Hero Profile
DVA
Blade Striker,
DVA, also known as "Blade Striker," is an Ultra Rare (UR) aircraft damage dealer who specializes in Energy Damage.
Rarity:
UR
Hero Vehicle Type:
Aircraft
Specialty:
Attack
Combat Snapshot
Verified DataDamage Type:
Energy Damage
Attack:
22.2K
HP:
432.8K
Defense:
2.9K
March Size:
350
Tags
Description
DVA is a verified Ultra Rare (UR) aircraft hero with Damage Dealer specialty and Energy Damage listed on the source page.
Her referenced base stats are 22.2K Attack, 432.8K HP, 2.9K Defense, and 350 March Size.
Skills
Vortex Missile
Auto AttackLaunch a missile attack that deals Energy Damage and scales through additional damage upgrades.
Additional Effects
- Deals 30% Extra Damage.
- Increase Additional Damage to 70%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 120%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 185%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 270%.
Armament Upgrade
PassiveBoost this hero's combat effectiveness through repeated upgrade scaling.
Additional Effects
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
Steel Barrage
TacticsRelease a tactics barrage that deals Energy Damage and scales through repeated damage upgrades.
Additional Effects
- Deals 30% Extra Damage.
- Increase Additional Damage to 70%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 120%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 185%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 270%.
Recommended Gear
Early blue gear should usually stay at level 0. Upgrade Ore is scarce, so the best value comes from shifting investment into the first strong epic pieces instead of over-upgrading temporary equipment.
M3 Turret
This is the most important early blue item for DVA because the Attack boost translates directly into better burst damage. Keep it at level 0.
M3 Radar
A useful secondary blue piece that complements the Turret, but still not something worth spending Upgrade Ore on.
M3 Armor
Helpful for a small survivability cushion if your frontline is shaky, though it remains temporary gear and should stay unupgraded.
M3 Data Chip
The lowest-priority blue option. Use it only as a filler piece and keep all upgrade resources for epic gear.
M4-A Destroyer Cannon
DVA's first epic priority because it gives a major offensive jump and is one of the fastest ways to feel a real power increase.
M4-A Jackal Data Chip
The ideal second epic target. It adds a strong base-stat boost and rounds out DVA's damage-focused gearing path.
Strengths
Aircraft Hero Synergy
DVA is strongest in Aircraft-heavy teams, where her scaling and support interactions make the whole formation more dangerous.
High Burst Damage
DVA is built to threaten enemies with strong burst windows, which makes her valuable in both PvE clears and PvP pressure fights.
Versatility Across Game Modes
She has value in PvE, PvP, and seasonal content, so investment in DVA can carry across more than one narrow activity.
Exclusive Weapon Scaling
Her exclusive weapon meaningfully strengthens both DVA herself and Aircraft lineups around her, making it one of the cleanest long-term scaling paths she has.
Weaknesses
Gear and Upgrade Cost
DVA becomes much more expensive as you chase her best gear and weapon progression, which can be rough for slower or more resource-limited accounts.
Less Effective Without Her Weapon
She is still usable without the weapon, but the gap between baseline DVA and fully enabled DVA is real and noticeable.
Vulnerable Without Proper Support
DVA still needs a stable frontline and smart positioning. If she is exposed too early, her damage window can disappear before it matters.
No Utility Skills
DVA is mostly about damage and Aircraft synergy, not crowd control or healing, so some teams may need extra utility from elsewhere.
Performance Tips
Aircraft Synergy
Build around Aircraft-heavy lineups whenever possible, because that is where DVA's support and scaling value become most efficient.
Gear Priorities
Use blue gear only as a bridge and move into the Destroyer Cannon and Jackal Data Chip quickly, since those are the upgrades that really move her damage.
Positioning Strategy
DVA usually wants the backline so she can stay safe and keep firing, though niche PvP situations can justify more aggressive placement if the frontline is stable.
Upgrade Focus
Prioritize her exclusive weapon and meaningful epic gear first. Those upgrades do much more for DVA than trying to squeeze value out of temporary blue pieces.
Team Awareness
DVA is a carry, not a self-sustaining frontline hero. Pair her with tanks and support so she can spend more time converting pressure into kills.
Conclusion
DVA is one of the cleaner burst-oriented Aircraft carries in Last War: Survival. She rewards proper team construction, careful positioning, and meaningful gear investment, and she becomes much more dangerous once her exclusive weapon starts amplifying the whole lineup around her.
FAQ
How does DVA’s Exclusive Weapon enhance her performance?
DVA's exclusive weapon boosts her own scaling and improves Aircraft team value, which makes it one of the biggest long-term upgrades attached to her kit.
Which skills are crucial for DVA’s effectiveness?
Vortex Missile, Steel Barrage, and Armament Upgrade define her core output, combining burst pressure with stronger crit-based damage potential.
What is the optimal positioning for DVA in formations?
Backline is the default because it protects her damage window, though some niche PvP matches can reward more aggressive placement if the rest of the team can support it.
How can players obtain and upgrade DVA’s Exclusive Weapon?
DVA's weapon comes through the seasonal progression path and then scales through dedicated shards, so her best build asks for a meaningful follow-up investment.
