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Caw Caw. Steal eggs. Win the nest.
Caw Caw! Birds of War is a 3v3v3 aerial PvP hero shooter from HexNest Games — steal eggs from rival nests, master ragdoll-driven combat, and chat (or yell) at your enemies through proximity voice. Whether you swoop in as an Eagle, scramble as a Pigeon, or dive as a Crow, every nest is up for grabs.
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NEWBirds of War Player Mod Guide — Subscribe to Steam Workshop, Install Mods, and Manage Your Loadout
Master the Birds of War player-side mod workflow: subscribe to Steam Workshop mods, install custom bird skins, custom maps, balance mods, audio mods, and manage your mod loadout for ranked play.
Read More →NEWBirds of War MVB Metrics Guide — How to Become Most Valuable Bird With Egg Carry, Clutch Saves, and Peel Score
Master the Birds of War MVB evaluation: the five scoring metrics (Eggs carried, clutch saves, peel score, dive confirms, third-flock raids), per-bird MVB profiles, and the climbing path to Most Valuable Bird.
Read More →NEWBirds of War Training Range to Ranked Guide — Tutorial Completion, Practice Drills, and Climbing Path
Climb from Birds of War training range to ranked: tutorial completion order, practice drill routines per bird, ranked mode entry requirements, SR climb milestones, and the 30-day progression path.
Read More →NEWBirds of War Updraft Locations Guide — Map-by-Map Jump Pad Routes, Air Combos, and Climb Paths
Master the Birds of War updraft jump pads: per-map updraft locations, climb path combinations, air combo routes, dodge timing, and the per-map positioning rules for aerial control.
Read More →NEWBirds of War Flight Control Guide — Mouse vs Gamepad, Sensitivity Settings, and DualSense Mapping
Master Birds of War flight controls: mouse vs gamepad tradeoffs, sensitivity curves per bird, DualSense/DualShock mapping, controller deadzone tuning, and the settings that decide ranked climbing.
Read More →Birds of War Eagle Guide — Diver Role, Talon Dive Timing, 1.1.5 Buff
Birds of War Eagle guide covering the Diver role, Talon Dive timing windows, the 1.1.5 Talon Dive buff, Nest carry routes, and ranked comp pairings after the patch.
Read More →Birds of War Eagle 1.1.5 Talon Dive Buff — Meta Impact and Tier Shift
Birds of War Eagle 1.1.5 patch analysis — Talon Dive execute damage fix, cooldown reduction, and the meta shift that moved the Eagle from B-tier to A-tier.
Read More →Birds of War Vietnam Map Guide — Jungle Cover, Ambush Routes, Owl Meta
Birds of War Vietnam map guide covering jungle cover mechanics, ambush roost positions, Nest clusters, and best Ambusher comps for Vietnam ranked climbing.
Read More →Birds of War Counter-Comp Matchups — How to Beat Sky Control Sneak Raid and Chaos Rush in 1.1.5
Comp-by-comp counter matchups for Birds of War ranked after patch 1.1.5 — which comps beat which, when to swap, and the third-flock reads that flip losing matchups into clutch wins.
Read More →Birds of War Ragdoll Physics Combo Guide — Input Tables, Knockback Chains, and Commit Timing
Master the Birds of War ragdoll physics combos: dive input tables, knockback chain windows, combo extension rules, the Talon Dive confirm bug fix impact, and per-bird combo routes for patch 1.1.5.
Read More →NEWBirds of War Player Mod Guide — Subscribe to Steam Workshop, Install Mods, and Manage Your Loadout
Master the Birds of War player-side mod workflow: subscribe to Steam Workshop mods, install custom bird skins, custom maps, balance mods, audio mods, and manage your mod loadout for ranked play.
Read More →NEWBirds of War MVB Metrics Guide — How to Become Most Valuable Bird With Egg Carry, Clutch Saves, and Peel Score
Master the Birds of War MVB evaluation: the five scoring metrics (Eggs carried, clutch saves, peel score, dive confirms, third-flock raids), per-bird MVB profiles, and the climbing path to Most Valuable Bird.
Read More →NEWBirds of War Training Range to Ranked Guide — Tutorial Completion, Practice Drills, and Climbing Path
Climb from Birds of War training range to ranked: tutorial completion order, practice drill routines per bird, ranked mode entry requirements, SR climb milestones, and the 30-day progression path.
