Mech (3000G)

Learn how to effectively use the Mech unit in Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. Discover its strengths, weaknesses, and strategic deployment tips for capturing and combat.

Alright, let's talk about the Mech unit in Advance Wars. These guys are a bit pricier and slower than your basic infantry, but they pack a serious punch and are super versatile. Think of them as your mid-game workhorses for taking down a lot of the ground threats you'll face.

What Mechs Are Good For:

• Direct Combat: Mechs absolutely shred direct units like Recons, Tanks, and Anti-Air. They also do significant damage to indirect units like Artillery and Rockets.
• Capturing: Just like infantry, Mechs can capture cities, bases, airports, seaports, and HQs. This is crucial for expanding your income and production.
• Terrain Traversal: They can move across most terrain types, giving you a lot of flexibility on the battlefield.
• Superior Firepower: Compared to basic infantry, Mechs hit way harder.

When to Use Your Mechs:

Your Mechs are your go-to for attacking other Mechs, Recons, Tanks, Anti-Air, Artillery, and Rockets. Their bazooka attack can be used three times before they need a reload. You can either bring an APC along to refuel them on the go, or have them reload at a city. While they *can* attack infantry, it's usually more cost-effective to use your cheaper infantry units for that job.

Dealing with Range:

Sometimes, getting your Mech into range of those pesky Artillery or Rockets can be tricky. Don't be afraid to use other units as a meat shield to protect your Mech as it advances. Alternatively, you can use transport units like APCs or Transport Copters to get your Mech into position faster and safer.

Fog of War and Special Commanders:

In Fog of War, a Mech positioned on a mountain can be just as effective as a Recon for scouting. And if you're playing as Sami? Her Mechs are downright lethal, especially when her CO Power is active. Sami gets +1 movement during her CO Power, making her Mechs incredibly mobile and dangerous.