Nuclear Bombers and Nuclear Rockets are the single most powerful unit in the game. Dealing huge damage to stacks, buildings and ships, they will blow away most anything. While hard to manufacture, cost a fortune and are only one use; they can turn the tide of battle in your favor or doom within seconds.
BE WARNED: Nuclear Rockets and missiles destroy any troops in their path. That includes the target, your troops and your allies troops. Make sure to stay clear of the blast radius. (50km)
Build Requirements
The Nuclear Rocket and the Nuclear Bomber both require the same basic build requirements. Both cost 10,000 rare each, and both cost $30,000 to produce.
Level 1 Industrial Complex
Level 3 Airport
Nuclear Reactor
Build Costs and Range
Manpower
Metal
Rare
Money
RANGE
Nuclear Bomber
250
500
10,000
30,000
670-1000km
Nuclear Missile
-
1500
10,000
30,000
800km
Research
The research trains for the nuclear bomber and nuclear missile are slightly different. Both require the nuclear reactor and nuclear bomb research. But then it splits.
Nuclear Bomber - If done correctly, research for a nuclear bomber can be done by day 28.
Level 3 Nuclear Reactor Research
Level 3 Strategic Bomber Research
Level 1 Nuclear Bomb Research
Level 1 Nuclear Bomber
Continued research for the nuclear bomber is important. Level 1 nuclear bombers, while powerful, are not powerful enough to take out massive stacks. These numbers are only estimates, it depends on what type of units are in the stack, home core defense bonus, etc.
Level 1- 15 Units
Level 2- 30 Units
Level 3- <60 units
Nuclear Rocket - The earliest you can research Nuclear Rockets is day 40.
Level 4 Nuclear Reactor Research
Level 4 Rocket
Level 3 Nuclear Bomb
Nuclear Rocket Research
Attacking with a Nuclear Bomber
Nuclear bombers have pro's and cons. While using an airport system, you can use nuclear bombers to bring immense power to a trouble spot: but you cannot group fighters with the planes to protect it, and the bomber can be shot down. But there are many ways to use the bomber while making sure it reaches the target safely.
Surprise Attack- Using these to start a war is one of the best ways to not get shot down.
Attack the defending planes first- Clear out some of the defenders before you strike. A nuclear bomber will get through some flak, but not a lot.
Attack a nearby province or unit- The nuclear bomber has a wide area in which damage is dealt, a 50 km radius. If you can hit a province or unit that is right beside the desired target, you can destroy both targets without having to deal with the AA fire from the larger units.
Defending Against a Nuclear Bomber Due to the nature of a nuclear bomber, being unable to be escorted by fighters and having only 30 HP, it can be shot down easily when attacking directly.
Fighters- Using 5-7 fighters, you can usually take down 1 nuclear bomber in 1 shot. Also, you can patrol these over a stack, unit, or city you wish to protect.
Anti-Air- These units are a must if any of your enemies have aircraft. You would need 5-7 of Anti-aircraft, leveled up, to defeat one nuclear bomber without it being able to detonate. For maximum AA fire, try using 5 anti-air units and 5 SP Anti-air in one stack.
Keep out of Range- While simple, this is the only sure way not to get hit with a nuclear bomber.
Attacking with a Nuclear Missile- Once launched, a nuclear rocket is unstoppable. Regardless of AA fire, the missile will reach its target. This weapon really has no downfalls, other than transportation by airplane convoy.
Just launch!- Once you have selected a target, launch the missile. Once you launch, you cannot recall it, so make sure of your target beforehand.
Make sure your Target Can't move- Consider sending some units to attack the target you wish to attack, so they cannot escape from the blast.
Defending against a Nuclear Missile Because of the nature of the nuclear Rocket, there is only two strategies that work.
RUN! - Once a nuclear missile is fired, you cannot stop it. The only strategy is to get out of the way ASAP. Using forced march is more than justified in this occasion. Fortifications will not protect you, rockets ignore fortifications.
On further consideration, from staff and other members, being able to outrun a nuclear rocket is highly unlikely. You would practically need every speed enhancing bonus there is in the game. But, why not try?
