Talk:Winter 2018 Event/@comment-25366430-20180312051028/@comment-3502824-20180312062009

Pre-boss Node Support is not needed, more like it's meaningless to use it due to the fact you will be using Vanguard Formation all the way (excluding Air Raid Nodes), as the Support Expedition's Damage Modifier becomes 50% due to use of the formation. There is an option to still use it, go Line Ahead in Node O so that the Support Expedition can actually help you there, but this risks your fleet's safety. (Not like Vanguard protects you all that well from that node anyways though...)

Honestly both works, just that use of 3 FBB may work out better somewhat in terms of getting rid of pests more quickly (Mostly the Nu Kai Flagship in Node O).

Use of 3 LBAA + 1 Fighter all to boss is recommended, but use of 1 for pre-boss node(s) is an option you can take if things drag out too much and you think having no support in the pre-boss isn't working out for you.

The Interceptor (technically Landbase Fighters) with high stats have higher AA modifier compared to carrier-based Fighters in general.

See chart below: