Winter 2018 Event/E-5

Information

Operation Ta-gō Kai 多号作戦改
Information
Special Mechanics	Striking Force Abyssal Combined Fleet Land Base Aerial Support LoS Check Ship Locking
Experience	HQ: non-boss
Boss gauge (HQ 120)	Casual: 500 TP + 1400 HP Casual E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 TP HP HP HP HP HP HP 40 → 49 625 50 → 59 650 360 1450 60 → 69 675 380 1500 2400 70 → 79 700 400 1150 2800 80 → 89 708 420 1150 2800 450 90 → 99 708 420 1650 3600 500 1200 950 1900 1100 2150 100 → 109 708 420 1700 4000 500 1250 1000 2000 1135 2300 4200 110 → 120 708 420 1750 4400 500 1400 1050 2100 1170 2400 4500 Easy: 500 TP + 1400 HP Easy E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 TP HP HP HP HP HP HP 1 → 49 625 340 50 → 59 650 360 1450 60 → 69 675 380 1500 70 → 79 700 400 1550 2800 80 → 89 708 420 1600 3200 450 90 → 99 708 420 1650 3600 500 1200 950 1900 1100 2150 4200 100 → 109 708 420 1700 4000 500 1250 1000 2000 1135 2150 4200 110 → 120 708 420 1750 4400 500 1400 1050 2100 1170 2300 4200 Medium: 600 TP + 1400 HP Medium E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 TP HP HP HP HP HP HP 35 → 49 650 350 50 → 59 700 400 60 → 69 750 450 70 → 79 800 500 1550 2800 80 → 89 850 550 1600 3200 90 → 99 900 600 1650 3600 500 1200 100 → 109 950 640 1700 4000 550 1250 1000 2000 1340 2300 4200 110 → 120 985 650 1750 4400 600 1400 1050 2100 1360 2400 4500 Hard: 800 TP + 1400 HP Hard E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 TP HP HP HP HP HP HP 80 → 89 1350 90 → 99 1400 100 → 109 1450 700 2000 4000 700 1250 1000 2000 1540 2300 4200 110 → 120 1500 708 2100 4400 800 1400 1050 2100 1560 2400 4500
Kills required	All: 4
Rewards
Casual: 11 Easy: 112 Medium: 11112 Hard: 11113
In-game description
Operation
Task

E-5 Branching Rules Starting Points
Nodes		Rules
Start	1	Meet one of the following requirements: Phase 2 isn't unlocked yet. Fleet contains AV. Fleet contains SS(V).
	2	Do not meet the requirements to start at 1.

E-5 Branching Rules Part 1
Nodes		Rules
1	B	Do not meet the requirements to go to C.
	C	Amount of the Operation Ta-gō Kai members ≧ 2/3/5 on Easy/Medium/Hard
B	A	Do not meet the requirements to go to D.
	D	Amount of CA(V) ≦ 1
J	K	Fail the LoS check.
	L	Pass the LoS check.

E-5 Branching Rules Part 2
Nodes		Rules
O	R	Do not meet the requirements to go to N.
	N	Amount of DD + DE ≧ 4
R	N	Pass the LoS check.
	S	Fail the LoS check.
N	M	Do not meet the requirements to go to P.
	P	Meet one of the following requirements: Amount of DD ≧ ? Amount of the Operation Ta-gō Kai members ≧ ?/?/3 on Easy/Medium/Hard
P	Q	Fail the LoS check.
	T	Pass the LoS check.

Map Guide

• This map does not allow the use of (F)BB(V) and CV(L/B).
  • You can place a BB or CV on your 1st fleet to avoid mistakenly sorting it.
• NOTE: It is possible to sortie either the First Fleet, or the Striking Force Fleet (3rd Fleet) in this map.
• LBAS: Two Land Base Aerial Supports are available for sorties. Enemy's air raid is present.
  • 2+ range is required in order to reach the first boss node L and 6+ for the 2nd T

Historical Fleet: Battle of Ormoc Bay

The historical fleet that has participated in Operation Ta-gō Kai.

