War Machines Guide: Basic controls before you lift off
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OverviewWar Machines is an open-world Roblox game where you suit up in a powered WARDEN armor, fly through the sky, and fight both AI enemies and other players. This guide covers how to get started, how flying and fuel work, how to use the War Machine Suit's weapons, and how to hold your own in PvP.
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War Machines
Basic controls before you lift off
CheckWar Machines plays very differently on a gamepad versus a keyboard and mouse, so check which setup you are on before anything else. Flying is not automatic — you have to be mid-air before the fly button does anything. PC players also get a Block key that gamepad players do not have, which is worth knowing before you try to figure out why a tactic you read about is not working for you.
- Gamepad press A while mid-air to fly, LJoystick In while flying to boost, then RT while boosting to go supersonic
- PC press Space while mid-air to fly, Ctrl while flying to boost, then Left Click while boosting to go supersonic
- Shoot with RT on gamepad or Left Click on PC but Left Click is also used to trigger supersonic, so you must be boosting first for supersonic and not boosting to just fire
- Eject with DPad Up on gamepad use it to escape a bad situation fast
- Toggle your mask with DPad Down and switch Rogue (PvP) mode on or off with DPad Left
- PC only press F to block incoming fire
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How flight fuel works
Summary
Every time you fly, a fuel bar counts down. When it empties you drop to the ground and must wait for it to refill before you can fly again. Normal flight drains the bar slowly, but the two powered modes eat through it much faster. Knowing the difference between boosted and supersonic fuel costs is the single most important thing about staying airborne in a fight.
- Boosted flight
drains your full fuel bar in about 45 seconds
- Supersonic activation
costs one-third of your fuel bar the moment you trigger it
- Supersonic duration
after that initial one-third loss, you have roughly 15 seconds before the bar empties completely
- Boosted cash rate
earns 7 to 12 per second while active
- Supersonic cash rate
earns 9 to 25 per second while active
War Machine Suit and its weapons
Tips
The War Machine Suit has a 10 percent chance of coming from Suit Box 3. It comes with extended shoulder pads and red neon trim. Two weapons are mounted directly on the suit, and each one fills a different role in a fight.
- The Wrist Rifle sits on the right wrist and holds 30 rounds, behaving like a standard tactical rifle
- The Shoulder Minigun sits on the upper right backside of the suit and rotates into position when you equip it, pointing wherever you face
- The minigun has a 15-second cooldown after you fully empty it
- With accurate aim the minigun deals heavy damage in PvP, and it is a particularly strong pick against helicopters
Glossary
Glossary- WARDEN Suit
- The powered armor you wear throughout the game, giving you the ability to fly, boost, shoot, and use suit-specific weapons.
- Mask
- An equippable accessory swapped with DPad Down mid-game.
- Boost
- An accelerated flight mode activated by pressing LJoystick In (gamepad) or Ctrl (PC) while already flying.
- Supersonic
- The fastest flight mode, triggered from boost, which instantly costs one-third of your fuel bar and lasts about 15 seconds after that initial cost.
- Flight Fuel
- The bar that limits how long you can stay airborne; it refills on the ground after you land.
- Rogue Mode
- A toggle switched with DPad Left that enables PvP combat against other players.
- Eject
- An emergency escape triggered with DPad Up.
- Shoulder Minigun
- A suit-mounted weapon on the War Machine Suit's upper right backside that deals heavy damage, is strong against helicopters, and has a 15-second cooldown after full use.
- Wrist Rifle
- A 30-round rifle mounted on the War Machine Suit's right wrist, behaving similarly to the Shemagh Suit's Tactical Rifle.
Common questions
FAQWhy do I keep running out of fuel mid-fight?
Supersonic costs one-third of your fuel bar the instant you activate it and drains the rest in about 15 seconds, so a single burst of supersonic can empty you fast.
Does the War Machine Suit come from a specific box?
Yes, it has a 10 percent chance of being rolled from Suit Box 3.
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