Sniper Tower
Keeping an eye on the horizon
The Sniper Tower is a reliable facility designed for securing the perimeter so no enemy unit can enter your base. The sniper tower is armed with the cobra rifle, similar to that of the sniper. The sniper atop the tower has great visual range and can fire as soon as he sees an enemy. Since this tower has great range, it can be tactically placed over hills, and behind walls to further make the defence more effective.
Strengths and Advantages
Long range
Large view radius
Good protection against infantry
Extremely high accuracy
Weaknesses and Disadvantages
Low hp
Low armor
Ineffective against vehicles
How to use
The sniper tower can be used for zoning and keeping out enemy scout infantry. This is done by placing a sniper tower on the edge of the base in a strategic position, so as to guard 1 or more entrances. This is best done during deployment time or soon after deployment time. Placing a sniper tower at the base edge also alerts of approaching enemy forces quicker, and gives an early warning of approcahing enemy forces.
Infantry annihilation is the core strength of the sniper tower. It can be used to protect against rush attacks, or any sort of infantry attacks. This is best done by central placement, or placement a few cells behind the base edge. This enables the sniper tower to be shielded by units or barracks and keep itself out of reach. This increases the survivability of the tower greatly as it is relatively out of reach of enemy units.
Naval scouting and zoning are also uses of the sniper tower. A sniper tower can be placed close to the coast during the deployment time, so as to reveal the furthest cells within construction yard radius. This enables a naval platform to be built the furthest into the sea, increasing its own field of action. A coastal sniper tower also protects against deltas, which can attack from the ocean.
Sniper towers are used in tower rushes. Though not very effective, spreading the sniper towers and using them offensively around the map helps to push the enemy back into a confined space. When combined with gun towers and suitable units, the results can be very good. It is advised to use discretion when to use a sniper tower offensively, for against a prepared enemy it is possible to be repelled easily at the cost of resources
The sniper towers are also used for bunker rush protection along with gun towers. Well placed sniper towers assist to gradually and constantly tear down the offensive buildings of the enemy. They also quickly get rid of any infantry that might divert the targeting of gun towers.
Sniper towers are weak against all form of vehicles, and must be supported accordingly.
