Red Alert 2: [YR] - Top 10 Tesla Troopers Specialties

Tesla Troopers hold some interesting abilities but unfortunately they are quite under-powered to be used in a competitive game. Their true power rises when they start gaining promotions but getting them there can be quite hard. In this video you can find all the interesting abilities they have.
Thanks to TAK02 we were able to see another interesting ability WestWood removed in the final release. The Tesla Troopers as shown in #3 had the ability to "assault" occupied buildings and empty them.
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - 10. Armor
0:33 - 9. Uncrushable vs Vehicles
0:47 - 8. Tesla Coil
0:58 - 7. IFV Tesla
1:43 - 6. Tesla Coil without Power
1:58 - 5. Over Walls
2:15 - 4. Elite Rank
3:15 - 3. Assault
3:53 - 2. Battle Fortress
4:40 - 1. Paris Tower
5:33 - Bloopers
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[@tsiripas]

Tesla Troopers are on a complete different level when promoted!

[@zainiikhwan9405]

I just realised I never saw fully promoted Tesla troopers in action 🙃

[@volknetai.3690]

First thing I think about the word speciality is when Obi wan said "Chancellor Palpatine, Sith lord are our speciality"

[@ARiteOfPassage09]

Agree. Although elite tanks can kill them easily I guess

[@edmondsantos8293]

And putting them in a battle fortress

[@doriangray7129]

@raynaldo arlen k.eman Nah, fried ones is russians =3

[@imtiredtiredtired]

4:40 holy heck the Soviets shouldn't even bother building nuke as their superweapon, a giant steel tower+ few electricians is more powerful than that

[@CnCDune]

3:15 As others have already said; not in base-game. There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@Water_Worker]

I just said "Huh, I guess this is the precursor to that in the more recent games." But I guess it technically was if it was planned but not implemented.

[@jrmloh]

@@Water_Worker it works albeit crudely. It plays a anim you set up in the code as Assaulter then AssaultAnim on their weapon that plays on all firing locations on garrisoned buildings and they have to approach them like C4 on Tanya/Navy SEAL.

[@daxpwnsyouall]

Well at least now I don't feel like a massive spanner for not knowing this despite my playing all the tournaments for the damn game

[@classicplayer592]

And....... how he do this?

[@CnCDune]

@@classicplayer592 Assaulter=yes in Infantry code

[@ManofCulture]

Knowing what they are capable off is quite shocking.

[@MiseRaen]

They can clear garrisoned buildings?!

[@Power_Soon_yaya--9804]

lol

[@SUP3RTOM20000]

Yeah I didn't know that!

[@zainiikhwan9405]

From the video's description, it seem the ability was removed in the actual game

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@fishyfinthing8854]

@@CnCDune even if they does, I think not many people would use it. Air force or siege unit are less painful.

[@Beriorn]

Man, Tesla Troopers are pretty awesome. If you manage to get your hands on some Battle Tortoises, fill them up and send them into your enemy's base... well, there won't be a lot that can effectively deal with them.

[@mwperk02]

Playing to much mental Omega are we?

[@Lanadra]

@@mwperk02 Pretty sure that's the case for most people nowadays, who tinker with mods anyway. It's hard to get around Mental Omega if you dip into YR's mods rather than just play vanilla.

[@ciberzombiegaming8207]

what about 2-3 linked prism towers? had lost some battle fortreses due to them so i take hem or power with something else before sending in the cleaners aka battle fortress team. i mostly play normal yr revenge nowdays

[@Beriorn]

@@ciberzombiegaming8207 Prism Towers are good against single targets but suffer against rushes. Sure a few of them linked can one-shot most vehicles, but when linked they can fire only one at a time. Tesla Coils might do less damage, but they are much better at dealing with rushes and attacks from multiple angles.

[@ciberzombiegaming8207]

@@Beriorn less damage you say? What about tesla tower with 5+ troopers near it? But yeah, I don't see much trooper boosted towers in skirmish, only some (maybe accidentally) linked prisms. Sometimes I try to do "no losses" match, but linked prisms sometimes breaks that.

