Medal

The Medal is an item obtained primarily via Extra Operations, Events, and some Quests. They can be exchanged for certain rewards.

Usage

Medals can be exchanged for rewards by going to the Item (アイテム) menu on the naval base UI. There are three options available for exchanging: Blueprint, Improvement Materials, and Resources.

1. Blueprint

• 4 medals can be exchanged for a blueprint
• This is currently the only way to obtain blueprints in-game.

2. Improvement Materials

• Each medal can be exchanged for 4 improvement materials.

3. Resources

• Each medal can be exchanged for 300 of each resource, and 2 buckets.

4. Quests

• Currently there are two arsenal quests (F35, F36) that consumes medals.

More information can be found here

How to obtain

Extra Operations

Every month, players can obtain a medal for depleting the health bar of most (but not all) extra operation maps. Currently 1-5, 2-5, 3-5, 4-5, 5-5 and 6-5 provide a medal upon depleting their health bar, giving 6 medals in total if all are cleared within the month. The bars reset to full at 23:59JST of the last day of each month, allowing for medals to be obtained again.

Events

Starting from the Spring 2014 event, medals are rewarded for the completion of some event maps. Note that not all event maps will reward a medal upon completion, and some maps may require clearing on a harder difficulty to obtain one, while some maps may even reward two medals for clearing on a harder difficulty.

Quests

• B33, B63, B65, and B131 give one medal upon completion.
• A88, B100, B101, B102, B115, B119, B121, B122, B125, B128, Bq5, Bq7, C20, C21, C23, F54, F55, F56, F57 and F59 offer a choice between a medal and another item(s) upon completion.
  • F55, Bq5, and Bq7 are Quarterly quests.
• B117, B131, and B132 offer a choice between two medals and another item(s) upon completion.

Blueprint Usage

See also: Blueprint priority - Reddit intermediate players' guide

Blueprints are needed by some ships in order to remodel. Ships that require Blueprints to remodel are usually very strong, comes with rare equipment or have their own special uses which differentiates them from the other ships.

As of 12th July 2018, there are 36 remodels which require a blueprint, thus requiring 160 medals in total.

List of ships requiring Blueprints for remodeling

The priority score is rated on the following points:

• What are the advantages you get in return for using the blueprint? Is she actually strong, do you get access to strong equipment, or is it both?
• How often can she be used? If she cannot be used in most maps, can she make a huge impact in maps where she can be used?
• Does her remodel come with disadvantages?

Keep in mind that the priorities might change depending on how far you are, what kind of ships you have available and what your current needs are, so keep the priorities only as rough guidelines. In case of times where the events are starting soon, consider saving your blueprint until you know what you actually need during the event.

While getting high priority ships are encouraged, do not recklessly pursue them in a way which will affect your fleet negatively and plan things out before committing yourself to something.

Note: The priority is listed from top to bottom, including those that are placed in the same category (e.g. Suzuya is ranked higher than Yura). However, the prioritization of ships in the same category is of less importance and you are free to disregard it and treat them all as equal priority if you wish.

Ship girls whom put evaluation on hold

• Hyuuga Kai Ni
• Kongou Kai Ni C
• Akagi Kai Ni
• Asashimo Kai Ni
• Yuubari Kai Ni
• Okinami Kai Ni
• Hiei Kai Ni C
• Gotland Andra
• Fletcher Mk.II
• Kaga Kai Ni (Her sortie quest brings "Prototype Shuusui". This is one of essential things in order to debuff the enemy high altitude air raids that occur every event battles.)
• Akigumo Kai Ni
• Yukikaze Kai Ni ?
• Fusou &Yamashiro (Considering event maps, their priorities were down from high rank to low one.)
• Nagato &Mutsu (Naga/Mutsu Touch mechanic brings them both way up in worth and priority.)