Read More →NEWBirds of War Updraft Locations Guide — Map-by-Map Jump Pad Routes, Air Combos, and Climb Paths
Master the Birds of War updraft jump pads: per-map updraft locations, climb path combinations, air combo routes, dodge timing, and the per-map positioning rules for aerial control.
Read More →NEWBirds of War Flight Control Guide — Mouse vs Gamepad, Sensitivity Settings, and DualSense Mapping
Master Birds of War flight controls: mouse vs gamepad tradeoffs, sensitivity curves per bird, DualSense/DualShock mapping, controller deadzone tuning, and the settings that decide ranked climbing.
Read More →Birds of War Eagle Guide — Diver Role, Talon Dive Timing, 1.1.5 Buff
Birds of War Eagle guide covering the Diver role, Talon Dive timing windows, the 1.1.5 Talon Dive buff, Nest carry routes, and ranked comp pairings after the patch.
Read More →Birds of War Eagle 1.1.5 Talon Dive Buff — Meta Impact and Tier Shift
Birds of War Eagle 1.1.5 patch analysis — Talon Dive execute damage fix, cooldown reduction, and the meta shift that moved the Eagle from B-tier to A-tier.
Read More →Birds of War Vietnam Map Guide — Jungle Cover, Ambush Routes, Owl Meta
Birds of War Vietnam map guide covering jungle cover mechanics, ambush roost positions, Nest clusters, and best Ambusher comps for Vietnam ranked climbing.
Read More →Birds of War Counter-Comp Matchups — How to Beat Sky Control Sneak Raid and Chaos Rush in 1.1.5
Comp-by-comp counter matchups for Birds of War ranked after patch 1.1.5 — which comps beat which, when to swap, and the third-flock reads that flip losing matchups into clutch wins.
Read More →Birds of War Ragdoll Physics Combo Guide — Input Tables, Knockback Chains, and Commit Timing
Master the Birds of War ragdoll physics combos: dive input tables, knockback chain windows, combo extension rules, the Talon Dive confirm bug fix impact, and per-bird combo routes for patch 1.1.5.
Read More →Featured Guides
Birds of War Beginner's Guide — First 5 Steps, Key Terms, and Your First Ranked Match
Start your Birds of War journey right: the 5-step first-session path, the key terminology every new player needs, a first-bird decision tree, and what the current patch 1.1.5 balance changes mean for beginners.
Read More →Birds of War 3v3v3 Economy Guide — Egg Theft, Nest Tiers, and Winning the Resource War
Master the Birds of War 3v3v3 economy: egg spawn density, third-flock raid pressure, two-front defense math, clutch turnover timing, and the early/mid/late economy phases that decide ranked matches.
Read More →Birds of War Proximity Voice Chat Etiquette — Tactical Use, Mute Protocol, and Caw Caw Discipline
Master proximity voice chat in Birds of War: who hears you, tactical callouts, mute etiquette, the Caw Caw signature, audio positioning, and the line between useful intel and self-snitching.
Read More →Birds of War Egg Steal Timing Window — From Spawn Pickup to Nest Delivery Clocks
Master the Birds of War Egg steal timing window: pickup delay, safe carry phases, route swap math, rival convergence clocks, clutch turnover windows, and the exact times to commit or dump.
Read More →Birds of War Nest Defense Guide — Three-Bird Role Allocation, Guardian Wings Coverage, and Peel Order
Master Birds of War 3-person nest defense: Guardian Wings coverage zones, peel priority order, role allocation (anchor/patrol/response), and how to survive a two-bird raid in the 3v3v3 meta.
Read More →Birds of War Ragdoll Physics Combo Guide — Input Tables, Knockback Chains, and Commit Timing
Master the Birds of War ragdoll physics combos: dive input tables, knockback chain windows, combo extension rules, the Talon Dive confirm bug fix impact, and per-bird combo routes for patch 1.1.5.
Read More →Birds of War Flight Control Guide — Mouse vs Gamepad, Sensitivity Settings, and DualSense Mapping
Master Birds of War flight controls: mouse vs gamepad tradeoffs, sensitivity curves per bird, DualSense/DualShock mapping, controller deadzone tuning, and the settings that decide ranked climbing.
Read More →Birds of War Updraft Locations Guide — Map-by-Map Jump Pad Routes, Air Combos, and Climb Paths
Master the Birds of War updraft jump pads: per-map updraft locations, climb path combinations, air combo routes, dodge timing, and the per-map positioning rules for aerial control.