[@defaulted9485]

I still couldn't believe what makes Tesla Trooper bad is just range alone. Maybe some more armor modifier and health to help them approach the enemies could help like Mental Omega balances it? But even then with the buffs from mods they are relatively rarely used outside of buffing Tesla Towers.

[@eza_aditya]

But he's still useful in specific campaign missions which is doesn't provide establish a base option

[@justjoe811]

They do have use in the campaigns and some early game since they can go tow to toe with grizzly tanks. But, once the tech labs are built they good for anything other than buffing the tesla coils,.

[@ObsydianShade]

Mental Omega features Shock Troopers that makes them obsolete. I modified both to be able to garrison bunkers, making them more useful. Shock Troopers in bunkers are extremely deadly, especially once elite, which happens soon enough.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

They sure are really hard to promote, mostly due to their short range and medium cost. Also, I think they should have kept that ability to balance them out. 5:32: That wayward Paradrop though. Not even Operation: Market Garden had such problems.

[@ASTheOneAndOnly]

Good gravy! I have been playing this game for 20 years and I had no idea Tesla troopers could clear garrisons like that. Great vid!!!

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game. There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@phantomedgedamascus2388]

the moving powerplant 🤣

[@zainiikhwan9405]

Ho boy imagine if Tesla Troopers can charge Tesla Reactor for extra energy!

[@phantomedgedamascus2388]

@@zainiikhwan9405 haha thats true....just imagine.... more like bio reactor in steriods lol

[@anonnimoose7987]

Two Tesla Troopers on coil = base powered

[@LeningradetZ]

Tesla-trooper: he cannot be crushed by a tank, but a dog can bite him.

[@cleangoblin2021]

Damn i didnt know how talented Tesla Troopers are. Great editing and music is top notch

[@bbs32]

after watching this, I'm in shock. Good one!

[@an_orange8911]

I spent my entire childhood on C&C, Stronghold, Fire Emblem and Pokemon. Thr nostalgia is hitting really hard. I should probably revisit the C&C.

[@Cybersharky_]

He actually says "let's the joules flow"

[@muhammadyudhi1338]

2:16 Actually the correction is: Let the Joule Flow

[@usseal922]

Yes, I always tought that what is he is saying.

[@unovayellow6953]

Another Amazing video, thank you as always, politics has been tough where I live recently so I needed this badly

[@Ei2995AY]

Regular TeslaTroop: Im noob halp me Elite TeslaTroop: oho, boyy! 2 MILLION VOLTZZ (Laughing while electrocuting tanks)

[@kyleaubreydelmundo7021]

The fact that they CAN CLEAR garrisoned structures blows my mind! This can easily be overlooked!

[@olenhol2przez4]

Playing soviets have... A DIFERENT RING TO IT NOW, NOW DOES IT

[@ashchisalleh1454]

Dude now people learned the powerful Tesla electric really are! Tower one is perfect.

[@squishymusic9723]

Man, just as you said 'checking connection' my internet died 😂

[@frankunderbush]

One of my fav infantry units but too bad the short range holds them back too much. Mass infantry assault vs AI by mixing them with conscripts as meat shields might help.

[@costco_pizza]

I might be getting ahead of myself here, but could the Tesla Trooper very well be the BEST unit in the entire Red Alert series???

[@frankunderbush]

@@costco_pizza You can argue which unit is the best but the Tesla trooper is definitely not a contender. Not considering the whole series, just RA2 alone many units like the IFV and GI are more versatile than the trooper. Series as a whole the "best unit" would probably come from RA3 since there are a lot more crazy units and each having a secondary ability. A few that come to mind as contenders are Twinblades, Hammer Tanks, Stingrays.

[@SaveThePurpleRhino]

@@costco_pizza well the british sniper will kick their ass easy

[@Reed_Peer]

Also, it's risky to make them charge the Coils if you're against A.I Yuri as the Genetic Mutator may target them

[@URUQ7]

Tesla Trooper promoted is basically infantry Prism tank XD

[@BlackSabbath628]

I love tesla troopers. They are one of my favorite units in the game. I did not know that they could tank a prism tower hit and power up unpowered tesla coils. I knew they could charge it but not that.

