Pilotown the approach.
Know your aircraft. Choose the approach. Get your squad there and back.
A starting kit for your role.
Essential role equipment with fewer supplies.
Compare loadouts
| Loadout tier | Primary weapon | Loaded ammunition | Body armor / Helmet | Deployment cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget kit | Bushmaster M17S | 5.56x45mm | Level 1 Armor Level 1 Helmet | $3,210 |
| Regular kit | Bushmaster M17S | 5.56x45mm | Level 2 Armor Level 2 Helmet | $6,470 |
| Full kit | Bushmaster M17S | 5.56x45mm | Level 2 Armor Level 2 Helmet | $7,170 |
Unlock fees are separate.
Standard loadout
Weapon slots
Bushmaster M17S
$0 · 3.17 kg
Unlock level unverifiedUnlock fee unverifiedSemi / Burst Fire · 5.56x45mm · Unable to equip attachments.
Attachments
Weight class: Light
10 – < 17 kg
Estimated from known weights. Missing item or ammunition weights may change this class.
Sprint restrictions: community tooltip report; not independently verified.
Weight penalties
- Maximum movement speed-5%
- Jump velocity-5%
- Stamina regeneration-15%
- Aim sway amplitude+2%
- Aim sway speed+5%
- Aim-down-sights time+5%
Current class only. Armor and skills may have separate effects. Sources ↗
Editorial templates, not official or verified meta builds. Check item unlocks. Vehicle and aircraft purchases are separate.
Tool instructions
How to buy guns, magazines and ammo in WARDOGS
Prepare a weapon, loaded spare magazines and loose ammunition. Follow illustrated steps in the WARDOGS Kit simulator and check compatibility before deployment.
WARDOGS backpack space, weapon slings and weight explained
Learn to read backpack cells and sling slots, arrange supplies without losing items, and inspect modeled weight penalties in the WARDOGS loadout simulator.
More illustrated guides & field notes
External guides retain their original screenshots and author credits. Older mechanics and numbers need checking against the current game.
Watch & learn
Creator tutorials selected for this role. Videos are in English.
Most viewed first · choose Beginner essentials for your first session.
34:40Air Force Pilot’s ULTIMATE WARDOGS Helicopter Guide (HOTAS, Mouse, Controller, Settings, & More)
Compare mouse, controller and HOTAS flight setups. Extra hardware is optional.
Published before Season 3: recheck prices, unlocks and combat values.
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16:37WARDOGS ► A Quick Start Guide To Flying Helicopters - Controls, Settings, Sensitivities
Mouse and keyboard bindings, sensitivity and cockpit indicators.
Published before Season 3: recheck prices, unlocks and combat values.
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4:35REAL PILOT Teaches How To FLY - WARDOGS Helicopter Tutorial (Beginner)
Helicopter controls, hovering and first landings.
Published before Season 3: recheck prices, unlocks and combat values.
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24:15WARDOGS - Expert Helicopter Flying & Landing Guide | Master the J Hook
Landing techniques and the J-hook, with input overlays.
Published before Season 3: recheck prices, unlocks and combat values.
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5:32REAL PILOT Teaches You How To FLY - WARDOGS Helicopter Tutorial (Intermediate)
Lift, approach control and practice drills after your first landings.
Published before Season 3: recheck prices, unlocks and combat values.
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4:58ADVANCED Heli Guide for WARDOGS! | WARDOGS War College (Ep. 5)
Beyond basic landings: orbiting, supply drops and helicopter positioning. Older recording.
Published before Season 3: recheck prices, unlocks and combat values.
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13:52WARDOGS ► How To MASTER Logistics With The Z20 Lakota
Lakota supply runs: approach, delivery and return.
Published before Season 3: recheck prices, unlocks and combat values.
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8:32Most Efficient Way to Level Up in WARDOGS - Season 3
Season 3 role actions and match examples. Open the chapter for this role; XP and “most efficient” claims are unverified.
Season 3: creator description and chapters checked; gameplay claims unverified.
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14:47How to get RICH as a pilot in Season 3
Helicopter dogfighting basics from 03:40, with Season 3 flight examples. Creator advice; no guaranteed earnings.
Season 3: creator description and chapters checked; gameplay claims unverified.
Views checked:Checked against creator titles, descriptions and chapters. Older recordings may show outdated prices, unlocks, damage or controls.