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Javier (Japanese: ビットマン, Wittmann) is a Green Earth CO. He makes his first appearance in Advance Wars: Dual Strike.

CO Abilities[]

Javier's Day-to-Day ability gives him 120% defense against indirect units. He gains 10% defense bonus from COM Towers (communication towers) under his control in addition to the standard 10% attack bonus.

CO Powers[]

CO Power: Tower Shield - Raises indirect defense to 140% and doubles COM Tower bonuses.

Super CO Power: Tower of Power - Gains a 160% indirect defense bonus and triples COM Tower bonuses.

Tag Breaks Javier has Tag Breaks with the following COs:

Tactics[]

Javier should only be used if there are COM Towers, if Grit is the opponent, or if pre-deployed maps heavily utilize indirect attacks. Otherwise, avoid using him and ignore this guide.

Javier's defensive boost against indirects means he can safely move aggressively. His strength is based on how many COM Towers he possesses. In terms of passive stats:

  • 0 Towers makes him a low-tier CO.
  • 1 Tower is similar to Von Bolt with a smaller Power Meter. This makes him a very powerful CO.
  • 2 Towers is similar to Kanbei with normal costs. This makes him one of the best COs in the game.
  • 3 Towers (or more) makes him the uncontested best CO in the game.

Javier's first priority should be to secure COM Towers. If you have at least 1 near your base, you can force your opponent to use their stronger units to attack you. However, if maps have all of the COM towers far away enough from unit-producing buildings, you'll have to fight for them at any cost to have much chance of winning. With 2 or more towers as Javier, it will be very hard for your opponent to break your defensive positions conventionally, but beware of Black Bombs and damaging CO powers.

Javier's COP can be effective if necessary at a critical point, but his SCOP is highly preferred. With his SCOP it's possible to reach defense of 200% thus making your units invincible (see damage formula). Examples of how to achieve this include:

  • Javier activates SCOP (170% Defense against indirects) and no Towers. A full HP (10) unit in a city (3 Terrain). 170 + (3 * 10) = 200. Indirect invincibility, granted full HP.
  • Javier activates SCOP (170% Defense against indirects) and 1 Tower (10 x 3). 170 + (10 * 3) = 200. Indirect invincibility without conditions.
  • Javier activates SCOP with 3 Towers (30 * 3 = 90). All units with full health are invincible if on terrain with at least 1 star (1 * 10).
  • Javier activates SCOP with 4 Towers (30 * 4 = 120). All units are invincible, without conditions.

A perfect example test to show how good defense is with Javier is to play the Campaign's For The Future (Mission 27) where there are 3 COM Towers right in front of you in the center OR or War Room's Megalopolis (6 COM Towers you can capture).

Quotes[]

Dual Strike[]

Power

"Charge into the toothy maw, for now is the time for a glorious hindspanking!"

"Foe, you are pierced with madness if you seek to penetrate my steel hide!"

"Mighty spire of communication, imbue my blade with stabby might!"

"Away put your weapons! You shall not be needing them where you are going!"

"This day shall be the greatest of days, unless tomorrow is even greater!"

"Your maidenfolk shall howl great lamentations!"

Switch

"Allow me to slap the foe with extreme prejudice!"

"My armor is like an Iron Dragon clad in a steel girdle!"

Campaign, Pre-Battle

Final Battle

"Feel the chomping bite of my sword, ghoulish archfiend!"

(with Jess)

Javier: "At last! This old knight is going to make one final, glorious charge! Fighting to defend a lady is the knight's greatest honor... I shall defend you, Dame Jess, even if it means my life is forfeit!"

Jess: "Hmmm... Yes... Quite. Much appreciated, thanks. But since you're so excited, I'll leave the defending to you and focus on offense. Come on, Javier! Let's go for the jugular!"

Victory

"No sharpness can penetrate my steely hide!"

"Consider your hindquarters righteously spanked!"

"You live still, for Javier is masterful but merciful!"

(with Kanbei)

Javier: "Are my tactics of the pleasing sort, Sir Kanbei?"
Kanbei: "Stunning! I am in awe!"

Kanbei: "Javier, let's move on to the next battlefield!"
Javier: "Please, Sir Kanbei! Let me strike!"

Videos[]

COs of Wars World
Orange Star: AndyMaxSamiNellHachiJakeRachel
Blue Moon: OlafGritColinSasha
Green Earth: EagleDrakeJessJavier
Yellow Comet: KanbeiSonjaSenseiGrimm
Black Hole: Clone AndyFlakLashAdderHawkeSturm
JuggerKoalKindleVon Bolt
Green Earth
COs: Drake | Eagle | Javier | Jess
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