[@ciberzombiegaming8207]

one can power up unpowered tesla tower, two and more make it both powered and overcharged

[@skoldmo762]

this is glorious comrade. keep up the good work for the mothe... Yuri. theres only yuri

[@katushkakaunam1705]

i dint know the 'he's fried' part thing. wow its been 20 years but still i learn new things watching your videosf

[@AsterEmanon]

Wow, the third one! After twenty years, I didn’t even know that!

[@tsiripas]

It was removed in the final release from Westwood though.

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@AsterEmanon]

@@CnCDune thx for the explanation!

[@AsterEmanon]

@@tsiripas i see, now I know why I hadn’t heard of it

[@dhirenannamalai4695]

the tesla and battle fortress i love that combination use it all the time ofcourse capturing a soviet mcv first before option comes into play

[@ahha6304]

Barbara shoes in motion

[@dilhasbutt1379]

i swear i learn more about units abilities here than anywhere

[@Antimanele104]

3:10 Tesla Trooper: _He's fried!_ 3:12 Prism Tower: *So are you, pal!*

[@babulapiderazi1924]

3:15 lol. i never knew about that festure :O Its funny how you can still learn new things about a 20+ year old game :D

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@aequitasveritas3419]

Learned something new about tesla troopers and bunkers, thanks

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@aequitasveritas3419]

@@CnCDune oh(

[@JWQweqOPDH]

Just noticed; is the map you use the shape of North America?

[@RedWingnut00]

And Greenland.

[@tsiripas]

Yes, North America. You can download it along with the edits from the discord server.

[@an_orange8911]

Ahh the nostalgia!! Ahh the nostalgia!! It is killing me!!!!

[@Infarlock]

They had a very interesting power, entering a building like that

[@daxpwnsyouall]

Played this game at the highest level competitively as Cuba for the best part of a decade and genuinely never knew they could clear garrisoned buildings by entering them

[@DJ-nn3uu]

vamos muchachos!

[@Rakaziel]

They can't in the unmodded version. But the ability is supported in the code - look for Assaulter

[@Praetarius]

no7 makes me crave a tesla tank vs tesla ifv comparison video

[@TMoDDD]

What i love from Tesla Troopers is that they cant be crushed by tanks or other vehicles since the first Red Alert.

[@alexkubrat3868]

I swear C&C games have more attention to detail than modern games!

[@marceloandiaalvarez2788]

Tesla trooper = kakashi sensei!! 😂😂✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@insertusername9755]

Charging the video up!

[@Gamekillaz]

WHAT! After all these years I didn't know they could clear out barricaded buildings

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game. There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@josenathanieltendencia245]

Darn. I didn't know for a long time that tesla troopers can clear out garrisoned buildings. 😔

[@mrdoge9508]

This actually isn't possible in the vanilla game, according to modenc the tesla trooper and SEAL both originally were able to do this but it was removed at some point. To reenable simply go to [SHK] in rules/rulesmd.ini and set Assaulter=yes for the tesla trooper and do the same in [GHOST] for the SEAL.

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@ThatVulcan]

What is the song you used in the video? My curiosity has been sparked.

[@adonis1168]

Still weak units. For $500 they should have at least a bit more range

[@akurasubject9617]

it's actually balanced, if you put it inside an IFV or battle tortoise the range becomes 2x more but you have to put effort on capture allied war factory.

[@ramadhanisme7]

The hidden ability of tesla trooper clearing out garrisoned building is something else 🤣🤣

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@okiebuzzj]

I remember the very first time I used Tesla shocktroopers. My buddy didn't know what they did either. He kept trying to run over them with his tanks and was getting frustrated with losing his tanks to them. I had read the unit description and knew what they were for and that they repelled armor. Ah good times.

[@starfallvg]

Talking about the Tesla Troopers, have you compared the power among them inside a Battle Fortress vs IFV vs A Tesla Tank?

[@tsiripas]

Some trivial tests yes

[@stevengreen9536]

I did not know Tesla Troopers could clear garrisoned buildings or survive Chronosphere teleportation inside a vehicle.

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; Tesla Troopers clearing garrisons not in base-game. There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release. Also, all Infantry survive Chronoshift when inside a Vehicle. Only teleporting Infantry can be chronoshifted directly.

