User blog:Totters15/Equipment farming (notes)

Made a short list of equipment currently worth farming, tips included.

Grinding Tip : Efficiency

 * Have lots of free ship slots (at least 35+)
 * Level multiple fodder ships at the same time. 1SS + 1BB + 1 CV with Double Chevron bombers is sufficient for 3-2-A.
 * Bring level 1 CA/CVLs to World 2 (kill boss 5 times) daily quests. Level Souryuu/Hiryuu as flagship.
 * Use level 1 DD/CLs in short expeditions. Saves some fuel.
 * Running out of low level submarines? Equip your level 1 DDs and CLs with ASW equipment & farm 1-5.
 * Alternatively, use CLs & DDs as meatshield for 3-2-A to level flagship.
 * Don't resupply ships when they are close to their remodel level.
 * Don't Kai Souryuu/Hiryuu. (saves fuel & ammo)
 * Take it easy.

Other Tips : Maximizing Fleet Power
The point of upgrading equipment is to ultimately make our fleet stronger. But we often overlook simple fundamentals and alternatives. Here's a reminder of how to additionally improve your fleet.
 * Have duplicate Yuudachi, Ayanami, Hiryuu, Soryuu, Yamato, Musashi to maximize support shelling power for both fleets. (Remember, devs balance their event difficulty around 'common fleets'. This is a step above)
 * High LoS improves Artillery spotting attack chance, which increases overall damage. High level/LoS ships, Marriage, +10 Type 32 Radar Kai, double chevron seaplanes/saiuns are recommended. Balance wisely with torpedoes.
 * More AA means less enemy planes. Less initial damage dealt to you = More possible damage to enemy.
 * While accuracy is vital, piercing armor should be prioritized. The more enemy ships' armor each individual shipgirl could pierce, the better chance of crippling strong enemies early. Calculate pierce by reading the Damage Calculations formula and Pre/Post Modifiers on Combat page.