Incursion & Machine of War

Machine of War recommendations and Incursion basics.

Last updated on Oct 26, 2026

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Machine-Specific Guides

Biovore Incursion Guide

Chaos team cores, flex characters, and power-up priorities to help your roster survive the Biovore Incursion.

Z’Kar Incursion Guide

Xenos team cores, flex characters, and battle-by-battle tips for the Z’Kar / Daemon Prince Incursion.

Plagueburst Crawler Incursion Guide

Xenos team cores, flex characters, and battle-by-battle tips for the Plagueburst Crawler / PBC Incursion.

Incursion & Machine of War Basics

Event Timing

Incursion events run for a limited time and focus on a single Machine of War (MoW).

Choosing Your Machine of War

At the start of the event, you must select one Machine of War to pursue.

Your choice is locked for the entire event.
You cannot switch to a different Machine of War until the next Incursion event.
Choosing carefully is important, especially for newer accounts with limited resources.

Event Progression

Players battle through a series of stages that increase in difficulty.

Progression follows the rarity system:

Common
Uncommon
Rare
Epic
Legendary
Mythic

Higher difficulties offer greater rewards but require stronger rosters and more developed characters.

Event Rewards

Incursion events are the primary way to unlock and improve Machines of War.

Rewards include:

Machine of War shards used to unlock or ascend your chosen Machine of War
Badges
Orbs
Components
Other faction-specific upgrade materials

What to Expect

Unlocking a Machine of War is achievable for most active players. Reaching higher ascension levels requires stronger rosters, efficient event progression, and participation across multiple Incursion cycles.

Because your Machine of War choice is locked for the event, it is worth reviewing the strengths and long-term value of each option before committing.