Read More →Birds of War Training Range to Ranked Guide — Tutorial Completion, Practice Drills, and Climbing Path
Climb from Birds of War training range to ranked: tutorial completion order, practice drill routines per bird, ranked mode entry requirements, SR climb milestones, and the 30-day progression path.
Read More →Birds of War MVB Metrics Guide — How to Become Most Valuable Bird With Egg Carry, Clutch Saves, and Peel Score
Master the Birds of War MVB evaluation: the five scoring metrics (Eggs carried, clutch saves, peel score, dive confirms, third-flock raids), per-bird MVB profiles, and the climbing path to Most Valuable Bird.
Read More →Birds of War Player Mod Guide — Subscribe to Steam Workshop, Install Mods, and Manage Your Loadout
Master the Birds of War player-side mod workflow: subscribe to Steam Workshop mods, install custom bird skins, custom maps, balance mods, audio mods, and manage your mod loadout for ranked play.
Read More →Birds of War Beginner's Guide — First 5 Steps, Key Terms, and Your First Ranked Match
Start your Birds of War journey right: the 5-step first-session path, the key terminology every new player needs, a first-bird decision tree, and what the current patch 1.1.5 balance changes mean for beginners.
Read More →Birds of War 3v3v3 Economy Guide — Egg Theft, Nest Tiers, and Winning the Resource War
Master the Birds of War 3v3v3 economy: egg spawn density, third-flock raid pressure, two-front defense math, clutch turnover timing, and the early/mid/late economy phases that decide ranked matches.
Read More →Birds of War Proximity Voice Chat Etiquette — Tactical Use, Mute Protocol, and Caw Caw Discipline
Master proximity voice chat in Birds of War: who hears you, tactical callouts, mute etiquette, the Caw Caw signature, audio positioning, and the line between useful intel and self-snitching.
Read More →Birds of War Egg Steal Timing Window — From Spawn Pickup to Nest Delivery Clocks
Master the Birds of War Egg steal timing window: pickup delay, safe carry phases, route swap math, rival convergence clocks, clutch turnover windows, and the exact times to commit or dump.
Read More →Birds of War Nest Defense Guide — Three-Bird Role Allocation, Guardian Wings Coverage, and Peel Order
Master Birds of War 3-person nest defense: Guardian Wings coverage zones, peel priority order, role allocation (anchor/patrol/response), and how to survive a two-bird raid in the 3v3v3 meta.
Read More →Birds of War Ragdoll Physics Combo Guide — Input Tables, Knockback Chains, and Commit Timing
Master the Birds of War ragdoll physics combos: dive input tables, knockback chain windows, combo extension rules, the Talon Dive confirm bug fix impact, and per-bird combo routes for patch 1.1.5.
Read More →Birds of War Flight Control Guide — Mouse vs Gamepad, Sensitivity Settings, and DualSense Mapping
Master Birds of War flight controls: mouse vs gamepad tradeoffs, sensitivity curves per bird, DualSense/DualShock mapping, controller deadzone tuning, and the settings that decide ranked climbing.
Read More →Birds of War Updraft Locations Guide — Map-by-Map Jump Pad Routes, Air Combos, and Climb Paths
Master the Birds of War updraft jump pads: per-map updraft locations, climb path combinations, air combo routes, dodge timing, and the per-map positioning rules for aerial control.
Read More →Birds of War Training Range to Ranked Guide — Tutorial Completion, Practice Drills, and Climbing Path
Climb from Birds of War training range to ranked: tutorial completion order, practice drill routines per bird, ranked mode entry requirements, SR climb milestones, and the 30-day progression path.
Read More →Birds of War MVB Metrics Guide — How to Become Most Valuable Bird With Egg Carry, Clutch Saves, and Peel Score
Master the Birds of War MVB evaluation: the five scoring metrics (Eggs carried, clutch saves, peel score, dive confirms, third-flock raids), per-bird MVB profiles, and the climbing path to Most Valuable Bird.
Read More →Birds of War Player Mod Guide — Subscribe to Steam Workshop, Install Mods, and Manage Your Loadout
Master the Birds of War player-side mod workflow: subscribe to Steam Workshop mods, install custom bird skins, custom maps, balance mods, audio mods, and manage your mod loadout for ranked play.
Read More →Your First Flight
Caw into combat with these five steps — from learning the 3v3v3 loop to climbing the ranked ladder.
