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* ''VideoGame/Helldivers'': The NUX-223 Hellbomb is only provided in missions that require the destruction of a stationary enemy structure, which is its primary intended purpose, as its long arming time makes it unreliable against mobile enemies despite its massive damage.

** The Pyro's Homewrecker deals double damage to the structures built by opposing Engineers. Conversely, it's the only non-Engineer weapon that removes the before-mentioned Sappers on ally buildings--in a single hit instead of two. [[BoringButPractical The latter is generally more useful]], as even against buildings the Homewrecker is barely better than the Flame Thrower, whereas destroying Sappers compliment's Pyro's specialty in hunting down Spies.

* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons:'' In 5th edition, many big monsters have a passive trait, Siege Monster, which doubles the damage they inflict when attacking objects and structures.

** The Spy's Sappers cause an enemy Engineer's structures to become nonfunctional and eventually destroy them if not removed.
** The Spy's Red Tape Recorder downgrades and reverses Engineer's structures' building process.

** The Soldier's Cow Mangler 5000 zigzags with dealing reduced damage against Engineer buildings but its ChargedAttack will temporarily disable them by {{EMP}}.
** The Pyro's Homewrecker deals double damage to the structures built by opposing Engineers as well as the before-mentioned Sappers on ally Engineers' buildings.

* ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'': Clearing the map of its immensely durable and deadly turrets is one of the biggest objectives of each game, and a while some champions are generally better suited to the task over others, a few have abilities [[DemolitionsExpert specifically dedicated to breaking them apart.]]

* ''VideoGame/CommandAndConquerGenerals'': Each faction has an AntiInfantry unit designed to instantly clear out garrisoned civilian structures. The American Rangers can [[FastRoping do a fast rope]] drop from a Chinook onto the building (that also has the benefit of instantly garrisoning them in the building) or shoot a flashbang at it; the Chinese Dragon tank can shoot fire into the windows; and the GLA's Toxin Tractor floods it with a stream of liquid anthrax. To note, the Chinese bunker [[NoSell is immune to these garrison-clearing methods]] and must be destroyed completely to get to the infantry inside.

** In terms of [[SummonMagic a non-playable summon]], the Rift Herald is a neutral BonusBoss that exists on early stages of the map that [[DefeatMeansFriendship if defeated can be summoned for later]]. As a summon, [[RammingAlwaysWorks she violently rams into the nearest turret]], demolishing two-thirds of a tower's maximum health [[CastFromHitPoints at the cost of her own]]. If played well, she can potentially destroy two or three turrets in one mighty push.

Attacks, weapons or abilities that are AntiArmor, ArmorPiercingAttack or [[StuffBlowingUp explosive]] can often be one of these. SiegeEngines, especially {{Battering Ram}}s, are very commonly these due to their ability to break buildings with ease.

*** First and foremost of these are their "Juggernaut" {{Chicken Walker}}s. The Juggernaut's trio of cannons are so powerful that even the most sturdy structure falls in a few shots, but that same power also requires them to engage stabilizers before firing, and while the elevated position of their barrels give them fantastic range -- Which can reach across the map if coordinates are provided by a [[ColdSniper sniper team]] -- it also burdens them with ArbitraryMinimumRange; fast units can get in before they deploy and shoot them to pieces, safe from retaliation fire. This last point prompted the Steel Talon sub-faction to jury-rig a bunker onto their frame for garrisoning infantry, specifically to protect juggernauts against attackers attempting to close the distance. The resultant 'Behemoth' is still not intended to be used as anything other than a three-barreled wrecking ball, however.

* ''VideoGame/CommandAndConquerGenerals'': Each faction has a unit designed to instantly clear out garrisoned structures: The Ranger can abseil from a Chinook (or shoot a flashbang at it), the Dragon tank can shoot fire into it, the Toxin Tractor does the same but with a stream of liquid anthrax.

* ''VideoGame/WarcraftII'': The Ballista and Catapult serve as the Alliance and Horde siege weapons, throwing giant arrows/rocks at the enemy, killing weaker units outright (if they're holding still).
* ''VideoGame/WarcraftIII'': Siege damage does extra damage against Fortified armor (the type most buildings use) as well as Unarmored targets yet it deals reduced damage against light armor ([[StrongFleshWeakSteel somehow]]). Every faction has a Siege Engine to deal with towers from beyond attack range, but they also have other specialized units:

* In ''VideoGame/UrbanAssault'', the Resistance (the side that you control) gets the Rhino. The Rhino is an ultra-heavy artillery unit that fires nuclear warheads to quickly destroy buildings!! Additionally the Rhino is the only artillery unit in the game, other factions will just have to send enough heavy tanks and bombers to do the job.
* In ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends'', clearing the map of its immensely durable and deadly turrets is one of the biggest objectives of each game, and a while some champions are generally better suited to the task over others, a few have abilities [[DemolitionsExpert specifically dedicated to breaking them apart.]]

* ''VideoGame/WarcraftIII'': Siege damage does extra damage against Fortified armor (the type most buildings use) and reduced damage against light armor ([[StrongFleshWeakSteel somehow]]). Every faction has a Siege Engine to deal with towers from beyond attack range, but they also have other specialized units:

*** The Atlanteans have a unit known as the Destroyer, which is a flamethrower that's strong against buildings but weak against other units.

* ''Noblemen: 1896'' from Foursaken Media has the Earthshaker Cannon. These are giant cannons that are hidden inside an army's headquarters. When an army captures a strategic point and collects enough power through it, this will charge the cannon enough for it to rise from its secret compartment. It will fire one shot at the opposing headquarters (and only at the headquarters - no other targets are acceptable). It'll instantly kill the headquarters in early levels and later it'll still take a huge portion of the headquarters health before charging for the next shot.

* ''Noblemen: 1896'' from Foursaken Media has the Earthshaker Cannon. These are giant cannons that are hidden inside an army's headquarters. When an army captures a power plant and collects enough power, this will charge the cannon enough for it to rise from its secret compartment. It will fire one shot at the opposing headquarters (and only at the headquarters - no other targets are acceptable). It'll take out over 3/4 of the headquarters health and slowly charge for a finishing shot.

* ''VideoGame/CommandAndConquerGenerals'': Each faction has a unit designed to instantly clear out garrisoned structures: The Ranger can FastRope from a Chinook (or shoot a flashbang at it), the Dragon tank can shoot fire into it, the Toxin Tractor does the same but with a stream of liquid anthrax.
* ''VideoGame/CommandAndConguerRedAlert3'':

** BatteringRams deal huge damage to buildings, but only buildings. They're best deployed in large numbers to ensure some of them make it to the buildings thanks to their slow speed.

* ''VideoGame/WorldInConflict'' has a Tactical Aid named Bunker Buster, which drops a penetration bomb on a given location. While pretty much useless against mobile targets (read: enemy units) due to its minuscule area of effect, it is pretty much guaranteed to destroy any destructible structure it hits, from buildings occupied by enemy infantry to bridges (the latter being crucial in controlling where the enemy team can advance).

** In "Mann vs. Machine" mode, there are [[ActionBomb Sentry Busters]], which specifically target Sentry Guns, run up to them, and explode them (along with anybody in the radius).