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→Changes since January 2018
=Changes since January 2018=
=Changes since January 2018=
This is an incomplete list and is only covering the most important changes a returning player might need to made aware of. Up to date as of the 8th of November 2021.
This is an incomplete list and is only covering the most important changes a returning player might need to made aware of. Up to date as of the 30th of April 2023.
==Remodels and Ships==
==Remodels and Ships==
*[[Victorious]]: A CVB
*[[Amagiri|Amagiri Kai Ni]]: A Destroyer with target priority and accuracy buff against PT Imps which also applies to the ships adjacent to her.
*[[Tashkent|Tashkent kai]]: '''4 slot''' Destroyer
*[[Tashkent|Tashkent kai]]: '''4 slot''' Destroyer
*[[Atlanta]]: Highly Specialised AACI-Ship
*[[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]], [[Yahagi|Yahagi Kai Ni B]]: "cheat CLT" like Yura and Abukuma
*[[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]], [[Yahagi|Yahagi Kai Ni B]]: "cheat CLT" like Yura and Abukuma
*[[Musashi|Musashi Kai Ni]]: A costly '''5 slot''' Battleship
*[[Musashi|Musashi Kai Ni]]: A costly '''5 slot''' Battleship
*[[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni/Kai Ni Juu]]: A costly '''5 slot''' FBB/BBV
**Both variants gain access to the Yamato-Class special attack (see below)
**BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks
*[[Nagato|Nagato Kai Ni]]|[[Mutsu|Mutsu Kai Ni]]|[[Nelson]]: Gain Access to a very powerful special attack (see below)
*[[Ise|Ise Kai Ni]]|[[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]]: '''5 slot''' Battlecarriers (count as BBV for routing) capable of equipping Carrier Fighters and Divebombers.
*[[Ise|Ise Kai Ni]]|[[Hyuuga|Hyuuga Kai Ni]]: '''5 slot''' Battlecarriers (count as BBV for routing) capable of equipping Carrier Fighters and Divebombers.
*[[Gambier Bay|Gambier Bay Mk.II]]|[[Yawata Maru|Unyou Kai]]|[[Houshou|Houshou Kai Ni Sen]]: DLC-Capable CVE
*[[Akagi|Akagi Kai Ni (E)]]: '''5 slot''' (night) Carrier
*[[Akagi|Akagi Kai Ni (E)]]: '''5 slot''' (night) Carrier
*[[Kaga|Kaga Kai Ni (E/Go)]]: '''5 slot''' (night/ASW) Carrier
*[[Kaga|Kaga Kai Ni (E/Go)]]: '''5 slot''' (night/ASW) Carrier
*[[Nagato|Nagato Kai Ni]]|[[Mutsu|Mutsu Kai Ni]]|[[Nelson]]: Gain Access to a very powerful special attack (see below)
*[[Victorious]]: A CVB
*[[Momochi]]: Specialised Anti-Installation ship with priority targeting towards them. The only ship capable of equipping [[Landing Forces]]
See also: [[Second Remodel Timeline]], [[User:Grunilg/Major_Changes/sandbox#Ship_Implementation_Dates|Ships by implementation Date]]
==Equipment==
* Introduction of [[Tutorial:Leveling#Range|Long Range Dive Bombers]] and [[Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands]], allowing more range control of Carrier Shelling.
* Certain Dive Bombers now no longer prevent Carriers from attacking Installations. Check [[Anti-Installation#General_Characteristics|this page]] for a list of them.
*Revamp of all existing maps except 3-5 and W6, introduction of World 7, located inbetween Worlds 3 and 4 in the sortie and expedition menus
* Certain skilled and named Squadrons now enjoy [[Anti-Air_Fire#Shoot_Down_Resistance|Anti-Air Fire Evasion]].
** As result [[Tutorial:Leveling|Leveling]] Spots have changed, see the page for more details
* Introduction of more stat bonuses for certain equipment on ships. Check the respective ship pages to see them.
*Introduction of new expeditions, some of which are only to be completed once a month. See [[Expeditions]] for details
* ASW Fit Bonuses now contribute to damage, the synergy bonuses have been revised
** Introduction of combat expeditions, which are able to damage ships
* The following can now be put into Reinforcement Expansions: AA Fire Directors, Submarine RADAR/Echolocators, Submarine Rear Torpedo Launcers, Skilled Lookouts, Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility, [[Skilled Deck Personnel + Aviation Maintenance Hands]]
*Introduction of [[Aerial_Combat#Rocket_Barrage|AA Rocket Barrage]]
* [[Daihatsu-class Landing Craft]] are now craftable
==General Gameplay==
*Certain skilled and named Squadrons now enjoy [[Anti-Air_Fire#Shoot_Down_Resistance|Anti-Air Fire Evasion]].
