In “Into the Breach,” effectively dealing with the flying Vek that hover over water tiles demands a specialized approach, given their unique immunity to drowning. Here are some strategies to successfully navigate this challenge:

1. Understand the Water Dynamics
– Immunity to Drowning: Flying Vek are completely unaffected by water tiles. While ground Vek can be drowned by being pushed into water, flying Vek simply hover above it, meaning water cannot be exploited as a lethal tactic against them.

2. Utilize Environmental Hazards
– Fire and Acid: These two hazards are particularly effective against flying Vek. Fire inflicts damage over time, continuously hurting Vek positioned on fire tiles. Acid is potent because it makes Vek take double damage from all sources. Strategically placing flying Vek in areas of acid or fire will maximize your damage output.

3. Employ Push Mechanics
– Pushing Into Hazards: Certain mechs have abilities to push or launch Vek into other terrain hazards or even into each other. For instance, the Pitcher Mech can effectively launch ground Vek into terrain that would eliminate them and can also push flying Vek. While pushing flying Vek into pits won’t harm them, pushing them into fire or acid remains an effective strategy for dealing damage while avoiding their attacks.

4. Manipulate Attack Order and Positioning
– Watch Attack Order: Pay careful attention to the turn order of your enemies. You can sometimes position flying Vek in ways that limit their effectiveness. Pushing them into positions where they are less of a threat or where they might attack each other can give you an upper hand in managing the battlefield. Utilizing terrain and blocking enemy paths can also lead to strategic advantages.

5. Consider Mech Abilities and Mods
– Alternative Abilities: While standard mech abilities do not have direct effects on flying Vek regarding water tiles, there are community suggestions for potential abilities that could harm flying Vek or pull them toward liquid tiles. Unfortunately, these abilities are not part of the base game but are worth considering in discussions about the game’s mechanics.

Conclusion
To summarize, flying Vek require a unique tactical approach due to their immunity to drowning in water tiles. Effective strategies include leveraging fire and acid, utilizing mech abilities to push Vek into damaging positions, strategically manipulating their attack sequences, and exploring community-suggested enhancements. Mastering these tactics will greatly improve your effectiveness against the threats posed by flying Vek throughout your campaigns in “Into the Breach.”