Zuikaku

==Summary==
The personification of Shōkaku-class aircraft carrier Zuikaku. She was one of six carriers to participate in the Pearl Harbor attack, and she fought in several of the most important naval battles of the war, before being sunk during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. 
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Zuikaku (Japanese for Auspicious Crane)
Origin: Azur Lane (Verse)
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown
Classification: Shipgirls (Aircraft Carrier)
Powers and Abilities: Shipgirl Physiology (Aircraft Carrier), Master Swordsmanship (She's a very skilled swordswoman), Limited Statistics Amplification & Damage Reduction (Her skills can increase AVI stats and damage dealt to enemies)
Attack Potency: Multi-City Block level (Shipgirl have power greatly exceed that of normal warships. In Visitors Dyed in Red event, she fought against a number of Ship which included Akatsuki, Ise, Huyga, Nowaki, and retrofitted Yamashiro, although the latter were holding back. Later she was able to take on both Akagi and Kaga (Azur Lane) at the same before they retreat)
Speed: Superhuman with Supersonic reactions and combat speed (Shipgirl can react to gunfire, canon, torpedo and intercepting missile)
Lifting Strength: Class M (Shipgirls are superior to normal ships, which can displace tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tonsAzur Lane Operation Siren Files)
Striking Strength: Multi-City Block level (Ships can completely destroys WW2 ships and airplanes with just her basic attacks) 
Durability: Multi-City Block level (Capable of surviving attacks from other Ships, who are comparable to her in strength) 
Stamina: Peak Human, possibly Superhuman (Ships are capable of fighting waves of enemies without getting tired, and some can even do so while being injured. Shipgirls can travel a long distance through sea for many days without rest. Should be somewhat comparable to META Shipgirls who can fought for an endless amounts of time)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Extended Melee Range with her Katana, Ten of kilometers with Main Guns, AA ceiling of ten of kilometers with Anti-air Guns, Hundreds of Kilometers with planes
Standard Equipment:
* Shipgirl's Rigging: All Shipgirls have their standard rigging correspond to their ship version, which have built-in radars that allow them to get information about their opponents and their surroundings, locate other ships' positions, and pinpoint their direction, or use it for navigation.
* Planes and Flight Deck: Aircraft Carrier shipgirls have flight deck equipment and can summon dozens of planes to launch at her foe. She can summon three different varieties of plane, those being Fighters, Dive Bombers, and Torpedo Bombers. She also can use her planes for reconnaissance and scouting purpose.
*Anti-Air Guns: As Aircraft Carrier type Shipgirl, her rigging contain AA guns allow her to engage airborne threat
*Katana
Intelligence: Above Average (Zuikaku is a hard working individual who strive to surpass her senpais and Enterprise, as she seen the latter as an formidable rival and frequently challenge her to a dual. She is also a skilled swordswoman who can intercept missiles with her sword)
Weaknesses: Often rushed in battle to fight. 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*Fifth Carrier Division (Zuikaku): If sortied with Shoukaku, increase own AVI stat by 8.0% (20.0%) and decrease own damage received by 8.0% (20.0%).
*Crane's Endeavor: If there are three or more Sakura Empire ships in your fleet (including this ship), increase own damage dealt by 8.0% (20.0%). When this ship launches an airstrike, increase the damage dealt by all subsequent airstrikes by 8.0% (20.0%). This buff may stack up to three times.
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
Inconclusive:
Category:Characters
Category:Azur Lane
Category:Ships
Category:Shipgirls (Azur Lane)
Category:Adults
Category:Female Characters
Category:Sakura Empire
Category:Soldiers
Category:Sword Users
Category:Weapon Masters
Category:Weapon Creation Users
Category:Summoners
Category:Flight Users
Category:Enhanced Senses Users
Category:Information Analysis Users
Category:Free Movement Users
Category:Explosion Users
Category:Immortals
Category:Size Users
Category:Danmaku Users
Category:Statistics Amplification Users
Category:Damage Reduction Users
Category:Accelerated Development Users