Arc Thrower (EU2012) - Revision history

DracoGriffin: /* Tactics */ Nope, can't stun MC'd aliens. :(

2015-10-19T19:01:24Z

Tactics: Nope, can't stun MC'd aliens. :(

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	* To ensure you don't lose soldiers because of a failed stun attempt, try stunning the alien using at least two people in one turn or have another soldier with a clear line of sight that can take out the target if the attempt fails.		* To ensure you don't lose soldiers because of a failed stun attempt, try stunning the alien using at least two people in one turn or have another soldier with a clear line of sight that can take out the target if the attempt fails.
	* Note that the Arc Thrower does not affect [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], [[Zombie (EU2012)\|Zombies]], [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdiscs]], [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]], [[Seeker (EU2012)\|Seekers]] or [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoids]], so you do not have to capture them to gain all the research topics. Also, [[EXALT Units (EU2012)\|EXALT soldiers]] would rather [[Achievements (EU2012)#Enemy Within DLC\|commit suicide]] than be captured alive!		* Note that the Arc Thrower does not affect [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], [[Zombie (EU2012)\|Zombies]], [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdiscs]], [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]], [[Seeker (EU2012)\|Seekers]] or [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoids]], so you do not have to capture them to gain all the research topics. Also, [[EXALT Units (EU2012)\|EXALT soldiers]] would rather [[Achievements (EU2012)#Enemy Within DLC\|commit suicide]] than be captured alive!
	* Also note that the Arc Thrower cannot be used on civilians, nor on your own soldiers, including if they are Panicked and even if they are Mind Controlled by the aliens. If you want to avoid killing a Mind Controlled soldier you will just have to run away and take cover until the alien Mind Control wears off. ~~(Presumably also can't be used on aliens while the aliens are being Mind Controlled by XCOM?)~~		* Also note that the Arc Thrower cannot be used on civilians, nor on your own soldiers, including if they are Panicked and even if they are Mind Controlled by the aliens. If you want to avoid killing a Mind Controlled soldier you will just have to run away and take cover until the alien Mind Control wears off.
	* If you have a [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]] with the '''Disabling Shot''' skill, you can make the stun much safer on the approach, and should the stun attempt fail the enemy will be unable to return fire on their next turn.		* If you have a [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]] with the '''Disabling Shot''' skill, you can make the stun much safer on the approach, and should the stun attempt fail the enemy will be unable to return fire on their next turn.
	* Enemies, particularly lone ones, will tend to retreat continually when approached. Overwatching will usually keep them in place, since the AI is very reluctant to move when it knows it would provoke an overwatch shot.		* Enemies, particularly lone ones, will tend to retreat continually when approached. Overwatching will usually keep them in place, since the AI is very reluctant to move when it knows it would provoke an overwatch shot.

Spike: /* Tactics */ Arc thrower not usable on friendlies.

2015-09-29T16:33:03Z

Tactics: Arc thrower not usable on friendlies.

