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Sniper (Long War)

2014-10-31T04:39:48Z

Chronoschism: /* Tactical Advice */

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[[File: CLASS SNIPER.png|left|frame|64px|Sniper]]
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Long War Sniper is akin to the vanilla Sniper. With Squad Sight as your first ability, the Sniper is able to inflict long range damage on enemy targets from a position of safety. Squad Sight no longer functions with Overwatch.

:'''Primary Weapon:''' Sniper Rifles, Marksman Rifles, Assault Rifles
:'''Secondary Weapon:''' Pistols, Machine Pistols
:'''Class-Limited items:''' None

== Abilities ==
{{Class Tree (Long War)|
|Specialist1={{Squadsight (Long War) |text=1}}
|SpecialistE1=''No other bonuses.''
|LCorporal1={{Low Profile (Long War) |text=1}}
|LCorporal2={{Gunslinger (Long War) |text=1}}
|LCorporal3={{Lone Wolf (Long War) |text=1}}
|LCorporalE1=''No other bonuses.''
|LCorporalE2=''No other bonuses.''
|LCorporalE3=''No other bonuses.''
|Corporal1={{Disabling Shot (Long War) |text=1}}
|Corporal2={{Precision Shot (Long War)|text=1 }}
|Corporal3={{Snapshot (Long War) |text=1}}
|CorporalE1=''No other bonuses.''
|CorporalE2=''No other bonuses.''
|CorporalE3=''No other bonuses.''
|Sergeant1={{Executioner (Long War) |text=1}}
|Sergeant2={{Aggression (Long War) |text=1}}
|Sergeant3={{Damn Good Ground (Long War) |text=1}}
|SergeantE1=''No other bonuses.''
|SergeantE2=''No other bonuses.''
|SergeantE3=''No other bonuses.''
|TechSgt1={{Tactical Sense (Long War)|text=1}}
|TechSgt2={{Ranger (Long War) |text=1}}
|TechSgt3={{Sharpshooter (Long War) |text=1}}
|TechSgtE1=''No other bonuses''
|TechSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''
|TechSgtE3='''No other bonuses.'''
|GunSgt1={{Lock N Load (Long War) |text=1}}
|GunSgt2={{Bring Em On (Long War) |text=1}}
|GunSgt3={{Vital Point Targeting (Long War) |text=1}}
|GunSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''
|GunSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''
|GunSgtE3=''No other bonuses.''
|MSgt1={{In The Zone (Long War) |text=1}}
|MSgt2={{Mayhem (Long War) |text=1}}
|MSgt3={{Double Tap (Long War) |text=1}}
|MSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''
|MSgtE2=''+3 {{Aim (Long War)}} +3 {{Will (Long War)}}''
|MSgtE3=''No other bonuses.''
}}

== Stat Progression ==

{| class="wikitable"
!Rank!!{{Health (Long War)}}/level!!{{Health (Long War)}}total!!{{Aim (Long War)}}/level!!{{Aim (Long War)}}total!!{{Will (Long War)}}/level!!{{Will (Long War)}}total
|-
|Specialist|| 0 || 0 || 5 || 5|| 5||5
|-
|Lance Corporal|| 0 || 0 || 5 || 10 ||5 ||10
|-
|Corporal|| 1 || 1 || 5 || 15|| 3|| 13
|-
|Sergeant|| 0 || 1 || 5 || 20|| 3|| 16
|-
|Tech Sergeant|| 0 || 1 || 4 || 24 || 2||18
|-
|Gunnery Sergeant|| 0 || 1 || 4 || 28||2 ||20
|-
|Master Sergeant|| 1 || 2 || 4 || 32|| 2||22
|}

== Tactical Advice ==

Long War Snipers are quite similar to vanilla squadsight snipers, but there are a few differences. '''Squadsight''' no longer works on overwatch, and snipers no longer have access to the '''Opportunist''' perk, making them considerably less good defensively - you'll find snipers can't demolish enemy packs on sight before they can even take cover like they can in vanilla. Squadsight is gained immediately and unconditionally, so there are no more "snap shot" skirmishing snipers (that role goes to the [[Scout (Long War)|Scout]]). However, snipers ''can'' still have '''Snap Shot''' at Corporal rank, and it's not mutually exclusive with Squadsight, allowing snipers more mobility without greatly compromising their offensive ability. But combined with Double Tap, they can be excellent soldiers on the battlefield, trading between two shots, and 1 move and 1 shot: in effect, some damage has been traded for some mobility in the Long War. Plus Head Shot and a high crit rate, they can still be quite strong. Watch your ammo levels, though, so High Cap mags are a good item for them.

Snipers can use sniper rifles, which act like vanilla sniper rifles, and only allow firing if the user hasn't moved unless they are Snap Shot trained, but they can also use Marksman Rifles, which are shorter range sniper rifles that can be fired after moving. Snipers can use assault rifles as well, but this isn't particularly useful in practice, since the [[Infantry (Long War)|Infantry]] class generally performs better with assault rifles. As in vanilla, Snipers gain the most aim per rank, ending with 7 more aim than any other class at Master Sergeant.

