About Advance Wars Characters
Welcome to the comprehensive Advance Wars characters list and database. Here you’ll find detailed profiles of all major and supporting characters in the Advance Wars series. Each profile covers abilities, personality traits, backstories, and relationships.
What You'll Discover
- Complete character bios and personality types
- Unique abilities, roles, and gameplay traits
- Lore connections, occupations, and recurring appearances
Character Roles in Advance Wars
Advance Wars features a wide variety of characters with distinct roles and responsibilities:
- Orange Star Commanding Officer characters
- Blue Moon Commanding Officer characters
- Green Earth Commanding Officer characters
- Yellow Comet Commanding Officer characters
- Orange Star Advisor characters
Below you’ll find the complete list of Advance Wars characters, organized for easy browsing and discovery.

Andy
A cheerful and optimistic CO from Orange Star known for his mechanical skills and ability to repair units. Despite being somewhat ive about tactics, his enthusiasm and Hyper Repair CO Power make him...
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I can fix anything!

Colin
A young and inexperienced CO from Blue Moon who compensates for his lack of combat experience with exceptiol economic skills. His Power of Money CO ability allows him to use funds to boost unit stre...
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I may be young, but I know how to handle money!

Drake
A seasoned val commander who rules the seas for Green Earth. Drake's val units are stronger and more effective in water-based combat scerios.
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Anchors aweigh!

Eagle
An elite pilot and air force commander from Green Earth. Eagle's air units have superior speed and mobility, domiting the skies in aerial combat.
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Prepare for a lightning strike!

Grit
A laid-back sharpshooter from Blue Moon who specializes in long-range combat. Grit's indirect units have increased range and firepower, making him deadly from a distance.
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Keep your eyes open!

Kanbei
A honorable samurai warrior leading Yellow Comet with traditiol values. Kanbei's units are stronger and more durable, reflecting his disciplined training methods.
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Honor above all!

Max
A powerful and direct CO who specializes in direct combat units. Max's units hit harder but have reduced range, making him perfect for close-quarters battles and frontal assaults.
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Let's blast 'em!

Nell
The wise and experienced advisor to Orange Star's COs, providing strategic guidance and support throughout their campaigns.
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Good luck out there!

Olaf
The veteran commander of Blue Moon who thrives in winter conditions. Olaf's units are uffected by snow and gain advantages in cold weather terrain.
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Winter is coming!

Sami
A skilled tactician specializing in infantry and foot soldiers. Sami's troops are faster and more effective at capturing properties, making her excellent for territorial control.
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Leave the heavy stuff to the boys!

Sensei
An elderly and wise CO from Yellow Comet with extensive military experience. Known for his expertise with infantry and val units, and his Copter Command CO power that enhances air unit effectiveness...
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Experience is the best teacher in warfare!

Sonja
Kanbei's daughter and a brilliant tactician specializing in intelligence and reconissance. Sonja can see enemy HP and has enhanced counter-attack capabilities.
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Knowledge is power!