Early Fall 2018 Event/E-3

Information

Crush the Enemy's Western Frontline Anchorage! 西方敵前線泊地を叩け！
Information
Special Mechanics	None
Experience	HQ: non-boss
Boss gauge (HQ 120)	Casual: 1700 HP + 1300 HP + 1300 HP Casual E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 TP HP HP HP HP TP HP HP HP HP 40 → 49 560 50 → 59 580 60 → 69 600 70 → 79 620 80 → 89 640 90 → 99 650 180 200 100 → 109 700 3440 1550 3000 110 → 120 750 220 Easy: 1700 HP + 1300 HP + 1300 HP Easy E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 TP HP HP HP HP TP HP HP HP HP 40 → 49 560 50 → 59 580 60 → 69 600 70 → 79 620 80 → 89 640 90 → 99 650 180 200 100 → 109 700 2250 1250 3300 4400 110 → 120 750 220 Medium: 1800 HP + 1400 HP + 1350 HP Medium E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 TP HP HP HP HP TP HP HP HP HP 40 → 49 850 50 → 59 900 60 → 69 950 70 → 79 1000 80 → 89 1050 90 → 99 1100 190 2400 1700 1200 1250 240 100 → 109 1150 200 2500 1750 1300 1300 260 3300 110 → 120 1200 280 Hard: 2000 HP + 1500 HP + 1400 HP Hard E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 TP HP HP HP HP TP HP HP HP HP 80 → 89 1350 90 → 99 1400 260 2600 380 100 → 109 1450 280 110 → 120 1500 300 3000 2000 1500 1400 400 3500
Kills required
Rewards
All: Casual: Nothing Easy: 11 Medium: 111 Hard: 1111
In-game description
Operation
Task

Branching Rules
Nodes		Rules
A	B	Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to B: Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in MAIN Fleet = 4 Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in MAIN Fleet = 6 Meet ALL of the following requirements to go to E: Amount of ships ≤ 5 Amount of DD = 4 No CLT ??? ??? Otherwise, go to C
	C
	E
B	C	Meet ANY of the following requirements: Single Fleet Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in MAIN Fleet = 6
	D	Do not meet the requirements to go to C.
C	D	Meet ANY of the following requirements to go to F: Single Fleet AND amount of DD ≥ 2 Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in MAIN Fleet ≤ 3 Otherwise, go to D.
	F
	E	???
E	F	Active Branching
	H
F	I	Active Branching
	J
H	G	???
	J	???
J	K	Failing LoS check FORCES you to L. Go to K if Combined Fleet. Go to M if Single Fleet - Can still go to K
	L
	M
I	N	Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in MAIN Fleet ≥ 4
	O	Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in MAIN Fleet ≤ 3
N	O	Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in MAIN Fleet ≤ 4
	P	Amount of (F)BB(V)+CV(L/B) in MAIN Fleet ≥ 5
O	L	Fail the LoS check.
	Q	Pass the LoS check.

Historical Fleet: Indian Ocean Raid

DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind that not all of them are 100% confirmed to be historical in-game nor are all of them confirmed to have bonus damage against bosses. Please use the Ships at your own discretion.

• There is also suspicion that for CV(B), you require a specific combination(s) of Equipment to gain Bonus Damage.

Carrier Striking Force (Nagumo):

A fast carrier striking force led by Chūichi Nagumo.

• CV(B): Akagi, Hiryuu, Shoukaku, Souryuu, Zuikaku
• (F)BB(V): Haruna, Hiei, Kirishima, Kongou
• CA(V): Chikuma, Tone
• CL: Abukuma
• DD: Arare, Akigumo, Hamakaze, Isokaze, Kagerou, Kasumi, Shiranui, Tanikaze, Urakaze

Malaya Force (Ozawa)

• CVL: Ryuujou, Suzuya, Kumano
• CA(V): Choukai, Kumano
  , Suzuya
  
• CL: Yura
• DD: Amagiri?, Fubuki, Hatsuyuki, Murakumo, Shirayuki

Map Guide

E-3 has 3 phases. 2 LBAS can be used. For new players, this will be the first map that you will use combined fleet. Please read up on how to set up combined fleet before proceeding.

