Commandos vs Paratroopers
A much asked question in COW, which is better, commandos or paratroopers? Commandos are the kings of infantry, with maybe the possible exception of mechanized infantry. Paratroopers worth has been in question, with low health and mediocre range. In this guide we will explore in which area's each unit has it's particular strengths.
BUILDING COSTS
Paratroopers undoubtedly cost more than commandos in almost every way. You can almost build two commandos for the price of one paratrooper unit. They also require oil, which is often more badly needed for tanks and planes. But commandos require 500 rare to build, which is not always in plentiful supply.
BUILDINGS
One can clearly see that paratroopers take much more time and effort to construct the buildings necessary for their construction. It takes approximately 80 hours to build the buildings required for paratroopers, and only 36 hours to complete the barracks for commandos. On one even note, the time to build the two units is about equal.
STATS
As you can see from the chart above, commandos trump paratroopers in every aspect except naval. It takes paratroopers working up to level four to even begin to compare to commandos. Plus, all that research makes paratroopers cost four times more than commandos.
TERRAIN
Commandos beat Paratroopers in the mountains and in the cities, but paratroopers have increased strength in the hills. Most of the time, commandos particular strengths will do you the most good, as extra hill strength can be gained from militia.
When to Build...
Commandos are best built for every game, no strings attached. They are the best infantry unit in the game, they even beat out elite infantry. While they are slightly expensive in rare to build, they are a treasure to have in any game. Commandos strengths lie specially in mountains and cities, attack power finally peaking at 17.5 attack power attacking in the mountains.
Paratroopers are a specialty unit, with very real weakness, but they can be used to great effect. While they are not as powerful as commandos, and a single infantry unit could knock them out of the sky, they have their use. they are valuable for island hopping, grabbing empty provinces, capitals, and just and causing chaos in the behind enemy lines. That being said, building paratroopers is a real commitment and costs a lot.
I hope this guide helps, if you have any questions or comments, please leave them below or feel free to PM me.
General Nightman, Intelligence Division
A much asked question in COW, which is better, commandos or paratroopers? Commandos are the kings of infantry, with maybe the possible exception of mechanized infantry. Paratroopers worth has been in question, with low health and mediocre range. In this guide we will explore in which area's each unit has it's particular strengths.
BUILDING COSTS
Goods | Metal | Food | Manpower | Rare | Oil | Cash | |
Commandos | 1000 | 250 | 250 | 875 | 500 | 0 | 3000 |
Paratroopers | 1750 | 1000 | 500 | 1300 | 0 | 500 | 5000 |
Paratroopers undoubtedly cost more than commandos in almost every way. You can almost build two commandos for the price of one paratrooper unit. They also require oil, which is often more badly needed for tanks and planes. But commandos require 500 rare to build, which is not always in plentiful supply.
BUILDINGS
Buildings Required | Building Time | |
Commandos | Capital, Industrial Complex Lvl 1, Barracks Lvl 2 | 24 hours |
Paratroopers | Capital, Industrial Complex Lvl 1, Barracks Lvl 1, Airport Lvl 3 | 25 1/2 hours |
One can clearly see that paratroopers take much more time and effort to construct the buildings necessary for their construction. It takes approximately 80 hours to build the buildings required for paratroopers, and only 36 hours to complete the barracks for commandos. On one even note, the time to build the two units is about equal.
STATS
Infantry | Armor | Planes | Buildings | naval | |
Commandos | 10 | 5 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0 |
Paratroopers | 4.5-9.0 | 1.5-3.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 |
As you can see from the chart above, commandos trump paratroopers in every aspect except naval. It takes paratroopers working up to level four to even begin to compare to commandos. Plus, all that research makes paratroopers cost four times more than commandos.
TERRAIN
Plains | Hills | Mountains | Cities | Ocean | |
Commandos | Reg | Reg | +100% | +25% | reg |
Paratroopers | Reg | +50% | Reg | Reg | Reg |
Commandos beat Paratroopers in the mountains and in the cities, but paratroopers have increased strength in the hills. Most of the time, commandos particular strengths will do you the most good, as extra hill strength can be gained from militia.
When to Build...
Commandos are best built for every game, no strings attached. They are the best infantry unit in the game, they even beat out elite infantry. While they are slightly expensive in rare to build, they are a treasure to have in any game. Commandos strengths lie specially in mountains and cities, attack power finally peaking at 17.5 attack power attacking in the mountains.
Paratroopers are a specialty unit, with very real weakness, but they can be used to great effect. While they are not as powerful as commandos, and a single infantry unit could knock them out of the sky, they have their use. they are valuable for island hopping, grabbing empty provinces, capitals, and just and causing chaos in the behind enemy lines. That being said, building paratroopers is a real commitment and costs a lot.
I hope this guide helps, if you have any questions or comments, please leave them below or feel free to PM me.
General Nightman, Intelligence Division
General Nightman
Retired Hero
"War is fought in three ways. Helping your enemy to lose, helping your allies to victory or helping yourself to win. Any way you take it, you are always helping someone."
Retired Hero
"War is fought in three ways. Helping your enemy to lose, helping your allies to victory or helping yourself to win. Any way you take it, you are always helping someone."
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