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In Azur Lane, there is a type of meta ship, which can be understood as a "darkened" ship. Of course, meta is not darkening; it is a trend, a nature, both a process and a result. Recently, a new meta has appeared, that is the Dunkirk meta. So, how is the Dunkirk meta in Azur Lane? Below, I will introduce the way to obtain this ship, and at the same time, analyze her skill characteristics. Interested players can have a simple understanding.

Currently, there are mainly three ways to obtain meta ships. One is through the basic rewards of World Tour, which can be understood as "pass" rewards. As long as you log in daily and complete some daily tasks to achieve the goals, you can obtain this ship and her breakthrough materials.

Another way is through Beacon Challenges, where you team up to challenge and obtain the main body and subsequent breakthrough materials. Finally, there's construction, which usually appears during large events, mostly through construction, salvage, or PT exchange during the event period. Dunkirk belongs to the first method, the basic reward of the World Tour, and the meta ships obtained through this route are mostly purple ships.

SR Battlecruiser, with dual main guns pre-loaded, has a chance to fire special barrages when the main gun fires. Enemies hit by these barrages will be slowed down and have their evasion reduced. Upon entering battle, she increases her own gunfire and accuracy attributes. Every 20 seconds, she can reduce the enemy's gunfire attribute for 8 seconds. If this effect affects more than two enemies, she can heal herself and one vanguard teammate by 8%.

The skill design of the Dunkirk meta is quite innovative, considered an unstable debuff and support, with opening barrages, survival and healing supports on a 20-second cycle. Overall, it's a decent ship for stages, but due to the limitations of being a purple ship, it cannot go further.

This concludes the introduction on how the Dunkirk meta is in Azur Lane. In fact, the purple meta ships obtained through the basic rewards of the World Tour generally do not have a high strength ceiling. In the environment of Azur Lane, where color ships dominate and gold ships are abundant, even if purple ships have some good mechanisms, unless the numerical values given to the supports are sufficiently high, they generally find it hard to appear in high-difficulty scenarios. In summary, the Dunkirk meta will be a nice ship to use, but lacks in raw power.

Since Azur Lane announced the collaboration with Atelier Ryza during the Chinese server anniversary, players have been eagerly awaiting. Today, I will introduce the Atelier Ryza collaboration in Azur Lane. After a period of waiting, the official release date for this collaboration event has finally been set - July 24, 2025, and we can look forward to this exciting event! However, in addition to the new Atelier Ryza collaboration content, the previously highly-discussed Reisalin "Ryza" Stout collaboration will also be re-released, making one look forward to this double feast.

The Atelier Ryza collaboration will run from July 24 to August 7, lasting two weeks, and will bring a plethora of exciting content such as new ships, exclusive weapons, and skins. For those who missed the previous Reisalin "Ryza" Stout collaboration, the re-run of the Atelier Ryza collaboration event will also be available again between July 26 and August 7. Although the re-run is slightly delayed, it gives everyone more time to complete the tasks of the Atelier Ryza collaboration, as the event content is quite extensive and deserves a thorough experience. This well-arranged schedule makes one marvel at how the planners indeed put some thought into it, managing the pace in a very considerate way, so as not to make players feel rushed.

One of the highlights of this collaboration is the launch of four brand new ships, each of which is no trifling matter. They are SSR-grade light carrier Ryza Lisfeld, light cruiser Elara von Durer, battleship Niena Fried, and destroyer Renia, all of which can be obtained through limited construction. It's worth noting that, besides being obtainable through limited construction, Elara can also be acquired by accumulating Pt in the event, providing a more flexible acquisition method for more players. Each new ship will come equipped with an exclusive weapon, which not only enhances the ship's combat power but may also bring some special skill effects, definitely worth a try. The design style of these characters continues the Japanese fantasy tone of the Atelier series, with ship equipment fused with alchemy, creating a visually striking effect.

