User:DrkStlkr3/Sunderer Tactics

Sunderer Tactics
For a Sunderer to be effective in most situations, you'll want Sunderer Weapons that are effective against both ground Infantry/Vehicles and Aircraft. I've been in far too many other players' Sunderer Loadouts that were only highly effective against one, but completely vulnerable against the other, making them an easy target. Please don't make that mistake. I recommend that the front Sunderer Weapon is effective against close to medium range ground Infantry/Vehicles, while the back/rear Sunderer Weapon is effective against medium to long range Aircraft. Below are some recommendations/suggestions sorted by cost...

Back/Rear Sunderer Weapons
For example, a good combination would be the M40 Fury as the front Sunderer Weapon, and the G40-F Ranger as the back/rear Sunderer Weapon.

In most situations, you'll want to be an Engineer with at least a level 5 Nano-Armor Kit to repair your Sunderer when it gets damaged. However, if your Squad already has two or more Engineers that are constantly staying close to your Sunderer, then I recommend changing to a Combat Medic with at least level 1 Triage to help heal nearby friendly Infantry.

Before taking your Sunderer into battle, always wait long enough for at least two more friendly Infantry units to enter and man both front and rear Sunderer Weapons, or your Sunderer will be an easy target! It also helps if you can stay behind any friendly tanks for protection, but please do not get directly behind them, and keep a safe distance! Tanks will often move and reverse to avoid enemy fire.

You'll need to take adequate cover quickly, preferably both behind and under adequate cover! Taking cover behind rocks and walls are good, but also under balconies, bridges, and over-hanging cliffs is even better! The harder it is for the enemy to attack your Sunderer from any angle, the longer it will last.

After you've successfully captured/defended a base, be sure to drive your Sunderer to the nearest controlled Ground Vehicle Ammo Resupply Tower to resupply its ammunition, and repair it with your Engineer's Nano-Armor Kit for the next battle.