Talk:Experience and Rank/@comment-26294760-20150607111129/@comment-203.117.127.125-20150616124316

I also started playing at the end of March (22nd to be exact) and my HQ is now at 97. However, I have no problem with LoS right now and can clear 2-5 without a problem. I also have at least 2 of each ship type at high (80+) or at least decent level (60+). My equipments are pretty decent to clear 4-5 so I don't think it's all about HQ vs Ship level, but rather how prepared you are as compared to your HQ level.

So far, what I find important are:

- Do you have enough ships of each type at high level

- Do you have enough fighter planes to gain AS at difficult maps

- Do you have other equipments that might help you against difficult bosses (Such as Type 3 shells)

- Have you unlocked Exped 37 and 38 to gather resources before events?

Also, this is my personal opinion so don't take my word for it: I find gathering good equipments(such as reppu or good radars) more important than LSC ships. LSC ships are great but if you don't have a good set of equipments (or the resources for yamato/musashi), they can wait.