World 5-5:【Extra Operation】サーモン海域北方 Northern Salmon Sea Area

Strategy Name
第二次サーモン海戦 (Second Battle of the Solomon Sea)
Difficulty
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Item
Strategy Content
南方海域に敵の有力な機動部隊の接近が確認された。空母機動部隊を以て、これを迎撃せよ!
The approach of a powerful enemy task force has been confirmed in southern waters. Form a carrier task force and intercept it!
5-5 North
Fleet 2(F)BB(V) 2CV(L) 2XX
Route B-K-P-S
Other Notes 35% chance of offrouting if wildcards are (F)BB(V), CV(L) or SS(V).
BBs and CVs are interchangeable.
AP AS AS+
175 392 784
5-5 Middle
Fleet 2(F)BB(V) 2DD CA(V) XX (XX = CA(V) or CLT)
Route B-F-D-H-N-O-S
Other Notes
AP AS AS+
175 392 784
5-5 South
Fleet 2(F)BB(V) 4DD
2(F)BB(V) 2XX 2DD (XX != (F)BB(V) or CV(L))
Route A-C-E-G-I-M-O-S
Other Notes BBs and CVs are interchangeable. If using less than 4 DDs, fleet must have 4 Drum/DLC equipped on 4 ships.
AP AS AS+
175 392 784

Stage Guide

5-5 Branching Rules
Nodes Rules
Start
A
  • Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to A
  • Otherwise, go to B
B
B
F
  • FORCE node K if meeting one of the following:
    • CV(B) ≥ 3 (CVL doesn't count)
    • (F)BB(V) ≥ 4
    • CLT ≥ 2
  • Go to F if DD ≥ 2
  • Otherwise, go to K
K
E
G
  • Meet ANY of the following to go to H
    • Fast+ fleet and DD ≥ 2
    • Fastest fleet
  • Otherwise, go to G
H
H
L
  • Go to N if the fleet is Fastest
  • Go to P if (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≥ 4
  • Go to L if DD ≤ 1
  • Otherwise, go to N
N
P
I
L
  • Go to L if (F)BB(V)+CV(B) = 3 and DD ≥ 2
  • Otherwise, go to M
M
L
N
  • Fixed Route
M
L
  • FORCE node O if node L or N was reached in the same sortie
  • Go to L if (F)BB(V)+CV(B) ≥ 4
  • Go to O if DD ≥ 2
  • Otherwise, go to L
O
N
M
  • FORCE node O if node M was reached in the same sortie
  • Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to O
    • Fast+ fleet
    • Fleet contains AO
  • Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to M
    • (F)BB(V)+CVL ≥ 3
    • Fleet contains CV(B)
  • Otherwise, go to O
O
O
R
  • Random routing if fleet contains SS(V) or fleet LoS is between 63-67 F33 Cn2
  • Meet ANY of the following to go to S
    • Pass the LoS check (≥ 67 F33 Cn2)
    • Fast+ fleet (LoS check is ignored)
  • Otherwise, go to R
S
P
Q
  • Meet ANY of the following to FORCE node S (LoS check is ignored)
    • Fastest fleet
    • Fast+ fleet and (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≤ 5
  • Random between Q and S if fleet contains SS(V) or (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) ≥ 5 (65% to S if fleet LoS ≥ 84 F33 Cn2)
  • Go to S if passing the LoS Check (≥ 81 F33 Cn2)
  • Go to Q if LoS ≤ 73 F33 Cn2
  • Otherwise, random routing
S


  • You must sink the Boss 5 times to clear the map.
  • Clearing this map rewards 1 medal and 200 points for ranking. The boss HP bar is reset at midnight of the beginning of each month, allowing the reward to be obtained again.
    • The enemy composition at the boss node will be locked into either formation 5 or 6 after clearing. If you are planning on clearing any quests that require you to clear 5-5 with an A/S-Rank, it is recommended that you attempt these quests after clearing 5-5 for the month, as the post-clear boss compositions are significantly less dangerous than the pre-clear comps. The fleet composition restrictions for most of these quests mean that your fleet will face some difficulty in defeating the pre-clear comps, particularly after the buff to the Southern War Princess in Winter 2019 Event (who does not appear at all in post-clear comps).
      • This is especially true if said quests require 2DDs, as DDs will face difficulty in dealing any significant damage to the pre-clear boss comps during the daytime battle
      • Please note that Submarine Yo-Class at the boss node will be in Elite form post-clear, so a dedicated OASW ship must be brought if one wishes to secure a S-rank.
  • As with all World 5 maps, support expeditions 33 and 34 are applicable on this map.
  • Node B is a submarine node.
  • Nodes G and M are night battles.

