Cage — Aircraft Defender

SSR · Aircraft · Defense · Energy damage

Why Cage matters

Temporary frontline placeholder for Aircraft teams. Replaced by Carlie and Lucius when available. Serviceable early-game Aircraft tank.

Tier ratings by mode

ModeTier

OverallB

PvP / ArenaB

PvE / CampaignB

Boss RallyC

Zombie SiegeB

Skills

SkillEffect

Auto-attackEnergy-based auto-attack

Active (Tactics)Defense Boost — Boosts front-row defense by 40 for 6 seconds (non-stackable)

PassiveDefensive aura for nearby allies

ExpertiseSuper Sensing — HP, ATK, DEF +10%, Skill cooldown speed +10%

Best squad for Cage

Position: Front row — placeholder Aircraft tank

Pairs well with: DVA, Morrison, Schuyler

Build your best squad with Cage in the Squad Builder →

How to invest in Cage

Level and gear Cage per the Hero Levelling guide.
Unlock the Exclusive Weapon — the biggest single power jump for a defense hero.

Tier ratings reflect the current meta — see the full tier list for how modes are scored. Skill values are verified in-game; confirm exact numbers in your client as they can be tuned per update.

Artwork on this page is our own. It is drawn to the hero’s troop type and role rather than copied from the game, so it will not match the portrait you see in your client — this is a fan site and the game’s art is not ours to republish.