Summary of "ALL HMS IMPLACABLE GEAR SETUPS!! | Azur Lane"

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.