Scylla in Azur Lane: Class, Skills, Gear, Best Fleets

HMS Scylla, a Super Rare (SR) 6-star light cruiser in Azur Lane, represents the Royal Navy’s Dido-class. Introduced during the "Revelations of Dust" event, she can be obtained through limited construction. Scylla is renowned for her exceptional anti-air capabilities and supportive skills, making her a vital component in diverse fleet compositions. This guide delves into her class, abilities, and gear requirements, enabling players to harness her full potential. Let's dive in!

Scylla – All Skills Explained

Like other ships in Azur Lane, Scylla boasts three distinct abilities that can be leveraged in combat to overpower your enemies. Here's a breakdown of her skills:

How Pathetic – Every time Scylla discharges her Main Guns, her Firepower (FP) and Anti-Air (AA) stats surge by 1.5% (up to a maximum of 5%) per stack, with a potential for six stacks. At full capacity, she bestows a 15% (up to 25%) AA boost to all Vanguard ships with lower AA stats than hers for the duration of the battle.

Scylla’s Embrace – At the outset of battle, if other ships are present in the Vanguard, Scylla’s Torpedo (TRP) and Evasion (EVA) stats escalate by 10% (up to 20%). When she unleashes her torpedoes, she triggers a special barrage (damage scales with skill level), and enemies struck by this barrage suffer a 6% increase in aircraft damage for 6 seconds. Moreover, if six enemy aircraft are downed within the Vanguard’s AA gun range, allied carriers (CVs and CVLs) enjoy a 5% (up to 15%) reduction in damage while Scylla remains afloat.

All Out Assault – This skill activates a special barrage after every 15 (reducible to 10 at max level) Main Gun attacks. If equipped with a Destroyer (DD) Main Gun, the activation threshold drops to six attacks.

Gear Recommendations for Scylla

To optimize Scylla’s performance, consider the following gear recommendations:

Main Gun: Opting for a Destroyer Main Gun can accelerate the activation of her All Out Assault skill, thereby increasing the frequency of her barrages.

Torpedoes: Arm her with high-damage torpedoes to leverage her torpedo efficiency and the special barrage initiated by her “Scylla’s Embrace” skill.

Anti-Air Guns: Given her high AA stat and designated role, outfitting her with the best available AA guns will amplify her fleet's defense against aerial threats.

Auxiliary Equipment: Choose items that further enhance her AA capabilities or bolster her survivability, such as AA radars or repair tools.

Class and Role in Fleets

As a Dido-class light cruiser, Scylla functions as an anti-air specialist within the Vanguard. Her abilities not only amplify her own combat prowess but also offer substantial support to the fleet, particularly in fortifying AA defenses and mitigating damage to carriers.

Best Fleet Compositions for Scylla

Scylla thrives in fleets that require robust anti-air support and can capitalize on her synergies with carriers. Consider these fleet setups:

Carrier-Centric Fleets: By pairing Scylla with carriers, her “Scylla’s Embrace” skill can diminish incoming damage to these crucial units, thus enhancing the fleet's endurance.

Vanguard Combinations: Integrating Scylla with other light cruisers or destroyers that have complementary skills can forge a balanced Vanguard adept at countering both aerial and surface threats.

In summary, HMS Scylla is a versatile light cruiser whose skills and stats position her as a formidable anti-air asset and a supportive force in various fleet configurations. Properly equipping and integrating her within a fleet can significantly elevate overall performance, especially in scenarios with substantial aerial opposition.

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