• CA: Ashigara, Nachi
• CL: Kinu
• DD: Akebono, Asashimo, Hatsuharu, Hatsushimo, Kasumi, Naganami, Okinami, Shimakaze, Ushio, Uranami, Wakaba
• DE: Shimushu

Phases

1. Completely Deplete the Transport Gauge to unlock the Boss Node T.
   • Depending on difficulty selected, you must also:
     • For Hard difficulty, achieve both Air Superiority from Node D as well as from an Enemy Air Raid on your LBAS.
     • For Normal/Medium difficulty, achieve minimum Air Parity at Node D, but Air Superiority during LBAS raid.
     • For Easy difficulty, only Air Parity is required for Node D.
2. Sink the Heavy Cruiser Princess and her combined fleet.

Depleting the Transport Gauge

• Recommended: Strike Force (3rd Fleet)
• You must fully clear the TP Gauge Bar for this phase.
  • Like any other Transport Operation, you must obtain at least a minimum of A-Rank Victory to deplete the TP Gauge Bar. Refer to Transport Loadoff for more information regarding the mechanic.
• Using a certain number of Shima Fleet, ≥2/3/5 on Easy/Medium/Hard, it can route you through C D E G F H I J L for the shortest path.
  • NOTE: Abukuma is NOT a member of the Shima Fleet
• Possible Composition: 1-2 CL + 2 CA(V) + 2-4 DD + 0-1 Akitsu Maru Kai
  • You may use Akitsu Maru Kai, and/or multiple Seaplane Fighters on a CAV to obtain AS. However, it is also possible to fight without Air Power by utilizing a setup for non-Artillery Spotting (no AS) situation, though you still might be required to use Recon plane(s) to satisfy the LoS requirement.
• NOTE: Special Type 2 Amphibious Tank depletes a bonus 20 TP from the TP bar for this map. It is recommended that you bring it, if available.
• Because of the Short Range required by the LBAS to reach the boss node, it is recommended to send all of your LBAS into it to have a good chance in obtaining at least an A-rank victory.
  • However, sending one of your bases full of interceptors/fighters to the Enemy Air Raid Nodes D and F can help make reaching the boss node easier.
    • Alternatively you can send them both to the Air-Raid nodes (4 and 2 range) in lower difficulties and have them deal with those if your fleet is strong enough to obtain A- or S-Rank at the boss node without support.
  • You may also consider the option to use the Support Expedition Fleet for the Boss Node.

Unlocking the Boss Node

• Just depleting the Transport Gauge will not be enough to open up the Boss Node T.
  • Depending on difficulty selected, you must also:
    • For Hard difficulty, achieve both Air Superiority from Node D as well as from an Enemy Air Raid on your LBAS.
    • For Normal/Medium difficulty, achieve minimum Air Parity at Node D, but Air Superiority during LBAS raid.
    • For Easy difficulty, only Air Parity is required for Node D.

Obtaining Air Superiority/Parity in Node D

• To obtain Air Superiority (Hard-Only) or Air Parity in (Easy/Medium) from D, you are recommended to bring CAV(s) (or Italian CA(s) such as Pola or Zara with multiple Seaplane Fighters, and/or Akitsu Maru Kai with Fighters, and have all of your LBAS fully equipped with Land-based Fighters or Carrier-based Fighters and sent to Node D.
  • Another option for your LBAS is to equip them with both Land-based Attack Aircrafts and Land-based Fighters/Carrier-based Fighters and sent to Node D, where the Bombers will sink the Enemy Carriers, where they will become unable to participate in the Aerial Battle Phase.
    • However as there are chances that the Enemy Carrier(s) may not be sunk from this attack, this option is slightly risky to use.

