Talk:Christmas 2013 Event/@comment-24344295-20131228010301/@comment-24155103-20131228032142

Interesting, well personally I think that the fleet you're getting is much easier to handle than the heavy 2x BB, 1x CV one higher level player end up having to fight, preemptive strikes can wipe CA and lighter ships very easily.

And some suggestions from an experienced I-19 hunter:

1. Use a preemptive strike fleet, carriers, subs and CLTs will wipe out 5/6 of the first node's ships, take a BB along if you want extra firepower. Costs a moderate amount of Fuel, Ammo and Bauxite, occasional use of Steel for repairs.

2. Use a night battle fleet, 1x SS and 5x DD or CLs if you don't have enough high-level destroyers. Sub can be any level, high level sub will net you 1-2 kills from their torpedoes but have longer repair times, low level sub won't provide much damage but can still sink DDs and have fast repairs. CV is the main threat, torpedoes are usually evaded but you'll get hit every other run. Costs very little Fuel and Ammo, average of 1 Bucket per sortie.

Personally, I started the Event with over 500 Buckets so I went with the night battle fleet, just picked up my fourth I-19 a little while ago. Ran the preemptive strike fleet at first but the resource cost was an annoyance so I ditched it, works better if your DDs/CLs aren't leveled though.