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Flak Attack
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

Flak Attack

Master the Flak Attack mission in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising! Learn strategies for S-rank with Max, unit formations, and capturing key cities.

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Master the Flak Attack mission in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising! Learn strategies for S-rank with Max, unit formations, and capturing key cities.

Hey there! So you've run into Flak and his annoying air force in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. Don't sweat it, this mission can be a real pain if you don't know what you're doing, but with a solid plan, you'll get that S-rank in no time. This guide will walk you through it, especially if you're using Max, who's pretty good here.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The mission starts with you in control of Max. Your main goal for a good S-rank is to keep your technique score up, which means avoiding unnecessary damage to your units. Resting your units on allied cities is key to repairing them and keeping them in fighting shape.
  2. 2
    You'll notice one of your battle-copters is going to get shot down. Don't let that discourage you; it's almost scripted to happen. Attack with both battle-copters, but be mindful of their positioning.
  3. 3
    Move your missiles west. Simultaneously, have your anti-air units move in the same direction, maintaining a similar formation to your missiles. This keeps them protected while advancing.
  4. 4
    Use your mech to capture the city to the north of your headquarters. This is super important because it gives you access to the Test of Time mission later, and more importantly, it provides a safe spot to heal and repair your units.
  5. 5
    Once the city is captured, move the rest of your units, including your rocket launcher, to follow behind it. Don't load your battle-copters with infantry; keep them free to engage the enemy air units.
  6. 6
    Continue using your missiles and anti-air units to attack Flak's air force. Prioritize taking down his bombers first, as they can deal significant damage. If you have enough units remaining and want to conserve your copters, you can then go after his fighters.
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    If possible, use your rocket launcher and mech to attack any tanks Flak sends your way. Don't worry too much about capturing other properties right now; focus on defense and offense. Have your infantry start capturing the northern city again if it's not fully secured or if you need it for protection.
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    If your t-copter isn't needed for luring enemies or for protection, fly it out of the fighter's range to keep it from being shot down.
Tips
  • Keeping your technique score high is crucial for an S-rank. Try to avoid taking any damage to your units whenever possible.
  • Utilize allied cities for recovery. If you capture the northern city early, it becomes a valuable asset for healing your forces.
  • Pay attention to unit types. Missiles and anti-airs are your best bet against Flak's air units. Use your rocket and mech to deal with ground threats.
  • Don't get too caught up in capturing every single property. Focus on the strategic capture of the northern city and on eliminating Flak's air superiority.

Lab Map Location:

Capturing the city to the north of your headquarters on the first day grants you access to the Test of Time mission. Completing this mission allows you to capture the Black Hole's lab and obtain the intel needed to build a Neotank.

Rank Details:

  • CO: Max
  • Opponent: Flak
  • Level: **
  • Stats: Speed: 100/100, Power: 8/8 (100/100), Technique: 3/10 (93/100)
  • Units Destroyed: 2 battle-copters, 1 t-copter
  • Cities Captured: 5
  • Factories: 0
  • Airports: 0
  • Ports: 0

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