World 5/5-4

World 5-4: サーモン海域 Salmon Sea Area

 
Strategy Name
東京急行 (Tokyo Express)
Difficulty
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Item
Strategy Content
南方海域に有力な艦隊を投入し鼠輸送作戦を敢行、可能であれば同方面の敵艦隊も撃滅せよ!
Perform a vital "rat transport" operation. If possible, also destroy the enemy fleet in the area!
5-4 North route
Fleet 2BB(V), 2CV, 2CA(V)
Route B C G L P
Other Notes
AP AS AS+
138 309 618
5-4 Middle route
Fleet 1CL, 3DD, 2CLT (Torpedo Squadron)
1FBB, 1CAV, 1CL, 3DD (Fast)
Route B E H I J M P
Other Notes Boss node doesn't contain the enemy comp with Heavy Cruiser Ne-Class Elite  post clear.
AP AS AS+
63 141 282
5-4 South route
Fleet 3CA(V), 1CL, 2DD
Route A D E H I J M P
Other Notes Mikawa Fleet.
Boss node doesn't contain the enemy comp with Heavy Cruiser Ne-Class Elite  post clear.
AP AS AS+
63 141 282

Map Unlocking & Progression

5-4 is unlocked after clearing 5-3 HP bar.

To clear the map, the boss's flagship must be sunk 5 times.

Stage Guide

5-4 Branching Rules
Nodes Rules
Start
A
B
A
D
  • Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to D
    • Fleet contains SS(V)
    • (F)BB(V) ≥ 5
    • DD ≥ 2
    • CA(V) ≥ 3
  • Otherwise, go to F
F
B
C
  • Go to C if fleet contains CV(L/B) or SS(V)
  • Go to E if Fast+ fleet
  • Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to D
    • DD = 0
    • Fleet contains (F)BB(V) AND slow ship
    • BBV ≥ 1 and amount of slow BB(V) in total ≥ 2 (Ignores Speed improvements)
  • Random between D and E if DD ≤ 2
  • Otherwise, go to E
D
E
D
E
  • Go to E if DD ≥ 2 AND slow BB ≤ 1 (BBV doesn't count, ignores Speed improvements)
  • Otherwise, go to F
F
G
K
  • Go to K if (F)BB(V) ≥ 4
  • Random between K and L if CV(B) ≥ 3
  • Otherwise, go to L
L
L
N
  • Meet ALL of the following to go to P
    • (F)BB(V)+CV(B) ≤ 4
    • Fast+ fleet OR pass the LoS Check, ≥ 60 (Cn2)
  • Random between N and P if (F)BB(V)+CV(B) ≥ 5
  • Otherwise, N
P
M
O
  • Random between O and P if fleet contains SS(V)
  • Fail the LoS Check, < 45 (Cn2)
P
  • Random between O and P if fleet contains SS(V)
  • Meet ANY of the following requirements:
    • Pass the LoS check, ≥ 45 (Cn2)
    • Fast+ fleet (LoS check ignored)


Tips

There are two main routes available to reach the boss: north and south.

  • North route contains Standard Carrier Wo-Class Flagship IV  and Battleship Ta-Class Flagship  with high evasion and accuracy.
    • Node C can also contain 1-2 Submarine Ka-Class Elite , sometimes in Line Ahead. It is recommended to go Line Abreast against this Node (BBs and CVs can handle all Surface Enemies in the Node even in this formation), and bring OASW DDs to deal with the submarines.
    • There is an LoS Check in L to go to the Boss Node, requiring LoS ≥ 60 (Cn2).
  • South route doesn't feature any enemy carriers, but will enter night battle nodes like in 5-3 against enemy Heavy Cruiser Ri-Class 
     
    and Late Model DDs.
    • SPFs are highly advised for this route in order to obtain AS at the boss node, as no CVs are allowed.
    • There is an LoS Check in M to go to the Boss Node, requiring LoS ≥ 45 (Cn2).
      • LoS Check is ignored if the fleet is Fast+.
  • No matter which route is taken, Light Cruiser Tsu-Class  will show up nearly everywhere in this map. Therefore, when using a composition with CVs and going north, it is recommended to use ones with high capacity slots, and place bombers only in the highest capacity slots to avoid all bombers getting shot down to 0 before the Boss Node.
  • As with every map in World 5, Support Expeditions are available to assist with clearing. This can be especially useful for completing more difficult quests.

