Aircraft in Season 4

Aircraft squads remain the dominant PvP force entering Season 4. The Murphy Exception is fully standard, DVA's Energy Master is at Level 30 across competitive accounts, and Carlie's Exclusive Weapon from Season 2 provides reliable front-line durability. No new weapons or UR promotions arrive in Season 4 — the power shifts come from T11 troops, Tactics Cards, and the unique Evernight Isle mechanics.

Season 4 Aircraft

Aircraft squads are the spearhead of Copper War offence. When your alliance needs to take a copper-producing city, Aircraft rallies with Assault Raiders and optimised Tactics Cards are the tip of the spear. Your burst damage breaks garrisons, and your type advantage against the Tank defenders holding those cities makes Aircraft the most valuable offensive squad in Season 4.

What Changed from Season 3

T11 Troops

T11 Assault Raiders transform Aircraft burst damage:

Assault Raiders boost DVA's already devastating burst — the ATK and skill damage increase makes Steel Barrage even more lethal
Armored Troopers are rarely the right choice for Aircraft players, but consider them if you are assigned garrison duty
Rally leaders with Assault Raiders improve the entire rally's performance
See the T11 Troops Guide for unlock requirements

Tactics Cards

Tactics Cards are where Aircraft squads gain the most in Season 4:

PvP burst damage cards multiply DVA's Energy Master output — cards that boost ATK, crit rate, or energy damage are extremely valuable
Class-specific Aircraft cards provide better returns than generic stat cards
The combination of Tactics Cards plus Exclusive Weapons plus T11 troops creates a multiplicative power spike
Build a PvP loadout before Copper War starts in Week 4
See the Tactics Cards Guide for details

Darkness and Lighthouse

The darkness mechanic affects Aircraft squads offensively and defensively:

-20% march speed means your rallies arrive late — timing is everything for Aircraft burst
Attack during Blood Night when enemy defenders are weakened by darkness and dealing with zombie threats
The Light Buff adds bonus combat stats — never launch a rally from outside Lighthouse range
See the Lighthouse Guide for electricity management

The Squad: Season 4 Formation

Murphy Exception Formation (Standard)

The Murphy Exception remains the optimal Aircraft formation in Season 4:

Season 4 Aircraft Formation (Murphy Exception)

Front Row

Left

Murphy

Off-Type Tank

Mitigation Master at Level 30. T11 troops boost his already exceptional tankiness. Tactics Cards with HP and DEF bonuses make him nearly unkillable.

Right

Lucius

Defensive Tank

Silver Armor buffs both front-row heroes. Knights Spirit provides team energy damage reduction. Stable since Season 1.

Back Row — Kill Squad

Left

DVA

Main DPS

Energy Master at Level 30. T11 Assault Raiders boost her burst. Tactics Cards with ATK and crit rate amplify Energy Master damage multiplicatively. The strongest PvP DPS in the game.

Centre

Morrison

Defence Shred

Armor-Piercing Shot reduces enemy defence by up to 25%. DVA's enhanced burst against shredded targets is devastating in Copper War city fights.

Right

Schuyler

Crowd Control

Stuns lock down enemy carries while DVA eliminates them. Crucial in Copper War where enemy garrisons have strong heroes.

T11 Troop Strategy for Aircraft

SituationT11 Type

Copper War city attacksAssault Raiders. Maximum burst to break garrisons. This is your primary role

Rally leadershipAssault Raiders. Rally leader's ATK boost improves the entire rally

Garrison duty (rare)Armored Troopers if you are assigned to hold a city. DVA's burst still works on defence

PvE zombie farmingAssault Raiders. Faster kills for Generator fuel farming

Default recommendationAssault Raiders. Aircraft squads are built for offence — lean into it

Tactics Card Loadout for Aircraft

PvP Loadout (Copper War Offence)

ATK and crit rate cards — DVA's burst scales exponentially with these stats
Aircraft-specific combat cards — class bonuses outperform generic alternatives
Energy damage cards — Energy Master transforms ATK into energy burst
Burst damage multipliers — Copper War fights are decided in the first exchanges

PvE Loadout (Zombie Farming)

AoE damage cards — DVA's single-target burst is less efficient for farming than AoE alternatives
March speed cards — offset the -20% darkness penalty
Troop survivability — reduce healing costs from daily zombie farming
Monster damage bonuses — direct damage increase against PvE targets

Copper War Offensive Strategy

Aircraft squads are your alliance's primary offensive weapon in Copper War:

Target Tank-heavy garrisons — your type advantage means you deal more damage and take less
Coordinate with Missile teammates to handle enemy Aircraft garrisons
Launch rallies during Blood Night when defenders are dealing with zombie threats and darkness penalties
Time your Assault Raiders swap — ensure you are in offensive mode before Copper War pushes

Blood Night Offensive Window

Blood Night is your best attack window in Copper War. Enemy garrisons are weaker, their Lighthouses may be struggling with power consumption, and their attention is split between zombie threats and city defence. Coordinate your alliance to launch Copper War city attacks during the 18:30 Blood Night window when most players are online.

Blood Night Considerations

Do not launch solo attacks during Blood Night — coordinate with your alliance
Blood Night is an offensive opportunity, not a farming window — use it for Copper War pushes
Recall all marches before the 02:30 Blood Night — overnight attacks on your exposed troops waste resources
DVA's burst is less effective against Doom Elites — their high HP pools resist single-target burst. Rally these as a group

Preparing for Season 5

Continue starring up DVA — she remains the strongest PvP carry
Fiona's Exclusive Weapon in Season 5 strengthens Missile squads — expect more Missile opponents
Aircraft dominance may shift as Missile squads close the power gap
Your Aircraft investment is never wasted — DVA-led squads remain top-tier through every season

Common Season 4 Aircraft Mistakes

Attacking without Assault Raiders — if you forgot to swap from Armored, your burst is significantly reduced
Ignoring Tactics Cards — DVA's burst with optimised cards is dramatically stronger than without
Launching rallies from dark zones — the -20% march speed and missing Light Buff stat bonuses cost you fights
Using PvE cards in Copper War — always swap to your PvP Tactics Card loadout before city attacks
Missing the Blood Night offensive window — the 18:30 window is the best time to attack contested cities
Not scouting garrison types — sending Aircraft against a Missile garrison wastes your troops

Related Guides

Season 3 Aircraft Guide — previous season reference
Season 4 Overview — full season mechanics
Lighthouse & Electricity Guide — staying in the light
Tactics Cards Guide — card loadout optimization for DVA burst
T11 Troops Guide — Assault Raiders for maximum offence
Season 4 Alliance Squad Coordination — Copper War attack coordination

Aircraft Squad Guide (Season 4)

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