Combat Tips
Core tactics for dogfighting.
Combat tips for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
- Immediate Kill: Most aircraft go down to two standard missiles. When you have a clear shot, double-tap the Circle button to fire both loaded missiles together for an instant kill.
- High-G Turns: Perform High-G turns to change direction quickly and gain an edge in dogfights. Stay in one too long, though, and your speed drops fast and the plane stalls.
- Using the Reticle: A machine-gun reticle appears once you're close enough to an enemy. It sits off-centre because it compensates for the enemy's trajectory — line it up with the target to deal damage.
- Don't Waste Missiles: You are only locked on while the indicator around the enemy is red.