Summer 2016 Event/E-3

Information

 * COMMUNITY AREAS
 * Report your fleet composition for branching rule determination here
 * To view the submitted fleet composition reports go here.
 * Discuss new mechanics, fleet & equipment setup, LBAS setup, farming strategies, etc here.

Fleet compositions

 * Route B - C - G - H - J
 * Main: [ 2 CVL OR 1 CV(B) 1 (F)BB(V) ] Kongou, Haruna, Mogami, Mikuma
 * Escort: Choukai, Kumano (Or Suzuya), Fubuki 1 FBB 1 DD 1 CL
 * Route B - C - D - G - H - J
 * Main: 3 CV(B) 1 (F)BB(V) 1 CA(V) 1 LHA OR CA(V)
 * Escort: 1 CL 2 CA 3 DD
 * Goes through an air battle node in exchange for a more powerful opening airstrike.
 * Main: 2 (F)BB(V) 2 CA(V) 2 CV(L)
 * Escort: 1 CL 2 DD 1 CA(V) 2 FBB

Tips

 * Using at least 7 of the following ships leads to B - C  - G - H - J routing:
 * Kongou, Haruna
 * Suzuya, Kumano, Mogami, Mikuma
 * Choukai
 * Fubuki, Shirayuki, Hatsuyuki
 * Kinu, Yura
 * If you're having trouble getting past the preboss node, consider sending your LBAS to that node with all your best bombers since that node has no enemy fighter power
 * Beating this map unlocks the third airbase. If you have lots of bauxite, it may be easier to farm by first beating the map and then using the third airbase on the preboss nodes to increase your chances of passing them.
 * Alternatively, equipping damecons (via reinforcement expansions) and focusing LBAS entirely on the boss can allow passage through the pre-boss node with relatively low risk of actually consuming repair items.
 * LBAS bombing appears to have an increased damage modifier against the installations at the boss.