Vittorio Veneto is a powerful battleship from the Sardegna Empire in Azur Lane, boasting strong firepower, durability, and fleet-wide buffs. As the Eternal Flagship of Sardegna, she provides excellent support to allied ships while dishing out high damage with her barrage and main gun salvos, placing her among the strongest units in this RPG.

Her abilities make her a core unit for Sardegna-themed fleets, but she can also shine in mixed compositions thanks to her offensive buffs and defensive utility. This guide covers her skills, ideal equipment, recommended fleet setups, and general tips to help you get the most out of her.

Vittorio Veneto’s Skills

Understanding her skills is crucial to optimizing her performance:

• The Eternal Flagship: Every 15 seconds, she has a 75% chance to fire a special barrage. If the barrage doesn’t activate, a random enemy takes 10% more damage for 8 seconds.
• The Eternal Light of Sardegna: At battle start, Sardegna Vanguard ships get +15% Firepower, Torpedo, and Evasion, while Sardegna Main Fleet ships gain +12% Firepower, Aviation, and Accuracy. Additionally, her first salvo loads 40% faster per Sardegna ally (max two stacks).
• Banner of Splendor: If at least one Sardegna ally is present or if she equips an AP main gun, she gets +12% Firepower. In the first three battles of a sortie, her fleet also takes 20% less torpedo damage.

Best Gear for Vittorio Veneto

Main Gun Options

Since her barrage is time-based and not tied to salvo fire rate, high-damage guns are preferred:

• Best HE Gun: Triple 406mm Mk 7 (High Explosive) – Offers high raw damage and a 65 Firepower boost.
• Alternative HE Option: Triple 406mm (Purple) – A solid budget choice with good damage.
• Best AP Gun: Prototype Triple 406mm (Armor-Piercing) – Strong overall performance.
• Alternative AP Option: Prototype Triple 410mm – Slightly weaker modifiers but still viable.

Auxiliary Gun

• Best Choices: Prototype Triple 152mm, Sardegna Triple 152mm – Grant bonus Firepower.
• Budget Options: Twin 115mm, Twin 152mm (Purple) – Decent alternatives with lower stats.

Anti-Air Gun

• Best AA Gun: Twin 40mm Bofors STAAG – Provides 10% extra accuracy.
• Alternative: Twin 40mm Bofors Hazemeyer – Offers 5% accuracy.
• Budget Picks: Golden Roomba (Quad 40mm Bofors), Purple Roomba – Strong AA coverage.

Auxiliary Equipment

• Best Equipment: High-Standard Fire Control Radar – Increases accuracy and speeds up first salvo load time.
• Other Strong Options: Coronada White Shell (FP/Accuracy boost), Nelson’s Pennant of Victory.
• Budget Alternatives: SG Radar (Ambush reduction), Purple Fire Control Radar.

Best Fleet Composition

Ideal Sardegna Fleet: Full Buff Synergy

• Main Fleet: Vittorio Veneto, Roma, Impero – High damage and strong survivability.
• Vanguard: Pola, Duca degli Abruzzi, Giuseppe Garibaldi – Balanced offense and defense.

For a fully optimized Sardegna fleet, Vittorio Veneto should be paired with other Sardegna battleships that can benefit from her buffs. Roma is an excellent partner due to her high burst damage and ability to shred enemy armor, while Impero provides solid firepower with some extra utility. Together, they create a backline that deals heavy damage while maintaining good survivability.

In the vanguard, Pola is a great pick due to her defensive abilities, which help keep the fleet stable in prolonged fights. Duca degli Abruzzi and Giuseppe Garibaldi add versatility, as they provide a balance of torpedo and gun damage while benefiting from Veneto’s fleet-wide buffs. This setup maximizes both offense and survivability, making it one of the strongest Sardegna-focused fleets.

Alternative Mixed Fleet: General Utility

• Main Fleet: Vittorio Veneto, Shinano, Formidable – Carrier support with battleship firepower.
• Vanguard: Helena, Baltimore, Neptune – Strong damage and debuffs.

If you’re not running a full Sardegna lineup, Vittorio Veneto still works well in a mixed fleet. Pairing her with powerful carriers like Shinano and Formidable allows for a well-rounded composition that combines battleship firepower with consistent airstrike damage. This setup excels at dealing with high-health bosses, thanks to the synergy between Veneto’s high-damage barrages and Shinano’s strong aviation presence.

For the vanguard, Helena is a must-have, as her ability to increase enemy damage taken works perfectly with Veneto’s barrage debuff. Baltimore adds bulk and solid gunfire support, while Neptune provides torpedoes and survivability. This fleet focuses on high burst damage, ensuring that tough enemies don’t last long.

Gameplay Tips

To get the most out of Vittorio Veneto, you should focus on taking advantage of her first salvo speed boost. With two Sardegna allies in the fleet and the High-Standard Fire Control Radar equipped, she can reach a 95% reduction in loading time for her first salvo. This means she can immediately unleash a high-damage barrage at the start of battle, setting the tone for a quick and decisive fight.

Positioning her as the flagship is also important, as it ensures that her barrages fire optimally. This is especially useful in mob fights, where her constant barrage activations allow for fast clears. Against bosses, her barrage acts as a secondary damage source, helping chip away at tough opponents while the rest of the fleet focuses on sustained damage.

When choosing her main gun, always consider the enemy type. Armor-piercing (AP) rounds are best against heavily armored enemies, while high-explosive (HE) shells are better suited for lighter foes. Since her barrage is not tied to her salvo timing, you can use a slower-firing but harder-hitting gun to maximize her overall damage output.

It’s also important to remember that her torpedo resistance bonus is only active for the first three battles of a sortie. If you’re running her in long-form content like event maps or high-end PvE stages, consider adjusting your fleet’s defensive options accordingly. Pairing her with ships that can mitigate torpedo damage or deploying her in shorter battles can help maximize her effectiveness.

Vittorio Veneto is an outstanding battleship that thrives in Sardegna fleets while remaining a strong pick for general backline roles. Her combination of high-damage barrages, fleet-wide buffs, and tankiness makes her a top-tier choice in Azur Lane.

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