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The '''Sectoid''' is the first alien species XCOM will encounter during a campaign. Far from the [[Alien Life Forms (Long War)#Sectoid|scrawny foot soldiers of the initial invasion]], the Sectoids now boast integrated human DNA, enhancing their durability as well as their psionic prowess.

In battle, the Sectoid unleashes its psionic powers through its [[Perk List (LWOTC)#Mindspin|Mindspin]] ability, capable of disorienting, inducing panic, or even seizing control of its target's mind! [[Perk List (LWOTC)#Psi Reanimation|Psi Reanimation]], meanwhile, allows it to revive a humanoid corpse as a Psi Zombie. And if these abilities are unavailable or a flanking oppurtunity presents itself, the Sectoid is more than capable of causing significant damage with its Plasma Pistol. However, Sectoids are not without weakness: mental effects such as disorientation will immediately return their zombies to dust and undo the terrifying effects of Mind Control, and their seemingly well-built bodies will [[Perk List (LWOTC)#Melee Vulnerability|quickly fold to melee strikes]].

As the campaign progresses, the mightier '''Sectoid Commander''' appears. Stronger, tougher, and even deadlier with their pistols, Commanders are capable of using Mindspin and Reanimation over an area, affecting multiple targets and escalating the situation more quickly.

==Sectoid (Rank 1)==
{| class="wikitable"
|- align="center"
! Difficulty !! [[File:LW2_Health.png|36px|Health]]<br>Health !! [[File:Status_armor.png|36px|Armor]]<br>Armor !! [[File:LW2_Aim.png|36px|Aim]]<br>Aim !! [[File:LW2_Psi.png ‎ |Psi Offense]]<br>Psi Offense !! [[File:Icon_CriticalChance.png ‎ |Crit Chance]]<br>Crit Chance !! [[File:Icon_CriticalChance.png ‎ |Flanking Crit Chance Bonus]]<br>Flanking Crit Chance Bonus !! [[File:LW2 Defense.png|36px|Defense]]<br>Defense !! [[File:LW2 Dodge.png|36px|Dodge]]<br>Dodge !! [[File:LW2 Mobility.png|36px|Mobility]]<br>Mobility !! [[File:LW2 Will.png|36px|Will]]<br>Will !! [[File:Status overwatch.png |36px|Detection Radius]]<br>Detection Radius (tiles)
|- align="center"
| '''Rookie'''    || 7 || 0 || 70 ||15  || 0 || 33 || 0 || 0 || 12 || 80  || 10
|- align="center"                                                         
| '''Veteran'''   || 8 || 0 || 75 ||20  || 0 || 33 || 0 || 0 || 12 || 85  || 10
|- align="center"                                                         
| '''Commander''' || 8 || 0 || 75 ||25  || 10 || 40 || 0 || 0 || 12 || 85  || 10
|- align="center"                                                         
| '''Legend'''    || 9 || 0 || 75 ||30  || 10 || 40 || 0 || 0 || 12 || 85  || 10
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|- align="center"
! Weapon !! [[File:LW2Damage.png|36px|Damage]]<br>Damage !! [[File:LW2CritDamage.png|36px|Crit Damage]]<br>Crit Damage !! [[File:Ammo.png|x32px|Clip Size]]<br />Clip Size !! Other
|- align="center"
| '''Beam Pistol''' || 3 - 4 || 2 || 3 || -
|}
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="table-layout: fixed"
|+ Max Units in Pod = 4
|- align="center"
| colspan="4" |'''Force Level'''           || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6 || 7 || 8 || 9 || 10 || 11 || 12 || 13 || 14 || 15 || 16 || 17 || 18 || 19 || 20
|- align="center"
| colspan="4" |'''Leader Spawn Weight'''   || 1 || 1 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 1  || 1  || 0  || 0  || 0  || 0  || 0  || 0  || 0  || 0  || 0
|- align="center"
| colspan="4" |'''Follower Spawn Weight'''   || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 5 || 6 || 7 || 8 || 7  || 6  || 6  || 6  || 6  || 7  || 8  || 8  || 8  || 8  || 8
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+ Abilities and Tactical Upgrades
|- align="center"
| {{Mindspin (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}
| {{Psi Reanimation (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}
| {{Melee Vulnerability (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}
|- align="center"
| {{Center Mass (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}<br>[[Dark_Events_(LWOTC)#Military_R.26D|16% chance of applying after completion]]
| {{Will To Survive (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}<br>[[Dark_Events_(LWOTC)#Military_R.26D|15% chance of applying after completion]]
| {{Lethal (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}<br>[[Dark_Events_(LWOTC)#Military_R.26D|8% chance of applying after completion]]
|}


