Rework the Sandstorm (GDI)
The Sandstorm is a powerful tech unit when its opponent are new players who lack experience. However, as you climb the ranks it becomes nearly obsolete due to being severely outclassed by the Titan a...
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Sandstorms are strong AA units. They just also happen to shoot infantry and vehicles while bored, but they weren't designed for this. The sandstorm is GDI's defacto answer to clear the skies. If you want to take out vehicles or infantry, then there are better answers. But as is, the sandstorm is in a pretty good spot right now.
Pro's
Will kill any air unit bar none
will kill 3 of any air unit at the same time
will kill air units and continue to damage ground units trying to distract it
with jackson charge will destroy an enemy base in record time. Without jackson buff the sandstorm gives flame tanks a run for their money.
Quick, and decently armoured, the sandstorm can take a hit and still keep on ticking
Con's
Average vehicle damage means it can take 1 tank before going down to the 2nd tank. Infantry also give it a hard time, but it won't hesitate to mow down jump jet troopers who get too brave
I'd say sandstorm is in a pretty good place right now for a tech unit.
Pro's
Will kill any air unit bar none
will kill 3 of any air unit at the same time
will kill air units and continue to damage ground units trying to distract it
with jackson charge will destroy an enemy base in record time. Without jackson buff the sandstorm gives flame tanks a run for their money.
Quick, and decently armoured, the sandstorm can take a hit and still keep on ticking
Con's
Average vehicle damage means it can take 1 tank before going down to the 2nd tank. Infantry also give it a hard time, but it won't hesitate to mow down jump jet troopers who get too brave
I'd say sandstorm is in a pretty good place right now for a tech unit.
- Yes the sandstorm can take out air units very quickly, but if going against a unit like the basilisk it gets melted. The hammerhead is much better at taking out air units, the only exception being swarm units
- basilisk and sandstorm should neutralize. Let the basilisk move into 2 range and make that the moment you jump forward to engage it. But yea, hammer head is the dedicated anti-air unit for GDI. But doesn't mean sandstorm is in a bad place right now. Used to be, when it split it's damage. But not anymore.
