In Azur Lane, equipment is just as important as a shipgirl's stats, skills, or rarity when it comes to performance. Even the most powerful ship will struggle with subpar gear, while a lower-tier vessel can excel when equipped properly. For newcomers, choosing the right guns, planes, and auxiliary gear while advancing through story chapters and events can be challenging. This guide outlines which equipment to prioritize from early to endgame, helping you avoid wasting resources while building toward optimal setups.

Understanding Equipment Tiers in Azur Lane

Equipment comes in different rarity levels: Gray (Normal), Blue (Rare), Purple (Elite), and Gold (Super Rare). Although gold gear often seems superior, the reality is more complex. Some purple equipment is easier to obtain and can match or even outperform certain gold options in specific scenarios.

Best Equipment for DD (Destroyer) Guns

Here are the top equipment recommendations for Destroyer ships:

127mm Single Gun Mount (Purple) – Rapid firing rate, ideal for activating skill effects.120mm Twin Gun Mount – Easy to farm, offers a solid balance between reload speed and damage output.127mm Twin Gun Mount (Gold) – Among the best DD guns for consistent damage.100mm Twin High-Angle (Gold, IJN) – Exceptional reload speed, particularly effective for skill-oriented DDs like Ayanami.113mm Twin Gun Mount (Gold, RN) – A balanced choice with strong damage and good range.

Best Equipment for Anti-Air Guns

Recommended anti-aircraft guns for your fleet:

Twin 40mm Bofors (Purple) – Readily available and dependable.40mm Quad Bofors (Gold) – One of the top-tier AA guns in the game.Twin 40mm STAAG (Gold, RN) – Slightly lower DPS, but improves accuracy.Twin 37mm Flak (Gold, Ironblood) – Specialized but effective in certain situations.

Best Equipment for Auxiliary Support

Key auxiliary gear to enhance your ships:

Oxygen Torpedo (Gold) – Essential for destroyers and submarines in torpedo-focused builds.Improved Hydraulic Rudder (Gold) – Increases evasion and dodge chance, excellent for fragile DDs.T3 Repair Toolkit (Gold) – Remains valuable in endgame for additional durability.SG Radar (Gold) – Enhances accuracy and evasion, vital for high-difficulty maps.Type 93 Pure Oxygen Torpedo (Gold) – Endgame auxiliary for powerful burst damage setups.

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Continue your Azur Lane journey with our other detailed guides.

Azur Lane Prinz Eugen Guide: Skills, Strategy, and Best BuildsAzur Lane Bismarck Guide: Skills, Strategy, and Best BuildsAzur Lane PvP Guide: Building the Strongest FleetAzur Lane – Gear Tier List Guide