* Revamp of all existing maps except 3-5 and W6, introduction of World 7, located inbetween Worlds 3 and 4 in the sortie and expedition menus
*Introduction of very powerful Special Attacks with [[Nelson]], [[Nagato|Nagato Kai Ni]] and [[Mutsu|Mutsu Kai Ni]]. Read their respective pages to get an idea of how they work
** As result [[Tutorial:Leveling|Leveling]] Spots have changed, see the page for more details
*Introduction of more stat bonuses for certain equipment on ships. Check the respective ship pages to see them.
* Introduction of new expeditions, some of which are only to be completed once a month. See [[Expeditions]] for details
*Introduction of High-Altitude Interceptors and [[Land-Based_Air_Squadron#High_Altitude_Air_Raid|High-Altitude Air Raids]]
** Introduction of combat expeditions, which are able to damage ships
*Introduction of [[Type 2 Land Based Reconnaissance Aircraft]] [[Type 2 Land-based Reconnaissance Aircraft (Skilled)|(skilled)]], increasing LBAS Range alongside Bombing and Fighterpower. Look at the [[Land-Based Air Squadron]] page for more details.
* Introduction of [[Repairs#Emergency_Anchorage_Repairs|Underway Repairs]] and more special Routing on Event Maps featuring [[Akashi|Akashi Kai]] and [[Akitsushima|Akitsushima Kai]]
*Introduction of [[Repairs#Emergency_Anchorage_Repairs|Underway Repairs]] and more special Routing on Event Maps featuring [[Akashi|Akashi Kai]] and [[Akitsushima|Akitsushima Kai]]
* The [[Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility]] can be used in regular maps and placed in Reinforcement Expansions. See its page to see the rules of how its retreat mechanics work.
*AA Fire Directors, Submarine RADAR/Echolocators and Skilled Lookouts can now be placed in Reinforcement Expansions
* Recource Hardcaps have been changed to 350.000 respectively.
* Equipment Presets are now to be found in the [[Remodel_(Menu)]]
* Equipment Presets are now to be found in the [[Remodel_(Menu)]]
*Damage caps got raised:
==Combat Mechanics==
* Damage caps got raised:
** Support, ASW, Airstrike, LBAS - 170
** Support, ASW, Airstrike, LBAS - 170
** Night battle - 360
** Night battle - 360
* The [[Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility]] can be used in regular maps and placed in Reinforcement Expansions. See its page to see the rules of how its retreat mechanics work.
* Introduction of very powerful, Multi-Hit, Multi-Ship Special Attacks with [[Nelson]], [[Nagato|Nagato Kai Ni]], [[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni]] and [[Mutsu|Mutsu Kai Ni]]. Read their respective pages to get an idea of how they work
** [[Colorado]] as well as [[Kongou|Kongou Kai Ni C]], [[Hiei|Hiei Kai Ni C]] also received special attacks, but those are generally considered to be weaker and more niche in application
** A complete List of all of them can be found [[Special_Attacks|here]]
* Introduction of [[Aerial_Combat#Rocket_Barrage|AA Rocket Barrage]]
* Introduction of [[Surface_Ship_Equipment|Smoke Screens]]
* Destroyers CIs have been buffed. Take a look at the [[Night_Battle#.22New_Type.22_Cut-ins|Night Battle Page]] to get an Idea of their effectivness.
* Destroyers CIs have been buffed. Take a look at the [[Night_Battle#.22New_Type.22_Cut-ins|Night Battle Page]] to get an Idea of their effectivness.
* ASW Fit Bonuses now contribute to damage, the synergy bonuses have been revised
* Certain enemy Air Raids now feature Enemy ASW Patrol Aircraft, being capable of damaging submarines.
==LBAS==
* Introduction of High-Altitude Interceptors and [[Land-Based_Air_Squadron#High_Altitude_Air_Raid|High-Altitude Air Raids]]
* [[Winter_2022_Event/Extra_Operation#Heavy_Land_Base_Bomber_LBAS_mechanic|Heavy Bomber Raids]] require execution of a QTE-like Event on the map to get optimal Interception
* Introduction of [[Type 2 Land Based Reconnaissance Aircraft]] [[Type 2 Land-based Reconnaissance Aircraft (Skilled)|(skilled)]], increasing LBAS Range alongside Bombing and Fighterpower. Look at the [[Land-Based Air Squadron]] page for more details
==Useful Tools==
* [http://kc.piro.moe/nav/#/ KCNav] - Look up user submitted compositions and routing for maps
* [https://noro6.github.io/kc-web/#/ LBAS Calculator]
* [https://discord.bots.gg/bots/621009359627091968 Asashio-Bot] - A useful Kancolle discord bot
* [https://github.com/antest1/GotoBrowser GotoBrowser] - An alternative way of playing Kancolle on Android Devices, forgoing the need of the official Flash app.
* [https://github.com/Tibowl/KCCacheProxy KC Cache Proxy] - Faster loading times by saving assets locally
* [[Daihatsu-Class Landing Craft]] are now craftable
* [https://github.com/Oradimi/KanColle-English-Patch-KCCP KC EN Patch] - A english patch for kancolle based on asset replacement. Use at your own risk.