Also, note that despite having five tiers of weapons, Mayhem still only grant +1/+2 damage, with Beam laser and Gauss granting +1 damaged, while pulse and plasma grant +2

'''Role''': Long Range Sentry

The sniper in this role relies on In The Zone to keep enemies at an optimal engagement distance. It will utilize offensive upgrades combined with defensive upgrades to act as a high-powered turret with the ability to clear the map when used correctly. The sniper in those role also utilizes SnapShot providing additional utility and versatility. A sniper using this build has power potential proportional increases with tech level. Certain techs like flying armour will significantly buff its combat ability.

Sample Sniper

''Low Profile -> SnapShot -> Damn Good Ground/Executioner -> Ranger -> Lock N' Load -> In The Zone.''

Note: Lock N' Load cannot be used after moving. Lock N' Load can be used to continue an ITZ chain after the original magazine is emptied. When using ITZ, use explosives to remove the cover of aliens. Use ITZ to clean up the exposed aliens. Flying targets also count as exposed, but should be prioritized after ground targets because they are likely to end the ITZ chain. Be wary when firing at flanked targets in Squadsight Range. SS Flanked targets will often not be tagged as exposed and will end the ITZ chain.

'''Role''': Assassin, Long Range Offense

The sniper in this role stays behind and relies on its Squad Sight. It is the classical "one shot - one kill" role where you focus on doing maximum damage per shot and landing every possible shot. For this, high aim soldiers are preferred and perks are centered around gaining more aim and damage.

Sample sniper:

''Lone Wolf -> Precision Shot -> Sharpshooter/ Damn Good Ground -> Ranger -> Vital Point Targeting -> Double tap.''

Note: Ranger + VPT provide you with +3 minimum damage, which should be enough to guarantee you one shot kills even without a critical. Precision shot, Lone Wolf and Sharpshooter provide you with additional critical chance. Double tap is the signature ability, with which you can take on two separate adversaries in one turn, or focus on one tough one.

''' Role ''' Stalker, Mid to Long range Offense

A mobile, versatile sniper who uses terrain and mobility to find himself on the flank or even behind enemy lines. It makes heavy use of In the Zone, which works against flanked and exposed targets (such as flying and those with no cover), which in turn requires the sniper to have a suitably large ammo magazine. While not staying far behind, the sniper should still keep some distance from the main group because of the short range penalty of the Strike/Sniper rifle. Perks focus on critical chance and utility.

Sample sniper:
''Lone wolf -> Snap Shot -> Sharpshooter -> Lock N' Load -> Bring 'Em On -> In the Zone''

Note: Since Lock N' Load only works together with Snap Shot ( you can not shoot after taking a costly action, reloading included), the two perks go together. With Lock N' Load, Ammo conservation project and Hi-Cap magazine your sniper rifle will have +3 maximum ammo (!), more than enough for In the Zone. If you plan on taking a Marksman Rifle to avoid taking the Snapshot perk, here is how the sample will look:

''Lone wolf -> Precision shot -> Sharpshooter -> Aggression -> Bring 'Em On -> In the Zone''

You will have less ammo and more critical chance.

==See also==
{{Soldiers (Long War) Navbar}}
[[Category: Long War]]
[[Category: Soldiers (Long War)]]

Pathfinder (Long War)

2014-10-18T17:15:47Z

Chronoschism:

MEC variant of the Scout class. Mirroring the Scouts they're recruited from, Pathfinders are mobile and very flexible in combat. Their aim progression is surpassed only by Jaegers and Snipers and their HP progression is average. Pathfinders have a range of offensive and defensive perks, allowing them to be customized for a number of combat roles.

