Thread:Quilue/@comment-32924908-20180728233304/@comment-32009136-20190224103238

True, 5-3 is not easy to clear, but if it is just for the quest, you don't actually have to clear 5-4. The quest requires a single S-Rank on each map, so you could leave clearing 5-4 for a later date.

For 5-3 i would recommend a fleet of:

Hiei (ArtySpot, AP-Shell)

2 DD (Yasen DA, Starshell) [ideally very strong Yasen DDs like Yuudachi K2, Ayanami K2 etc.]

2 CAV (ArtySpot, Seaplane Fighter) [ideally two of the K2 CAV]

CL (ArtySpot) [ideally a very strong Yasen CL like Jintsuu K2]

This fleet is able to punch through the high armor of the Hime. One should aim for AS in the boss node (71+ fighterpower for the non-CVL comps. I would advise against AS set-ups for the CVL comp due to the limited amount of equipment slots and the required firepower), so if two Seaplane Fighters are not enough, i would recommend swapping one of the Recon Seaplanes on the CAVs for a third Seaplane Fighter. The above fleet order is based on the effective Yasen Power of the ships, sorted in ascending order, but depending on the actually used ships you might have to change the order. This is to ensure that those attacking last during Yasen will have enough hitting power to get through the Himes armor.

Also, don't forget that you can bring support expeditions in world 5. That is not exactly cheap, but it should reduce the amount of attempts needed and help you clear the map faster.

For 5-4 i would recommend a fleet of:

Hiei (ArtySpot, AP-Shell)

CAV (2x Main Gun, 2x Seaplane Fighter) [ideally one of the K2 CAV]

3 DD (Yasen DA and/or AACI)  [ideally high firepower DDs like Yuudachi K2, Ayanami K2 etc.]

CL (ArtySpot) [ideally a high firepower CL like Jintsuu K2]

I would recommend bringing enough Seaplane Fighters for AP on the boss node (63+ fighterpower) which will deny ArtySpot and CVCI to the enemy fleet. In comparison to 5-3 this map is easier. The ArtySpot set-up for Hiei and the CL will not help much on the boss node, but the first node this fleet visits is a regular day node and the Recon Seaplanes will help with the LoS check (eLoS (F33) Cn = 2 of 45 or higher) that is required to go from node M to the boss node.

I don't think you will need support fleets for 5-4, but it is always an option if you are short on time.

Best of luck and i hope you will have enough time to get the Hiei scroll after all.