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Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Guide

2008 · Turn-based strategy

Box art

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin box art
North American Nintendo DS cover for Advance Wars: Days of Ruin.

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Heavy-tank data appears above a crowded battlefield; this screenshot uses different unit wording from the North American manual.New Units and CounterplayCompare bikes, flares, anti-tanks and rigs with familiar frontline choices.
Infantry data appears above a property-filled tactical battlefield.Capture, Income and RepairsUse healthy capture units and productive bases to build an economic lead.
Two armored units exchange fire in the animated combat screen.CO Zone, Boarding and PowersPosition the commander's vehicle to support attacks without losing the command unit.
The upper screen describes a Cruiser while the lower screen highlights a coastal movement route.Fog of War and TerrainReveal hidden units before committing valuable attackers or capture troops.
Two armored units exchange fire in the animated combat screen.Commanders and Regional NamesCompare the campaign leaders and identify their Dark Conflict names.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Capture with full-health troopsInfantry, mechs and bikes turn property income into reinforcements.
Scout before attackingWoods, ruins and reefs can conceal enemy units.
Protect the CO unitIts position controls the zone and losing it disrupts the power plan.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Will / EdYoung commanderFavors direct-combat ground units.
Brenner / O'Brien12th Battalion commanderProtects survivors and favors defense.
LinBattalion tacticianGround-unit specialist with reconnaissance support.
Isabella / CatleiaMysterious survivorA central story character and later commander.
Caulder / StolosAntagonistUses an unusual CO system and powerful local support.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
New Units and CounterplayBuy for the map's immediate need →

Pictures All pictures →

The upper screen describes a Cruiser while the lower screen highlights a coastal movement route.
The upper screen describes a Cruiser while the lower screen highlights a coastal movement route.
Infantry data appears above a property-filled tactical battlefield.
Infantry data appears above a property-filled tactical battlefield.
Heavy-tank data appears above a crowded battlefield; this screenshot uses different unit wording from the North American manual.
Heavy-tank data appears above a crowded battlefield; this screenshot uses different unit wording from the North American manual.
Two armored units exchange fire in the animated combat screen.
Two armored units exchange fire in the animated combat screen.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
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