: Her main gun firepower is lackluster compared to modern "gunboat" cruisers. She relies on her torpedoes and barrages for meaningful impact.
: High Performance Hydraulic Steering Gear (Washing Machine) or Repair Toolkit for better survivability in high-difficulty content. Summary of Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths Weaknesses Highest vanguard burst damage in the game Low main gun DPS Double torpedo preloads Fragile without her invincibility window Strong evasion and niche invincibility Zero Luck stat makes her accuracy shaky Exceptional manual play rewards High resource cost to maximize (Fate Sim + Augment) Azur Lane Ibuki: A Guide To This Mighty Destroyer Ibuki (Azur Lane)
: Type 93 Pure Oxygen Torpedo is non-negotiable to maximize her nuking potential. : Her main gun firepower is lackluster compared
: Quintuple 533mm Magnetic Torpedoes (Rainbow or Gold) for Auto, or 610mm Quadruple Torpedo Mount (Gold) for maximum manual burst damage. You can time her double preloads and invincibility
: Elite tier. You can time her double preloads and invincibility to safely deliver massive damage.
Ibuki is a Sakura Empire heavy cruiser in Azur Lane , primarily known as the queen of manual torpedo nuking. While she was historically overshadowed by power creep, her Augment Module and Fate Simulation have revitalized her niche, making her one of the most explosive pre-loaders in the game. Core Performance & Review