1. Phase 1: An installation, Harbour Summer Princess
   • You will be using either a single fleet or an surface task force (STF)
     • Single Fleet:: Less flexible, but allows you to avoid K . Their main benefits are the cheaper cost, less ship locked, and being able to use vanguard formation; the latter can be useful against the double line Ta-class you will be facing at J due to its evasion boost.
     • Surface Task Force: More flexible, but will route to K forcing at least 3 battles prior to boss. You have no access to vanguard formation here but you can rely on your heavier ships and even CLTs (see possible comps below).
   • This phase is like a continuation of E-2 Phase 2. Similarly, the boss is an installation escorted by Artillery Imp but this time also escorted by PT Imp Pack. They can be dealt using specific setup but the alternate option is to use LBAS equipped with LBAA or any bombers with at least 6 range focusing on the boss node. This phase will be a lot harder without LBAS, so it is a proper time to invest in obtaining some LBAA.
   • Once PT Imp Pack are sunk, it will be similar to E-2. Please refer to E-2's page on how to equip your fleet.
2. Phase 2: A surface battleship, Anchorage Water Demon with umbrella
   • You will be using either a STF or Carrier Task Force (CTF)
     • If you use STF during Phase 1, you're likely to use that same fleet here. However, due to the boss' high air power, you're unlikely to utilize artillery spotting without at least a fighter sweep from your LBAS to reduce her air power. Pre-boss nodes can be easier since your main fleet attacks first, more likely to avoid damages to your escorts.
     • An alternate option is to use CTF, which you are recommended to use in Phase 3 due to bonus damage from carriers (see below). More carriers can be brought which make achieving AS a more viable option.
     • Additionally, using a submarine (viable in STF too) allow you to avoid the boss and Nu-kai attacks as they will attack the submarine, but will not work against boss at LD since her damaged form does not attack submarine. Furthermore, it will not stop her from attacking your escort fleet during 2nd shelling of the combined abyssal fleet.
   • LBAS: Taitei or Catalina is required in order for your LBAS to reach the boss. It is possible to send the LBAS to node O or C instead, preferably the former. Those with Toukai can send them to I to sink those submarines. Other nodes are also possible if you decide to bring a heavier fleet than suggested.
3. Phase 3: A light carrier, Baked Escort Princess but with horn on the left side
   • The same node as Phase 2. However, CTF is heavily recommended. Many carriers
     
     have bonus damage against the boss fleet (see below), making them extremely useful.
   • Bringing a submarine is recommended as the boss will attack the submarine even in LD unlike Phase 2. As above, it will not stop her from attacking your escort fleet during 2nd shelling.
   • LBAS: See Phase 2

Phase 3 Bonus against boss

Despite having the best science in the world, the following have been confirmed to have bonuses against the boss:

• These are the few types of bonus multiplier that stacks against the boss:
  • Type 3 Shell (T3): 1.35x
  • Seaplane bombers (SPB) or fighters (SPF): 1.3x
    • SPB and SPF will not stack. Pick either of the two.
  • 1 Dive bombers: 1.4x
  • 2 Dive bombers: 2.1x(?)
  • Historicals ships: 1.2x
    • Historical CA/BB:
      • Kirishima Kai Ni, Haruna Kai Ni, Tone Kai Ni, both Chikuma Kai and Kai Ni
        , Atago Kai
    • Historical CV:
      • Akagi Kai, Hiryuu Kai Ni, Souryuu Kai Ni,Shoukaku Kai Ni ,Zuikaku Kai Ni

Compositions

Do note that this is not the optimal composition, but it is viable and reaches the boss with shortest route.

1. Phase 1: A C F J M (single fleet) and A C F J K M (STF)
   • Single Fleet: 1 FBB 1 CV 1 CAV 3 DD or 1 FBB 1-2 CV 1-2 CAV 2DD
   • Combined Fleet (STF): 2 FBB 1 CAV 1 CV 2 DD + 1 CL 2 DD 2 CLT 1 CAV
2. Phase 2: A C F I O Q
   • Combined Fleet (STF): 2 FBB 3 CA(V) 1 CV + 1 CL 2 DD 1-2 CA 2-1 CLT
   • Combined Fleet (CTF): 3 CV 2 CAV 1 SS(V) + 1 CL 2 DD 1-2 CA(V) 1-2 CLT 0-1 Night Attack CVL
     • CVL does not need to be capable of attacking at night if you wish to bring her for more air power. Additionally, you can also bring something CA(V) or CLT instead.
3. Phase 3: A C F I O Q
   • Combined Fleet (CTF): 3 CV 2 CAV 1 SS(V) + 1 CL 2 DD 1-2 CA(V) 1-2 CLT 0-1 Night Attack CVL
     • Regarding CVL, as Phase 2.

Tips

• Node H Transport,EXP grinding for DD/CL, and LBAS proficiency leveling (mainly for Easy players)
  • Working Compositions: 1 CL 4 DD, 4 DD
  • According to the branching rule, you must bring exactly 4 DDs and are only allowed 5 ships with the final one mainly being CL(?). The branching rule there is still under testing.
  • The general idea is to use your LBAS, which should be full bomber with at least 5 range and target both two at H. This gives 204-240 base EXP.
  • Pros:
    • Easier transport ship farming than E-1.
    • 0 morale farming is possible while gaining some EXP since LBAS should sink almost every ship.
    • You can increase your LBAS proficiency here, but adding in interceptor can hurt your chance of sinking the enemy.
    • Nothing to shoot down your LBAS planes. Low bauxite cost
  • Cons:
    • Sortieing LBAS consumes fuel and ammo (216 Fuel and 96 ammo per sortie for 2 full set of attack aircraft)
    • Limited amount of ships allowed.
    • LBAS can still fail with more chance at higher difficulty than easy.
    • Still lower base-exp than the old 2-4A
    • Extremely tedious

