NOD Confessor

The GDI Sniper Team

The GDI Sniper Team is definitely a must have.  I would say to get it ASAP.  It is THAT useful.  The snipers have the longest range of all offensive infantry and are a charm to have, especially with taking out Rocket Fists and will do very well against MG Nests.  They are also quite expensive to upgrade and Repair Time so don't go nuts on building them.  Just 2 or 3 will do some serious damage and will potentially wipe out MG Nests even if over leveled or if you have a decent alliance bonus.  The only downside is their weak armor, weaker than Rifleman Squads, that's why sending it one on one against an MG Nest or against other snipers, even evenly leveled, will leave your snipers into an early grave, they are good but not THAT good.  I still think this unit should have the same armor strength as the Rifleman Squad as it is a lot more expensive.

*The Defense Sniper Team is in my opinion one of the best units in the game.  It's impressive range of 3.5 effective range is the highest aside from artillery vehicles.  I like the fact that it will start killing any infantry & Sniper Teams long before they can start hitting and when they do, they won't dish out as much pain and will fall easily.  However, they are just as week as the attacker version.



STATS:

Army Points Usage:

• 10

Range:

• 2.5-Off 
• 3.5-Def

Strongest Against:

• Any Enemy Infantry
• MG Nests (If closely leveled)

Weakest Against:

• Infantry
• Snipers
• Bowlers
• MG Nests
• Anti-Infantry Artillery
• Forgotten Mammoths
• Barbwire

Special Upgrade:

• This unit does not currently have any special upgrades

Army Research Costs:

• Credits: $30,000,00
• Research: 60,000,000

Defense Research Costs:

• Credits: $6,000,000
• Research: 12,000,000

On the whole, the Sniper Team is not only the best infantry unit, it also becomes indispensable later in the game especially if you are going against bases 5-10 levels above yours.  It is one unit that I use at least 1 in all of my bases.  They will easily wipe out a front line of various infantry in a flash and 3 of them is quite deadly.  Just don't send them out alone.  It's also not a bad idea to send a tank or two with them especially if there are a few Bowlers or some Paladins in case there are some anti-infantry artillery.  Everyone who I ever spoke with classes the Sniper Team in their top 3 favorite units...  I will not disagree!