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	* To ensure you don't lose soldiers because of a failed stun attempt, try stunning the alien using at least two people in one turn or have another soldier with a clear line of sight that can take out the target if the attempt fails.		* To ensure you don't lose soldiers because of a failed stun attempt, try stunning the alien using at least two people in one turn or have another soldier with a clear line of sight that can take out the target if the attempt fails.
	* Note that the Arc Thrower does not affect [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], [[Zombie (EU2012)\|Zombies]], [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdiscs]], [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]], [[Seeker (EU2012)\|Seekers]] or [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoids]], so you do not have to capture them to gain all the research topics. Also, [[EXALT Units (EU2012)\|EXALT soldiers]] would rather [[Achievements (EU2012)#Enemy Within DLC\|commit suicide]] than be captured alive!		* Note that the Arc Thrower does not affect [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], [[Zombie (EU2012)\|Zombies]], [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdiscs]], [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]], [[Seeker (EU2012)\|Seekers]] or [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoids]], so you do not have to capture them to gain all the research topics. Also, [[EXALT Units (EU2012)\|EXALT soldiers]] would rather [[Achievements (EU2012)#Enemy Within DLC\|commit suicide]] than be captured alive!
			* Also note that the Arc Thrower cannot be used on civilians, nor on your own soldiers, including if they are Panicked and even if they are Mind Controlled by the aliens. If you want to avoid killing a Mind Controlled soldier you will just have to run away and take cover until the alien Mind Control wears off. (Presumably also can't be used on aliens while the aliens are being Mind Controlled by XCOM?)
	* If you have a [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]] with the '''Disabling Shot''' skill, you can make the stun much safer on the approach, and should the stun attempt fail the enemy will be unable to return fire on their next turn.		* If you have a [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]] with the '''Disabling Shot''' skill, you can make the stun much safer on the approach, and should the stun attempt fail the enemy will be unable to return fire on their next turn.
	* Enemies, particularly lone ones, will tend to retreat continually when approached. Overwatching will usually keep them in place, since the AI is very reluctant to move when it knows it would provoke an overwatch shot.		* Enemies, particularly lone ones, will tend to retreat continually when approached. Overwatching will usually keep them in place, since the AI is very reluctant to move when it knows it would provoke an overwatch shot.

