Weather Control

Lore & Background

In the world of Advance Wars, where warfare is often decided by the interplay of terrain and unit types, the ability to control the weather represents a pinnacle of strategic evolution. While most battles are fought under the mercy of natural cycles, Generals with Weather Control bypass these limitations entirely. This capability suggests a deep understanding of atmospheric physics or perhaps a rare biological connection to the elements, allowing them to force the environment to serve their tactical doctrine. The existence of such powerful commanders often signals a shift in the balance of power. When a General can summon a blinding fog to hide an army's movement or clear skies to maximize air unit damage, they effectively dictate the rules of engagement for that day.

Reader's Guide

Weather Control allows Generals to switch between Clear, Rain, Snow, and Fog. Each condition drastically shifts combat dynamics: Clear skies maximize air unit damage but leave ground units exposed. Rain reduces movement for all units while boosting anti-air gun effectiveness, making it ideal for defense against aerial assaults. Snow severely hampers land vehicle movement, often trapping tanks and APCs in place, yet it does not affect infantry or aircraft as harshly. Fog is the most deceptive condition, obscuring vision so that enemy units cannot be targeted unless they are adjacent to friendly forces, effectively nullifying long-range fire. Activation typically requires a specific number of turns to recharge, often scaling with the map size or difficulty. Tactically, players use this ability to counter enemy compositions; for instance, switching to Rain when an opponent relies on bombers, or using Fog to protect retreating units from harassment.

Did You Know?

• Olaf's CO Power makes it snow, limiting the movement range of his opponent, according to the source.
• Fog of war, when active, can reduce a player's vision, making them depend on individual units' lines of sight.