Recommended Fleets

Route = B E H I J M P

  • 2FBB/CA(V), 1CL, 3DD (Fast) (Quest Bq6)
  • 1FBB, 1CLT, 4DD (Fast)

Route = B E H I J M P

  • "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:
    • 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 the fleet LoS is higher than Cn2 45.
    • Do note that the Night Zuiun will likely be shot down completely due to fighting under AI and the presence of CL Tsu-Class , something negligible face to the potential double targeting of the Night Zuiun CI on previous nodes.

Route = B C G L P

  • 2BB(V), 2CV, 2XX (XX can't be (F)BB(V)/CV(L))
  • 2CL, 3CA, 1CV (Quests Bq7 & Bq13)

Route = A D E H I J M P

  • 3CA(V), 1CL, 2DD

Route = A D F H I J M P
  • 2CL, 3CA, 1BBV
  • 4CA, 2CAV

Resource Nodes

I is a "Special Resource Node" rewarding ammo  .

  • See here for more details.

Enemy Compositions

5-4 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
5-4 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
5-4 C: 敵南方増援部隊 前方警戒艦隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
C Line Ahead
Echelon
200             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Echelon
220             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Echelon
240             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-4 D
# Maelstrom Node
D Lost ?%  
# Maelstrom Node
5-4 E: 敵鉄底海峡哨戒隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
E Line Ahead
Double Line
200             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
220             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
240             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-4 F: 深海水上打撃群-夜战 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
F Line Ahead
Double Line
Echelon
330             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Double Line
Echelon
360             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-4 G: 敵南方増援部隊 機動部隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
G Diamond 300                 
69/138
309/618
Diamond 320                 
69/138
309/618
Diamond 330                 
69/138
309/618
Diamond 340                 
69/138
309/618
Diamond 350                 
69/138
309/618
Diamond 360                 
69/138
309/618
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-4 H: 敵鉄底海峡巡洋艦戦隊-夜战 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
H Line Ahead
Echelon
230             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Echelon
250             
0/0
0/0
Line Ahead
Echelon
270             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-4 I
# Resource Node
I Gained 60   (cap 180)
# Resource Node
5-4 J: 敵泊地投錨中 輸送船団-夜战 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
J Double Line 450             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 460             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 470             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 480             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 490             
0/0
0/0
Double Line 490             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Night Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-4 K
# Maelstrom Node
K Lost ?% ?
# Maelstrom Node
5-4 L: 敵南方増援部隊 本隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
L Line Ahead
Diamond
Echelon
390             
0/0
0/0
Double Line
Diamond
Echelon
390             
0/0
0/0
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Normal Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
5-4 M
# Empty Node
M 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
5-4 N
# Empty Node
N 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
5-4 O
# Empty Node
O 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
5-4 P: 敵南方増援部隊 本隊 (PoiDB)
# Enemy
Form.
Base EXP Boss Battle Node AD/AP
AS/AS+
P Diamond 540              
32/63
140/279
Diamond 540              
32/63
140/279
Diamond 510              
32/63
140/279
Diamond 550              
32/63
140/279
Diamond 520              
32/63
140/279
Diamond 550              
32/63
140/279
# 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.
Ship drops
Type Ship? C E F G H J L P
DD Uzuki
CL Agano
DD Yayoi
DD Yukikaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Akigumo
DD Yuugumo
DD Makigumo
DD Naganami
CL Nagara
CL Sendai
CL Yuubari
CA Kinugasa
CA Myoukou
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CVL Ryuujou
CVL Zuihou
CVL Junyou
FBB Kongou
FBB Hiei
FBB Haruna
FBB Kirishima
BB Mutsu
CV Shoukaku
CV Zuikaku
SS I-19
SS I-58
DD Mutsuki
DD Satsuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Mochizuki
DD Fubuki
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Murakumo
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami
DD Akatsuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
DD Yuudachi
DD Samidare
DD Suzukaze
DD Kagerou
DD Kuroshio
CL Tenryuu
CL Isuzu
CL Yura
CL Jintsuu
CA Furutaka
CA Kako
CA Aoba
CA Haguro
CA Maya
CA Choukai
AV Chitose