Destroyers (DD)

Detailed walkthrough for Chapter 1: Begin the Exercise! in Azur Lane Crosswave, covering objectives, rewards, and strategies for all nine battles.

This guide covers Chapter 1: Begin the Exercise! in Azur Lane Crosswave, detailing the objectives and rewards for each of the nine battles.

Battle 1

Objective(s):

1. Destroy all the targets (0/1)
2. Defeat all the bosses (0/1)

Battle 2

Objective(s):

1. Endure for 120 seconds

For this battle, you don't need to defeat Ayanami; you just need to survive for two minutes and the battle will automatically end to your favor.

Battle 3

Objective(s):

1. Defeat all the targets (0/2)
2. Defeat all the bosses (0/3)

Battle 4

Objective(s):

1. Defeat all the targets (0/2)
2. Defeat all the bosses (0/1)

For the first objective, you have to defeat Yamashiro and MPV (Mass-produced vessel). For the second objective, you only need to defeat Kongou to end the battle immediately.

Battle 5

This is a great farming spot for A-Points at this point of the game so you can scout all the available kansens at the moment.

Objective(s):

1. Defeat all the targets (0/1)
2. Defeat all the targets (0/2)
3. Destroy all the bosses (0/4)

In Objective 3, Takao is accompanied by 3 other MPVs. As the objective states, you have to destroy all three MPVs and defeat Takao to win this battle.

Battle 6

Objective(s):

1. Destroy all the targets (0/1)
2. Defeat all the targets (0/2)
3. Destroy all the bosses (0/3)

Battle 7

Objective(s):

1. Defeat all the bosses (0/1)

This is a 3v1 battle but don't underestimate Yukikaze, especially if you haven't farmed for EXP and you're short on additional ship girls to join your fleet. She's very sturdy and self-sustaining heal. If your damage output can't keep up with her healing, then you'll have a hard time achieving S-rank until you're able to dish enough damage to ignore her effective healing and defense.

Battle 8

Objective(s):

1. Destroy all the targets (0/3)
2. Defeat all the bosses (0/2)

For this battle, you only need to defeat Ayanami and Yukikaze to complete the mission.

Battle 9

Objective(s):

1. Defeat all the bosses (0/3)

You'll be facing Takao, Atago, and Yamashiro in a 3v3 battle. This should be a very straightforward battle, especially if you already have a complete set of main and support fleet members. If you're having problems taking them down reliably, consider farming in the previously cleared battles to have enough parts to upgrade your equipment and level up your ship girls.