Defeating the Heavy Cruiser Princess

Winter 2018 Event E-5 Hard Final Kill

• You are to use the Striking Force Fleet (3rd Fleet) for this Phase.
  • Recommended Composition: 2 CA(V) 1 CL 4 DD
    • Route: O N P T
      • Please note that to avoid routing from O to R, having 4 Destroyers in the fleet is Mandatory.
      • Due to this fact, use of Striking Force Fleet Command Facility to retreat a Destroyer on node O is discouraged, as having even one of them retreated will cause your fleet to go through the extra node R before the boss node.
• To pass through the Route with a safer chance, you are highly recommended to continue to use the Vanguard Formation all the way until your fleet reaches the Boss Node.
• You are recommended to bring at least 1 CAV fully equipped with multiple Seaplane Fighters.
  • Unfortunately due to the extremely high Air Power requirements in Nodes O and N, you will most likely have to deal with getting Air Denial, or at worse Air Incapability (制空権喪失!) if lacking in Seaplane Fighters or just outright not using any at all.
    • Although you may choose to use your LBAS with Fighters to reduce the Air Power of the Enemy Fleet, this will mean you will have less support at the Boss Node.
  • You are highly recommended to bring at least 1-2 Ship capable of using Anti-Air Cut-In.
• Node P has an Enemy Fleet Pattern which contains a Submarine So-Class. This will cause your Destroyer/Light Cruisers to be forced to attack it, making them unable to take out the other enemies.
  • You are recommended to bring at least 1 OASW capable Destroyer or Light Cruiser to get rid of it immediately.
• To fight against the Boss Fleet more easily, you are recommended to send both of your LBAS with 3 Land-based Attack Aircrafts and 1 Fighter each to the Boss Node.
  • Use of Support Expedition is not required for Pre-Finals, but you may wish to consider it for the Final Kill in the Boss Node.

Map progression

Map during the TP phase at node L.

Full map during HP phase at node T.

LBAS Flight Range

Enemy patterns

• Hard
• Medium
• Easy
• Casual

1 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

1 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

1 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

1 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

Drop list

☑ All drops (enabled)☒ All drops (disabled, only rare drops)

Type	Ship?	J	P	L	T
CL	Agano				Casual+
DD	Amatsukaze				Casual+
DD	Asakaze		Hard+	Casual+
DD	Asashimo		Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DE	Daitou		Medium+	Casual+
DD	Fujinami		Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Hamanami				Casual+
DD	Hayashimo		Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Jervis				Casual+
DD	Kiyoshimo				Casual+
DD	Maikaze				Casual+
DD	Matsukaze				Casual+
CA	Mikuma				Casual+
DD	Nowaki				Casual+
DD	Okinami	Hard+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DE	Shimushu			Casual+
DD	Tanikaze				Casual+
DD	Tokitsukaze				Casual+
DD	Uranami			Casual+	Casual+
DD	Uzuki		Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Yamakaze				Casual+
CL	Abukuma	Medium+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Akigumo				Casual+
CA	Atago				Casual+
CA	Chikuma				Casual+
DD	Hamakaze				Casual+
FBB	Haruna				Casual+
FBB	Hiei				Casual+
CL	Kinu	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
CA	Kinugasa				Casual+
FBB	Kirishima				Casual+
FBB	Kongou				Casual+
CA	Kumano				Casual+
CA	Mogami				Casual+
CA	Myoukou				Casual+
DD	Naganami	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
CL	Nagara	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
CL	Sendai	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Shimakaze		Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
CA	Suzuya				Casual+
CA	Takao				Casual+
CA	Tone				Casual+
DD	Urakaze				Casual+
CL	Yuubari	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+

Notes
ship ignored: Kuma node ignored: H for Naganami node ignored: N for Naganami node ignored: R for Naganami node ignored: M for Nagara node ignored: N for Nagara node ignored: N for Sendai node ignored: R for Sendai