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=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 29th of May 2022.
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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==
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*[[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni/Kai Ni Juu]]: A costly '''5 slot''' FBB/BBV
 
*[[Yamato|Yamato Kai Ni/Kai Ni Juu]]: A costly '''5 slot''' FBB/BBV
**Both variants gain access to the special Yamato-Class special attack (see below)
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**Both variants gain access to the Yamato-Class special attack (see below)
 
**BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks
 
**BBV variant is also capable of equipping DLC/Tanks
  
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*[[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]]: DLC-Capable CVE
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*[[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
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*[[Victorious]]: A CVB
 
*[[Victorious]]: A CVB
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*[[Momochi]]: Specialised Anti-Installation ship with priority targeting towards them. The only ship capable of equipping [[Landing Forces]]
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See also: [[Second Remodel Timeline]], [[User:Grunilg/Major_Changes/sandbox#Ship_Implementation_Dates|Ships by implementation Date]]
  
 
==Equipment==
 
==Equipment==
  
* Introduction of [[Tutorial:Leveling#Range|Long Range Dive Bombers]], allowing more range control of Carrier Shelling.
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* 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.
 
* Certain Dive Bombers now no longer prevent Carriers from attacking Installations. Check [[Anti-Installation#General_Characteristics|this page]] for a list of them.
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* ASW Fit Bonuses now contribute to damage, the synergy bonuses have been revised
 
* ASW Fit Bonuses now contribute to damage, the synergy bonuses have been revised
  
* 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
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* 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]]
  
 
* [[Daihatsu-class Landing Craft]] are now craftable
 
* [[Daihatsu-class Landing Craft]] are now craftable
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** Night battle - 360
 
** Night battle - 360
  
* Introduction of very powerful 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
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* 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
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** [[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
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** A complete List of all of them can be found [[Special_Attacks|here]]
  
 
* Introduction of [[Aerial_Combat#Rocket_Barrage|AA Rocket Barrage]]
 
* Introduction of [[Aerial_Combat#Rocket_Barrage|AA Rocket Barrage]]
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* 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.
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* 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 [[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
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==Useful Tools==
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* [http://kc.piro.moe/nav/#/ KCNav] - Look up user submitted compositions and routing for maps
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* [https://noro6.github.io/kc-web/#/ LBAS Calculator]
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* [https://discord.bots.gg/bots/621009359627091968 Asashio-Bot] - A useful Kancolle discord bot
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* [https://github.com/antest1/GotoBrowser GotoBrowser] - An alternative way of playing Kancolle on Android Devices, forgoing the need of the official Flash app.
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* [https://github.com/Tibowl/KCCacheProxy KC Cache Proxy] - Faster loading times by saving assets locally
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* [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.

Latest revision as of 12:25, 30 April 2023

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 30th of April 2023.

Remodels and Ships

  • Amagiri Kai Ni: A Destroyer with target priority and accuracy buff against PT Imps which also applies to the ships adjacent to her.
  • Atlanta: Highly Specialised AACI-Ship
  • 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
  • Ise Kai Ni|Hyuuga Kai Ni: 5 slot Battlecarriers (count as BBV for routing) capable of equipping Carrier Fighters and Divebombers.
  • Momochi: Specialised Anti-Installation ship with priority targeting towards them. The only ship capable of equipping Landing Forces

See also: Second Remodel Timeline, Ships by implementation Date

Equipment

  • Certain Dive Bombers now no longer prevent Carriers from attacking Installations. Check this page for a list of them.
  • Introduction of more stat bonuses for certain equipment on ships. Check the respective ship pages to see them.
  • ASW Fit Bonuses now contribute to damage, the synergy bonuses have been revised

General Gameplay

  • 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
    • As result Leveling Spots have changed, see the page for more details
  • Introduction of new expeditions, some of which are only to be completed once a month. See Expeditions for details
    • Introduction of combat expeditions, which are able to damage ships
  • Recource Hardcaps have been changed to 350.000 respectively.

Combat Mechanics

  • Damage caps got raised:
    • Support, ASW, Airstrike, LBAS - 170
    • Opening and closing torpedo - 180
    • Day shelling - 220
    • Night battle - 360
    • Colorado as well as Kongou Kai Ni C, 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 here
  • Destroyers CIs have been buffed. Take a look at the Night Battle Page to get an Idea of their effectivness.
  • Certain enemy Air Raids now feature Enemy ASW Patrol Aircraft, being capable of damaging submarines.

LBAS

  • Heavy Bomber Raids require execution of a QTE-like Event on the map to get optimal Interception

Useful Tools

  • KCNav - Look up user submitted compositions and routing for maps
  • GotoBrowser - An alternative way of playing Kancolle on Android Devices, forgoing the need of the official Flash app.
  • KC EN Patch - A english patch for kancolle based on asset replacement. Use at your own risk.