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Aircraft Squad Guide (Season 5)

Class Guide · 2026-03-24

Aircraft in Season 5: Defence Shred Evolved

Aircraft squads have dominated the meta since Season 1 and remain the strongest PvP squad in Season 5. Morrison's Exclusive Weapon this season pushes his defence shred capability even further, making DVA's burst damage even more devastating. Combined with T11 troops, the Murphy Exception, and Caffeine buffs, Aircraft squads are at their peak.

Season 5 Aircraft

Aircraft remains the PvP king, but the gap is closing. Fiona's Exclusive Weapon and Venom's UR promotion make Missile squads genuinely competitive for the first time. Aircraft players must now respect Missile opponents more than ever. The combat triangle has never been more balanced, which means type-matching is more critical than ever for Bank raids and city captures.

What Changed from Season 4

Morrison's Exclusive Weapon

The headline change for Aircraft in Season 5. Morrison's Exclusive Weapon amplifies his already powerful defence shred:

  • Enhanced Armor-Piercing Shot — deeper defence reduction on targets, making DVA's burst even more lethal
  • Combined with DVA's Energy Master, the Morrison-DVA damage pipeline reaches its highest potential
  • Push Morrison's weapon to Level 20 immediately — it amplifies your entire squad's damage output
  • Morrison moves up in investment priority this season

Caffeine Institute Buffs

The Caffeine Institute adds significant power:

  • Pilot Bar provides Aircraft-specific bonuses on top of base coffee VR buffs
  • Skill Damage coffee before Bank raids and city captures maximises DVA's burst
  • The +200 to +500 VR from coffee is essential — fighting without it is fighting at a disadvantage
  • Pair Pilot Bar bonuses with Morrison's Exclusive Weapon for peak damage output

Missile Squads Are Now Dangerous

This is the most important meta shift for Aircraft players:

  • Fiona's Exclusive Weapon transforms her into the strongest Missile carry in the game
  • Venom's UR promotion adds another strong Missile hero to the roster
  • Do not engage Missile squads blindly — they can now punish Aircraft as hard as Aircraft punishes Tanks
  • Scout before every engagement, especially during Bank raids

T11 Troops Standard

T11 troops from Season 4 are baseline. All calculations assume T11.

The Squad: Season 5 Formation

The Murphy Exception remains the standard formation. Morrison's Exclusive Weapon does not change the lineup — it makes it stronger.

Murphy Exception Formation (Season 5 Meta)
Front Row
Left
Murphy
Off-Type Tank
Mitigation Master Exclusive Weapon at Level 30 by now. The most durable front-line hero in the game. Left position shields DVA directly behind him.
Right
Lucius
Defensive Tank
Silver Armor and Knights Spirit for team-wide energy damage reduction. Right position buffs both front-row heroes.
Back Row — Kill Squad
Left
DVA
Main DPS
Energy Master Exclusive Weapon at Level 30. The strongest single-target burst in the game. Left position behind Murphy for maximum protection.
Centre
Morrison
Defence Shred
NEW Exclusive Weapon this season. Enhanced Armor-Piercing Shot reduces enemy defence further than ever. DVA's burst against Morrison-shredded targets is devastating. Centre for dual coverage.
Right
Schuyler
Crowd Control
Stuns lock down enemy carries while DVA and Morrison dismantle them. Right position behind Lucius.
Morrison's Weapon Changes the Damage Pipeline

Morrison's Exclusive Weapon does not just boost Morrison — it amplifies DVA's entire burst. Defence shred is a multiplier on all incoming damage. When Morrison strips more defence, DVA's already massive burst becomes even more lethal. The Morrison-DVA combination in Season 5 is the highest burst damage pipeline in the game's history.

Hero Investment Order (Season 5)

1. DVA (Still First Priority)

DVA with Energy Master should be near-maxed by now:

  • Exclusive Weapon at Level 30
  • Continue pushing toward 5-star
  • Mythic gear progression on her Gun and Chip

2. Morrison (Rising Priority — Exclusive Weapon)

Morrison's Exclusive Weapon makes him the key new investment this season:

  • Push Exclusive Weapon to Level 20, then Level 30
  • His weapon amplifies the entire squad's damage, not just his own
  • This is the single biggest power increase available to Aircraft squads in Season 5

3. Murphy (Cross-Type Value)

Murphy investment benefits both Tank and Aircraft squads:

  • Exclusive Weapon should be at Level 30
  • Continue defensive Tactics and star promotion
  • Essential for Bank Stronghold defence across both squad types

4. Lucius (Steady)

Defensive anchor remains important:

  • Continue defensive skills and gear
  • No major changes this season

5. Schuyler (Steady)

CC specialist with no major changes:

  • Continue stun skill investment
  • Gear after other heroes

Playing Aircraft in Season 5

Bank Stronghold Raids (Daily)

Bank Strongholds are capturable every day except Sunday. Aircraft's burst makes them excellent raiders:

  • DVA's burst can eliminate garrison heroes before they ramp up
  • Morrison's enhanced defence shred breaks through garrison defences faster
  • Brew Skill Damage coffee from the Caffeine Institute before every bank raid
  • Scout the garrison type first — do not attack Missile-garrisoned banks without Tank backup

City Captures (Wednesday/Saturday)

Aircraft remains the primary offensive force for city captures:

  • DVA burst eliminates enemy rally carries
  • Morrison's weapon amplifies rally damage for your entire alliance
  • Coordinate with your alliance for type-matched waves — see Alliance Squad Coordination

Trade Train Raiding

The Trade Train starting Week 2 adds new PvP opportunities:

  • Aircraft burst is ideal for quick raids — destroy escorts before they can respond
  • March Speed coffee helps you intercept Trade Trains before they complete delivery
  • High-risk, high-reward — successful raids steal Whiskey which converts to CrystalGold for Bank deposits

Watch for Missiles (More Dangerous Than Ever)

Fiona's Exclusive Weapon and Venom UR mean Missile squads can now match Aircraft in burst damage:

  • Always scout before engaging — a well-built Missile squad with Fiona's weapon will destroy you
  • In Bank Stronghold fights, check the garrison type before rallying
  • Let your Tank teammates handle Missile opponents
  • The days of Aircraft ignoring the combat triangle are over

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