==Sectoid Commander (Rank 2)==
{| class="wikitable"
|- align="center"
! Difficulty !! [[File:LW2_Health.png|36px|Health]]<br>Health !! [[File:Status_armor.png|36px|Armor]]<br>Armor !! [[File:LW2_Aim.png|36px|Aim]]<br>Aim !! [[File:LW2_Psi.png ‎ |Psi Offense]]<br>Psi Offense !! [[File:Icon_CriticalChance.png ‎ |Crit Chance]]<br>Crit Chance !! [[File:Icon_CriticalChance.png ‎ |Flanking Crit Chance Bonus]]<br>Flanking Crit Chance Bonus !! [[File:LW2 Defense.png|36px|Defense]]<br>Defense !! [[File:LW2 Dodge.png|36px|Dodge]]<br>Dodge !! [[File:LW2 Mobility.png|36px|Mobility]]<br>Mobility !! [[File:LW2 Will.png|36px|Will]]<br>Will !! [[File:Status overwatch.png |36px|Detection Radius]]<br>Detection Radius (tiles)
|- align="center"
| '''Rookie'''    || 12 || 0 || 75 ||30 || 10 || 33 || 10 || 0 || 12 || 100 || 12
|- align="center"                      
| '''Veteran'''   || 14 || 0 || 75 ||35 || 10 || 33 || 10 || 0 || 12 || 105 || 12
|- align="center"                      
| '''Commander''' || 16 || 0 || 80 ||40 || 10 || 40 || 15 || 0 || 12 || 105 || 12
|- align="center"                      
| '''Legend'''    || 18 || 0 || 80 ||45 || 10 || 40 || 15 || 0 || 12 || 110 || 12
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|- align="center"
! Weapon !! [[File:LW2Damage.png|36px|Damage]]<br>Damage !! [[File:LW2CritDamage.png|36px|Crit Damage]]<br>Crit Damage !! [[File:Ammo.png|x32px|Clip Size]]<br />Clip Size !! Other
|- align="center"
| '''Beam Pistol''' || 3 - 4 || 2 || 3 || - 
|}
{| class="wikitable" width=100% style="table-layout: fixed"
|+ Max Units in Pod = 3
|- align="center"
| colspan="4" |'''Force Level'''           || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6 || 7 || 8 || 9 || 10 || 11 || 12 || 13 || 14 || 15 || 16 || 17 || 18 || 19 || 20
|- align="center"
| colspan="4" |'''Leader Spawn Weight'''   || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0  || 0  || 2  || 2  || 2  || 2  || 3  || 3  || 3  || 3  || 3
|- align="center"
| colspan="4" |'''Follower Spawn Weight'''   || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0  || 0  || 0  || 0  || 0  || 3  || 4  || 5  || 5  || 6  || 7
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|+ Abilities and Tactical Upgrades
|- align="center"
| {{Mass Mindspin (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}
| {{Mass Reanimation (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}
| {{Melee Vulnerability (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}
|- align="center"
| {{Flashbang Resistance (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}
| {{Center Mass (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}<br>[[Dark_Events_(LWOTC)#Military_R.26D|16% chance of applying after completion]]
| {{Will To Survive (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}<br>[[Dark_Events_(LWOTC)#Military_R.26D|15% chance of applying after completion]]
| {{Lethal (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1}}<br>[[Dark_Events_(LWOTC)#Military_R.26D|8% chance of applying after completion]]
|}

== Tips ==
* Like most flankable units, they will ideally try to find reasonable cover whenever flanked. This can be taken advantage of if you want to force enemies to move.
* Unlike in the vanilla game, Sectoids are not required to use their abilities first before any other actions. They can and will shoot you if there is a very desirable target.
* Inflicting any negative mental effect on Sectoid's is a very powerful counter as it will cancel their reanimation or mind controls active.
* The Reaper's Throwing Knives do not gain Melee Vulnerability bonus damage.
* Despite the frightening possibility of losing a soldier, Mind Control is arguably the best result from a Mindspin, as a simple Flashbang (or other mental effect) will cancel the effect and waste the Sectoid's turn (presuming you have such tools!). Panic shuts down a soldier, but can be taken care of via tools such as [[Perk List (LWOTC)#Revival Protocol|Revival Protocol]] or killing the Sectoid. The seemingly innocuous effect of disorientation can in fact be the worst, as killing or disabling the Sectoid will not cancel it--without removal tools, the soldier has no choice but to grin and bear it.

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