Friend Fleets

• DesDiv 31
• US Fleet
• Unassorted

• Variant 1

E-3, Phase 2, Q, E-3, Phase 3, Q

Ship	Lv.	Equipment
	84		33	69	89	64	53
	80		32	51	80	50	49
	78		32	50	81	50	49

• Variant 1
• Variant 2

E-3, Phase 2, Q, E-3, Phase 3, Q

Ship	Lv.	Equipment
	67		69	51	0	95	90
	86		89	68	0	94	85
	82		38	32	0	48	39
	88		27	50	70	60	43

E-3, Phase 2, Q, E-3, Phase 3, Q

Ship	Lv.	Equipment
	86		89	68	0	94	85
	82		38	32	0	48	39
	88		27	50	70	60	43

• Variant 1
• Variant 2

E-3, Phase 2, Q, E-3, Phase 3, Q

Ship	Lv.	Equipment
	89		23	42	69	52	37
	88		23	38	68	56	38
	87		23	39	63	43	35
	86		23	38	52	38	35

E-3, Phase 2, Q, E-3, Phase 3, Q

Ship	Lv.	Equipment
	82		38	32	0	48	39
	88		27	50	70	60	43
	87		23	39	63	43	35
	86		23	38	52	38	35

Map Progression

Map during first HP phase at node M.

Map during second HP phase at node Q.

Full map during final HP phase at node Q.

LBAS Flight Range

The following enemy patterns and ship drops are autogenerated.
If in doubt, use tooltips to check sample sizes.

Enemy patterns

• Hard
• Medium
• Easy
• Casual

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

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

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

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

Drop list

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

Type	Ship?	D	H	J	M	O	Q
DD	Amatsukaze						Casual+
DD	Asagumo			Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Asashimo						Casual+
DD	Harusame	Medium+	Medium+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Hatsukaze						Casual+
DD	Isokaze			Hard+	Casual+	Medium+
CT	Kashima				Casual+		Casual+
CVL	Kasuga Maru						Casual+
DD	Kishinami						Casual+
DE	Kunashiri				Casual+		Casual+
DD	Maikaze	Hard+	Hard+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Nowaki	Medium+	Hard+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Okinami						Casual+
CL	Ooyodo						Casual+
DD	Oyashio			Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DE	Shimushu				Casual+		Casual+
DD	Tanikaze			Easy+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Tokitsukaze						Casual+
CA	Atago						Casual+
CA	Chikuma						Casual+
BB	Fusou						Casual+
DD	Hamakaze			Medium+	Casual+	Casual+
FBB	Haruna						Casual+
FBB	Hiei						Casual+
BB	Hyuuga						Casual+
BB	Ise						Casual+
CA	Kinugasa			Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
FBB	Kirishima						Casual+
FBB	Kongou						Casual+
CA	Kumano						Casual+
CA	Mogami						Casual+
BB	Mutsu						Casual+
CA	Myoukou						Casual+
DD	Naganami						Casual+
CL	Nagara	Casual+	Easy+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
BB	Nagato						Casual+
	None	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
CL	Sendai	Casual+	Easy+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
CA	Suzuya						Casual+
CA	Takao						Casual+
CA	Tone						Casual+
DD	Urakaze			Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
DD	Yamagumo	Hard+		Casual+	Casual+	Casual+
BB	Yamashiro						Casual+

Notes

ship ignored: Akatsuki ship ignored: Akebono ship ignored: Aoba ship ignored: Arare ship ignored: Arashio ship ignored: Asashio ship ignored: Ashigara ship ignored: Ayanami ship ignored: Choukai ship ignored: Fubuki ship ignored: Fumizuki ship ignored: Furutaka ship ignored: Haguro ship ignored: Hatsuharu ship ignored: Hatsushimo ship ignored: Hatsuyuki ship ignored: Hibiki ship ignored: Houshou ship ignored: Ikazuchi ship ignored: Inazuma ship ignored: Isonami ship ignored: Isuzu ship ignored: Jintsuu ship ignored: Kagerou ship ignored: Kako ship ignored: Kasumi ship ignored: Kikuzuki ship ignored: Kisaragi ship ignored: Kiso ship ignored: Kuma ship ignored: Kuroshio ship ignored: Maya ship ignored: Michishio ship ignored: Mikazuki ship ignored: Miyuki ship ignored: Mochizuki ship ignored: Murakumo ship ignored: Murasame ship ignored: Mutsuki ship ignored: Nachi ship ignored: Nagatsuki ship ignored: Naka ship ignored: Natori ship ignored: Nenohi node ignored: B for None node ignored: C for None node ignored: E for None node ignored: F for None node ignored: G for None node ignored: I for None node ignored: K for None node ignored: N for None node ignored: P for None node ignored: E for Nowaki ship ignored: Oboro ship ignored: Ooshio ship ignored: Samidare ship ignored: Satsuki ship ignored: Sazanami ship ignored: Shigure ship ignored: Shikinami ship ignored: Shiranui ship ignored: Shiratsuyu ship ignored: Shirayuki ship ignored: Suzukaze ship ignored: Tama ship ignored: Tatsuta ship ignored: Tenryuu ship ignored: Ushio ship ignored: Wakaba ship ignored: Yura ship ignored: Yuudachi