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World 5-1: 南方海域前面 The Forefront of the Southern Sea

Strategy Name	南方海域進出作戦 (Southern Sea Advancement Tactics)
Difficulty	☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Item
Strategy Content	練度の高い水上打撃部隊を編成し、南方海域への進出を図れ！ Create a diverse surface fleet to expand into the southern sea area!

5-1 North route
Fleet	Torpedo Squadron: 1CL, 3DD, 2CLT Mikawa fleet: 1CL, 3CA, 2DD
Route	B C F J
Other Notes	2 DDs are required to secure the boss routing.
AP	AS	AS+
112	252	504

5-1 South route
Fleet	3BB(V), 1CL, 2DD
Route	Random: A D E G J B E G J
Other Notes	D node requires at most 287/574 Air Power for AS/AS+.
AP	AS	AS+
112	252	504

Map Unlocking & Progression

5-1 is unlocked after clearing 3-4.

To clear the map, the boss's flagship must be sunk once.

• Support Expeditions are available on this map.

Stage Guide

5-1 Branching Rules
Nodes		Rules
Start	A	Meet ANY of the following to FORCE A (F)BB(V)+CV(B) ≥ 4 (F)BB(V)+CV(B/L) ≥ 5 Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to B DD ≥ 2 and (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≤ 2 CA(V) ≥ 4 and fleet contains CL CA(V) ≥ 2 and CL = 1 Otherwise, random routing If fleet contains CA(V) or CV(L/B), you more likely to go to A If fleet contains 3 (F)BB(V), 1 CL, and 2 DD, you more likely to go to B
	B
B	C	Meet ALL of the following requirements: No CV(B) Amount of CVL ≤ 1 Amount of (F)BB(V) ≤ 2
	E	Do not meet the requirements to go to C.
F	G	FORCE node G if SS(V) ≥ 2 Go to H if fleet does not contain CL and DDs Random routing if (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≥ 3 Otherwise Go to G if DD ≤ 1 (Ignored if the fleet is Fastest) Meet ANY of the following to go to J DD ≥ 4 Fastest Fleet Fleet contains CL and DD ≥ 2 Otherwise, random between G and J If fleet contains DD = 3, you are more likely to go to J
	H
	J
G	I	Go to I if (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≥ 5 Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to J Amount of DD ≥ 2, fleet contains CL, no CV(L/B) Amount of DD ≥ 2, (F)BB(V)+CVL ≤ 2, no CV(B) Otherwise, random routing.
	J

Tips

By the number order of the world map, this is the first time Wo Flagship II and Tsu-Class Light Cruisers appear. Wo Flagship II is notably much stronger than the previously encountered Wo Flagship I due to the addition of Abyssal Hell Dive Bomber, while the Tsu-Class has much higher stats compared to the other enemy CL.

• With the presence of Tsu-Class Light Cruisers, there is a chance to lose a large number of bombers (or even their rank, should the Tsu shoot all of them down) before reaching the boss node. Keep this in mind when equipping bombers on any CV(L).
• Node E is a submarine node without warning.
• As with every World 5 map, Support Expeditions are available to help with clearing the map, often useful to clear harder quests.

Recommended fleets

• 3XX, 1CL, 2DD with 2(F)BB(V) maximum
  • Route = B C F J
  • 1BB is replacable by 1CVL.
  • Taking 2(F)BB(V)+1CVL will introduce random off-routing to H.
  • Taking CV(B) will introduce random off-routing to E which continues Node G.

Route = B C F J

• "Torpedo Squadron": 1CL (flagship), 3DD, 2CLT
  • This solution requires more advanced gears, and might be out of reach of new players. It is required to bring an FCF capable CL as flagship, preferably an Agano-class Kai+, equipped with:
    • 2 Main Guns,
    • 1 Prototype Night Zuiun (Attack Equipment),
    • And the ETSCF Elite Torpedo Squadron Command Facility (preferably in the RE).
  • The best comp for farming boss node without the need of Support Expedition, having the highest pass rate thanks to the usage of ETSCF in case a ship got heavily damaged.
  • The Evacuation mechanic of the ETSCF should be used if needed, as long as the routing is maintained.
    • The boss routing is secured as long as there are still 2 DDs in the fleet.
  • Do note that the Night Zuiun will likely be shot down completely due to fighting under AI and the presence of CL Tsu-Class.

Monthly (Bm4):

• 3BB(V), 1CL, 2DD
• Route = Random:
  • B E G J
  • A D E G J
• This quest requires to "S rank" the boss with a fleet of 3 "Japanese BB(V)s" (anything but Kongo-class), 1CL, and 2 other ships.
  • Foreign BBs do not count for this quest.
  • Those other two ships should be 2DDs to guarantee boss routing.

