Whenever people think about mecha franchises, Gundam is likely one of the top franchises that would come to mind. This is why there are many different contents about this popular mecha franchise. The latest Gundam content comes in the form of Gundam Evolution, a first-person shooting game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. It’s a game where you get to enjoy FPS action using different mobile suits from the Gundam franchise.
As a relatively new game, you can’t expect all available mobile suits in the franchise to be present. But there are good mobile suits you can use to play in the FPS. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the current Gundam Evolution Roster and rank each one based on the difficulty of their usage.
The Current Gundam Evolution Roster’s Rank Based on Usage Difficulty
The current Gundam Evolution Roster contains 17 different mobile suits. These mobile suits are not only the Gundams themselves but also other machines featured across various Gundam Series.
Guntank RX-75 (Mobile Suit Gundam)
One of the easiest mobile suits available in Gundam Evolution is Guntank with a difficulty of 1 out of 4-stars. It first appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam series. In the game, it’s a mid-ranged mobile suit with an HP of 1200 and a dash limit of 2. This is a great mobile suit to use to help you get started in the game.
DOM Trooper ZGMF-XX09T (Mobile Suit Gundam SEED)
Another easy mobile suit to use is the DOM Trooper, which first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series. It has a difficulty of 1-star, is a mid-range unit, and has an HP of 1200. It only has a dash limit of 1, but its ease of use makes up for it in the game.
Unicorn Gundam RX-0 (Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn)
The Unicorn Gundam is one of the newest mobile suits in the game and it first appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA series. It has a difficulty of 2-stars, which still makes it relatively easy to use. It’s also a mid-range unit with 800 HP and a dash limit of 2. Its low HP is compensated for having more firepower.
Zaku II [Melee] MS-06 (Mobile Suit Gundam)
If you prefer battling in close range, then you have the Zaku II [Melee], which has a difficulty of 2-stars. The mobile suit first appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam series but has made appearances in other series as well. It’s a close-range unit using an axe to take on enemies. It also has an HP of 1200 and a dash limit of 2.
Mahiroo G-838 (Turn A Gundam)
Another great and powerful mid-range unit you can use is the Mahiroo with a difficulty of only 2-stars. It first appeared in the Turn A Gundam series. It also has an HP of 800 and a dash limit of 2. Its attack can bounce off walls, which is useful in targeting hiding enemies.
GM RGM-79 (Mobile Suit Gundam)
A good close-range mobile suit you can use is the GM, which first appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam series. It has a difficulty rating of 2-stars with an HP of 800 and a dash limit of 2. Though it holds a pistol, it’s only good for close range. The low HP is compensated by a shield that the mobile suit holds. It has an HP of 1300, effectively raising your total HP to 2100.
Turn A Gundam WD-M01 (Turn A Gundam)
The Turn A Gundam, which first appeared in the series with the same title, is a great mid-range unit to use. It has a difficulty of 2-stars, an HP of 1100, and a dash limit of 2. It uses an accurate weapon that can also charge to allow it to deal more damage. Take note the projectile is slower, so you need to time it right to hit enemies with it.
Pale Rider RX-80P3 (Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link)
The last easy mobile suit to use is the Pale Rider, which first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link. It’s the last suit in the game that has a difficulty of only 2-stars. This mobile suit is a mid-range unit with an HP of 1000 and a dash limit of 2. It uses a rapid-fire weapon but with heavy recoil. It’s best used to shoot when you’re not moving.
Marasai [UC] RMS-108 (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam)
A decent mid-range unit is Marasai, which first appeared in the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam series. But this is a unit that will require a bit of a learning curve since it has a difficulty rating of 3-stars. The mobile suit also features an HP of 1200 and a dash limit of 2.
Asshimar NRX-044 (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam)
Do you want a mobile suit that can transform? Then try Asshimar. It’s a mid-range unit that first appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Though the transformation is cool, it also makes this mobile suit difficult to use. It has a rating of 3-stars, which means you’ll need some practice to get used to this unit. It also features an HP of 1000, a dash limit of 2, and a burst fire weapon.
GM Sniper II RGM-79SP (Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket)
If you want to always be in the heat of the action, then use the GM Sniper II. It’s the only unit in the game so far where you don’t see a drop-off in damage even if you fire from a distance. It first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket and features an HP of 800 and a dash limit of 1. It’s not that easy to use, though, since it has a 3-star difficulty.
Methuss MSA-005 (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam)
Another unit that can transform the game is Methuss. It’s a mid-range unit with 800 HP and a dash limit of 2. The mobile suit first appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. But like with Asshimar, this also makes this unit difficult to use and will require a bit of practice with its 3-star difficulty rating.
Sazabi MSN-04 (Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack)
The unit with the highest total HP, so far, is Sazabi. It’s a close-range unit with an HP of 1400, a dash limit of 1, and a shield with 1400 HP. It also uses a weapon with a scattershot. The damage diminishes greatly as you become farther from your opponent. The unit is not easy to use with its 3-star difficulty rating. The unit first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack.
Gundam RX-78-2 (Mobile Suit Gundam)
The “original” Gundam in the franchise is the RX-78-2, which first appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam series. It’s a mid-range unit with 1000 HP, a dash limit of 2, and a shield with 1000 HP. It’s the unit that other Gundams were based on. Despite the simplicity of this unit, it’s also difficult to use with a 3-star difficulty.
Gundam Exia GN-001 (Mobile Suit Gundam 00)
We now move to the most difficult Gundams to use, starting with Gundam Exia from Mobile Suit Gundam 00. It’s a powerful close-range unit that throws beam daggers at enemies in its path. It also features an HP of 800 and has the highest dash limit at 3. Its difficulty rating is at 4-stars.
Gundam Barbatos ASW-G-08 (Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS)
A Gundam that uses a big mace as a weapon is Gundam Barbatos, which first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS. It’s a close-range unit that features 1000 HP and a dash limit of 3. Though it’s powerful, it’s also difficult to use with its 4-star rating.
Zaku II [Ranged] MS-06 (Mobile Suit Gundam)
The last mobile suit available in the game is the ranged Zaku II. It’s like the other Zaku but this one uses a close-range blaster instead of an axe. It features an HP of 800 and a dash limit of 3. It also has a difficulty rating of 4.
Final Thoughts
Since Gundam Evolution is relatively new, expect a learning curve on your part when you play the game. But it’s great to know which among the Gundam Evolution roster is easier to use compared to others. And this is the aim of this article, to help you in playing easy-to-use mobile suits first as you navigate and learn the gameplay.