Destroy it on the ground- The only other method is to destroy it on the ground. Because of it's low health, attacking planes or ground forces will have no trouble getting rid of a nuclear missile.
If I missed anything, or you have any comments, please comment below.-General Nightman, Intelligence Division.
General Nightman
Retired Hero "War is fought in three ways. Helping your enemy to lose, helping your allies to victory or helping yourself to win. Any way you take it, you are always helping someone."
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10 Jun 2019, 12:42 (edited)
This guide about Nukes is good ..
.. I just wanted to mention why I've always preferred level 4 rockets instead of Nukes ..
.. researching Nukes takes very long and costs more then 30.000 Rares additional to the research of level 4 rockets (20.000 Rares) which is needed anyway ..
.. then of cource a reactor is needed that costs 10.000 Rares again (and reactors stir fears and reactor-provinces are therefore often target of sabotage spies) ..
.. lastly building only one Nuke requires 10.000 Rares again ..
.. for all that rare material which is needed in addition to the research of level 4 rockets one could already produce 100 conventional rockets instead of just one Nuke, and of course much earlier in the game (the therefore needed metal should not matter [maybe a total of 2-3 daily productions], peanuts, measured by the more than 50.000 needed Rares we save) ..
.. all in all 100 level 4 rockets have far more fighting power than a single nuclear rocket and this power can be dosed individually and distributed as needed ..
.. and every additional nuke costs Rares compared to 20 conventional rockets ..
.. so with level 4 rockets you can often already have beaten your enemies or at least under control before they are even done with Nukes research.
Of course you can, if you can, also research (and maybe produce) Nukes at the same time, but I see them primarily as a strategic weapon, a mental menace -- and for that you must not even research the bomb >> build reactor/s would be enough.
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11 Jun 2019, 19:12
One thing you haven't mentioned about all those rockets, and that nukes have an advantage on: oil.
Rockets actually are fairly thirsty for the black stuff.
But then comes the comparison, 60k rare vs. Daily oil usage. Well...
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Retired Hero "War is fought in three ways. Helping your enemy to lose, helping your allies to victory or helping yourself to win. Any way you take it, you are always helping someone."
15 May 2020, 07:06
Little Racoon wrote:
Ifanwhen wrote:
A thing to remember with nukes is that they destroy/damage everything in range. your enemy, your allies and your own troops. (or they did last time I fired one (oops)).
If only this was posted much, much earlier (I literally killed off a 12-18 unit flotilla of mine with my own nuke).
wait then what did the front reports say (js curious) did it say like: "nuclear attack on xxxxxxx province! (in which u destroyed ur own units)"
One day there will be no more wars
15 May 2020, 11:13
General Nightman wrote:
Defending Against a Nuclear Bomber Due to the nature of a nuclear bomber, being unable to be escorted by fighters and having only 30 HP, it can be shot down easily when attacking directly.
Fighters- Using 5-7 fighters, you can usually take down 1 nuclear bomber in 1 shot. Also, you can patrol these over a stack, unit, or city you wish to protect.
Anti-Air- These units are a must if any of your enemies have aircraft. You would need 5-7 of Anti-aircraft, leveled up, to defeat one nuclear bomber without it being able to detonate. For maximum AA fire, try using 5 anti-air units and 5 SP Anti-air in one stack.
Keep out of Range- While simple, this is the only sure way not to get hit with a nuclear bomber.
Nice guide! ... In a game I played South Africa in 39 map, I only faced Nuclear bombers twice in one game (> day 2 vs a level 100 player with Germany ... I got lucky both times in that a single AA in the target city knocked down his nuclear bombers! ... Meanwhile, he nuked several cities of a player that had Japan ... Anyhow, Germany won the game solo by number of VP's ...
18 May 2020, 07:16
vyliance wrote:
wait then what did the front reports say (js curious) did it say like: "nuclear attack on xxxxxxx province! (in which u destroyed ur own units)"
It destroyed an enemy army of around 30 units, so it was reported as that. It was only when I discovered my flotilla was missing that I pieced two and two together. Apparently in CoW, no one reports friendly fire.