== Abilities ==
{{Class Tree (Long War)|
|Specialist1=[[File:MEC JET BOOT MODULE.png|32px|center]]'''Jet Boot Module''' ''When activated confers the ability to jump to normally inaccessible heights for the rest of the turn''
|SpecialistE1=''''
|LCorporal1=[[File:MEC_PLATFORM_STABILITY.png|32px|center]]'''Platform Stability''' ''Any shots taken without moving have +10 Aim and +10% critical chance.''
|LCorporal2=[[File:MEC_AUTOMATED_THREAT_ASSESSMENT.png|32px|center]]'''Automated Threat Assessment''' ''Confers +15 Defense during first attack in owerwatch, and a half point of damage reduction(meaning one point of damage in a successful attack has a 50% chance of being avoided) ''
|LCorporal3=[[File:MEC_BODY_SHIELD.png|32px|center]]'''Body Shield''' ''The nearest visible enemy suffers -20 aim and cannot critically hit this unit''
|LCorporalE1=''Aim: 0 Will: Mob: 0''
|LCorporalE2=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: 0''
|LCorporalE3=''Aim: 0 Will: +2 Mob: 0''
|Corporal1=[[File:ASSAULT_FLUSH.png|32px|center]]'''Flush''' ''Fire a shot that causes enemies to run out of cover. The shot is easy to hit with, but does reduced damage.''
|Corporal2=[[File:MEC_ADVANCED_FIRE_CONTROL.png|32px|center]]'''Advanced Fire Control''' ''Shots from Overwatch no longer suffer any Aim penalty.''
|Corporal3=[[File:SNIPER_DGG.png|32px|center]]'''Damn Good Ground''' ''+10 Aim and +10 Defense against enemies at lower elevation in addition to the usual elevation bonuses (including while flying).''
|CorporalE1=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: +1''
|CorporalE2=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: +1''
|CorporalE3=''Aim: +2 Will: 0 Mob: +1''
|Sergeant1=[[File:MEC_DAMAGE_CONTROL.png|32px|center]]'''Damage Control''' ''When this unit takes damage, all further damage will be reduced by 1 or 2 points for the next 2 turns.''
|Sergeant2=[[File:SNIPER_EXECUTIONER.png|32px|center]]'''Executioner''' ''+10% Aim against targets with less than 50% Health.''
|Sergeant3=[[File:Council_Medal_of_Honor_2_(EU2012).png|32px|center]]'''Lone Wolf''' ''Flat +10 Crit, and + 10 Aim when no allies are within 7 tiles.''
|SergeantE1=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: 0''
|SergeantE2=''Aim: +3 Will: 0 Mob: 0''
|SergeantE3=''Aim: +2 Will: +2 Mob: 0''
|TechSgt1=[[File:HEAVY_SHREDDER.png|32px|center]]'''Shredder Ammo''' ''Any unit hit takes additional damage from all sources for the next 4 turns. Rocketeers get a special purpose rocket while a Gunner's LMG gets loaded with shredder ammo. Shredder rockets are weaker than a standard rockets and cannot penetrate cover.''
|TechSgt2=[[File:ALIEN_CANNONFIRE.png|32px|center]]'''Ranger''' ''+1 damage with primary weapon.''
|TechSgt3=[[File:HEAVY_RAPIDREACTION.png|32px|center]]'''Rapid Reaction''' ''Confers a second reaction shot, if on Overwatch and the first reaction shot is a hit.''
|TechSgtE1=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: 0''
|TechSgtE2=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: 0''
|TechSgtE3=''Aim: +2 Will: 0 Mob: +1''
|GunSgt1=[[File:MEC_VITAL_POINT_TARGETING.png|32px|center]]'''Vital Point Targeting''' ''Additional 2 damage against any human target and any alien that has been autopsied.''
|GunSgt2=[[File:MEC_REACTIVE_TARGETING_SENSORS.png|32px|center]]'''Reactive Targeting Sensors''' ''Unit gets a free shot back at the first enemy who attacks the MEC each turn, provided there's enough ammo to do so.''
|GunSgt3=[[File:MEC_ABSORTION_FIELDS.png|32px|center]]'''Absorption Fields''' ''Reduces most incoming damage to this unit, scaling up as the damage increases.''
|GunSgtE1=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: 0''
|GunSgtE2=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: 0''
|GunSgtE3=''Aim: 0 Will: 0 Mob: 0''
|MSgt1=[[File:SNIPER_SQUADSIGHT.png|32px|center]]'''Squadsight''' ''Allows firing at targets in any ally's sight radius, but at -30% critical chance; Does not extend overwatch outside visual range.''
|MSgt2=[[File:SNIPER_ITZ.png|32px|center]]'''In the Zone''' ''Killing a flanked or uncovered target with a primary weapon does not cost an action.''
|MSgt3=[[File:ASSAULT_LIGHTNINGREFLEXES.png|32px|center]]'''Lightning Reflexes''' ''Reduces hit chance from overwatch fire by 90% for the first shot, and 75% for subsequent shots.''
|MSgtE1=''''
|MSgtE2=''''
|MSgtE3=''''
}}

== Stat Progression ==

{| class="wikitable"
!Rank!!HP at level!!Total HP!!Aim at level!!Total Aim
|-
|Specialist|| 1 || 1 || 6 || 6
|-
|Lance Corporal|| 0 || 1 || 3 || 9
|-
|Corporal|| 1 || 2 || 4 || 13
|-
|Sergeant|| 0 || 2 || 3 || 16
|-
|Tech Sergeant|| 1 || 3 || 4 || 20
|-
|Gunnery Sergeant|| 0 || 3 || 3 || 23
|-
|Master Sergeant|| 1 || 4 || 6 || 29
|}
==See also==
{{Soldiers (Long War) Navbar}}
[[Category:Soldiers (Long War)]]
[[Category:MECs (Long War)]]
[[Category:Long War]]