Advance Wars Mission 4: Mountain Ops walkthrough. Learn how to counter the Black Cannon and capture bases using Sami.
Walkthrough
- 1On turn 1, build an infantry unit and an APC to quickly move infantry around the bend.
- 2In the following turns, build two more infantry units. Move one towards capturing the two neutral bases in the northern forest.
- 3Move the other infantry units north and east.
- 4On most turns, build two infantry units from your HQ bases.
- 5As you round the first bend, you will encounter a Black Cannon with a large range. You can afford to take damage on normal infantry units.
- 6Build adequate support units in the north, likely a combination of artillery and mechs, and perhaps one medium tank, to attack units Lash accumulates there.
- 7In the south, your two infantry units per turn will outnumber Lash's units, allowing you to capture the neutral base and surrounding properties despite the Black Cannon.
- 8As you approach the Black Cannon with your mechs and artillery, you can attack and destroy it.
- 9After destroying the Black Cannon, you can conquer more neutral properties in the south.
- 10Continue building infantry in the south and mechs with some artillery in the north.
- 11Use Sami's CO power to move foot soldiers across the map quickly.
- 12Bring a few APCs to speed up unit movement towards Lash's HQ.
- 13Add a few medium tanks to handle all potential units on the route to victory.
Tips
- Focus on capturing neutral bases to increase your income and strategic advantage.
- The Black Cannon can be outlasted by cheaper units initially, but direct assault with support units is key to destroying it.
- Sami's CO power is crucial for rapid troop deployment and flanking maneuvers.
- A balanced army composition, with a mix of infantry, artillery, mechs, and tanks, is essential for success.
- Utilize APCs to protect vulnerable units and transport them quickly across the battlefield.
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