Talk:World 4/@comment-129.10.9.32-20141122201739/@comment-84.90.161.45-20141206215048

I'm using Flag (DD or CL), BB, 3 CVL, CLT (in this order), and don't have too much trouble, even node J is kind of easy ... I feel that the 2 gold CA formation is more dangerous than the gold BB formation.

DD/CL flagship: full ASW (depth charge + 2x sonar or the best combo you have - at least 1 DC + 1 sonar required)

BB: 2x main guns + seaplane + AP shell/radar (I use AP shell for day cut-in)

CLT: 2x 15.5cm yellow + hyoteki

CVL: biggest slot = best fighters; medium slots = 2 or 3 star blue bombers (Ryuusei and Tenzan will do); one of the CVL with Saiun on smallest slot to avoid Red T engagement, the other two can go empty small slot or a 15.5cm yellow for accuracy or another weak blue bomber.

As an example, my CVL are as follows:

Chitose/Chiyoda: Shiden Kai Ni (24), Ryuusei (16), Tenzan (11), Tenzan (8)

Hiyou: Reppuu (18), Ryuusei (18), Tenzan (18), Saiun (12)

AS = 130, more than enough to deal with node J elite CVL (more than 72 needed for air superiority), and roughly the same bomber power to share the MVP between them when they get it.

The CVL and CLT purpose is to wreck as much as possible at node J while not being too powerful as to steal MVP from flagship at sub nodes, though it still happens sometimes. The BB is there for second shelling and to (hopefully) deal with gold enemies. Line Ahead at node J, Line Abreast at sub nodes.

Also, please note that DD and normal CL cannot equip hyoteki. If you don't have CLT yet, use another CVL or a CV for stronger airstrike opening, or choose another grinding map to get that CLT first.