World 5-3: サブ島沖海域 Sav Island

 
Strategy Name
第一次サーモン沖海戦
(First Battle of the Solomon Sea)
Difficulty
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Item
Strategy Content
敵泊地に対して水上打撃部隊による夜戦突撃を敢行し、艦隊後方の敵輸送艦を叩け!
Engage in a daring night raid against the enemy fleet. Your goal is to destroy the transport they are escorting!
5-3
Fleet 1CL, 5CA(V) (Mikawa Fleet)
1FBB, 1CL, 2CA(V), 2DD
Route D G I O K E Q
Other Notes Air Power for boss node only. Transport node P is optional.
AP AS AS+
63 140 280

Map Unlocking

5-3 is unlocked after clearing 5-2 HP bar.

Stage Guide

5-3 Branching Rules
Nodes Rules
Start
C
  • Go to D if Fast+ fleet
  • Meet ANY of the following to go to C
    • (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≥ 3
    • (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≥ 2 AND Slow Fleet
  • Random between C and D if fleet contains SS(V)
  • Otherwise, D
D
B
A
  • Random (65% A)
F
E
B
  • FORCE random routing if meeting ANY of the following
    • Fleet contains SS(V)
    • Fleet contains (F)BB(V) and DD ≤ 1
  • Meet ANY of the following to go to Q:
    • Fleet contains CL and DD ≥ 2
    • CA(V) ≥ 4 and CL+CA+DD = 6
    • DD ≥ 4
  • Otherwise, random routing
Q
G
I
  • Do not meet the requirement to go to J
J
  • Fleet contains BBV, CV(B) or SS(V)
  • Amount of slow BB ≥ 2
  • Fleet contains exactly 1 CVL
I
J
  • FORCE node J if fleet contains CVL or (F)BB(V) ≥ 3
  • Meet ANY of the following to go to O
    • DD ≥ 3
    • (F)BB(V) ≤ 1 and DD ≥ 2
    • Fleet contains CL and DD ≥ 2
    • Fleet contains CL, CA(V) ≥ 4 and CA+CL+DD = 6
  • Go to J if (F)BB(V) = 2
  • Otherwise, random routing
O
J
L
  • Meet ANY of the following to FORCE M
    • Fleet contains CV(B)
    • (F)BB(V) ≥ 3
    • CVL ≥ 2
  • Random between L, M, and N if fleet contains SS(V)
  • Random between L and N if fleet contains BBV
  • Meet ALL of the following to go to L
    • CVL = 1
    • FBB ≤ 2
    • CL+DD ≥ 3
    • DD ≥ 2
    • No BB(V)
  • Otherwise, random between L and N
    • The more DD you have in the fleet, the higher chance you will go to L
M
N
K
E
  • Meet ANY of the following to go to H:
    • DD ≥ 4
    • CL = 1 AND DD ≥ 3
    • Fast+ fleet AND DD ≥ 2
    • BBV = 1 AND DD ≥ 2
    • DD ≥ 2 AND 2 ships carrying 2 Drums or 2 DLCs total in the fleet
  • Otherwise go to E
H
O
K
  • Active Branching
P


Tips

The boss must be sunk 5 times to clear the map.

  • Unlike the previous maps, most of 5-3 pre-boss nodes feature "Night Nodes", where only the night battle is played, and so triggering night mechanics from both fleets, which can cause some difficulties.
  • The use of Support Expeditions is highly recommended for both pre-boss and boss fights.
    • "Normal Support Expeditions" can minimize the risk of ships taking damage and subsequently increase the chances of reaching the boss node in good condition.
    • "Support Shelling" is highly recommended, as Aerial Support cannot trigger on night nodes.
  • Regarding the boss node, the boss is a Southern War Princess who has tough armor and firepower.
    • There is a little chance that 2 Light Carrier Nu-Class Flagships show up at the boss.
    • 71+ air power is required to obtain AS at the boss node for the comp with Southern War Princess alone, or at least force AP for the comp with the 2CVL (requires 140+ for AS otherwise).
    • It is unlikely to kill the boss during day, so do expect the battle to last till night.
    • The use of AACI and   SPF is therefore recommended.

