Talk:Early Fall 2018 Event/@comment-26325008-20180914015353/@comment-174.109.56.139-20180914020140

STF for phase 1, CTF for phase 2 and 3. Some people say STF for phase 2, it's possible, but I needed more air power than that. Supposedly the bonus damage on Akagi (possibly Souryuu and Hiryuu too) only comes from having Type 97 torpedo bombers and Type 99 dive bombers, so plan that accordingly. I've heard people say phase 1 is a continuation of E-2 boss phase but it was far easier for me than E-2 at the same difficulty. E-3N 3rd boss requires an absurd amount of air power for AS, I imagine Easy will be less but still comparatively high so I am using a CVL in escort fleet loaded with fighters to guarantee AS. 2nd and 3rd bosses have obscene armor to the point my nighttime TCIs from Shigure don't do much, so aim to kill her in daytime. I never needed boss support until LD for boss 2 and 3 so I recommend only using it if you absolutely need to. If you use CAVs against 3rd and probably 2nd bosses, do not use seaplane bombers because they are easily wiped out in boss node and render them unable to artillery spot in daytime. I'll post more if I think of it.