[@stevengreen9536]

@@CnCDune On Red Alert 2 no infantry (except chrono legionaire)survived chronoshifting in a vehicle when i did it. But i guess that was a fix on Yuri's Revenge. A for the garrison part i was not aware of that but i guess they wanted to keep things balanced.

[@CnCDune]

@@stevengreen9536 Even back in RA2 Infantry would survive a trip with the Chronoshift when in a Vehicle. However, that didn't happen in RA1.

[@stevengreen9536]

@@CnCDune Then i must have gotten a buggy RA2. 😛

[@CallofDutyBlackOps28]

"put us closer to the tower; and we'll take care of the rest, commander"

[@ITBEurgava]

I didn't even know they can clean up garrisoned building, 20+ years playing...

[@stylesrj]

Wait what? You can clear garrisoned buildings without destroying it? Or does it only work with Tesla Troopers?

[@elitav5491]

It is in the code, but the ability was removed by the developers before release.

[@stylesrj]

@@elitav5491 So the video shows it being put back in?

[@elitav5491]

@@stylesrj Yes, coders can mod such things back into the game. For demonstration purposes it was done in the video.

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

so its not actualy like that in the default gameplay?

[@tsiripas]

@@rizkyadiyanto7922 correct but it’s easily done without μodding the game

[@RyanJumarPantoja]

ive been playing this game before this is the first time I've seen the Tesla can be used to clear out garrisons...

[@Tucher97]

I have to ask, the Tesila trooper is a concept alone is hilarious and awesome, between red alert 2 and 3, which is your prefered. I personally like 2's version as it looks simple yet other worldly, plus a giant electrical gauntlet. Edit: I should said that I never liked the suit in 3, but it grown on me.

[@SoulKiller7Eternal]

Neither of them are as good as Red Alert's Tesla Trooper.

[@Tucher97]

@@SoulKiller7Eternal Well I never played one so I do not know how that guy looks but which red alert are you refering to?

[@ivan55599]

@@Tucher97 Red Alert™ (1). But it is actually a shock trooper, not tesla trooper.

[@carelesscloud9816]

I like the look of RA3 tesla trooper. Especially, w/ their ability.

[@kendelion]

You'll like the original tesla trooper more :D

[@TraustiGeir]

The last one was OP AF!

[@buizelmeme6288]

0:29 The bridge suddenly appears tho ... XD

[@shuyinkim2514]

Engineer was sent in to repair the bridge

[@khaiphamba5991]

Never thought his whole quotations are his specialties. Lol. I love this guy. Best infantry of the Soviet.

[@arsenymenshov9310]

Come to the dark side! We have Tesla suits!

[@ms9001]

wow i didnt know tesla trooper can clear garrisoned structures. i thought that's a new thing from mental omega

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game. There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@t.wayne21]

The tesla BF is the best. The tesla killing garrisons are new to me xD

[@bormisha]

Wow, never knew that the Tesla Trooper could de-garrison an enemy building. Are there any other units in the game with this capability?

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@mwperk02]

Still doesn't look cost effective on Tesla troopers since losing even 2 is the same price as 10 conscripts in the garrison or 4 for gi or initiates.

[@ianholmquist8492]

Nice Urbanmech

[@msyafiq5235]

When they become level 3, they become a monsters

[@royasturias1784]

Still vulnerable to aircraft, other units with longer range (like UK Snipers) than Lvl3 Teslas and Yuri mind control

[@msyafiq5235]

@@royasturias1784 Yeah agreed on that but still they're were hidden monsters 😆

[@maximus28549]

3:30 I didn’t even know this exist. They clear garrison?

[@tsiripas]

They were supposed too but the code was removed in the final release.

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@anw9852]

4:06 when u have dream in red alert

[@fujitoratheadmiral3092]

Voice cast was so perfect

[@DeJass00]

Wow, I never actually knew this.

[@abilmaliki9958]

Im sorry i had to ask what version is this? Because it seems mine doesn't had this much feature

[@tsiripas]

For which feature are you talking?

[@Z.E.N.A.]

