Partials/Events/Winter 2018 Event

Event Information

 * Event Details:
 * Official Title: 捷号決戦！邀撃、レイテ沖海戦(後篇)
 * Unofficially titled: Showdown at Operation Shō-Gō! Battle of Leyte Gulf (Part 2)
 * Starting Date: February 2018 (?)
 * Duration: ?
 * Scale: ?


 * Limited-time Event Maps
 * Number of Maps: ?
 * Main Operation : ? Maps
 * Extra Operation : ? Map

Special Note

 * Winter 2018 Event will be the FINAL event of Kancolle Phase 1.
 * Winter 2018 Event will based on the remaining Naval Battles from the Battle of Leyte which were not covered in the Fall 2017 Event.
 * Will be based off Battle of Palawan, the Sibuyan Seas and Cape Engano.
 * Will contain a Large Battle of the Surface Combined Fleet.
 * It will feature a Grand Hot Battle for, and in the Event.
 * The LSC Success Rate for is planned to be increased for Players who do not own her yet before the Winter Event.

The Center Force (Kurita Fleet)
The most powerful attacking force during the Battle of Leyte Gulf led by Takeo Kurita.
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 * CL: ,
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The Northern Force (Ozawa Fleet)
The Northern Force led by Jisaburō Ozawa during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
 * CV(B):
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 * CL:, ,
 * DD: ,

Possible Mechanics

 * Ship-locking
 * Manual Node Selection
 * Combined Fleet
 * HP Bar Variance
 * Multiple Branching Map
 * Event limited time quests
 * Transport Loadoff
 * armor-break debuff
 * Abyssal Combined Fleet
 * Land Base Aerial Support
 * Striking Force

Hints and Advice

 * Make sure your fleet is prepared in all departments (Ex. Do not neglect your AV, SS, and/or AO).
 * Transport Combined Fleet are always a possibility in Events. Please do not neglect your Destroyers, Light Cruisers, Aviation Cruisers
 * Anti-Submarine Warfare are always a possibility in Events. Please prepare enough ASW Equipment and Destroyers & Light Cruisers capable of using OASW attacks.
 * Installation-type Boss and Enemies are always a possibility in Events. Please prepare enough Anti-Installation Equipment such as.
 * Make sure to prepare a large amount of resources.
 * Give at least 1 month of time to start stockpiling your resources.
 * Make sure to prepare a good amount of Aircrafts with good stats, especially with large range for Land Base Aerial Support and for your Aircraft Carriers (Ex. Do not neglect your Skilled Aircraft Conversion Monthly Quests as they give good aircrafts and are excellent to use in Land Base Aerial Support).
 * Please remember that is craftable. If you are lacking in Land-based Attack Aircrafts, please try to craft some.
 * Do not jump into the Event on Day 1 if you aren't a Frontliner. Wait for the Frontliners to gather/publish confirmed fleet compositions and branching rules for each Event Maps. Be patient.
 * Some Initial Information may turn out to be partially confirmed, so please be patient until all information are completely verified first.
 * Most important advice: Keep your sanity high.

Links

 * IS MY FLEET READY? WANNA SEE MY SHIPLIST? - Forum board
 * Quick FAQs and Tips on what to prepare - Still based on Summer 2015 but overall tips are similar

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