Learning goals
- Understand Archwing deployment in Railjack.
- Understand when to leave the Railjack.
- Understand space danger.
- Understand Away Team context.
- Avoid unnecessary exposure.
Explanation
Railjack missions can involve space combat around the Railjack. Players may leave the Railjack and use Archwing in space for boarding, objective access, emergency movement, or special tasks. Archwing is useful for moving between Railjack and objectives, boarding Crewships or points of interest, reaching objectives as Away Team, and returning when the Railjack is not nearby. It is not a replacement for a properly used Railjack.
What should I do?
Use Archwing in Railjack when you need to board or reach a point of interest, you are part of the Away Team, the Railjack is positioned safely, you know where you are going, and you can return quickly.
Common mistakes
Avoid these Archwing mistakes before spending mods, resources, unlock time, or mission attempts.
- Floating outside during heavy enemy fire.
- Leaving Railjack with no objective.
- Not marking or following objectives.
- Trying to fight all Railjack enemies with Archwing alone.
- Forgetting to return to the ship.
- Not knowing the difference between pilot, gunner, and Away Team roles.
Key Takeaways
- In Railjack, Archwing is a deployment tool. Leave the ship with a purpose.
Practical task
Railjack Archwing use should support a clear objective.
- During a Railjack mission, identify why you would leave the ship.
- Mark the objective.
- Exit only when you have a clear route.
- Use Archwing to reach the objective.
- Return or complete the Away Team task.
- Write whether leaving the Railjack was useful.
You can explain when Archwing deployment helps in Railjack.