Tips

  • 5-5 is one of the few maps that has arguably become more difficult after the Phase 2 update.
    • 2 of the pre-clear boss compositions now contain 2 Elite Re-class Abyssals.
    • The Southern War Princess has also gained additional armour followed by Winter 2019 Event
      • Her escort has been slightly weakened to compensate for this. The Submarine in her escort has been changed from an Elite variant to a basic variant.
    • The addition of CL Tsu-class to multiple nodes has also made the map potentially more costly in terms of bauxite.
    • Pre-boss Node P still has the chance of containing an Elite Re-class in Line Ahead.
    • Depending on your choice of ships (and also dependent on engagement modifiers & enemy fleet formation), bulges equipped in Reinforcement Expansion slots may improve survivability against opening torpedoes.
    • Support Expedition(s) may help as well.
  • However, routing to the boss is now guaranteed with the correct composition(s) and sufficient LoS. Speed is also no longer a major factor in determining routing.
  • The special attack (Touch mechanic) from Nelson Kai, Nagato Kai Ni and Mutsu Kai Ni are also a good option to consider if you want to clear out enemies at the boss node easier.


Recommended Fleet

  • North : B-K-P-S or B-F-J-P-S: 4 (F)BB(V)/CV(L/B) + 2 XX
    • LoS required: ≥ 81 F33 Cn2
    • Maximum of 4 (F)BB(V)/CV(L/B), otherwise chance of off-routing at pre-boss node P.
    • Routing B->K or B->F will depend on your fleet. Fleet with either 3CV(B) or 4(F)BB(V)s will always go to K, otherwise will go to F as long as you have 2 DDs.
    • F is a choice node. For the above fleet, routing to J is recommended as D is a maelstrom node, and fleet comp will route to P after H anyway.
    • CAVs can help provide additional fighter power, allowing for optimized set-ups on CVs.
    • Ise Kai Ni is another option if additional fighter power is needed. However, keep in mind that she is significantly weaker in terms of firepower compared to almost every other battleship.
    • Seaplane Bombers should not be used in smaller slots due to the potential presence of multiple Light Cruiser Tsu-Class along this route.
  • Middle : B-F-D-H-N-O-S: 2 (F)BB(V) + 2 CA(V) + 2 DD
    • LoS required: ≥ 67 F33 Cn2
    • Easier preboss, but will struggle against the double Re Elite boss node formations
    • CAV can be replaced with CLT (Maximum 1 CLT)
    • D node is a maelstrom node that wipe out your fuel. Recommended to bring some radars to reduce the loss.
  • South : A-C-E-G-I-M-O-S: 2 [(F)BB(V)+CV(B/L)] + 4 DD
    • LoS required: ≥ 67 F33 Cn2
    • The first battle is a relatively easy enemy torpedo squadron, but the next two battles are fairly dangerous night battles
      • Pre-boss support shelling expeditions can help stabilize the night battles significantly
    • Fleets that take this route will struggle significantly against the double Re Elite boss node formations
    • Generally lower bauxite consumption when compared to other routes

Nodes and Enemy Encounters

Show/Hide Nodes and Enemy Encounters
Nodes and Enemy Encounters
NodePatternXpNode InfoFormAir
A
Battle Avoided
Pattern 1"Must be my imagination" (battle avoided)
B
深海南方潜水艦隊 哨戒線
Pattern 1      
Pattern 2       
Pattern 3      
C
敵哨戒水雷戦隊
Pattern 1       
Pattern 2       
Pattern 3       
D
Maelstrom Node
Pattern 1  - ?
E
Resource Node
Pattern 1  + ?
F
Pattern 1Choose your route
G
敵哨戒重巡戦隊
Night Battle Node
Pattern 1       
Pattern 2       
Pattern 3       
H
敵機動部隊 C群
Pattern 1       
AP:136
AS:306
AS+:612
Pattern 2       
AP:84
AS:188
AS+:375
Pattern 3       
AP:31
AS:69
AS+:138
I
Battle Avoided
Pattern 1"Must be my imagination" (battle avoided)
J
敵機動部隊 B群
Pattern 1       
AP:136
AS:306
AS+:612
Pattern 2       
AP:136
AS:306
AS+:612
Pattern 3       
AP:84
AS:188
AS+:375
K
敵機動部隊 A群
Pattern 1       
AP:152
AS:341
AS+:681
Pattern 2       
AP:136
AS:306
AS+:612
Pattern 3       
AP:84
AS:188
AS+:375
L
Maelstrom Node
Pattern 1  - ?
M
敵新鋭戦艦戦隊
Night Battle Node
Pattern 1       
Pattern 2       
Pattern 3       
N
深海南方任務部隊 重水雷戦隊
Pattern 1       
Pattern 2       
O
Battle Avoided
Pattern 1"Must be my imagination" (battle avoided)
P
深海南方任務部隊 水上打撃群
Pattern 1       
AP:72
AS:161
AS+:321
Pattern 2       
AP:72
AS:161
AS+:321
Pattern 3       
AP:63
AS:141
AS+:282
Pattern 4       
AP:72
AS:161
AS+:321
Q
Battle Avoided
Pattern 1"Must be my imagination" (battle avoided)
R
Battle Avoided
Pattern 1"Must be my imagination" (battle avoided)
S
深海南方任務部隊 本隊
Pattern 1       
AP:174
AS:392
AS+:783
Pattern 2       
AP:168
AS:377
AS+:753
Pattern 3       
AP:100
AS:224
AS+:447
Pattern 4       
AP:174
AS:392
AS+:783
Pattern 5       
AP:158
AS:356
AS+:711
Pattern 6       
AP:128
AS:287
AS+:573

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