Also he is very good at clearing trees LOL

[@saymyname6360]

i thought me and my dad were the only ones playing this game on the planet

[@Indrakusuma_a]

Hold up! What map is it with that Eiffle Tower turned into a overpowered Tesla Tower? Didn't know such thing exist! :O

[@RinkawaErion]

2:16 Wasn't it "Let the Joules flow!"?

[@JemRau]

Do these IFVs with tesla trooper have the same firepower as a tesla tank?

[@solarizx]

how to charge Eifel Tower? I also played a map with that tower, but only engineer can enter it

[@tsiripas]

I don’t think you can make it work if it exists in a regular map. This was edited to belong to your house.

[@kendelion]

Oh how I miss RA1 Tesla Tanks and Tesla Troopers! Extra Crispy!

[@RangeRov49]

Cant they also power your base? I might be mistaken, but I'm pretty certain that in the instance your power is out, you could have one charge a local Tesla reactor to effectively restore power.

[@kielkun-]

I petition to make the Eiffel Tower an Official Super Weapon. Why used a weather control device if you can used a giant tesla coil instead

[@JC-js3er]

and dont forget the psychic beacon and amplifier......

[@blitzgaming5827]

What map is it?

[@shinsenshogun900]

When Tesla Troopers are denied the ability to fulfill their duty to assault on garrisoned buildings as shock troopers Also, when Tanya wants to rappel up to the Nighthawk Transport but the crew forgot to bring ropes 6:43

[@strikerleecy126]

What, for these decades I did not realise tesla troppers can clear out garrison.

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@thecrew2algeria472]

Hello, can you help me how to find the appropriate items and armor for each character in this game Titan Quest Anniversary Edition

[@tsiripas]

Can’t help you for all characters but perhaps can help you with some

[@thecrew2algeria472]

@@tsiripas It's really hard to build a good character

[@cyberneticdex69]

tesla inside those battle f. are just the true definition of nightmare

[@user-qm8dz8dn7h]

Where do i get the game (The original one like the one here) nowadays? And would it work on windows 10?

[@SEVCHENKO_Playz]

Letme get this map!!!! Revealing it online will be awesome

[@HeatmanMKIII]

I didnt know that the tesla troopers were that good, I have never used them

[@cherobisteppe7640]

I made a custom map with Paris tower in it but i don't understand about how the tower works It target my tesla troopers, but after long enough, i doesn't attack anymore, but when i tried to attack it with my tesla troopers, it's destroyed isntead? so how to 'capture' the tower i wonder

[@Jayson-ly6ni]

I didn’t know Tesla troopers could clear buildings. Was this a designed mechanic? If so do the Allie’s have a way to clear buildings?

[@tsiripas]

Yeah, it was a designed mechanic which was removed. Thanks to TAKO2 who discovered it. Same applied for seal Tanya and boris.

[@CnCDune]

@@tsiripas Others discovered it ages before I did :P

[@Student4Life89]

what is the name of bgm playing at the background?

[@13lacksta12_RV]

My childhood strat back then RA2 i would build cloning vats and then spam Tesla tropper to the enery base works in missions and even in my friends..LOL

[@matejmurin914]

I tried to use Eiffel tower as Tesla Coil in multiplayer, but it was not working, only in campaign. How to do it on multiplayer maps?

[@tsiripas]

I don't think you can charge it in those maps. The Tower must belong to you.

[@Rakaziel]

You mod the Eiffel Tower to be capturable by Engineers - Tesla Troopers can only charge up allied units

[@Chris-gc5be]

Tesla fortress are basically tesla tanks on steroids

[@GuardianM25]

You forgot to add how good they are at getting cut down by deployed GIs

[@liliwinnt6]

1:29 an expendable tesla tropper

[@issamlaradji1739]

Song name please? Pretty epic and dancey

[@chunpangwong3259]

watching the newly release red alert 4 right now

[@paperpanak]

Man they even empower weather storm!

[@Emon01063]

3:33 didn't know that tesla troopers can kill the garrisoned troops instantly. Is it true or just mod?

[@CnCDune]

As others have already said; not in base-game. There is evidence in the code though that suggests Tesla Troopers, SEALs, Tanya and Boris once were able to, but then that functionality was disabled before release.

[@thelightside77]

Niice

[@andiyladdie3188]

Damn, I miss this game. Wish for a modern remake!