Musashi Azur Lane: Stats, Gear & Best Build Guide
Musashi is one of the top Ultra Rare ships in Azur Lane. Check out her rank on our battleship tier list. Known for her incredible firepower and durability, this Yamato-class battleship from the Sakura Empire is consistently at the top, making her essential for both PvE and PvP teams.
Here is a guide to Musashi’s stats, gear slots, recommended builds, and limit breaks.
Overview
- Name: IJN Musashi ( CN: 武藏 / JP: 武蔵)
- Construction Time: 05:40:00
- Rarity: Ultra Rare ★★★★★★
- Classification: Battleship (BB)
- Faction: Sakura Empire
- Class: Yamato-class Battleship
- Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Introduced: CN/JP servers – 2022
- Voice Actor: Lynn
Who is Musashi in Azur Lane?
Musashi is based on the IJN Musashi, the second Yamato-class battleship in World War II. In Azur Lane, she belongs to the Sakura Empire and stands out as a frontline anchor with unmatched strength. Musashi combines tankiness with heavy damage, making her one of the most reliable backline ships in any fleet.
Musashi’s Stats
Here’s how Musashi scales with level upgrades:
Stat | Base | Lv.100 | Lv.120 | Lv.125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HP | 1819 | 9833 | 10860 | 11117 |
Firepower | 91 | 450 | 473 | 479 |
Torpedo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Aviation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Anti-Air (AA) | 43 | 210 | 230 | 234 |
Reload | 57 | 146 | 154 | 156 |
Evasion | 7 | 31 | 36 | 38 |
Speed | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Accuracy | 22 | 64 | 72 | 74 |
Luck | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Oil Consumption | 9 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Key Highlights
- High HP & Firepower: Perfect for soaking damage while dealing huge DPS.
- Stable Accuracy & Reload: Ensures consistent hits in long battles.
- Heavy Armour: Strong survivability against enemy fire.
Best Gear Slots & Efficiency
Slot | Efficiency | Weapons/Equipment | Max Equip |
|---|---|---|---|
Main 1 | 125% → 155% | Battleship Main Guns | 3 |
Main 2 | 220% → 220% | Destroyer / Cruiser Guns | 3 |
Secondary | 100% → 100% | Anti-Air Guns | 1 |
Augment | N/A | Bowgun, Officer’s Sword | 1 |
Her main gun efficiency scales heavily with limit breaks, making her one of the hardest-hitting battleships in the game.
Best Build for Musashi
To maximize Musashi’s potential, here’s the recommended build:
Best Main Gun (Slot 1) | Best Secondary Gun (Slot 2) | Best Anti-Air Gun (Slot 3) |
|---|---|---|
406mm Triple Gun Mount Mk 6 – balanced damage option | 155mm Triple Gun – consistent DPS | 40mm Quad Bofors STAAG – top-tier AA defense |
410mm Type 3 Shell Gun – highest DPS main gun | High-caliber cruiser gun – versatile choice | 113mm Twin AA Gun – reliable anti-air coverage |
Prototype Triple 410mm – strong alternative main gun | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Equipment (Recommended)
This build balances firepower with defence, keeping Musashi strong in both offence and endurance.
Limit Break Bonuses
- 1st Break: Musashi equips an extra Main Gun and gets a small boost of +5% efficiency.
- 2nd Break: she picks up two more Auxiliary Guns, while her Main Gun efficiency climbs to +10%.
- 3rd Break: Musashi gains another Main Gun slot and pushes her efficiency even higher, reaching +15%.
With all limit breaks, Musashi reaches her full destructive potential, making her a top-tier backline unit.