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 Leveling 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.