In Last War: Survival, Hero Skills are just as important as Exclusive Weapons and Hero Gear. Many close battles are often decided not by raw stats, but by how well your hero skills are upgraded and prioritized. This guide focuses on the Aircraft Squad and explains which skills to level first for each hero.
Last War Survival Best Aircraft Hero Skills Guide
General Rules for Upgrading Hero Skills
Before we dive into the heroes, keep these upgrade rules in mind:
Upgrade all skills to Level 10 early.
It’s relatively cheap and gives a strong base for all your heroes.
Upgrade in increments of 10.
Helps spread your medals evenly and prevents having one overpowered skill while others lag behind.
Follow a clear prioritization path.
Max the most impactful skills first (Tactics and Auto Attacks for damage dealers, defensive/passives for tanks).
Aircraft Hero Skill Priority
1. DVA – Top Damage Dealer
Tactics: Steel Barrage (1st Priority)
Massive damage skill, vital for cutting through enemies.
Auto Attack: Vortex Missile (2nd Priority)
Always triggers, making it key for consistent DPS.
Passive: Precision Upgrade (Last Priority)
Increases crit rate but should stay 10 levels below the other two until they’re maxed.
Recommended Path: Tactics → Auto Attack → Passive
2. Carlie – Defensive Frontliner
Tactics: Inferno Blaze (1st Priority)
Strong frontline defense.
Passive: Energy Adaptation (2nd Priority)
Improves survivability and consistency in long fights.
Auto Attack: Duel-String Rocket (Last Priority)
Not worth heavy investment since her role is tanking, not damage.
Recommended Path: Tactics → Passive → Auto Attack
3. Morrison – Damage Dealer (Anti-Air Specialist)
Tactics: Armor Piercing Shot (1st Priority)
Excellent for raw damage and shredding aircraft squads.
Auto Attack: Full-Auto Machine Gun (2nd Priority)
Boosts damage frequency, a must for high DPS.
Passive: Full Firepower (3rd Priority, but valuable)
Increases physical damage, making him unique among damage dealers.
Recommended Path: Tactics → Auto Attack → Passive (high priority)
4. Lucius – Defensive Hero
- Tactics: Knight’s Spirit (1st Priority)
Provides overall damage reduction for the team. - Passive: Silver Armor (1st Priority, tied with Tactics)
Reduces damage for frontline and energy damage taken. - Auto Attack: Lightning Triple Strike (Last Priority)
Less important than his defensive buffs.
👉 Recommended Path: Tactics + Passive → Auto Attack
5. Schuyler – Situational Damage Dealer
- Tactics: Blast Frenzy (1st Priority)
Best skill to focus on when you finally upgrade her. - Auto Attack: Power Barrage (2nd Priority)
Prioritize after her Tactics. - Passive: Antimatter Armor (Last Priority overall)
The weakest in the Aircraft squad; upgrade last after all others are done.
👉 Recommended Path: Tactics → Auto Attack → Passive (very last in squad)
Suggested Upgrade Flow
Here’s a smart path to maximize your Skill Medals:
- DVA (Tactics & Auto Attack first)
- Carlie (Tactics & Passive)
- Morrison (Tactics & Auto Attack, then Passive)
- Lucius (Tactics & Passive equally, then Auto Attack)
- Schuyler (Tactics last, then slowly work up to Auto Attack and Passive)
By following this order, you’ll maximize both damage output and survivability, ensuring your Aircraft Squad wins more close battles.
- Damage dealers (DVA, Morrison) should always have their Tactics and Auto Attacks maxed first.
- Tanks (Carlie, Lucius) rely on Tactics and Passive skills for durability.
- Schuyler is the lowest priority and should only be upgraded after the core four are complete.
With careful planning of Skill Medals, you’ll stop losing those frustratingly close matches and push your Aircraft Squad to the top of the battlefield.
