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The Advance Wars Recon unit costs 4000G and is essential for Fog of War maps due to its high movement and vision.

The Advance Wars Recon unit costs 4000G and is essential for Fog of War maps due to its high movement and vision.

The Advance Wars Recon unit costs 4000G and is essential for Fog of War maps due to its high movement and vision.

The Advance Wars Recon unit costs 4000G and is essential for Fog of War maps due to its high movement and vision.

The Advance Wars Recon unit costs 4000G and is essential for Fog of War maps due to its high movement and vision.

Advance Wars

Recon (4000G)

Learn about the Advance Wars Recon unit, its 8 movement and 5 vision, and its 4000G cost.

By teroqim·Originally published: January 2002·Updated Dec 2024·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

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Recons have a high movement range of 8 and vision of 5, making them indispensable on Fog of War maps.
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Their primary asset across all maps is their speed, allowing them to slip past artillery and rocket ranges.
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Recons can do decent damage against infantry and mechs if they attack first.
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They can attack artillery and rockets head-on and do some damage.

Tips

Avoid using Recons against tanks, medium tanks, anti-aircraft, or aircraft, as they will not stand much of a chance.
Their speed is their most valuable attribute, especially for bypassing enemy defenses.

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