How to Dominate "The Dam" with Russia: Su-24M2 & Infantry Synergy

"The Dam" is notoriously difficult to push. The narrow corridors and heavy cover make it easy for US defensive decks to stall your armor. To win consistently here, you need to bypass their ground defenses using devastating air strikes and elite infantry infiltration.

Here is the exact deck setup and tactical approach we used to secure a dominant ranked win on our Road to Top 100.

The Star of the Deck: Su-24M2 (Cluster Bomber)

Role: Ground Strike & Area Denial

Configuration: 10x RBK-500 Cluster Bombs (Total cost: 340 points)

How to use: Do not blind-fire into the fog of war. Wait for your recon units to spot enemy infantry blobs, ATGM nests, or light vehicles packed near the choke points. One pass from the Su-24M2 will completely vaporize soft targets and panic heavy armor.

The Unstoppable Infantry Combo

On a map with as much dense cover as The Dam, your infantry choices will win or lose you the game.

Spetsnaz GRU (Recon):

Tactics: Deploy them early and sneak them into deep cover. Their primary job is not fighting—it is providing target coordinates for your Su-24M2 and artillery.

Shturmoviki (Assault):

Tactics: These are your CQB (Close Quarters Battle) monsters. Once the enemy positions are softened up, send the Shturmoviki into the forests or buildings to melt the remaining US garrison forces.

SSO (Special Forces):

Tactics: Versatile, lethal, and durable. Use them to hold captured strategic zones and counter enemy flanking maneuvers.

Key Matchup Counters & Tactics on The Dam

Countering US AA (Air Defense): Before sending in your Su-24M2, always locate the enemy Patriot or heavy AA units. Use SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) or long-range artillery like the 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV to disable them first.

Choke Point Control: Never rush your T-14 Armata or T-15 Barbaris onto the main bridges without infantry scouting ahead. Let the Spetsnaz GRU clear the path, use the Su-24M2 to break the defensive line, and then roll your armor through to clean up.