Advance Wars / Key characters

Advance Wars key characters and roles

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

Edition covered

Original GBA Advance Wars. CO balance, campaign paths and available units are from this game; Black Hole Rising, Dual Strike and Re-Boot Camp additions are excluded.

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

Key characters

Orange Star mechanic

Andy

Balanced commander whose power repairs units.

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Direct-combat specialist

Max

Strong direct vehicles with weak indirect support.

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Infantry specialist

Sami

Uses soldiers and capture pressure effectively.

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Instructor

Nell

Introduces the rules through Field Training.

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Blue Moon commander

Olaf

Uses snow to disrupt opposing movement.

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Indirect specialist

Grit

Extends the reach of artillery and rockets.

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Quick notes

Commanders define army strengths. The same unit can perform differently under Andy, Max or Sami.
Nell teaches the command system. Field Training introduces situations that later campaign maps combine.
Opponents also use powers. Watch the enemy meter and avoid presenting a dense valuable target group when a damaging power is imminent.
This is a key-CO guide. The complete unlockable roster includes additional specialists.

References

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