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First Steps: What to Do First
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First Steps: What to Do First

Complete walkthrough for Azur Lane Crosswave Chapter 1: Begin the Exercise! Includes objectives, rewards, and strategies for each battle, plus a map overview.

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First Steps: What to Do First

Complete walkthrough for Azur Lane Crosswave Chapter 1: Begin the Exercise! Includes objectives, rewards, and strategies for each battle, plus a map overview.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Battle 1: Objectives: Destroy all targets (1/1), Defeat all bosses (1/1). Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Shiranui, M Isomer Ise, Rusty Bow, T1 Artillery Part, T1 Torpedo Part, T1 Anti-Air Gun Part, Single 127mm Main Gun T2B.
  2. 2
    Battle 2: Objective: Endure for 120 seconds. You don't need to defeat Ayanami. Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Ayanami, Rusty Bow, T1 Torpedo Part.
  3. 3
    Battle 3: Objectives: Defeat all targets (2/2), Defeat all bosses (3/3). Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Hamakaze, M Isomer Akashi, Rusty Bow, T1 Aircraft Part, T1 General Part, T3 Single 127mm Main Gun, Single 120mm Main Gun T2.
  4. 4
    Battle 4: Objectives: Defeat all targets (2/2), Defeat all bosses (1/1). Defeat Yamashiro and MPV for the first objective. Defeat Kongou to end the battle. Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Kongou, M Isomer Yamashiro, Rusty Bow, T1 Artillery Part, T1 Aircraft Part, SG Radar T1, Fire Control Radar T1.
  5. 5
    Battle 5: Objectives: Defeat all targets (1/1), Defeat all targets (2/2), Destroy all bosses (4/4). Defeat 3 MPVs and Takao. This is a good farming spot for A-Points. Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Takao, Rusty Bow, T1 Artillery Part, T1 Torpedo Part, Air Radar T1.
  6. 6
    Battle 6: Objectives: Destroy all targets (1/1), Defeat all targets (2/2), Destroy all bosses (3/3). Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Haruna, M Isomer Mikasa, Rusty Bow, T1 Anti-Air Gun Part, T1 General Part, T3 A5M Claude, Single 127mm Main Gun T2B.
  7. 7
    Battle 7: Objective: Defeat all bosses (1/1). A 3v1 battle against Yukikaze. She is sturdy and self-healing. Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Yukikaze, M Isomer Shiratsuyu, Rusty Bow, T1 Anti-Air Gun Part, T1 General Part, Lucky Paper Crane (Large Amounts), Naval Camouflage T1.
  8. 8
    Battle 8: Objectives: Destroy all targets (3/3), Defeat all bosses (2/2). Defeat Ayanami and Yukikaze. Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Ayanami, M Isomer Yukikaze, Rusty Bow, T1 Torpedo Part, T1 Aircraft Part, T3 Single 127mm Main Gun, Lucky Paper Crane (Large Amounts), Single 120mm Main Gun T2.
  9. 9
    Battle 9: Objective: Defeat all bosses (3/3). A 3v3 battle against Takao, Atago, and Yamashiro. Consider farming for upgrades if struggling. Rewards: EXP, Credits, A-Points, M Isomer Atago, M Isomer Takao, M Isomer Yamashiro, Rusty Bow, T1 Artillery Part, T1 Aircraft Part, Fairy Fulmar T1, Repair Toolkit T1.
Tips
  • Battle 5 is a good spot for farming A-Points to scout available kansens.
  • If you struggle with Battle 9, consider farming previous battles to upgrade equipment and level up ship girls.

Chapter 1 introduces basic combat mechanics and provides various M Isomer items, ship parts, and other resources.

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