During the collaboration, a series of exquisite skins will also be released, with companion skins for the four new ships bound to make the ships even more eye-catching. And in the Reisalin "Ryza" Stout collaboration, there will be new skins as well - this time, it's finally Klaudia Valentz's turn to get a skin, after missing out last time. In addition, new skins for Z1 Joffre and Ying Rui's poolside skin will also be available during the event, adding more personality to the fleets of all captains. Besides maintaining the visual style of the original collaboration, the skin designs also incorporate a summer vibe, with swimsuits, cool effects, and dynamic displays, making them particularly suitable for collectors.

This collaboration event is not just about the shiny new ships and skins; other contents are equally anticipated. For example, the 24th World Tour basic reward - "Dunkerque·META" and the special tour reward - "Montpellier new skin" will also debut during the event. If you're a fan of Z52 and Golden Hind in your fleet, then you definitely shouldn't miss their secret messages! These additional contents will further enrich the event experience, giving every player more to gain.

Above is the introduction to the Atelier Ryza collaboration in Azur Lane. This collaboration between Azur Lane and Atelier Ryza is definitely worth participating in for all captains, not only to get new ships and exclusive weapons, but also a large number of skins and special rewards! Get ready for the event starting on July 24, build your unique fleet, and continue to sail the seas with them!

In the world of Azur Lane's shipgirls, with the continuous updates of collaboration events, there are always some new shipgirls that catch one's eye. Today, I will introduce Renia from Azur Lane. As one of the Atelier Ryza collaboration shipgirls and an SSR destroyer, she has attracted a lot of players' attention. Is she strong? Let's discuss her skills and role in detail.

Firstly, Renia is a limited shipgirl obtained through this collaboration gacha. In the game, obtaining an SSR destroyer is not easy, and since she is not the main character of the collaboration, many players might wonder if she is just average. From the current information, Renia is not the kind of shipgirl that immediately impresses, as her strength does not stand out like those designed specifically for player convenience. However, looking at the entire game, her role and advantages are quite clear.

In terms of skills, Renia possesses a series of attack skills related to "Slash". It is currently unclear whether these skills can consume enemy ammunition, but if they do, it would be a significant advantage. Additionally, she has a tearing attack similar to beast claws, which fits well with her demi-human design featuring animal ears, making the visual effect and setting feel very fitting. After the attack, there follows a full-screen "Starlight" strike. The white starlight rising from the sea surface is not only visually impressive but also a demonstration of her combat power. From the perspective of clearing mobs, Renia's output is very powerful, especially in low-difficulty areas, where her efficiency in clearing the field is top-notch.

Although her skills seem to focus on dealing damage, the details about whether she can provide survival bonuses are not fully known. This means that Renia may not be a shipgirl whose main feature is durability and survivability; instead, she is more suitable as a "sweeper", easily showcasing her powerful output in simpler battles, bringing devastating blows to enemies. As for her performance in high-difficulty stages, she might need to be paired with stronger teammates to fully realize her potential.

Renia is a typical mob-clearing destroyer, suitable for tackling stages that aren't particularly difficult, especially when it comes to clearing large numbers of mobs, where her performance shines. However, for stages requiring high survivability or extreme output, her presence might be relatively lower, as the strength of Super Rare (SR) ships is gradually increasing in the current version of Azur Lane, sometimes challenging the status of Elite (EL) ships.

This concludes the introduction to Renia from Azur Lane. As an SSR destroyer, her strength is currently above average, making her suitable for output and clearing the field in medium to low-difficulty stages. If you enjoy the satisfying slash and starlight effects while clearing enemies, Renia will definitely not disappoint you.

Today, let's bring you an introduction to Azur Lane's Elara. With the start of the collaboration event between Azur Lane and Atelier Ryza, the collaborative character Elara von Duran officially debuts. As an SSR light cruiser, not only does Elara have a unique appearance design, but her skill mechanisms and bullet screen effects have also attracted the attention of many commanders. This article will analyze this newly arrived collaborative ship in detail from multiple aspects such as acquisition methods, skill performance, and combat practicality, for reference by all commanders.