Binkyuk: /* Tactics */

2014-03-19T18:09:35Z

Tactics

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	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
			* You'll need to get the target down to low HP in order to have any chance of capture (the lower the better). This can be quite challenging itself given the random damage of weapons - a "lucky" damage roll could kill a target you're preparing to capture.
			** Pistols are good for whittling away a target's HP. They have a base crit chance of 0, so provided you're not flanking the target you should do reliably low damage.
			** Alternatively, grenades and rockets do a fixed, reliable amount of damage.
	* Given the close range, a [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] class soldier with '''Sprinter''' is a fairly good candidate for packing the Arc Thrower.		* Given the close range, a [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] class soldier with '''Sprinter''' is a fairly good candidate for packing the Arc Thrower.
	** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...		** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...
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	* To ensure you don't lose soldiers because of a failed stun attempt, try stunning the alien using at least two people in one turn or have another soldier with a clear line of sight that can take out the target if the attempt fails.		* To ensure you don't lose soldiers because of a failed stun attempt, try stunning the alien using at least two people in one turn or have another soldier with a clear line of sight that can take out the target if the attempt fails.
	* Note that the Arc Thrower does not affect [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], [[Zombie (EU2012)\|Zombies]], [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdiscs]], [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]], [[Seeker (EU2012)\|Seekers]] or [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoids]], so you do not have to capture them to gain all the research topics. Also, [[EXALT Units (EU2012)\|EXALT soldiers]] would rather [[Achievements (EU2012)#Enemy Within DLC\|commit suicide]] than be captured alive!		* Note that the Arc Thrower does not affect [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]], [[Zombie (EU2012)\|Zombies]], [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdiscs]], [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]], [[Seeker (EU2012)\|Seekers]] or [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoids]], so you do not have to capture them to gain all the research topics. Also, [[EXALT Units (EU2012)\|EXALT soldiers]] would rather [[Achievements (EU2012)#Enemy Within DLC\|commit suicide]] than be captured alive!
	* Also note that the Arc Thrower's aim isn't affected by wounds - sometimes it can be a very useful close range weapon to ensure a soldier's survival.
	* If you have a [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]] with the '''Disabling Shot''' skill, you can make the stun much safer on the approach, and should the stun attempt fail the enemy will be unable to return fire on their next turn.		* If you have a [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]] with the '''Disabling Shot''' skill, you can make the stun much safer on the approach, and should the stun attempt fail the enemy will be unable to return fire on their next turn.
	* Use of [[Suppression (EU2012)\|Suppression]] fire is a good way to keep ~~a wounded~~ enemy immobile and ~~without shooting,~~ while your Arc Thrower soldier approaches.		* Enemies, particularly lone ones, will tend to retreat continually when approached. Overwatching will usually keep them in place, since the AI is very reluctant to move when it knows it would provoke an overwatch shot.
			* Use of [[Suppression (EU2012)\|Suppression]] fire is a good way to keep an enemy immobile and limit its ability to shoot while your Arc Thrower soldier approaches. Note that suppressing a target disables its overwatch fire.
			** An Alloy S.H.I.V with S.H.I.V Suppression makes a particularly good support unit for a stunner, as it can suppress and give the stunner cover exactly where they need it for an optimal approach.
			* In vanilla Enemy Unknown, there is an AI glitch for aliens: if they see two or more in-cover soldiers, at least one is flanking them, and they see either one go into overwatch, their AI locks up and they'll skip their next action. This is an excellent method to close in for a stun.
			** This is fixed in Enemy Within: aliens and EXALT agents will most often move and risk overwatch fire rather than leave themselves exposed to flanking shots.
	* The weapons of aliens taken down with the Arc Thrower will not shatter into fragments. Instead, the weapon is recovered in working condition and will appear in the [[HQ (EU2012)\|XCOM base]] inventory (although it still needs to be researched the before soldiers can use it).		* The weapons of aliens taken down with the Arc Thrower will not shatter into fragments. Instead, the weapon is recovered in working condition and will appear in the [[HQ (EU2012)\|XCOM base]] inventory (although it still needs to be researched the before soldiers can use it).
	* Repair SHIV and Drone Hack have more range than the stun function.		* Repair SHIV and Drone Hack have more range than the stun function.
	* For any applicable targets (alien, Drone (hacked or not), or S.H.I.V.) where any Arc Thrower action is available, a range of use is shown as a blue ring with lightning bolt symbols, centered on the target. There is some leeway in differences in altitude, but the distance range for if a soldier might not make it entirely in the circle, is if the dot at the end of a soldier's movement line (in the center of the square you'll be moving your soldier to) is within the circle. Be sure to change the camera angle, as the line is directly on the floor, while the circle hovers a few feet off the ground: perspective may not make it clear if a soldier will be in range in 1 move.		* For any applicable targets (alien, Drone (hacked or not), or S.H.I.V.) where any Arc Thrower action is available, a range of use is shown as a blue ring with lightning bolt symbols, centered on the target. There is some leeway in differences in altitude, but the distance range for if a soldier might not make it entirely in the circle, is if the dot at the end of a soldier's movement line (in the center of the square you'll be moving your soldier to) is within the circle. Be sure to change the camera angle, as the line is directly on the floor, while the circle hovers a few feet off the ground: perspective may not make it clear if a soldier will be in range in 1 move.
	** A soldier can usually stun at a maximum of 2 squares between him/her and the alien.		** A soldier can usually stun at a maximum of 2 squares between him/her and the alien.
	* The Arc Thrower's chance of success is not a normal hit roll, so is not affected by ~~altitude~~, Holo-Targeting or anything else that normally affects aim.		* The Arc Thrower's chance of success is not a normal hit roll, so is not affected by wounds, high ground, Holo-Targeting or anything else that normally affects aim.
	* Stunning a mind-merging Sectoid does not kill or stun the mind-merged unit, the latter only loses its buff.		* Stunning a mind-merging Sectoid does not kill or stun the mind-merged unit, the latter only loses its buff.
	* In vanilla Enemy Unknown, there is an AI glitch for aliens: if they see two or more in-cover soldiers, at least one is flanking them, and they see either one go into overwatch, their AI locks up and they'll skip their next action. This is an excellent method to close in for a stun.
	** This is 'fixed' in Enemy Within: aliens and EXALT agents will most often move and risk non-Crit Overwatch damage rather than take flanking Crit shots.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Hobbes at 13:04, 19 March 2014

