/Map_Mechanics_and_Nodes#Land Base Air Raid|LBAS]] page for additional detai

#The accuracy of shelling and carrier attacks during daytime combat is reduced. Please see [[Accuracy,_Evasion_and_Criticals#Daytime_Shelling|A #Aerial combat works differently.

...ade out of nodes connected to each other through paths called '''edges'''. Nodes are only accessible by traveling through those edges. Each node is independ *Most of the mechanics are happening on the nodes themselves,

...see the individual pages below. [[Exercises]] also consist of one surface combat. =Combat Phases=

| {{Rations}} '''{{EquipmentLink|Combat Ration|Combat Ration (Special Onigiri)|Canned Saury|text=Rations}}'''|| 1.0|| 0.7 ...upplies}} {{EquipmentLink|Underway Replenishment}} icon is displayed on TP nodes, they do not contribute to TP gauge depletion.

===Resource Nodes=== {{MapRoute|B|green|E|green}} are "Normal Resource Nodes" rewarding respectively steel {{Steel}} and instant construction materials

* An overview of the map, including ship/equipment bonuses, Ship Locks, and special mechanics, ** Nodes N and O are locked

** Fleet should be equipped for surface combat. Once conditions are met additional nodes will unlock.

| code = 沖ノ島沖戦闘哨戒 (Combat Patrol Off Okinoshima) ...B/SPF will be sufficient to secure [[Artillery Spotting]] for the pre-boss nodes.

|tag_text= {{Shiplock|Summer2021EventTag1}} Yellow Tag: 1st Special Squadron<br/>{{Shiplock|Summer2021EventTag2}} Grey Tag: Mediterranean Flee ...labeled with {{Shiplock|Summer2021EventTag1}}{{ToolTip|[Yellow Tag]|'''1st Special Squadron'''}}. Please review the fleet setup before launching them on sorti

The Day Battle is the phase where the majority of combat takes place. ...cle will go more in-depth on the stages that take place during the surface combat.

| code = 北方海域戦闘哨戒 (Northern Sea Combat Patrol) |B -> C/empty = * Does not meet the requirement to go to any other nodes

**The LBAS range needed to reach the boss is '''2''', other nodes' range being equal or higher. ...a range of at least 3 (7 for furthest nodes) as they will reach submarine Nodes on B, C, J, and K.

* An overview of the map, including ship/equipment bonuses, Ship Locks, and special mechanics, ! {{EquipmentLink|Special Type 2 Amphibious Tank|text=Ka-Mi Tank}}

| style="text-align:center; max-width: 8em; border:none;"| '''1st Special Squadron''' | style="text-align:center; max-width: 8em; border:none;"| '''2nd Special Squadron'''

The player cannot directly control any combat aspect. The only sources of control come from: ...vance/Retreat), and other on-route interactions (see ''[[Map Mechanics and Nodes|here]]'').

...will likely be carrying Daihatsu and/or drums. Use Vanguard on the surface nodes. *Obtain AS on nodes B & C

...p utilizes the {{Shiplock|Summer2021EventTag3}}{{ToolTip|[Blue Tag]|'''2nd Special Squadron'''}} and {{Shiplock|Summer2021EventTag4}}{{ToolTip|[Green Tag]|''' ...once Phase 1 is completed. Refer to the LBAS Range map for the changes in combat radius before and after Phase 1.

...also known under the title of '''The Return of the Saury Festival''' is a special event <s>that will be taking place along with the [[Naval District Saury Fe ! scope="col" |[[File:Summer2021EventTag1.png]]<br /> ''1st Special Squadron''

..., or enters special [[Node]]s such as '''Night Nodes''' or '''Night to Day Nodes''', the fleet will fight at night. ...ach piece of equipment can be found in the [[#Trigger_Rates|Night Shelling Special Attacks section]].

...orical ships that are tied to the area which are strong at both nodes boss nodes Which includes the following: ...drums and Daihatsu while keeping the other ships with a suitable amount of combat and LoS gear.