First, in terms of acquisition, Elara can be obtained through limited-time construction and activity point exchange, with relatively low acquisition thresholds. As long as you participate normally in the collaboration event, it is quite easy to add her to your fleet. Additionally, following the precedent set by previous collaboration ships, Elara is not a permanent addition; therefore, it is recommended that commanders who are interested in collecting or those who are interested in the character obtain her as soon as possible to avoid a long wait for a potential re-run.

In terms of character setting, Elara continues the personality traits from the original work, being optimistic, outgoing, and good at communication, while also possessing a girl's sensitivity and sense of fashion. Although these settings do not directly relate to combat performance, they can provide a better immersive experience in the ship's artwork and voice acting, further enhancing player engagement.

In terms of combat capability, based on the current skill demonstrations and bullet screen previews, Elara has a very notable visual impact. Her main bullet screen pattern is quite unique, with a wide coverage area and high trigger frequency. The bullet screen content includes colorful star and flower-shaped effects, offering some degree of suppression. It's worth noting that some of her skills are triggered based on the number of attacks or at certain time intervals, making her suitable for pairing with high-fire-rate weapons, such as rapid-fire light cruisers, to further increase bullet density and trigger efficiency.

It is noteworthy that the term "support" appears multiple times in her skill names, which may indicate that Elara has some team-buffing capabilities. The complete skill values have not yet been disclosed, but if she indeed provides damage boost, damage reduction, or healing support to the front line or the entire team, her value in tactical formations will be further enhanced.

From the perspective of ship type positioning, SSR light cruisers are relatively stable in the current version's strength tier. Compared to the high mobility of destroyers and the high survivability of heavy cruisers, light cruisers often combine a certain level of firepower output and support functions, thus having a high presence in most stages and world events. Considering that the overall performance of recent collaboration ships is generally not low, Elara, as one of them, is expected to secure a place in various formation systems.

This concludes the introduction to Azur Lane's Elara. As a limited-time SSR light cruiser, Elara possesses strong versatility and some combat potential. Based on the bullet screen mechanism and skill keywords, she has room for both offensive and supportive roles. If the subsequent skill data meets expectations, she could very well become a core ship that combines aesthetics and practicality.

The world of Azur Lane has always been bringing fresh surprises to players, and the debut of Nina Fried gives us an unexpected highlight. Today, I will introduce Nina from Azur Lane. This new battleship, launched in collaboration with Atelier Umiya, is positioned as an SSR-level Golden Cannon. From her appearance to her skills, she makes one eager to explore further. Let's talk about how strong this new ship really is and whether it's worth drawing.

Nina's appearance undoubtedly adds a new contender to the many Golden Cannons. In the sea of shining ships that is "Azur Lane," there are always a few legendary Golden Cannons every year, and Nina's strength certainly does not disappoint. Although she is a time-limited construction SSR ship, only obtainable through the special card pool from July 24th to August 7th, her basic abilities and skills show enough potential to be worth acquiring.

Nina's characteristic lies in her extremely output-oriented battleship positioning. As a traditional Golden Cannon, Nina does not have astonishingly powerful AOE damage, nor does she possess the ultra-high burst damage of some "Colored Cannons." However, she excels in single-target damage and sustained output. In the current version, many battleships' abilities tend toward balance; Nina does not pursue extreme AOE capabilities but focuses on stable single-target damage, gradually suppressing enemies over long battles. It should be noted that, in Azur Lane, the strength of Golden Cannons isn't easily achieved at the top level. Compared to some early battleships, Nina still holds certain advantages, especially since her skill set appears to compensate for any shortcomings in damage.

