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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 units & specialists guide

Compare the roles and limitations of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 forces.

Edition covered

Original Red Alert 2 (2000), supplied in the modern Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge package. The guide covers Allies and Soviets; Yuri's Revenge adds a separate faction and altered roster.

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

Units & specialists reference

GI in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Allied infantry

GI

Deploys to gain a stronger stationary firing position.

Reference

IFV in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Allied support vehicle

IFV

Changes weapon role according to its infantry passenger.

Reference

Specialist use

Engineer in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Capture a structure or repair friendly buildings

Engineer

Fragile and needs an escort.

Reference

Spy in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Infiltrate valuable enemy buildings

Spy

Dogs can reveal the disguise.

Reference

More units & specialists

  • Tanya — Allied commando · Specialist against infantry and structures; protect her from vehicles.

Quick notes

  • Distinguish the core units. Allied units often combine mobility and specialized technology; Soviet forces combine heavy ground pressure with their own support tools.
  • Use secondary abilities deliberately. Deploying a GI changes its fighting stance.
  • Keep commandos alive. Tanya excels in her intended roles but does not replace a balanced army.
  • Check national bonuses separately. Skirmish countries provide specific national units or defenses.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Publisher game and edition listingstore.steampowered.com
Westwood original manualstatic.wikia.nocookie.net