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[11-2-13] The Way of the `Bot
Total Annihilation

[11-2-13] The Way of the `Bot

Learn advanced Kbot strategies in Total Annihilation, including squad composition, hit-and-run attacks on structures, and superior unit engagement tactics for devastating battlefield control.

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Learn advanced Kbot strategies in Total Annihilation, including squad composition, hit-and-run attacks on structures, and superior unit engagement tactics for devastating battlefield control.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Basic Squad Usage:
    1. Do not group Kbots with non-Kbot units to preserve their speed and mobility advantages.
  2. 2
    Maintain a mix of Kbot types for balanced combat effectiveness. A recommended mix is 6 Peewees, 4 Rockos, 2 Hammers, and 2 Jethros.
  3. 3
    Add more Peewees if high losses are anticipated, as they can act as a damage-absorbing front line.
  4. 4
    When Level 2 Kbots are available, prioritize building an Eraser for radar invisibility and surprise attacks.
  5. 5
    Group the Eraser with your basic Kbot squad to protect them and ensure hit-and-run attacks have the element of surprise.
  6. 6
    To keep the squad together, select all units and tell them to guard the Eraser, then move the Eraser to the desired location.
  • Attacking Structures:
    1. Kbots are fast and have rapid turret turn rates but are relatively weak individually.
    2. Utilize Kbots for hit-and-run attacks against undefended structures, especially enemy metal extractors. Destroying two extractors significantly hinders the enemy's production capacity.
    3. Kbots can penetrate enemy bases to destroy metal or energy storage devices.
    4. Target energy storage devices first, as their explosions cause more damage and can disable enemy defenses. Then, destroy metal storage.
    5. If a base is defended, keep Kbots moving and manually target buildings, as they do not auto-target structures (unless they are firing types).
    6. Against defenses like Sentinels or numerous Defenders, ensure you have sufficient Kbot numbers. Peewees can help absorb damage from Defenders.
    7. For Sentinels, consider if your Kbot force is adequate, as 2 Sentinels can neutralize approximately 8 Kbots each, especially with support.
    8. Kbots auto-target defenses. To attack them, shift-click move points around the defense to make Kbots circle and fire.
  • Attacking Units:
    1. Kbots are more effective against units than commonly realized.
    2. Avoid static engagements; instead, use hit-and-run tactics.
    3. When engaging an equal number of enemy Kbots, press shift and click move points around the enemy squad. Your Kbots will auto-target and spread damage, making them harder to hit.
    4. This moving tactic is highly effective against large targets like Stumpies or Bulldogs, as their size makes them easier to hit, and their turrets may struggle to track fast-moving targets.
    5. Example: In a 10 vs 10 Kbot engagement, a moving squad can result in a 10-4 loss for you, while a static squad might lose 10-6, due to the advantage of mobility.
    • Tips
    • A balanced Kbot squad composition is crucial for versatility.
    • The Eraser's cloaking ability is vital for surprise attacks and protecting your Kbot units.
    • Always keep your Kbots mobile during engagements to minimize damage taken.
    • Targeting energy storage first can cripple an enemy's ability to defend itself.
    • Understanding Kbot strengths and weaknesses allows for effective hit-and-run tactics against both structures and units.

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