Ship	Priority	Notes	Availability
Abukuma	Very High	Gains the ability to equip Kouhyouteki, which allows her to function like a CLT, while remaining classified as a CL. Capable of equipping all kinds of landing crafts. Comes with a Daihatsu Landing Craft	First available as drop on the boss node of 2-5. Becomes a more common drop on the boss nodes of World 4. Can be constructed with the Light Cruiser recipe.
Shoukaku	Very High	One of the strongest carriers in the game. Can be further remodeled into an Armored Carrier. Shoukaku Kai Ni A gains the ability to equip jet planes. Note: Prototype Flight Deck Catapult required.	First available as drop on the boss node of 4-4 with a very low rate. Becomes a more common drop on the boss nodes of World 5. Can be constructed with the Carrier recipe.
Zuikaku	Very High	One of the strongest carriers in the game. Can be further remodeled into an Armored Carrier. Zuikaku Kai Ni A gains the ability to equip jet planes. Note: Prototype Flight Deck Catapult required.	First available as drop on the boss node of 4-4 with a very low rate. Becomes a more common drop on the boss nodes of World 5. Can be constructed with the Carrier recipe.
Saratoga	High	One of the strongest carriers in the game. Gains a notable stat increase especially to firepower. Saratoga Mk.II can attack at night with only a night fighter/bomber equipped. Can be further remodeled into an Armored Carrier. Armored Carrier form trades some stats, notably firepower and night battle capability for better slots. Note: Prototype Flight Deck Catapult required.	Only accessible through LSC and Events.
Ise	High	Gains the ability to equip all carrier based planes except torpedo bombers, can still equip seaplanes. Gains a fifth equipment slot and base range reduced to medium. Can only equip main guns in her first two slots. Comes with a Prototype 41cm and a Suisei 634 Required for a questline that rewards a 41cm Kai Ni and the Suisei 634 Skilled Note: Prototype Flight Deck Catapult, 2 blueprints and one Action Report required.	First available as drop on the boss node of 2-2. Commonly available through most subsequent world maps. Can be constructed with the battleship recipe and minlsc.
First choice between Fusou OR Yamashiro	High	Comes with the rare stock equipment Prototype 41cm and Zuiun Model 12. One of the strongest aviation battleships in the game.	First available as drop in World 2 and drops frequently on other worlds as well. Can be constructed with the Battleship recipe.
First choice between Tone OR Chikuma	High	Remodels to an aviation cruiser. Comes with the rare stock equipment 20.3cm(3) and Zuiun (634 Air Group). One of the strongest aviation cruisers in the game.	First available as drop in World 2 and drops frequently on other worlds as well. Can be constructed with the Heavy Cruiser recipe.
Second choice between Fusou OR Yamashiro	Medium	Comes with the rare stock equipment Prototype 41cm and Zuiun Model 12. One of the strongest aviation battleships in the game.	First available as drop in World 2 and drops frequently on other worlds as well. Can be constructed with the Battleship recipe.
Second choice between Tone OR Chikuma	Medium	Remodels to an aviation cruiser. Comes with the rare stock equipment 20.3cm(3) and Zuiun (634 Air Group). One of the strongest aviation cruisers in the game.	First available as drop in World 2 and drops frequently on other worlds as well. Can be constructed with the Heavy Cruiser recipe.
Suzuya	Medium	Highest night firepower among the aviation cruisers to date. Required for a quest chain that rewards the Kyoufuu Kai. Capable of equipping a 8cm High-angle Gun in the Reinforcement Expansion.	First available as drop on the boss node of 2-5. Remains a rare drop in World 5 and World 6. Can be constructed with a Battleship recipe. Can be constructed with a minLSC.
Kumano	Medium	Second highest night firepower among the aviation cruisers to date. Lower priority than Suzuya due to not coming with comparable quests. Capable of equipping a 8cm High-angle Gun in the Reinforcement Expansion.	First available as drop on the boss node of 2-5. Remains a rare drop in World 5 and World 6. Can be constructed with a Battleship recipe. Can be constructed with a minLSC.
Ooshio	Medium	Capable of equipping all kinds of landing crafts. 3rd Highest firepower among all daihatsu carriers. Comes with a Daihatsu Landing Craft Is required for a quest that yields a Type 4 Sonar.	Drops frequently everywhere from World 1 to World 3. Can be constructed with the Destroyer recipe.
Arashio	Medium	Capable of equipping all kinds of landing crafts. Highest firepower among all daihatsu carriers to date. Comes with a Daihatsu Landing Craft	Drops frequently everywhere from World 1 to World 3. Can be constructed with the Destroyer recipe.
