Mission 03
Ace Combat 8 Mission 03: Purple Magic Takes Flight — Operation Frostwave
Mission 03 — Purple Magic Takes Flight (Operation Frostwave). Prioritize bombers for Raia; Lux Lunae appears automatically — finish the mission after kills for Assault Records. Ace note: Lux Lunae 160th (auto). Raia (F/A-18C).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: Purple Magic Takes Flight
- Operation: Frostwave
- Number: Mission 03 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Prioritize bombers for Raia; Lux Lunae appears automatically — finish the mission after kills for Assault Records.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Lux Lunae 160th (auto). Raia (F/A-18C): destroy all bombers before they reach White Valley Base range.
Named aces need Veteran+. Finish the mission after the kill. Full table: hidden aces.
S-rank tips
- Replay in Free Mission with a role-matched jet and dual SP weapons.
- Farm high-value TGTs early; don’t waste the clock on low-point leftovers until you’re near the threshold.
- On Ace, expect tighter enemy fire — use Cover and terrain, rearm if the map allows mid-mission landings.
People also ask
What is Mission 03 called?
Purple Magic Takes Flight — Operation Frostwave.
How do I get the mission medal?
This sortie has no unique mission medal — focus S-rank and Assault Records.
Can I replay it later?
Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.
Further reading
Related guides
Mission 02 · Mission 04 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 03 Purple Magic Takes Flight. Also: Operation Frostwave, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.