Recommended Fleets

  • 1(F)BB, 2CA(V), 1CL, 2DD
  • 2 FBB, 1CAV, 1CL, 2DD (Fast)
  • 5CA(V), 1CL (Quest Bq7)
  • 3CA(V), 1CL, 2DD (Quest Bq7)
  • Route = D G I O K E Q
    • Skipping resource Node H for more firepower at the boss node.

  • 2CAV, 1CL, 3DD
  • Route = D G I O K H E Q
    • CAVs can trigger an Artillery Spotting as long as AS is reached at the boss, helping to take out enemy escorts easier.

  • Nelson, 1CAV, 1CL, 1CVL, 2DD (Fast)
  • Route = D G J L O K E Q
    • An heavy fleet utilizing the Nelson Touch on Node K.
    • CVL should be equipped for CVNCI.
    • Equipping additional   Radars will reduce the amount of fuel   lost on the maelstrom at node L

Enemy Compositions

5-3 A
# Empty Node
A 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
5-3 B
# Empty Node
B 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
5-3 C: 敵鉄底海峡任務部隊 哨戒隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
C Line Ahead 200             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
210             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 200             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
220             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-3 D
# Empty Node
D 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
5-3 E
# Empty Node
E 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
5-3 F
# Resource Node
F Gained 60~80  
# Resource Node
5-3 G
# Empty Node
G 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
5-3 H
# Resource Node
H Gained 50~80  
# Resource Node
5-3 I: 敵鉄底海峡任務部隊 重巡戦隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
I Line Ahead
Double Line
200             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
210             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
220             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-3 J: 敵任務部隊 前衛哨戒隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
J Line Ahead
Echelon
300             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Echelon
310             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Echelon
320             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-3 K: 敵鉄底海峡任務部隊 増援艦隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
K Double Line 200             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead 200             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
210             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
220             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-3 L
# Maelstrom Node
L Lost ?%  
# Maelstrom Node
5-3 M: 敵任務部隊 増援部隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
M Diamond ?              
37/73
162/324
Diamond 410              
37/73
162/324
Diamond 420              
37/73
162/324
Diamond 430              
36/72
161/321
Diamond 440               
64/128
287/573
Diamond 450                
85/169
378/756
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-3 N: 敵南方支援艦隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
N Line Ahead
Echelon
400             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Echelon
410             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Echelon
420             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-3 O
# Selection Node
O 艦隊の針路を選択できます。提督、どちらの針路をとられますか?
You can decide the fleet's course. Admiral, which heading should we take?
# Selection Node
5-3 P: 敵泊地投錨中 輸送船団 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
P Double Line 700             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 710             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 720             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 730             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 740             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 750             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-3 Q: 敵南方艦隊 旗艦 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Boss Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
Q Line Ahead
Double Line
670             
16/32
71/141
Line Ahead
Double Line
670             
16/32
71/141
Line Ahead
Double Line
700             
32/63
140/279
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Boss Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+

Ship Drops

Ship drops
Type Ship? C I J K N P Q
DD Uzuki ✔️
AV Mizuho ✔️
DD Yayoi ✔️
DD Yamagumo ✔️
DD Urakaze ✔️
DD Hamakaze ✔️
DD Akigumo ✔️
DD Yuugumo ✔️
DD Naganami ✔️
CL Kitakami ✔️
CL Ooi ✔️
CL Yuubari ✔️ ✔️
CA Kinugasa ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
CA Myoukou ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
CA Takao ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
CA Atago ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
CA Mogami ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
CA Suzuya ✔️
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 Akagi ✔️
CV Kaga ✔️
CV Souryuu ✔️
CV Hiryuu ✔️
CV Shoukaku ✔️
CV Zuikaku ✔️
SS I-58 ✔️
DD Mutsuki ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Kisaragi ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Fubuki ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Ayanami ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Shikinami ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Akebono ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Sazanami ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Hatsuharu ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Yuudachi ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Asashio ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Michishio ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Arashio ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
DD Kasumi ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
CL Tenryuu ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
CL Tatsuta ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
CL Kuma ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
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 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
SS I-168 ✔️
AV Chitose ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
AV Chiyoda ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️