Nina's skill, "Ultimate Arrival - Zero Hour," is visually striking as shown in demonstrations. She can create a purple whirlwind around the enemy, followed by firing a powerful shell. Although the color of the shell resembles an armor-piercing round, it is currently unclear if it can indeed cause penetrating damage within the enemy formation. More importantly, if this whirlwind can also apply control effects such as immobilization or slowing, it would greatly enhance Nina's strategic value in group battles. After all, for a battleship, being able to deal sustained damage while also creating battlefield interference is a rare advantage. Even so, we cannot overlook her potential against high-defense, high-HP enemies, especially in some boss fights, where Nina's skill might become crucial.

When it comes to Nina's strength and practicality, it depends on the tactical support she can ultimately provide. As an output-oriented battleship, her capabilities are sufficient to meet the needs of new players, especially when enemies are scattered, where her single-target damage advantage is very evident. In high-difficulty boss fights, if her whirlwind can effectively control enemies, it will be a significant plus. However, to say she can completely replace some top-tier battleships, further evaluation based on her actual performance after release is needed.

This concludes the introduction to Nina from Azur Lane. Nina is a Golden Cannon ship that is very much worth looking forward to. If you are a new player or are preparing to find a strong damage dealer for later battles, she will definitely become an important member of your fleet. For veteran players, although Nina may not occupy too many spots in the top-tier teams, she will still be a noteworthy presence in your battleship lineup. If you want to test her strength, seize this limited-time card pool opportunity and give it a try!

As early as the anniversary celebration of Azur Lane's Chinese server, a collaboration with Atelier Yumina was announced, but the specific date for the Azur Lane and Atelier Yumina collaboration was only recently revealed. It has now been confirmed that the collaboration between Azur Lane and Atelier Yumina will officially start on July 24, 2025. This time, not only is there a new collaboration, but the previous collaborations with Atelier Ryza 2/3 will also be re-run. For more details, please see the introduction below.

The "Alchemist and the Tower of the Skies" event for this Atelier Yumina collaboration will run from July 24 to August 7, while the re-run of the Ryza collaboration will be from July 26 to August 7, delayed by 2 days, to give everyone more time to complete the former's activities.

This collaboration introduces four brand new ships: SSR Light Carrier Yumina Lisfield, SSR Light Cruiser Elara von Duller, SSR Battleship Niena Fried, and SSR Destroyer Renia. All can be obtained through limited construction, with Elara also available via activity Pt exchange.

These four new ships will also come with exclusive special armaments (exclusive weapons), and there will be new equipment obtainable through accumulated Pt, which should be similar in function and positioning to existing options, possibly with some faction-specific bonuses or special BGM effects.

The collaboration will also introduce companion skins for these four new ships. Additionally, Reisalin Stout (from the Ryza collaboration) will have a new skin, and Carla Idias will finally get a skin, as she was the only one without one during the last Ryza collaboration. There's also a new skin for Zhaohe, a pool-themed skin matching Yingrui's.

The main content of the Azur Lane and Atelier Yumina collaboration has been introduced. There are still some items that, although not part of the collaboration, will be released during the same period, such as next month's 24th World Tour basic reward "Dunkerque·META", the Special Tour reward "Montpellier new skin", and the whispers for Z52 and Golden Hind, among others, all of which will be gradually unveiled during this collaboration event. Stay tuned!

Azur Lane Nina is a new ship introduced through the collaboration between Azur Lane and Atelier Ryza, with her full name being "Nina Fried". Many players are curious about how good Nina is and what her strength level is, so let's briefly explain. In the game, Nina is an SSR rarity battleship, commonly known as a "Golden Cannon", and can only be obtained through a limited-time construction, with the pool available from July 24th to August 7th.

With at least five new color ships being released every year, the competition for Golden Cannons in Azur Lane is very intense, and their strength is tightly controlled; it's almost impossible to expect a Golden Cannon to reach the strength of a newly released color cannon. They can only be compared to the color battleships released in earlier years, and may even fall slightly short.

