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Azur Lane Best Battleships, Aircraft Carriers, Cruisers and more: Current meta

Azur Lane Best Characters

As of May 2025, Azur Lane‘s meta is dominated by a selection of Ultra Rare (UR) and Super Rare (SR) ships that excel across various game modes. Whether you’re focusing on PvE, PvP, or Operation Siren, building your fleet around these top-tier characters can significantly enhance your performance.

Top Battleships in the Meta

  • New Jersey (UR, Eagle Union)
    Renowned for her exceptional firepower and survivability, New Jersey remains a premier choice for main fleet compositions. Her skills offer critical rate boosts and powerful barrages, making her indispensable in both PvE and PvP scenarios.
  • Musashi (UR, Sakura Empire)
    Musashi’s formidable main gun damage and defensive capabilities make her a cornerstone in many fleets. Her ability to reduce incoming damage and provide supportive barrages enhances fleet durability.
  • Bismarck Zwei (UR, Iron Blood)
    An evolution of the original Bismarck, Bismarck Zwei offers enhanced offensive capabilities and synergizes well with Iron Blood carriers, providing fleet-wide buffs that amplify overall damage output.

Leading Aircraft Carriers

  • Enterprise (SR, Eagle Union)
    A timeless favorite, Enterprise’s high aviation stats and chance-based damage amplification keep her relevant. Her versatility ensures effectiveness across multiple game modes.
  • Shinano (UR, Sakura Empire)
    Shinano’s unique blend of offensive and defensive skills, including shielding allies and launching powerful airstrikes, solidifies her position as a top-tier carrier.
  • Admiral Nakhimov (UR, Northern Parliament)
    A recent addition, Admiral Nakhimov boasts impressive airstrike capabilities and debuffs that hinder enemy movements, making her a strategic asset in controlling the battlefield.

Elite Cruisers

  • Plymouth (UR, Royal Navy)
    Plymouth excels with her supportive barrages and debuffs that expose enemies to increased damage, enhancing the effectiveness of allied battleships.
  • Agir (DR, Iron Blood)
    Agir’s high durability and consistent damage output make her a reliable choice for sustained engagements, particularly in challenging PvE content.
  • Azuma (DR, Sakura Empire)
    Azuma’s long-range firepower and burn effects allow her to deal continuous damage over time, effectively wearing down enemy fleets.

Standout Destroyers

  • Shimakaze (UR, Sakura Empire)
    Shimakaze’s exceptional speed and torpedo damage make her a formidable force in vanguard positions, capable of swiftly eliminating high-priority targets.
  • Yuudachi (SR, Sakura Empire)
    Known as the “Nightmare of Solomon,” Yuudachi’s enhanced torpedo capabilities and evasion skills ensure she remains a threat in both offensive and defensive roles.
  • Kitakaze (PR, Sakura Empire)
    Kitakaze offers a balanced mix of firepower and support, with skills that boost the performance of allied destroyers, making her a valuable team player.

Noteworthy META Ships

META ships are alternate versions of existing characters, often featuring enhanced stats and unique abilities. Acquired through Operation Siren or seasonal events, these ships can provide significant advantages:

  • Helena META
    Her radar skills debuff enemy fleets, increasing the damage they take, which is particularly useful in both PvE and PvP scenarios.
  • Souryuu META
    Offers improved airstrike capabilities and support skills that enhance the performance of allied carriers.
  • Ark Royal META
    Combines strong offensive airstrikes with debuffs that slow enemy movements, providing both damage and crowd control.
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