...is arguably much less useful in E-3, given the amount of anti-installation combat involved). ...r E-2 Part 2, as it is a typical surface combat node (no anti-installation combat involved).

|title_en= Mortal Combat! Eastern New Guinea Area Convoy * It is possible to reach both nodes using a fleet in a single sortie.

! {{EquipmentLink|Special Type 2 Amphibious Tank|text=Ka-Mi Tank}} **The 2 combat nodes are a Subarmine node at {{MapRoute|A|red}} and a Surface Combat node at {{MapRoute|F|red}} containing a light enemy surface fleet.

...erform a [[Aerial Combat#Jet_Assault_Phase|Jet Assault]] before the aerial combat phase. * Jets will still participate in the following aerial combat phases.

...ed, there is the potential for 3 submarines princess at the boss and 2 sub-nodes enroute. ** There is no Airpower on the Boss, but 2 Air Raid nodes enroute.

The first phase of the operation will have you go through a total of 3 nodes which can be summarized as the following: *Node B is a Submarine Nodes, which tame on lower difficulties will feature '''more Elite and Flagship t

...}_\text{balloon S}</math> is the position for artillery spotting, CVCI and special attacks, ..._\text{base}</math>. As the formula depends on the type of attacks and the combat phase.

#*High LOS will be the key to increase the chances of reaching the boss nodes. #*A special animation plays showing your planes attempting to find the node when approa

...ion modifier for the applicable attack. ''See [[Combat#Formation Selection|Combat]] for more details.'' ==Combat==

* An overview of the map, including ship/equipment bonuses, Ship Locks, and special mechanics, * Refer to the Special locking guide for additional information on ship locks for this map.

===Special Mechanics=== ...us Tank|Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank Kai|text=Ka-Tsu tanks|link=Ka-Tsu}} special [[Opening Torpedo Salvo]] on '''"[[Atoll Node]]s"'''.

[[Friend Fleets]] are available at boss nodes {{MapRoute|W|red}} & {{MapRoute|Z|red}} ...om {{MapRoute|D1|red}} with Taiha is safe as {{MapRoute|D3|blue}} is a non-combat node.

**Special Air-raids will occur on this map, see [[#Heavy Land Base Bomber LBAS mechan ...tRewardEquip|Reppuu Kai}}{{QuestRewardEquip|Type 3 Fighter Hien (244th Air Combat Group)}}{{QuestRewardEquip|Type 2 Two-seat Fighter Toryuu}}

! style="width:1000px;"|nodes A, I, & Z ! style="width:1000px;"|nodes N, P, & R

...the "Nelson Touch" will be key assest to helping clear out most of the key nodes and boss fights on this map along with her bonus. Using her along with ship ...nd being 4 slot CLs make them useful for both combat and anti-installation combat all together.

...ces which are considered important for the operation as they will all have special buffs on this map since it takes place in the Northern Pacific. As such, mo ...'slow ships''' which will affect your routing making you run into addition nodes along the trip. So in order to successfully complete this map, additional m

...eet for maps that require it (refer to [[Fall 2014 Event#Special Mechanics|Special mechanics]] section). ==Special Mechanics==

**Special Air-raids will occur on this map, see [[#Heavy Land Base Bomber LBAS mechan ...ffects the amount of defending land bases that can participate in air-raid combat.

===Special Mechanics=== ...to perform '''[[Emergency Anchorage Repair]]s''' during sorties on certain nodes.

...m: 2nd Carrier Division. To: All Fleets. We will now take charge of aerial combat! All attack squadrons, take off! ===Special Mechanics===

...om {{MapRoute|F2|red}} with Taiha is safe as {{MapRoute|G|green}} is a non-combat node * Nodes {{MapRoute|F2|red|O|red}} are Submarine nodes

* {{Balloon}} '''[[Barrage Balloon]]s''' can be deployed on nodes {{MapRoute|A5|red|H|red|P|red|U|red|Z|red}} * All the nodes can be reached with 1 sortie.

