Mission 15
Ace Combat 8 Mission 15: Wings of Wax — Operation Deal Cards
Mission 15 — Wings of Wax (Operation Deal Cards). Boss/superweapon cadence around Ladon targets. Ace note: Ace when 1 Ladon is destroyed — must kill the ace before destroying the second Ladon..
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: Wings of Wax
- Operation: Deal Cards
- Number: Mission 15 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Boss/superweapon cadence around Ladon targets. Destroy one Ladon to spawn the ace, shoot it down, then finish the second.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Ace when 1 Ladon is destroyed — must kill the ace before destroying the second Ladon.
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 15 called?
Wings of Wax — Operation Deal Cards.
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 14 · Mission 16 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 15 Wings of Wax. Also: Operation Deal Cards, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.