GBO2 Column #016: The Dawn of 650 Cost
Reflections on the battlefield environment and unit lineup. (Context: Nov 07, 2020)
The 650 Battlefield Structure
Introduced during the 2nd Anniversary, the 650 cost became the new ceiling. As of late 2020, the game features 10 cost tiers and 14 terrains, pushing tactical complexity to its limit.
Active Units (As of Nov 2020)
[RAID]
- Qubeley MK-II (LV1)
- Hambrabi (LV2)
- Gerbera Tetra (LV3)
[GENERAL]
- ZZ / Qubeley (LV1)
- Z Gundam (LV2)
- Zeong / GP03 (LV3)
[SUPPORT]
- FA 7th Gundam (LV3)
- GP02 (MLRS) (LV3)
- Hamma-Hamma (LV2)
High-Cost Combat Realities
The Stakes of Defeat: Game speed is higher, but re-sortie times are punishingly long. Solo fighting is suicide; cooperation is survival.
The "Large Target" Paradox: High-cost units have massive hitboxes. To survive, you must maintain constant maneuver—never stopping.
The cost 650 meta—where mobility meets vulnerability.