Fifteen minutes. That is all Acecraft asks of you every day, and most players still leave rewards on the table. Diamonds, Emblems, Lucky Chests and boss ranking rewards are sitting in the lobby waiting to be claimed, and the players who sweep them daily pull away from everyone who just mashes Start on the next Adventure stage.
This guide covers every daily activity worth your time as of the October 2026 update that brought in SP pilot Drakuku, plus the exact order to run them. Let’s get into it.
What Counts as a Daily in Acecraft
Acecraft spreads its daily content across the lobby. The right side holds the Flight Log and Patrol buttons, while the mode buttons around Start give you Realm Trial, Tempus Trek and Nemeses’ Return. Small tags on those buttons tell you when something is on a timer.
- Flight Log daily quests: the backbone of the routine. Simple tasks like clearing stages and upgrading gear, paying out Diamonds and activity rewards.
- Quick Patrol: a daily event and one of the two daily sources of Emblems, which boost your Gear’s combat attributes.
- Nemeses’ Return: a ranked boss fight that also drops Emblems. Your score places you in a group, and higher ranks pay more.
- Realm Trial: the challenge hub with Boss Rush, Balloon Party and Bullet Storm. Wins earn Lucky Chests.
- Free Diamond claims: small daily freebies in the Recruit screens and an ad reward in the Store’s Special Pack section.
Daily Activities at a Glance
| Activity | Where to find it | Main payout | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Log quests | Lobby, right side | Diamonds, activity rewards | Daily |
| Quick Patrol | Lobby, Patrol button | Emblems | Daily (Emblems unlock after stage 4-6) |
| Nemeses’ Return | Mode buttons near Start | Rank rewards, Emblems | Daily boss, rotating bosses |
| Realm Trial | Mode buttons near Start | Lucky Chests | Check the timer tag |
| Tempus Trek | Mode buttons near Start | Score target rewards | Runs in periods with themed stages |
| Co-Pilot | Events | Recruit Tickets, Gold, EXP, Diamonds | Limited-time event (unlocks at stage 2-3) |
The Optimal Daily Route
Here’s the play: run it in this order and nothing slips through the cracks.
- Open the Flight Log first. Read what today’s quests want before you fly anything, so every run counts toward a quest.
- Grab the free Diamonds. Check the Recruit screens for the free daily claim and watch the Store ad in Special Pack if you can live with it. It takes under a minute.
- Run Quick Patrol. Emblems are a long grind, so the daily drops add up faster than you expect.
- Hit Nemeses’ Return. Bring your strongest boss killer and save your Ultimate for the moments the boss is fully exposed.
- Clear what Realm Trial has open. Lucky Chests can roll Diamonds, Pilots and Wingmen, which is a lot of value for a few minutes.
- Check Tempus Trek and active events. If a period or a Co-Pilot event is live, push the next score target.
- Close out the Flight Log. Claim every quest and activity reward before you log off. Unclaimed rewards are the saddest sight in Cloudia.
Realm Trial: The Daily Loot Machine
Realm Trial bundles three very different modes, and each one tests a different skill. Higher difficulties arrived with the Chapter 12 update that raised the Pilot level cap to 60, so there is room to keep climbing as your roster grows. For full mode breakdowns, read our Realm Trial guide.
- Boss Rush: back to back bosses. Pure damage check, so bring your best single target pilot.
- Balloon Party: a timed race to pop as many balloons as possible. Movement and coverage beat raw damage here.
- Bullet Storm: dense, classic bullet hell patterns. Patience wins, panic loses.
Why This Slaps: pink projectiles are your best friend in every one of these modes. To absorb them, lift your finger off the screen: your plane stops, stops firing and soaks up pink shots, which powers up your Stunt. Holding your finger down moves and fires. Learn when to let go and Boss Rush gets dramatically easier. Our pink projectile absorption guide goes deep on timing.
Nemeses’ Return and Quick Patrol: Your Emblem Pipeline
The Emblem system unlocks after Adventure stage 4-6, and Quick Patrol plus Nemeses’ Return are the two daily events that feed it. You can also draw Emblems in the Emblem Workshop, but the daily drops are free.
Nemeses’ Return is the competitive one. The Hall of Aces shows your ranking inside your own group, and the boss roster changes over time (Thamus, Lord of Repose joined in a winter update). Check our Nemeses’ Return guide for damage tips and the Emblem system guide for which Emblems to slot.
Stop Doing This: skipping Nemeses’ Return because you think you won’t rank. Rankings are shown inside your own group, which is a far easier ladder to climb than you think.
Habits of Players Who Lap the Server
- Focus a small core of pilots. Spreading Gold and EXP across the whole roster levels nobody. Pick a few and commit.
- Ultimates are for bosses. In Boss Rush and Nemeses’ Return, burning your Ultimate on small enemies is wasted damage.
- Don’t sleep on limited-time modes. Co-Pilot, Tempus Trek periods and seasonal modes like Golden Apple Rush pay out well, then vanish. Do them while they last.
- Spend Diamonds on pulls, not refills. Free Diamonds add up to a lot over a month. Our F2P guide explains where they go best.
I’m begging you: stop treating the Flight Log as optional. It is the cheapest progress in the game.
Acecraft Daily Challenges FAQ
Where are the daily quests in Acecraft?
Daily quests live in the Flight Log, on the right side of the lobby. Clear them for Diamonds and activity rewards, then claim everything before you log off.
What modes are in Realm Trial?
Realm Trial includes Boss Rush, Balloon Party and Bullet Storm. Winning earns Lucky Chests, which can hold Diamonds, Pilots and Wingmen.
How do I get Emblems every day?
Play Quick Patrol and Nemeses’ Return daily. Both drop Emblems once the Emblem system unlocks after Adventure stage 4-6.
Is Co-Pilot mode a daily challenge?
No. Co-Pilot runs as a limited-time event that unlocks after clearing Adventure stage 2-3. When it is live, it pays Recruit Tickets, Gold, EXP and Diamonds.
How do I absorb pink projectiles?
Lift your finger off the screen. Your plane stops and absorbs pink shots, charging your Stunt. Holding your finger down moves the plane and fires.
GG: the gap between stuck players and progressing ones is rarely skill. It is showing up. Open the Flight Log, run Quick Patrol and Nemeses’ Return, clear Realm Trial, and claim every chest before you log off. Do this. Thank me later.