2014-03-19T13:04:31Z

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	"''I trust you have '''tested''' this thing...''" - [[Shaojie Zhang (EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]]		"''I trust you have '''tested''' this thing...''" - [[Shaojie Zhang (EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]]

	The Arc Thrower will be one of your first plot-centric fabrications; and like the various stun devices in previous iterations of XCOM, it may actually be the most important weapon in your arsenal against the alien invaders. Not also is it needed to move the story along, but the weapon drops from captures, and the results from interrogations will ~~vasty~~ expand the potency of XCOM. Off-the-shelf, it costs a maximum of 35 credits (the first handful of Engineers you receive will easily drop it to the mid-low 20s), and holds a charge for two stun attempts, but even then only if the target has 4 or fewer health remaining (49/70/80/90% on 4/3/2/1hp). ~~It's~~ main drawback is an extremely limited range, barely safer than the old touch-range [[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]].		The Arc Thrower will be one of your first plot-centric fabrications; and like the various stun devices in previous iterations of XCOM, it may actually be the most important weapon in your arsenal against the alien invaders. Not also is it needed to move the story along, but the weapon drops from captures, and the results from interrogations will vastly expand the potency of XCOM. Off-the-shelf, it costs a maximum of 35 credits (the first handful of Engineers you receive will easily drop it to the mid-low 20s), and holds a charge for two stun attempts, but even then only if the target has 4 or fewer health remaining (49/70/80/90% on 4/3/2/1hp). Its main drawback is an extremely limited range, barely safer than the old touch-range [[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]], that usually extends to 3 squares from the target alien.

	* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':		* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':
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	** '''Repair SHIVs''': Allows Arc Thrower to repair friendly [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]] or captured Drones, 6 HPs repaired for each use. On the Enemy Within DLC it can also be used to repair [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]s.		** '''Repair SHIVs''': Allows Arc Thrower to repair friendly [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]] or captured Drones, 6 HPs repaired for each use. On the Enemy Within DLC it can also be used to repair [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]s.
	*** Requires: EMP Canon Research, 10 Engineers.		*** Requires: EMP Canon Research, 10 Engineers.
			** Stun, Drone Hack, and Repair SHIV have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Hack, '''or''' Repair.

	* ~~Stun, Drone Hack, and Repair SHIV have separate commands from each other, but~~ the ~~Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Hack~~, '''or''' ~~Repair~~.		==Tactics==
			* Given the close range, a [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] class soldier with '''Sprinter''' is a fairly good candidate for packing the Arc Thrower.
	** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...		** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...
	** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to allow for an extra use, for a total of 3 charges (Tactical Rigging still doesn't allow for a second Thrower to be carried, though).		** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to allow for an extra use, for a total of 3 charges (Tactical Rigging still doesn't allow for a second Thrower to be carried, though).

