SA#112: Zaku II Kai [LV4]

Special Analysis: Zaku II Kai [LV4] (COST 400 GENERAL)

Transitioning from a Jack-of-all-trades to a "Strategic Dilemma" through timed awakening and frontline sustainment.

Current Limitation: Insufficient Firepower Density

At the 400 cost bracket, the Zaku II Kai LV4 suffers from a critical lack of sub-weapons, leading to vulnerable downtime during main weapon reloads. Its average melee performance results in a negative damage trade against modern high-spec units.

Tactical Gap: Ineffective Build-up Stagger performance with standard grenades makes countering units equipped with Maneuver Armor nearly impossible.

Proposed Role: Frontline Strategic Anchor

By upgrading sub-weapon cycles and integrating the "Indomitable Spirit" ability, this unit becomes a high-priority target that punishes enemies for both attacking and ignoring it.

Technical Upgrades:
  • MMP-80 Grenade Launcher: Converted to a sub-weapon with a 10s reload, providing consistent Instant Stagger capability.
  • Hand Grenade Z: Build-up Stagger increased to 40% per hit to enhance suppression against high-mobility targets.
  • Frontline Support LV2: Reduces ally redeployment time by 10%, maximizing team presence as long as the unit remains active.

Conclusion

The Zaku II Kai LV4 evolves into a "Timed Ace" that forces a dilemma: ignore the scaling threat or exhaust resources attempting to eliminate a target bolstered by Damage Control and Emergency Evasion LV3.