Choukai	Medium	Comes with the rare stock equipment Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 and Skilled Lookouts. Highest night battle firepower among the heavy cruisers and 2nd best firepower. (2nd only to Zara Due) Required for a quest chain to unlock Land Base Aerial Support for World 6.	First available as drop in World 2 and drops frequently on other worlds as well. Can be constructed with the Heavy Cruiser recipe.
Yura	Medium	Gains the ability to equip Kouhyouteki, which allows her to function like a CLT, while remaining classified as a CL. Capable of equipping all kinds of landing crafts. Gains the ability to equip SCAMP Gains the ability to equip all kinds of seaplanes. Capable of equipping a 8cm High-angle Gun in the Reinforcement Expansion.	First available as drop in world 1-2. Drops frequently everywhere. Can be constructed with the Destroyer recipe.
First choice between Italia OR Roma	Medium	Comes with the rare stock equipment 381mm/50 Kai, OTO and the 90mm. Capable of equipping all types of seaplanes.	Event only
Musashi	Medium	Currently the strongest battleship in the game. Comes with the rare stock equipment P51 cm, 15m Duplex, 10cm Twin + Additional AA and a New Model Boiler. Gains a fifth standard equipment slot. Gains the ability to equip Sonars. Gains the ability to equip Autogyros. Note: Requires 3x Blueprint, 3x Gun Parts and 1x Action Report	Only accessible through LSC
Second choice between Italia OR Roma	Medium	Comes with the rare stock equipment 381mm/50 Kai, OTO and the 90mm. Capable of equipping all types of seaplanes.	Event only
Bismarck	Medium	Gains the ability to fire torpedoes. Highest night battle firepower among the fast battleships and 3rd best among all battleships. (3rd only to Yamato-class) Note: Requires 2 Blueprint to reach Bismarck drei	Can only be constructed through LSC, after you have obtained Z1 first and with one of the following secretaries: Z1 Z3 Prinz Eugen NOTE: You must have Z1 in your fleet first, or she cannot be constructed.
Mutsu	Medium	Comes with the rare stock equipment Prototype 41cm. Gains the ability to equip Special Type 2 Amphibious Tank but no other forms of landing craft. Gains the ability to equip WG42 (Wurfgerät 42) Gains the ability to equip Ka Type Observation Autogyro Gains a notable stat and consumption increase.	Can be constructed with a minLSC.
Nagato	Medium	Comes with the rare stock equipment Prototype 41cm. Gains the ability to equip small caliber guns. Capable of equipping all kinds of landing crafts. Gains a notable stat and consumption increase.	First available as drop on the boss node of 2-4. Remains a rare drop on subsequent worlds. Can be constructed with the Battleship recipe. Can be constructed with a minLSC.
Unryuu	Medium	Comes with rare stock planes belonging to the 601th Air Group. Unlocks a chain quest that rewards the SCAMP and Reppuu (601 Air Group). Uses less resources compared to other carriers.	Drops in 6-3 boss node with a very low rate. Possibly drops in events with a higher rate.
Arare	Medium	Capable of equipping all kinds of landing crafts. Comes with a Daihatsu Landing Craft. Somewhat weaker than Ooshio and Arashio Fourth highest ASW stat of all destroyers.	Drops frequently everywhere from World 1 to World 3. Can be constructed with the Destroyer recipe.
Tama	Low	Gains the ability to equip all kinds of seaplanes. Comes with Arctic Bulge. Gains the ability to equip SCAMP and autogyros. Capable of equipping all kinds of landing crafts.	Drops frequently everywhere.
Kinu	Low	Mediocre combat stats. Gains 2 unique AACI types. Comes with a Daihatsu Landing Craft and unlocks a questline that rewards a Toku Daihatsu Landing Craft. Capable of equipping all kinds of landing crafts. Gains the passive ability of having an innate Daihatsu, which does the following: Increased expedition income by 5% up to a max of 20%. Increased resource gain from resource nodes, provided that at least a Daihatsu is equipped as well. Increased TP gauge clear during events.	First available as drop on the boss node of 2-5. Becomes a more common drop on the boss nodes of World 4. Can be constructed with the Light Cruiser recipe.
Suzuya Carrier	Low	Remodels to a light aircraft carrier. Prioritizes surface targets over submarines. Highest firepower among light carriers. Has the second highest HP and armor among the light carriers and a high evasion stat. Has a Medium combat range. Has poor plane slot distribution, which makes her bombers more vulnerable to getting wiped out by strong AA. You will need another blueprint for this remodel if you ever reverted her back to a CAV. Reverting her back to K2 however, does not cost any extra blueprint. Note:Remodels from Suzuya K2 CAV form.	First available as drop on the boss node of 2-5. Remains a rare drop in World 5 and World 6. Can be constructed with a Battleship recipe. Can be constructed with a minLSC.
