New Jersey Azur Lane: Best Build, Gear & Stats Guide
New Jersey is an Iowa-class battleship that was first seen in the ‘Empyreal Tragicomedy’ event. She possesses a unique look and has a strong profile which can give catastrophic damage from backline while buffing the whole team. Her dependability and versatility make her a favorite among the players due to the neutral synergy she has.
The best build, gear, stats, and team strategies for new jersey Azur lane will be covered in this guide.
Overview
- Name: USS New Jersey (JP: ニュージャージー / CN: 新泽西)
- Construction Time: 06:30:00
- Rarity: Ultra Rare ★★★★★★
- Classification: Battleship (BB)
- Faction: Eagle Union
- Class: Iowa-class Battleship
- Height: 15.7 inches (40 cm)
- Voice Actor: Miyu Tomita
New Jersey Stats at All Levels
Check how New Jersey’s stats grow from base to max level:
Stat | Base | Level 100 | Level 120 | Level 125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Health | 1595 | 8620 | 9521 | 9746 |
Firepower | 88 | 427 | 448 | 454 |
Torpedo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Aviation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Anti-Air | 83 | 395 | 431 | 439 |
Reload | 63 | 162 | 171 | 173 |
Evasion | 9 | 34 | 39 | 40 |
Armor | Heavy | Heavy | Heavy | Heavy |
Speed | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Accuracy | 25 | 67 | 75 | 77 |
Luck | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
Anti-Submarine Walfare | 9 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
New Jersey Best Gear and Equipment Recommendations
Slot | Efficiency | Equippable Gear Type | Max Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 120% → 150% | Battleship (BB) Main Guns | 3 |
2 | 210% → 210% | Destroyer (DD) Main Guns | 3 |
3 | 130% → 130% | Anti-Air (AA) Guns | 1 |
Augment | N/A | Bowgun, Officer’s Sword | 1 |
Recommended Equipment:
Main Gun:
Use 406mm MK6 or 410mm Twin Gun – both work well with barrages and deal steady damage.
Secondary Gun:
Go with the 127mm Twin Gun (AA mount) – it helps trigger barrages faster and clears enemies up front.
Anti-Air Gun:
Choose Twin 40mm Bofors STAAG or 113mm AA Twin Gun – they have high AA stats and extra perks.
Auxiliary:
- Officer’s Sword: speeds up reload for more barrages.
- Bowgun: boosts firepower.
New Jersey Limit Break Guide and Effects
Limit Break Stage | Effect |
|---|---|
First | +1 Main Gun Mount / Main Gun Efficiency +5% |
Second | +2 Secondary Gun Mount / Main Gun Efficiency +10% |
Third | +1 Main Gun Mount / Main Gun Efficiency +15% |
New Jersey Best Fleet Composition
New Jersey shines as a mainstay in Eagle Union or mixed-nation fleets, being particularly good at backline damage and team performance enhancement. To get the most out of endurance and support in such configurations, teaming her up with Prinz Eugen Azur Lane is extremely effective.
Recommended Main Fleet:
- New Jersey (Main DPS + Barrage Carrier)
- Washington (Synergy with Eagle Union buffs)
- Helena (Retrofit) or Bremerton (Firepower support)
Recommended Vanguard:
- Helena (Retrofit): Buffs damage on enemies with radar scan
- San Diego (Retrofit): Excellent AA coverage
- Seattle: Heals and provides survivability
For EX and Operation Siren stages, alternate New Jersey between your main fleet and reserve to maximize Oil usage and cooldowns. To efficiently plan her level progression, check exactly how much XP she requires with our Azur Lane XP Calculator.
Pros and Cons of New Jersey
Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Extremely high base firepower and barrage damage | High oil consumption at max level |
Strong synergy with most factions | Needs specific secondary guns to trigger barrages consistently |
Scales well with gear and limit breaks |