In the past, the strength of Azur Lane's collaboration ships was generally average, but after the release of some powerful ships in collaborations like the Sandbox and Gridman, the strength of collaboration ships has become on par with regular ships. In fact, some golden collaboration ships are even stronger than those from smaller events, which is also a strategy to attract more players into the game.

From the live stream demonstrations of Nina's skills, it appears that she is a battleship geared towards dealing damage. There are already many Golden Cannons designed for output, and unless she has some unique features, it might be difficult to consider her for top-tier teams. However, her strength should be sufficient for new players starting out.

One of her skills is called "Ultimate Arrival - Zero Hour", which generates a purple whirlwind around the boss. Since the demonstration used a stationary target, it's uncertain if this whirlwind has any immobilization or slowing effects. If it does, it would increase the value of the ship. Following this, a purple projectile hits the enemy, resembling a semi-armor-piercing shell, but we'll need to wait for the actual implementation to confirm.

That concludes the introduction to Nina in Azur Lane. From the demonstrations, it seems she is a Golden Cannon focused on dealing damage, and her strength will not be too bad. However, her crowd control abilities appear to be average. If the whirlwind from her skill has area damage, immobilization, or stun effects, her value will increase. Otherwise, she may serve as a transitional battleship.

Aira, full name "Aira von Dulier", is a new ship introduced in the collaboration between Azur Lane and Atelier Ryza, an SSR light cruiser. So, is Aira worth developing in Azur Lane? How strong is this ship? Here, we will provide a simple analysis based on the current information to discuss the development prospects of this new ship. If you are interested, come and take a look!

Aira can be obtained through limited construction and event PT exchange, and it's basically guaranteed as long as you participate in the events appropriately. In the original game, she is a member of the investigation team, with an outgoing personality, strong action ability, good at communication, and also has a girl's heart that chases fashion.

Compared to the many gold dreadnoughts, not many gold light cruisers have been released, and most of them have certain functionalities, even occupying a place in many top-tier teams. Therefore, there is something to look forward to with Aira. The strength of the recently launched collaboration ships is actually quite high, and many can be included in the main world teams.

Judging from the skill bullet demonstration, Aira's bullets are very dense. The bullet barrage triggered by her attacks, along with various skill effect bullets, can be seen bursting at the same time, with multiple skill bars, firing colorful star-shaped and flower-shaped bullets. Perhaps it can be paired with rapid-fire light cruiser guns (syringe guns) for bullet output.

The word "support" is also found in the names of her skills, which might indicate a buff for the same faction. If there are buffs for the entire team or even just for the front row, it would broaden her employment prospects. Therefore, Aira is definitely worth looking forward to.

That concludes the introduction about how Aira is in Azur Lane. Generally, the strength of gold ships from collaborations is not bad, but it's hard to say if they will be a big prize. You still need to calculate the specifics. Based on the currently displayed content, she should have considerable firepower and some supportive abilities. If the support is a powerful damage boost or survival enhancement, there might be a pleasant surprise.

Reinya is a new ship introduced in the collaboration between Azur Lane and Atelier Ryza. So, how powerful is Reinya in Azur Lane? In Azur Lane, she is an SSR rarity destroyer. Generally, gold destroyers excel in either firepower or torpedo attacks, and some have bonuses against specific ship types. As a collaboration gold destroyer who is not the main character of this collaboration, her strength may disappoint some players.

Reinya can be obtained through the limited pool of this collaboration, which is the only way to get her. The gacha system in Azur Lane does not have a guaranteed system (except for color skins), but the cubes used for drawing are relatively easy to obtain. Many players even stockpile thousands of cubes if they do not aim for a complete collection.

From the skill and bullet curtain demonstration, it can be seen that Reinya has a slash attack, but it is unclear whether this slash has a bullet-cancelling effect. If it does, it would be a significant advantage. Besides the slash, there is also a tearing attack similar to a beast's claw, which aligns with Reinya being a "beast-eared" demi-human in the game.

