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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 1st of February 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==
*[[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
*[[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]]: "cheat CLT" like Yura and Abukuma
*[[Atlanta]]: Highly Specialised AACI-Ship
*[[Yuubari|Yuubari Kai Ni Toku]], [[Yahagi|Yahagi Kai Ni B]]: "cheat CLT" like Yura and Abukuma
*[[Mogami|Mogami Kai Ni Toku]]: CAV capable of equipping minisubs and DLC/Tanks
*[[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.
* Certain skilled and named Squadrons now enjoy [[Anti-Air_Fire#Shoot_Down_Resistance|Anti-Air Fire Evasion]].
* 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
* 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
==Gameplay==
==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
* 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 [[Tutorial:Leveling|Leveling]] Spots have changed, see the page for more details
** As result [[Tutorial:Leveling|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 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
** Introduction of combat expeditions, which are able to damage ships
*Introduction of [[Aerial_Combat#Rocket_Barrage|AA Rocket Barrage]]
* 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.
* Recource Hardcaps have been changed to 350.000 respectively.
* Equipment Presets are now to be found in the [[Remodel_(Menu)]]
==Combat Mechanics==
* Damage caps got raised:
** Support, ASW, Airstrike, LBAS - 170
** Opening and closing torpedo - 180
** Day shelling - 220
** Night battle - 360
* 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.
* 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==
*Certain skilled and named Squadrons now enjoy [[Anti-Air_Fire#Shoot_Down_Resistance|Anti-Air Fire Evasion]].
* [http://kc.piro.moe/nav/#/ KCNav] - Look up user submitted compositions and routing for maps
*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
* [https://noro6.github.io/kc-web/#/ LBAS Calculator]
*Introduction of more stat bonuses for certain equipment on ships. Check the respective ship pages to see them.
* [https://discord.bots.gg/bots/621009359627091968 Asashio-Bot] - A useful Kancolle discord bot
*Introduction of High-Altitude Interceptors and [[Land-Based_Air_Squadron#High_Altitude_Air_Raid|High-Altitude Air Raids]]
* [https://github.com/antest1/GotoBrowser GotoBrowser] - An alternative way of playing Kancolle on Android Devices, forgoing the need of the official Flash app.
*Introduction of [[Repairs#Emergency_Anchorage_Repairs|Underway Repairs]] and more special Routing on Event Maps featuring [[Akashi|Akashi Kai]] and [[Akitsushima|Akitsushima Kai]]
* [https://github.com/Tibowl/KCCacheProxy KC Cache Proxy] - Faster loading times by saving assets locally
*AA Fire Directors, Submarine RADAR/Echolocators and Skilled Lookouts can now be placed in Reinforcement Expansions
* [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.