	~~==Tactics==~~
	* Given the close range, a [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] class soldier with '''Sprinter''' is a fairly good candidate for packing the Arc Thrower.
	* Alternatively, an [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]] class soldier with '''Lightning Reflexes''' is another good candidate for the Arc Thrower as they can avoid the first [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|overwatch]] shot of the target.		* Alternatively, an [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]] class soldier with '''Lightning Reflexes''' is another good candidate for the Arc Thrower as they can avoid the first [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|overwatch]] shot of the target.
	* To ensure you don't lose soldiers because of a failed stun attempt, try stunning the alien using at least two people in one turn or have another soldier with a clear line of sight that can take out the target if the attempt fails.		* To ensure you don't lose soldiers because of a failed stun attempt, try stunning the alien using at least two people in one turn or have another soldier with a clear line of sight that can take out the target if the attempt fails.
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	* Repair SHIV and Drone Hack have more range than the stun function.		* Repair SHIV and Drone Hack have more range than the stun function.
	* For any applicable targets (alien, Drone (hacked or not), or S.H.I.V.) where any Arc Thrower action is available, a range of use is shown as a blue ring with lightning bolt symbols, centered on the target. There is some leeway in differences in altitude, but the distance range for if a soldier might not make it entirely in the circle, is if the dot at the end of a soldier's movement line (in the center of the square you'll be moving your soldier to) is within the circle. Be sure to change the camera angle, as the line is directly on the floor, while the circle hovers a few feet off the ground: perspective may not make it clear if a soldier will be in range in 1 move.		* For any applicable targets (alien, Drone (hacked or not), or S.H.I.V.) where any Arc Thrower action is available, a range of use is shown as a blue ring with lightning bolt symbols, centered on the target. There is some leeway in differences in altitude, but the distance range for if a soldier might not make it entirely in the circle, is if the dot at the end of a soldier's movement line (in the center of the square you'll be moving your soldier to) is within the circle. Be sure to change the camera angle, as the line is directly on the floor, while the circle hovers a few feet off the ground: perspective may not make it clear if a soldier will be in range in 1 move.
			** A soldier can usually stun at a maximum of 2 squares between him/her and the alien.
	* The Arc Thrower's chance of success is not a normal hit roll, so is not affected by altitude, Holo-Targeting or anything else that normally affects aim.		* The Arc Thrower's chance of success is not a normal hit roll, so is not affected by altitude, Holo-Targeting or anything else that normally affects aim.
	* Stunning a mind-merging Sectoid does not kill or stun the mind-merged unit, the latter only loses its buff.		* Stunning a mind-merging Sectoid does not kill or stun the mind-merged unit, the latter only loses its buff.

Xuncu: /* Notes */

2014-03-19T10:56:01Z

Notes

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	* Stun, Drone Hack, and Repair SHIV have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Hack, '''or''' Repair.		* Stun, Drone Hack, and Repair SHIV have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Hack, '''or''' Repair.
	** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...		** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...
	** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to allow for an extra use, for a total of 3 (~~tactical rigging~~ still doesn't allow for a second Thrower to be carried).		** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to allow for an extra use, for a total of 3 charges (Tactical Rigging still doesn't allow for a second Thrower to be carried, though).

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==

Xuncu: /* Notes */

2014-03-19T10:54:49Z

Notes

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	"''I trust you have '''tested''' this thing...''" - [[Shaojie Zhang (EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]]		"''I trust you have '''tested''' this thing...''" - [[Shaojie Zhang (EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]]

	The Arc Thrower will be one of your first plot-centric fabrications; and like the various stun devices in previous iterations of XCOM, it may actually be the most important weapon in your arsenal against the alien invaders. Not also is it needed to move the story along, but the weapon drops from captures, and the results from interrogations will vasty expand the potency of XCOM. Off-the-shelf, it costs a maximum of 35 credits (the first handful of Engineers you receive will easily drop it to the mid-low 20s), and holds a charge for two stun attempts, but even then only if the target has 4 or fewer health remaining (49/70/80/90% on 4/3/2/1hp). It's main drawback is an extremely limited range, barely safer than the touch-range [[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]].		The Arc Thrower will be one of your first plot-centric fabrications; and like the various stun devices in previous iterations of XCOM, it may actually be the most important weapon in your arsenal against the alien invaders. Not also is it needed to move the story along, but the weapon drops from captures, and the results from interrogations will vasty expand the potency of XCOM. Off-the-shelf, it costs a maximum of 35 credits (the first handful of Engineers you receive will easily drop it to the mid-low 20s), and holds a charge for two stun attempts, but even then only if the target has 4 or fewer health remaining (49/70/80/90% on 4/3/2/1hp). It's main drawback is an extremely limited range, barely safer than the old touch-range [[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]].

	* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':		* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':
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	*** Requires: EMP Canon Research, 10 Engineers.		*** Requires: EMP Canon Research, 10 Engineers.

	* Stun, Repair SHIV~~, and Drone Hack~~ have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, ~~Repair~~, '''or''' ~~Hack~~.		* Stun, Drone Hack, and Repair SHIV have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Hack, '''or''' Repair.
	** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...		** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...
	** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to ~~allowed~~ for an extra use, for a total of 3.		** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to allow for an extra use, for a total of 3 (tactical rigging still doesn't allow for a second Thrower to be carried).