|{{Equipment/Link|Special Type 2 Amphibious Tank|text=Ka-Mi tank}} |{{Equipment/Link|Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank|Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank Kai|text=Ka-Tsu tanks|link=Ka-Tsu}}

* Refer to the Special locking guide for additional information on ship locks for this map. ==Special Locking Guide==

===Special Mechanics=== #The debuff system from [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be attacked and other conditions fulfilled to reduce boss armor, wil

* An overview of the map, including ship/equipment bonuses, Ship Locks, and special mechanics, * {{Balloon}} '''[[Barrage Balloon]]s''' can be deployed on nodes {{MapRoute|A5|red|H|red|P|red|U|red|Z|red}}

...w mainly focused on sweeping for submarines but would later be engaging in combat and transport related tasks. ===Special Mechanics===

...aving special variations like a different type than the main form, of some special abilities. The targeting of installation follow some special rules.

...W segment followed by a battle with a Carrier for the 2nd part. There's no special requirements needed outside of depending on the difficulty, you will need t #Can you make some ships that are not generally meant for ASW combat into OASW ships?

...W segment followed by a battle with a Carrier for the 2nd part. There's no special requirements needed outside of depending on the difficulty, you will need t #Can you make some ships that are not generally meant for ASW combat into OASW ships?

* '''[[Early Spring 2023 Event#New Mechanics|"Airstrike Supported Battle" nodes]]''' are present on {{MapRoute|B|darkorange|F2|darkorange|M|darkorange|P|da ...ware that bringing a Battleship will enable second shelling on the preboss nodes which may not be desirable.

...NO shelling phase. Instead, air combat occurs. <s>If BB is present, 2 air combat phases occur.</s> * In boss battles, air combat occurs as normal, then 2nd Fleet does a single shelling phase (regardless o

===Special Mechanics=== #The debuff system from [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be attacked and other conditions fulfilled to reduce boss armor, wil

# During [[Sortie]]s, there are nodes that grant you resources. ...size=100px}}, or another similar {{Item/Link|Present Box|First Class Medal|Special Chocolate|text=item|size=100px}}, for resources.

=Aerial Combat Breakdown= ...ntial, granting either fleet some substantial advantages in the subsequent combat phases.

...ne Tender" (AV) at Kai Ni Toku, despite being designated in the game as a "Special Assault Seaplane Tender" (AVS / 特水母 / 特設戦闘水上機母艦). ===Special Mechanics===

...ble to support fleets. These squadrons can then be used to attack selected nodes or defend the base. ...cur '''before''' aerial combat, support, and opening attacks. Please see [[Combat]] for more details.

===Special Mechanics=== |translation = The enemy fleet has been found. Prepare for combat. Alright, here I go. All guns... open fire!

|translation =From: 10th Destroyer Division, Maestrale. To: Special Operations Fleet. We will now proceed to back you up. Attack! ===Special Mechanics===

*A special Zuiun was available as a Saury exchange. *[[Naval_District_Saury_Festival#Music|Special Saury Festival-themed music]] will play when entering battle on maps that c

===Special Mechanics=== ==Special Quests and Expeditions==

'''Special note for submarines:''' | req = S(?) Rank nodes T1 and T4 on E-3 twice each.

* An overview of the map, including ship/equipment bonuses, Ship Locks, and special mechanics, * '''"Night Battle" nodes''' are present on {{MapRoute|K|purple|X|purple}}

* All terminal nodes contain at least 2 enemy carriers, thus allowing [[Quests#Bw2|Bw2]] (20 CV/ ===Nodes and Enemy Encounters===

| main= {{QuestRewardItem|Development Material|qty=2}} {{QuestRewardEquip|Combat Ration}} | nameen= Project To Improve The Combat Strength Of the Type-A Destroyers

===Special Mechanics=== ...us Tank|Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank Kai|text=Ka-Tsu tanks|link=Ka-Tsu}} special [[Opening Torpedo Salvo]] on '''"[[Atoll Node]]s"'''.

