Advance Wars: Dual Strike / Key characters

Advance Wars: Dual Strike key characters and roles

Compare key characters and service roles; this is a selected reference rather than the complete roster.

Edition covered

Original Nintendo DS game. Some archived screenshots use the Japanese Famicom Wars DS interface. Wii U re-release communication limits do not change the DS combat rules described here.

6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.

Key characters

Orange Star commander

Jake

Favors combat on plains.

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Orange Star commander

Rachel

Improves property repairs and uses missile powers.

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Blue Moon commander

Sasha

Supports the economy and disrupts opposing power meters.

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Green Earth commander

Javier

Benefits from communication towers and resists indirect fire.

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Black Hole leader

Von Bolt

Commands the invading force in Omega Land.

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Battle Maps shopkeeper

Hachi

Sells unlockable maps and other extras.

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Quick notes

COs bring daily traits and powers. Jake's preferred terrain and Rachel's property repairs affect ordinary turns as well as power timing.
Pairs add another planning layer. Tag compatibility and power order can change a battle.
Skills modify comparisons. A ranked CO with equipped skills differs from the same commander in a skill-disabled battle.
This is a key-CO reference. The complete roster includes many returning commanders.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Nintendo instruction manual	www.nintendo.com