Beginner Guide
Caw into Birds of War: learn egg-grab priorities, nest defense, the 3v3v3 third-party chaos, and proximity voice etiquette — all in one guide.
Read MorePick a Bird
Meet all 7 launch birds — Crow, Hummingbird, Shoebill, Pigeon, Eagle, Owl, Seagull — and find the role that fits your flight style.
Read MoreLearn the Maps
From Forest updrafts to Highrise rooftops (25% smaller in 1.0.5), memorize egg spawns and the best birds for each arena.
Read MoreTier List
See which birds dominate the post-1.1.5 meta after the Seagull nerf — Shoebill and Eagle hold the top spots.
Read MoreTeam Comp
Sky Control, Sneak Raid, Tank Front, Chaos Rush — learn the four core 3-bird compositions and when to run each.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Win the Nest
Eleven wiki modules cover the full 3v3v3 loop — from bird tier lists and map guides to patch notes and mod kit tutorials. Steal smarter.
Strategy Guides
Beginner walkthroughs, aerial combat tips, proximity voice etiquette, egg-grab priorities, MVB selection — start climbing.
Bird Tier List
Community-ranked S/A/B/C tiers across all 7 launch birds. Based on patch 1.1.5 balance — Shoebill and Eagle lead.
Map Guides
Forest, Highrise, Arctic, Coliseum, Vietnam — egg spawn points, updraft locations, best birds, attack routes.
Bird Classes
All 7 launch birds — Crow (Saboteur), Hummingbird (Speed Demon), Shoebill (Tank), Pigeon (Support), Eagle (Diver), Owl (Ambusher), Seagull (Disruptor).
Team Composition
4 core 3-bird compositions: Sky Control, Sneak Raid, Tank Front, Chaos Rush — with counters and map preferences.
Patch Notes
Track every balance change since 1.0.0. Latest 1.1.5 nerfs Seagull and buffs Eagle Talon Dive.
Ranked Play
Compete for the MVB (Most Valuable Bird) award, climb the ladder, and defend your nest against top-tier dive comps.
Mod Kit & Steam Workshop
Official UE 5.6 no-code mod kit (156 KB ZIP). Build custom birds, maps, and campaigns — share via Steam Workshop.
Story & Lore
The Caw Caw meme origins, three nests in eternal conflict, and the Bird Game 3 lore driving every match.
System Requirements
Unreal Engine 5.6 powered — check minimum and recommended PC specs for smooth 60fps aerial combat.
Platforms
PC (Steam) launch with DualSense/DualShock controller support. Console ports awaiting confirmation.
What is Birds of War?
Birds of War is a 3v3v3 aerial PvP hero shooter developed by HexNest Games (a 3-person indie team) and built on Unreal Engine 5.6. Three flocks of three birds each battle across floating arenas to steal the most eggs before time runs out. The game launched on Steam on July 22, 2026 to 92% Very Positive reviews from 98 critics.
3v3v3 Three-Faction Chaos
Three nests, three teams, one egg basket. Any moment can erupt into two-front warfare when you raid the wrong nest.
Proximity Voice Chat
Mic is always on — your enemies hear every taunt, location call, and frustrated caw. Coordinate, deceive, expose.
Ragdoll Physics Combat
Every hit triggers full ragdoll — chaining aerial knockbacks is half skill, half slapstick comedy.
UE 5.6 Mod Kit
No-code modding with full Steam Workshop integration. Build custom birds, maps, and full campaigns.
Every match runs on ragdoll physics, proximity voice chat, and the constant threat of a third-party dive from either of the other two nests. HexNest Games describe their design philosophy as "Pay to Flex, Not Pay to Win" — and the included UE 5.6 no-code mod kit lets players ship custom birds and arenas to Steam Workshop on day one.
Developer
HexNest Games
Publisher
HexNest Games (self-published)
Platform
PC (Steam)
Genre
Arena Hero Shooter / Casual PvP
Release Date
Jul 22, 2026
Price
$9.99 (or $7.99 launch -20%)
Engine
Unreal Engine 5.6
Languages
31 Steam-supported
Bird Classes
All 7 launch birds — Crow (Saboteur), Hummingbird (Speed Demon), Shoebill (Tank), Pigeon (Support), Eagle (Diver), Owl (Ambusher), Seagull (Disruptor).
Map Guides
Forest, Highrise, Arctic, Coliseum, Vietnam — egg spawn points, updraft locations, best birds, attack routes.