* An overview of the map, including ship/equipment bonuses, Ship Locks, and special mechanics, * '''[[Early Spring 2023 Event#New Mechanics|"Airstrike Supported Battle" nodes]]''' are present on {{MapRoute|B|darkorange|Y2|darkorange}}

* Nagato/Mutsu broadside attack uses Radar, AP Shell setup for the special attack. * Setup TCI and combat equip in order to secure the S rank

|translation = From: Italian Destroyer Division 10, Maestrale; To: The Special Operations Fleet. We'll now support the allied fleet. Charge! ===Special Mechanics===

| main= {{QuestRewardItem|Improvement Material|qty=3}} {{QuestRewardEquip|Combat Ration|qty=2}} | main= {{QuestRewardEquip|Combat Ration}} {{QuestRewardItem|Present Box}}

*This is reflected in her combat capabilities only. ===Special Mechanics===

***NB! You can obtain her through (presumably) beating boss nodes of the latter half of the main operations. ...dds of obtaining her drastically changes (again, presumably higher on boss nodes)

...|destroyer]] [[Kazagumo]] is available as a drop from the E-6 and E-7 boss nodes. *[[Combat Ration]]

| req= Obtain 4 A+ ranks at boss nodes while sinking the flagship. | main= {{QuestRewardItem|Present Box}} {{QuestRewardEquip|Combat Ration}}

* An overview of the map, including ship/equipment bonuses, Ship Locks, and special mechanics, ...om {{MapRoute|F2|red}} with Taiha is safe as {{MapRoute|G|green}} is a non-combat node

...te two slots until K2 for the former, mention the limitations this has for combat loadouts. Cannot artillery spot (or equip planes at all) once converted to Unlike Abukuma, Jintsuu doesn't bring any special tricks, just the highest base FP/TP combination of 71/98. This makes her th

...raft}}<br>{{EquipmentLink|Toku Daihatsu Landing Craft}}<br>{{EquipmentLink|Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank Kai|text=Ka-Tsu Tank Kai}} ! {{EquipmentLink|Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank|text=Ka-Tsu Tank}}

===Special Mechanics=== ...or-reducing system of the [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor, is likely to return, but in a simpli

...sport while escort will concentrate ASW with possibly one ship focusing on combat in hopes of scoring an S rank. ...ed, there is the potential for 3 submarines princess at the boss and 2 sub-nodes enroute.

===Special Mechanics=== #The debuff system from [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor will return.

**[[#F13|F13]], [[#F14|F14]], and [[#F15|F15]] have special rules: ...t containing 1 DE as flagship, 2 DE, and up to 3 XX, then A+ rank the boss nodes of [[1-1]], [[1-2]], [[1-3]], [[1-5]], and [[2-1]].

...PACIFICO Convention. The Event is planned to feature a mixture of surface combat, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and the usage of [[Land-Based Air Squadron]]s. ===Special Mechanics===

...PACIFICO Convention. The Event is planned to feature a mixture of surface combat, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and the usage of [[Land-Based Air Squadron]]s. ===Special Mechanics===

===Special Mechanics=== ...or-reducing system of the [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor, is likely to return, but in a simpli

===Special Mechanics=== #The debuff system from [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor will return.

===Special Mechanics=== |G1_node_info = No combat

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{{details|Combat#Combat_Stages|l1=Combat}} *#[[Aerial Combat|Initial airstrikes]] (Jet Assault, opening bombing, air superiority)

===Special Mechanics=== #The debuff system from [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor will return.

===Special Mechanics=== #The debuff system of [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor, returns.

...|Skilled Lookouts}} {{QuestRewardItem|Furniture Fairy}} {{QuestRewardEquip|Combat Ration|qty=3}} ===Special Mechanics===

** Avaliable as a drop on E-2 and E-3 Boss nodes |translation = From: 10th Destroyer Division, Maestrale. To: Special Operations Fleet. We will now proceed to back you up. Attack!

===Special Mechanics=== #The debuff system from [[Summer 2015 Event]]'s final map, where certain nodes had to be killed to reduce boss armor will return.