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ALL HMS IMPLACABLE GEAR SETUPS!! | Azur Lane

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Video Summary: ALL HMS Implacable Gear Setups!! | Azur Lane

This video provides a comprehensive guide on gear setups for HMS Implacable in Azur Lane, catering to new, mid-game, and end-game players. It covers optimal planes and equipment choices for different game stages and enemy armor types, focusing on maximizing Implacable’s airstrike efficiency and versatility.

Storyline / Context

  • The video addresses frequent questions about carrier gear, especially for HMS Implacable.
  • It aims to help players at various stages (new, mid, end-game) optimize their gear setups.
  • Emphasis on Implacable’s versatility in boss fights and wave clearing due to her skills and reload mechanics.

Gameplay Highlights & Gear Setup Strategies

1. New Player Setup

  • Use accessible planes from early game maps (3-2, 3-4) and boxes.
  • Recommended planes:
    • Fighters: Purple Hell Divers or similar quality fighters.
    • Torpedo Bombers: Basic or purple torpedo bombers farmed from early stages.
    • Dive Bombers: Good dive bombers for airstrikes.
  • Equipment:
    • Aviation catapults (purple if no gold available).
    • Aviation oil tanks as a substitute if better gear is unavailable.
  • Focus on faster planes or dive bombers to leverage Implacable’s third skill (reload boost for airstrikes).
  • Ignore second slot equipment initially as reload reduction is mainly handled by Implacable’s skills.

2. Mid-Game Setup (Chapter 12-13)

  • Upgrade to better planes like Hellcats and Corsairs or Outcasts if Corsairs unavailable.
  • Dive bombers remain consistent; Barracudas recommended for parallel bombing.
  • Use better catapults (gold if available, otherwise purple).
  • Introduce Homing Beacons to reduce airstrike cooldown and increase airstrike frequency.
  • Aim for a balanced loadout to improve airstrike damage and survivability.

3. End-Game Setup

  • Three scenarios based on enemy armor type: Light, Medium, and Heavy armor.
  • Implacable’s build varies to maximize damage against each armor type.

End-Game Builds by Armor Type

Light Armor Build

  • Fighters: Double Havara planes (high damage against light armor).
  • Torpedo Bombers: Converging bombers (Junkers preferred for accuracy and damage).
  • Equipment: Two aviation catapults (preferably gold or high-quality).
  • Avoid dive bombers in second slot due to inconsistent damage.
  • Focus on maximizing airstrike damage and accuracy.

Medium Armor Build

  • Fighters: Double AP Rockets (higher damage on medium armor).
  • Torpedo Bombers: Double Junkers or other converging bombers.
  • Equipment: Two aviation catapults.
  • AP Rockets have better mod values against medium armor compared to Havara planes.

Heavy Armor Build

  • Fighters: Sea Hornets or Tiger Fangs (best available fighters for heavy armor).
  • Torpedo Bombers: Double Junkers or similar converging bombers.
  • Equipment: Aviation catapults, with option to swap one for a homemade beacon if reload speed is needed.
  • Heavy armor fighters have lower mod values but Sea Hornets and Tiger Fangs offer the best performance.
  • Converging bombers preferred for torpedo bombers to maximize damage on single targets.

Key Tips & Additional Notes

  • Implacable’s second and third skills reduce reload time, allowing for faster airstrikes.
  • Homing Beacons are highly recommended for mid and end-game to further reduce cooldowns.
  • Converging bombers outperform parallel bombers in boss fights due to focused damage.
  • The choice of torpedo bombers depends on desired balance between damage, speed, and accuracy.
  • Implacable is highly versatile and effective in various bossing scenarios due to tailored gear setups.
  • For detailed gear info, refer to the creator’s other carrier videos in the playlist.

Sources / Featured Gamer

  • The guide is presented by the video creator (unnamed in subtitles).
  • References to Azur Lane game content, specific planes, and gear from in-game events and Gear Labs.
  • Mention of other ships like Shinano, Hakuryu, Yorktown 2, and Enterprise for fleet synergy context.

This video is a detailed resource for players aiming to optimize HMS Implacable’s gear setups from beginner to advanced stages, focusing on maximizing her airstrike potential across different enemy armor types.

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