Forest
Canopy
Canopy map with dense updrafts and grounded egg spawns. Hummingbird and Crow dominate the vertical scramble; Pigeon shines on escort runs.
Highrise
Urban
Urban rooftop arena — 25% smaller since 1.0.5 to tighten the action. Eagle Talon Dive owns the airspace and vertical egg picks.
Arctic
Tundra
Frozen tundra with thermal updrafts and ice cave egg spawns. Large map rewards Owl ambushes and patient Shoebill anchors.
Coliseum
Arena
Symmetric arena with column updrafts and balanced egg spawns. Pigeon Wing Clap + Shoebill anchor form the meta comp here.
Vietnam
Jungle
Dense jungle with vertical updrafts and stealth egg spawns. Crow excels in the foliage; Owl picks off returning egg-carriers.
Patch Notes
Track every balance change since 1.0.0. Latest 1.1.5 nerfs Seagull and buffs Eagle Talon Dive.
Team Composition
4 core 3-bird compositions: Sky Control, Sneak Raid, Tank Front, Chaos Rush — with counters and map preferences.
Sky Control
Eagle + Pigeon + Hummingbird — pure air-superiority comp. Wins the airspace, denies dives, and rotates fast between nests. Best on Highrise.
Sneak Raid
Crow + Owl + Pigeon — third-party and egg-steal focused. Hits isolated egg-carriers from fog-of-war and rotates out before counter-pressure. Best on Vietnam.
Tank Front
Shoebill + Eagle + Pigeon — anchors one nest while dive carries eggs back. Slow but almost unbreakable on Coliseum and Forest.
Chaos Rush
Seagull + Hummingbird + Crow — all-aggression comp that trades defense for raw egg-grab tempo. High variance; wins fast or loses fast.
Bird Tier List
Community-ranked S/A/B/C tiers across all 7 launch birds. Based on patch 1.1.5 balance — Shoebill and Eagle lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Birds of War have any gacha or paid heroes?+
No. HexNest Games follow a "Pay to Flex, Not Pay to Win" philosophy — all 7 birds and the 9-bird target roster are included in the $9.99 base purchase. Cosmetic Golden Egg Crate drops exist but do not lock gameplay.
Which bird is the strongest right now?+
After the 1.1.5 patch, Shoebill and Eagle sit at S-tier — Shoebill anchors with Guardian Wings while Eagle dives for clutch egg grabs. Crow and Pigeon round out the A-tier as top Saboteur and Support picks.
How does proximity voice chat work?+
Your microphone is always on, and nearby birds (friend or foe) hear you. Volume scales with distance — so yelling at an enemy 50 meters away gives away your position. Coordinate with teammates and stay quiet when raiding.
Is the mod kit really free and no-code?+
Yes — HexNest ships a 156 KB UE 5.6 mod kit ZIP for free. Visual scripting replaces code, so non-programmers can build custom birds, maps, and full campaigns. Upload to Steam Workshop with one click.
Why is the match format 3v3v3 instead of 3v3?+
Three nests in one match means you always have to watch TWO directions. Any raid on an enemy nest can be third-partied by the third flock — turning every dive into a high-stakes gamble. It is the design choice that defines Birds of War.
How much does Birds of War cost?+
Birds of War is $9.99 USD on Steam, with a launch sale of $7.99 (-20% off) through the first weeks. There is no subscription, no battle pass — one purchase unlocks all current and future birds.
Why was Seagull nerfed in 1.1.5?+
Seagull dominated the 1.1.0 meta with the Chip Frenzy combo. The 1.1.5 patch reduced its damage output and capped Chip Frenzy stacks — the bird remains A-tier but no longer single-handedly carries matches.
How many birds will Birds of War have at full release?+
Seven birds are available at launch (Crow, Hummingbird, Shoebill, Pigeon, Eagle, Owl, Seagull), with two more planned for post-launch updates — bringing the target roster to 9 birds across 3 nests.
Can I mute proximity voice chat?+
Yes. The in-game audio settings let you mute individual players, your own team, or all proximity audio. HexNest recommends keeping it on for the full Birds of War experience.
What is in the current 1.1.5 patch?+
Patch 1.1.5 (late July 2026) nerfes Seagull damage and Chip Frenzy, buffs Eagle Talon Dive damage, fixes the egg-pickup stuck glitch, and balances Highrise map (already 25% smaller since 1.0.5).
Ready to Defend Your Nest?
From first-time caw to ranked climb — our guides cover every step of the 3v3v3 aerial war.