Vehicles
Master BeastLink vehicles — cars, helicopters, tanks and aircraft. Compare roles, armor, speed, and learn how to counter Beasts on wheels.
Introduction
Vehicles are the second layer of BeastLink’s asymmetric combat. Between fighting on foot and controlling a Beast, players can jump into cars, helicopters, tanks and aircraft to reposition squads, provide heavy firepower and harass Kaiju from a safe distance. Every vehicle class fills a different role: cars are fast ground transport, helicopters dominate the sky, tanks bring armor and suppression, and aircraft are rapid strike craft. Learning which vehicle suits your squad, your map and your current objective is a huge part of playing BeastLink effectively. This category covers every vehicle class, how to pilot them, and how to counter Beasts on wheels.
Vehicle Class Comparison
| Vehicle | Role | Armor | Speed | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | Fast ground transport | Light | Very High | B |
| Helicopters | Aerial support | Light | High | A |
| Tanks | Heavy fire support | Heavy | Low | A |
| Aircraft | Rapid strike craft | Medium | Extreme | S |
Vehicle Classes
Cars
Fast ground transport — reposition squads and run down infantry.
Helicopters
Aerial support — harass Beasts from above and drop squads into hot zones.
Tanks
Heavy armored firepower — suppress Beasts and break defensive lines.
Aircraft
Rapid strike craft — high mobility, bombing runs and hunting airborne targets.
Core Mechanics
Vehicle gameplay in BeastLink is centered on role coverage and map awareness. Every vehicle class has a distinct role: cars provide fast transport, helicopters offer aerial support, tanks bring heavy armor and suppression, and aircraft are rapid strike platforms. Piloting requires understanding how your vehicle interacts with the destruction system — tanks can push through light structures, aircraft can collapse buildings with ordnance, and helicopters must avoid the debris of collapsing towers. Vehicles are also the primary counter to Beasts, since their weapons and armor let squads stand up to a Kaiju that would destroy infantry instantly. However, every vehicle is a large target, so positioning and situational awareness are critical to survival.
Advantages
Vehicles give squads the mobility and firepower needed to control a large map. A coordinated vehicle squad can reposition instantly, respond to Beast threats across the battlefield, and deliver overwhelming firepower that no infantry squad can match. Vehicles are also the most reliable way to counter a rampaging Beast, because their armor and heavy weapons let you put sustained damage on a Kaiju from a relatively safe distance. For players who enjoy driving, flying and tactical positioning, vehicles offer a distinct playstyle that sits between the vulnerability of infantry and the raw power of a Beast. The variety of vehicle classes means there is a role for every preference, from fast and nimble cars to heavy and unstoppable tanks.
Challenges
Every vehicle is a target, and the bigger the vehicle, the bigger the target. Tanks and aircraft attract anti-vehicle weapons, while helicopters are vulnerable to anti-aircraft fire and skilled Beast pilots. Vehicles can also be a liability in tight urban environments where their size limits their movement and collapsing buildings can trap or crush them. Wasting a vehicle — or losing a tank to a single well-aimed rocket — gives the enemy a significant advantage, so poor vehicle management hurts your squad as much as good vehicle play helps it. Finally, vehicles do not earn serum as efficiently as infantry in some modes, so a squad that relies entirely on vehicles may find itself unable to Link with a Beast when it matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick Tips
Always keep a car or aircraft as an escape plan. When a Beast appears, the fastest way to avoid a quick death is to be in a vehicle that can outrun it. Keep track of where the nearest vehicle spawns on each map, and never commit your squad to an objective without a fast way out if a Beast converges on your position.
Match your vehicle to the map. Tanks dominate open industrial maps where their range matters, but struggle in tight downtown districts where Beasts can close distance. Helicopters and aircraft shine on maps with vertical space and open skies. Study the map rotation and choose your vehicle accordingly rather than defaulting to the same pick every game.
Designate a dedicated pilot per squad. Having one player who is comfortable flying helicopters and aircraft is a massive advantage. A dedicated pilot can provide overwatch, insert the squad into objectives, and respond to Beast threats across the map while the rest of the squad focuses on infantry combat. Practice flying in the offline missions before relying on it in PvP.
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