Dodge and Cover are some of the most important mechanics inMetal Slug Tactics.

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In any strategic video game, taking cover is a big part of staying alive.

Learn more about Dodge and Cover in this guide.

What Is Dodge?

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Dodge appears asa green shield symbol with a numberon it in your character profile.

The number indicateshow much damage your unit will be protected from.

There are playable characters with abilities that give them and their teammates Dodge.

A tutorial window in the game explaining what is Dodge and showing the shield symbols.

Clarks Sidestep is one of them.

Also, others can gain Escape, which means that their Dodge wont be reset in your next turn.

Ralfs Warm-Up is an example.

A gameplay screenshot showing Nadia moving to a big wall to use as cover and the defensive values she will gain.

What Is Cover?

The keyword No Cover means that the weapon or ability completely skips any value of Cover.

If an enemy has two Cover and you deal two damage with No Cover, the rival will die.

Trevor taking cover with a tall wall in Metal Slug Tactics.

Does Cover And Shield Work Together?

So, if you have three Cover and four Dodge, your total defense would be seven.

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