Quarterly Mikawa (Bq7):

• 3CA, 1CL, 2DD
• Route = B C F J
• Support Expedition is advised for the boss.

Resource Nodes

C H are "Normal Resource Nodes" rewarding respectively steel , and ammo .

• See here for more details.

Enemy Compositions

5-1 A

#	Maelstrom Node
A	Lost 30% (20% with Radar)
#	Maelstrom Node

5-1 B: 敵南方前衛哨戒艦隊 (PoiDB)

#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+
B	Line Ahead Double Line	170		0/0 0/0
	Line Ahead Double Line	190		0/0 0/0
	Line Ahead Double Line	200		0/0 0/0
#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+

5-1 C

#	Resource Node
C	Gained 25~50
#	Resource Node

5-1 D: 敵南方空母機動部隊 (PoiDB)

#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+
D	Diamond	100		27/53 119/237
	Diamond	110		27/54 120/240
	Diamond	120		27/54 120/240
	Diamond	130		27/53 119/237
	Diamond	140		46/91 203/405
	Diamond	160		64/128 287/573
#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+

5-1 E: 敵潜水艦南方哨戒線 (PoiDB)

#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+
E	Double Line Echelon	180		0/0 0/0
	Echelon Line Abreast	200		0/0 0/0
	Echelon Line Abreast	230		0/0 0/0
#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+

5-1 F: 敵南方任務部隊 B群 (PoiDB)

#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+
F	Diamond	200		9/17 36/72
	Diamond	210		9/17 36/72
	Line Ahead Double Line	220		0/0 0/0
	Line Ahead Double Line	250		0/0 0/0
#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+

5-1 G: 敵南方任務部隊 A群 (PoiDB)

#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+
G	Line Ahead Double Line	300		9/17 36/72
	Line Ahead Double Line	340		8/16 35/69
	Line Ahead Double Line	360		8/16 35/69
#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Normal Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+

5-1 H

#	Resource Node
H	Gained 40~80
#	Resource Node

5-1 I

#	Empty Node
I	気のせいだった。/敵影を見ず。/穏やかな海です。/穏やかな海峡です。/警戒が必要です。/静かな海です。 Must be my imagination./No enemy spotted./Calm seas./Calm straits./Be alert./Peaceful seas.
#	Empty Node

5-1 J: 敵南方前線司令艦隊 (PoiDB)

#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Boss Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+
J	Line Ahead Double Line	400		0/0 0/0
	Double Line	420		0/0 0/0
	Diamond	430		0/0 0/0
	Diamond	440		29/57 126/252
	Diamond	450		57/113 252/504
#	Enemy Form.	Base EXP	Boss Battle Node	AD/AP AS/AS+

Ship Drops

This map currently has "limited-time" drops that don't appear in the table below, see Drop List for more info.

☑ All drops (enabled)☒ All drops (disabled, only rare drops)

Ship drops
Type	Ship?	B	D	E	F	G	J
DD	Uzuki						✓
DD	Uranami						✓
DD	Yayoi						✓
DD	Hamakaze						✓
DD	Yuugumo						✓
DD	Naganami						✓
DD	Shimakaze						✓
CL	Kitakami	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CL	Ooi		✓		✓	✓
CL	Kinu						✓
CL	Abukuma						✓
CL	Sendai						✓
CA	Kinugasa						✓
CA	Myoukou	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Takao		✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Atago		✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Mogami		✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Tone	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Chikuma	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CVL	Ryuujou	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CVL	Shouhou	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CVL	Hiyou	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CVL	Junyou	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
FBB	Kongou					✓	✓
FBB	Hiei					✓	✓
FBB	Haruna					✓	✓
FBB	Kirishima					✓	✓
BB	Fusou				✓	✓	✓
BB	Yamashiro		✓		✓	✓	✓
BB	Ise						✓
BB	Hyuuga						✓
CV	Kaga						✓
CV	Souryuu						✓
CV	Shoukaku						✓
SS	I-58						✓
DD	Mutsuki	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Kisaragi	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Satsuki	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Fumizuki	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Nagatsuki	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Kikuzuki	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Mikazuki	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Mochizuki	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Murakumo	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Hatsuharu	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Shiratsuyu	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Shigure	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Murasame	✓	✓		✓	✓
DD	Yuudachi	✓	✓		✓	✓
CL	Tenryuu						✓
CL	Tatsuta						✓
CL	Tama	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CL	Kiso	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CL	Isuzu	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CL	Natori	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CL	Yura	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CL	Jintsuu	✓	✓		✓	✓
CL	Naka	✓	✓		✓	✓
CA	Furutaka	✓	✓		✓	✓
CA	Kako	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Aoba	✓	✓		✓	✓
CA	Nachi	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Ashigara	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Haguro	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Maya	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CA	Choukai	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
CVL	Houshou						✓
AV	Chitose	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
AV	Chiyoda	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