Sonja (Gold Comet CO)

Learn how to leverage Sonja's unique abilities in Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. Master her vision and counterattack bonuses, especially in Fog of War maps.

Alright, let's talk about Sonja! She's a bit of a unique CO in Advance Wars, and honestly, she's not usually the first one you'd pick for a tough fight. Think of her as a specialist – she really shines when the map is covered in Fog of War. If you're new to the game, you might find her a little tricky to get the hang of, but stick with me and we'll go over what makes her tick.

Sonja's main gimmick is her enhanced vision and the fact that her units' HP is hidden from enemies when Fog of War is active. This can really mess with your opponent's head, making them unsure which of your units are weak and need to be focused down.

AW1 Stats:

• All Units Firepower: 100%
• All Units Defense: 100%

AW2 Stats:

• All Units Firepower: 100%, but randomly strikes with -10 Firepower
• Counterattack Firepower: 150% Firepower
• All Units Defense: 100%

Sonja's Special Abilities:

• Fog of War Bonus: Her units get +1 vision range and their HP is hidden from enemies. This is HUGE in Fog of War maps.

CO Power (Enhanced Vision, 3 bars):

• AW1: Units gain +2 vision range and can see into woods and reef spaces in Fog of War. They also get a boost of +10 to Firepower and Defense.
• AW2: Units gain +1 vision range and can see into woods and reef spaces in Fog of War. They also get +10 to Defense.

Super CO Power (Counter Break, 5 bars):

• AW2 Only: Units gain +10 Defense, +1 vision range, and can see into woods and reefs in Fog of War. Crucially, their counterattacks aren't weakened by damage they've taken. This means even if your unit is beaten up, it can still hit back hard!

Sonja Strategy:

Sonja is definitely a low-tier CO, and honestly, you'll probably only want to use her on maps where Fog of War is a factor. She's kind of the opposite of Nell. In AW1, she's pretty weak overall, but she gets a bit better in AW2, especially when you can use that Fog of War to your advantage. Since enemy HP is hidden, players who aren't paying super close attention might not know which of your units are the best targets. Plus, that +1 vision range is always nice.

In AW2, her counterattacks are pretty strong, especially with the Super CO Power. The big issue is that even though she can see well, her units might not have the raw power to take full advantage of enemy weaknesses. She's got a lot of unit vulnerabilities that can hold her back, even if she can spot the enemy's moves.

So, my advice? If you're going to play Sonja, embrace the Fog of War. Use that hidden HP to make your opponent guess, and try to set up some powerful counterattacks, especially in AW2. Don't expect her to be a powerhouse in direct assaults, but as a tactical commander who uses information and positioning, she can be surprisingly effective.