"As long as there are sovereign nations possessing great power, war is inevitable." Albert Einstein "Giving up is not an option in war, for it proves one's incapability and incompetence as a leader." - Me (Little Racoon)
18 May 2020, 07:55
Little Racoon wrote:
Apparently in CoW, no one reports friendly fire.
Never seen it happen, but they should report it ...
19 Jun 2020, 22:06 (edited)
Restrisiko wrote:
In my experience in this game it's much more efficient to build and
use swarms of level 4 rockets instead of nuclear weapons.
hi
19 Jun 2020, 22:20
BMfox wrote:
I know that a lot of player are a fan of nuclear weapons, much of them are beginners. I am not a fan at all and i'll explain why.
- The research of nuclear takes long and costs a lot: note that most games end in 40 days, I've never played a game that lasted longer then 40 days, not even a 100 player map. Conclusion: there's a high probability that you won't be able to use them.
- Nuclear bomber level 1 are very weak and not worth the investment. If you want to make it interesting to get return of investment they need to be at level 3. You are not sure that your nuclear bomber will arrive because they can get shot down easily by interceptors or Anti Air. losing your bomber after such an investment of time and resources is a huge loss.
- You will make yourself a target: when your neighbors and enemies see that you have a nuclear reactor and airbases level 3 they will attack you. Don't be surprised when every player teams up on you.
- While you waste time and research on nuclear technology you can't research in the infantry, armor and air branch. In the meantime i'll have heavily invested in those ground and air units. My units will be stronger and my army larger and I will destroy your inferior army with my superior forces you before you ever have the chance to use nuclear.
- The only interesting and powerful nuclear attack weapon is the rocket but that you can only research after day 40, again it is very uncertain that you will still be alive at day 40 to use it. You will either be destroyed or the victory will be won with your coalition.
I’ll probably use it to kill enemies coming from the sea as convoys, the only time I’m researching nukes instead of lvl 3 (not lvl4 b cause I no blueprints) is when I’m playing USA in 1939 historic world war.
As the American continent is quite easy to Attack (except for Brazil), there is no need for missile or nuke use.
hi
19 Jun 2020, 22:31
General Nightman wrote:
Manpower
Metal
Rare
Money
RANGE
Nuclear Bomber
250
500
10,000
30,000
670-1000km
Nuclear Missile
-
1500
10,000
30,000
800km
Sorry, the price list has increased sadly
In CoW 1.0:
nuclear wep. Manpower. Metal. Rare. Money.
Nuke bomber. 250.———1500—10000—30000
Nuke missile. 0—————-1500—15000-35000
in 1.5:
Nuclear wep. Manpower. Metal. Rare. Money. Oil.
Nuke bomber.8230———-2060—10290-18510-4110
Nuke missile.9930————2480—12410-22330-4960
All in bold are the new prices.
hi
19 Jun 2020, 22:50
Nn gg wrote:
Restrisiko wrote:
In my experience in this game it's much more efficient to build and
use swarms of level 4 rockets instead of nuclear weapons.
sadly, I don’t have any blueprints for that
Fortunately, you don't need any..
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21 Jun 2020, 08:41
Restrisiko wrote:
Nn gg wrote:
Restrisiko wrote:
In my experience in this game it's much more efficient to build and
use swarms of level 4 rockets instead of nuclear weapons.
sadly, I don’t have any blueprints for that
Fortunately, you don't need any..
maybe I’m just blind
hi
21 Jun 2020, 13:08
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..maybe just blinded by the light ..?!?.......................................... .............................
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21 Jun 2020, 17:28
Restrisiko wrote:
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..maybe just blinded by the light ..?!?.......................................... .............................
I didn’t use a nuke before, too scared of killing my own troops so as I said, I use it To kill enemy troop landing craft.
vs a level 100 player with Germany ... I got lucky both times in that a single AA in the target city knocked down his nuclear bombers! ... Meanwhile, he nuked several cities of a player that had Japan ... Anyhow, Germany won the game solo by number of VP's ... 
