You don't always need to shoot down a UFO to (possibly) prevent it from completing it's objectives, sometimes just damaging it is enough. You really just have to let them go at the start.Įven the small UFOs will require multiple stock interceptors to shoot it down, so don't go into a fight unless you're happy to have damaged interceptors for a while. There's a few ways to improve your effectiveness in dealing with UFOs: Pick your Fightsĭon't try and shoot down large, or even medium, sized craft until you've improved your air force. As always, if you rush to these improvements first you'll likely suffer in the tactical game, so a careful balance is required. The mod intentionally makes the air game a constant lose battle. I'm current mid way through a play of a long war game and thought I'd offer a few bits of advice I've determined from experience and researching within the wiki for my own knowledge.įirst of all, gaining an upper hand in aerial combat is going to take a long time.