After the tearing attack, there is almost a full-screen "starlight" attack, with white star points rising from the sea surface. Based on the demonstration, Reinya might be a destroyer focused on output, with excellent crowd-clearing capabilities, meaning she is particularly effective against weaker enemies. It is currently unknown if she has any survival benefits or what her base stats are like.

However, at least in lower difficulty areas, her performance will not be bad. She might have a positioning similar to the Big Three, having decent qualities but rarely appearing in top-tier teams. This is mainly because there are now more color ships in Azur Lane, making gold ships somewhat less impressive.

The above is an introduction about how powerful Reinya is in Azur Lane. Currently, it seems likely that Reinya in Azur Lane will be a high-efficiency, enemy-clearing, and output-focused destroyer. Whether she leans more towards gunnery or torpedo attacks is still unknown. Since no obvious torpedoes were seen in the bullet curtain demo, she might be more of a gunnery and bullet curtain focused destroyer, with above-average strength.

Every year, the research ships in Azur Lane are like a mysterious lottery, full of anticipation. This year, we welcome the eighth phase of research ships - the golden Kansas, undoubtedly another powerful warship has joined the sailing world of Azur. Today, the editor brings you an introduction to Kansas from Azur Lane. When will this ship make its debut? How strong is she? Is it necessary to add her to your fleet? Let's talk about this mysterious research ship.

Following past practices and considering the current long grass period in the game, Kansas is expected to officially debut after the maintenance update on July 10, 2025. Of course, just because the time arrives doesn't mean she can immediately join your fleet, as obtaining Kansas still requires players to invest a certain amount of time and effort. You need to first choose one out of five new ships in the research tasks for unlocking, and then complete some special missions in the following days. Among them, as a backline ship of the Eagle Union, Kansas requires you to have enough Eagle Tech points, use Eagle backline characters to attack any stage, and accumulate 3 million experience. After completing these two tasks, you will be getting closer to Kansas. It takes about a week to complete all related tasks.

Talking about the background of Kansas, as a battleship from the South Dakota class (1920), her existence should have been a stroke in history books. In fact, this ship does not have a prominent background like many research ships, nor rumors of never being completed. However, even so, Azur Lane ingeniously brings her into our fleet. Most of the early research ships were either historically significant or unfinished vessels, while the addition of Kansas breaks this tradition, giving players a new surprise.

The character setting of Kansas is quite interesting, different from the common heroic image, she gives more of a subtle sense of decadence. She's like a laid-back "lazy lady," sometimes even in a state of power shortage, completely unhurried and walking at her own pace. However, such a setting does not mean she lacks combat capability; instead, once the battle begins, she shows another side - resolute, determined, brave, and fearless, truly impressive in actual combat.

However, the strength of Kansas may not be as great as you imagine. With the increase in color wars, especially high-end firepower like gold cannons, unless Kansas has specific ability bonuses, her absolute strength might not stand out. After all, the fully developed form of a research ship still needs time to cultivate, so if your goal is to get a powerful flagship, Kansas may not be your first choice. However, if you are a loyal fan of the Eagle Union fleet or like her unique setting, Kansas is definitely worth a try.

The addition of Kansas adds a special touch to the Azur Lane fleet. From the implementation time, Kansas will go live in the update on July 10th, and based on personal progress, you can probably unlock her within six to seven days. If you plan to develop her to the fully developed form, you will also need to collect 343 research blueprints, which may be a rather long process. However, just like all research ships, the arrival of Kansas is more about providing players with a fresh experience and challenge. As for her strength, it entirely depends on your personal choice.

Above is the content of the introduction to Kansas from Azur Lane. If you are a player who loves collecting ships, Kansas will be a highlight in your collection. It can be said that getting her is quite interesting, and as for her strength? The answer naturally varies from person to person.