Kumano Carrier	Low	Remodels to a light aircraft carrier. Prioritizes surface targets over submarines. Second highest firepower among the light carriers. Has the highest HP and armor among the light carriers and a high evasion stat. Has a Medium combat range. Has poor plane slot distribution, which makes her bombers more vulnerable to getting wiped out by strong AA. You will need another blueprint for this remodel if you ever reverted her back to a CAV. Reverting her back to K2 however, does not cost any extra blueprint. Note:Remodels from Kumano K2 CAV form.	First available as drop on the boss node of 2-5. Remains a rare drop in World 5 and World 6. Can be constructed with a Battleship recipe. Can be constructed with a minLSC.
Zara	Low	Gains the ability to equip the Type 96 150cm Searchlight and SCAMP. Has very high firepower and armor (Highest among heavy cruisers), but a very low torpedo stat.	Can only be constructed through LSC with one of the following ships as secretary: Libeccio Pola
Katsuragi	Low	Comes with rare stock planes belonging to the 601th Air Group. Her stock planes are stronger than the other Unryuus, as she has a Ryuusei (601 Air Group). Uses less resources compared to other carriers.	Event only
Naganami	Low	Capable of equipping both the FCF and Striking Force FCF. Capable of equipping medium bulges. Comes with a 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2. Note: Action Report required. She is also required for a quarterly quest which can yield more action reports.	Drops on boss nodes of 3-2, 3-5, 4-4, 5-1, 5-3, 5-4, 6-1 and 6-5. A frequent drop on other nodes of 5-4 as well. Cannot be constructed.
Kuroshio	Low	Combat destroyer with high firepower. Capable of equipping medium bulges, and Special Type 2 Amphibious Tank but no other forms of landing craft. Comes with a 5 ★ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 2.	Drops frequently everywhere. Can be constructed with the destroyer recipe.
Amagi	Very Low	Comes with rare stock planes belonging to the 601th Air Group. Uses less resources compared to other carriers.	Event only
Shiranui	Very Low	Combat destroyer with high firepower and torpedo. Capable of equipping medium bulges, and fleet command facilities. Comes with a 5 ★ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 2. Slightly higher priority than Kagerou Has no significant niche over other strong combat destroyers.	Drops frequently from World 1 to World 4 Can be constructed with the Destroyer recipe.
Kagerou	Very Low	Combat destroyer with high firepower and torpedo. Capable of equipping medium bulges. Comes with a 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 2. Has no significant niche over other good destroyers.	Drops frequently everywhere Can be constructed with the Destroyer recipe.
Yuugumo	Very Low	Capable of equipping both the FCF and Striking Force FCF. Capable of equipping medium bulges. Comes with a 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2. Note: Action Report required.	Cannot be constructed.
Makigumo	Very Low	Capable of equipping medium bulges. Capable of equipping Daihatsu Landing Craft and all it's variant but not Type 2 tanks. Comes with a 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2. Note: Action Report required.	?
Ryuuhou	Very Low	Comes with the rare stock plane Type 97 Torpedo Bomber (931 Air Group) when fully remodeled. One of the worst light carriers in the game, even when fully remodeled. What's min-maxing? ❤	Drops on boss nodes of 2-4, 2-5, 3-4, 4-4, 5-2 and 6-1
Shinyou	Very Low	Comes with the rare stock plane Ju 87C Kai Ni (w/ KMX). Capable of equipping Large Sonars. Capable of equipping Carrier-based Recons. Gains Medium combat range. Gains an increase in stats. Higher plane capacity than Taiyou Offers nothing exceptional upon Kai Ni, as most of her abilities can be used before her remodel. Note: Prototype Flight Deck Catapult required.	Event only
Taiyou	Very Low	Comes with the rare stock plane Tenzan (931 Air Group). Gains the ability to attack during night battles. Capable of equipping Large Sonars. Capable of equipping Carrier-based Recons. Gains Medium combat range. Gains an increase in stats. Offers nothing exceptional upon Kai Ni, as most of her abilities can be used before her remodel. Note: Prototype Flight Deck Catapult required.	Event only

First Class Medal

Starting from the Winter 2015 event, the First Class Medal (Also known as the Class A Medal) is rewarded to players who have cleared the final map of the event on 甲 (Hard) difficulty. While this medal is held in the inventory, it is shown to others when they see your profile in ranking, along with the amount the player is carrying.

First-Class medals cannot be exchanged for the same rewards as a regular medal, but can be exchanged for all of the following:

• 10,000 Fuel
• 10 Improvement Materials
• 10 Development Materials
• 10 Large Furniture Boxes

However, keep in mind that if the medal is used/consumed, the medal marker on the profile will disappear. Given its rarity, players may prefer to keep it instead.

See Also

• Related quests for obtaining the item/equipment by Minhfongboy