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==

Xuncu: /* Notes */

2014-03-19T10:47:36Z

Notes

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	"''I trust you have '''tested''' this thing...''" - [[Shaojie Zhang (EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]]		"''I trust you have '''tested''' this thing...''" - [[Shaojie Zhang (EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]]

	The Arc Thrower will be one of your first plot-centric fabrications; and like the various stun devices in previous iterations of XCOM, it may actually be the most important weapon in your arsenal against the alien invaders. Not also is it needed to move the story along, but the weapon drops from captures, and the results from interrogations will vasty expand the potency of XCOM. Off-the-shelf, it costs a maximum of 35 credits (the first handful of Engineers you receive will easily drop it to the mid-low 20s), and holds a charge for two stun attempts, but even then only if the target has 4 or fewer health remaining (49/70/80/90% on 4/3/2/1hp). It's main drawback is an extremely limited range, barely safer than the touch-range		The Arc Thrower will be one of your first plot-centric fabrications; and like the various stun devices in previous iterations of XCOM, it may actually be the most important weapon in your arsenal against the alien invaders. Not also is it needed to move the story along, but the weapon drops from captures, and the results from interrogations will vasty expand the potency of XCOM. Off-the-shelf, it costs a maximum of 35 credits (the first handful of Engineers you receive will easily drop it to the mid-low 20s), and holds a charge for two stun attempts, but even then only if the target has 4 or fewer health remaining (49/70/80/90% on 4/3/2/1hp). It's main drawback is an extremely limited range, barely safer than the touch-range [[Stun_Rod\|Stun Rod]].

	* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':		* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':
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	* Stun, Repair SHIV, and Drone Hack have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Repair, '''or''' Hack.		* Stun, Repair SHIV, and Drone Hack have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Repair, '''or''' Hack.
	** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...		** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...
	** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to allowed for an extra use, for a total of 3.		** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to allowed for an extra use, for a total of 3.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==

Xuncu: /* Notes */ - hm, double-check those precentage numbers...

2014-03-19T10:45:15Z

Notes: - hm, double-check those precentage numbers...

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	*"''I trust you have '''tested''' this thing...''" - [[Shaojie Zhang (EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]]
	* Attempts to stun the ~~target~~ alien, ~~2 uses per mission~~. On the ~~Enemy Within DLC~~, the ~~Deep Pockets ability allows~~ for ~~an extra use~~, ~~for a total of~~ 3.		"''I trust you have '''tested''' this thing...''" - [[Shaojie Zhang (EU2012)\|Shaojie Zhang]]

			The Arc Thrower will be one of your first plot-centric fabrications; and like the various stun devices in previous iterations of XCOM, it may actually be the most important weapon in your arsenal against the alien invaders. Not also is it needed to move the story along, but the weapon drops from captures, and the results from interrogations will vasty expand the potency of XCOM. Off-the-shelf, it costs a maximum of 35 credits (the first handful of Engineers you receive will easily drop it to the mid-low 20s), and holds a charge for two stun attempts, but even then only if the target has 4 or fewer health remaining (49/70/80/90% on 4/3/2/1hp). It's main drawback is an extremely limited range, barely safer than the touch-range

	* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':		* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':
	** '''Improved Arc Thrower''': ~~Increased stun~~ chance ~~at 6 HP~~ or ~~below (up from 3~~).		** '''Improved Arc Thrower''': increases effectiveness to enemies with up to to 7hp (49/70/80/90% on 7/6/5/4hp and 95% chance on 3hp or lower).
	** ~~'''Repair SHIVs'''~~: ~~Allows Arc Thrower to repair friendly [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]]~~, ~~6 HPs repaired for each use. On the Enemy Within DLC it can also be used to repair [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]s~~.		*** Requires: Elerium research, 4 Drone Wrecks, 20 Weapon Fragments, 10 Engineers.
	** '''Drone Hack''': Take control of an enemy [[Drone (EU2012)\|Drone]] for combat (similar to Mind Control).		** '''Drone Hack''': Take control of an enemy [[Drone (EU2012)\|Drone]] for combat (similar to Mind Control).
	* ~~The~~ Arc Thrower ~~has a better chance of working if the target has 3~~ or ~~fewer health remaining~~. (~~49% chance on 4hp target, 70/80/90% on 3/2/1hp~~)		*** Requires: Drone Autopsy, 4 Drone Wrecks, 20 Weapon Fragments, 10 Engineers.
	* ~~Foundry upgrade increases that threshold to 6~~. ~~(49% on 7hp~~, ~~70/80/90 on 6/5/4hp~~ and ~~95% chance on 3hp~~ or ~~lower~~)		** '''Repair SHIVs''': Allows Arc Thrower to repair friendly [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]] or captured Drones, 6 HPs repaired for each use. On the Enemy Within DLC it can also be used to repair [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]s.
			*** Requires: EMP Canon Research, 10 Engineers.

			* Stun, Repair SHIV, and Drone Hack have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Repair, '''or''' Hack.
			** The [[Support_(EU2012)\|Support]]'s '''Deep Pockets''' ability does not allow him/her to carry another Arc Thrower...
			** But in the Enemy Within DLC, the ability has been changed to allowed for an extra use, for a total of 3.

			==Tactics==
	* Given the close range, a [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] class soldier with '''Sprinter''' is a fairly good candidate for packing the Arc Thrower.		* Given the close range, a [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]] class soldier with '''Sprinter''' is a fairly good candidate for packing the Arc Thrower.
	* Alternatively, an [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]] class soldier with '''Lightning Reflexes''' is another good candidate for the Arc Thrower as they can avoid the first [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|overwatch]] shot of the target.		* Alternatively, an [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]] class soldier with '''Lightning Reflexes''' is another good candidate for the Arc Thrower as they can avoid the first [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|overwatch]] shot of the target.
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	* Use of [[Suppression (EU2012)\|Suppression]] fire is a good way to keep a wounded enemy immobile and without shooting, while your Arc Thrower soldier approaches.		* Use of [[Suppression (EU2012)\|Suppression]] fire is a good way to keep a wounded enemy immobile and without shooting, while your Arc Thrower soldier approaches.
	* The weapons of aliens taken down with the Arc Thrower will not shatter into fragments. Instead, the weapon is recovered in working condition and will appear in the [[HQ (EU2012)\|XCOM base]] inventory (although it still needs to be researched the before soldiers can use it).		* The weapons of aliens taken down with the Arc Thrower will not shatter into fragments. Instead, the weapon is recovered in working condition and will appear in the [[HQ (EU2012)\|XCOM base]] inventory (although it still needs to be researched the before soldiers can use it).
	* Stun, Repair SHIV, and Drone Hack have separate commands from each other, but the Arc Thrower only holds two charges total: So it's two total of any combination of Stun, Repair, '''or''' Hack.
	* Repair SHIV and Drone Hack have more range than the stun function.		* Repair SHIV and Drone Hack have more range than the stun function.
	* For any applicable targets (alien, Drone (hacked or not), or S.H.I.V.) where any Arc Thrower action is available, a range of use is shown as a blue ring with lightning bolt symbols, centered on the target. There is some leeway in differences in altitude, but the distance range for if a soldier might not make it entirely in the circle, is if the dot at the end of a soldier's movement line (in the center of the square you'll be moving your soldier to) is within the circle. Be sure to change the camera angle, as the line is directly on the floor, while the circle hovers a few feet off the ground: perspective may not make it clear if a soldier will be in range in 1 move.		* For any applicable targets (alien, Drone (hacked or not), or S.H.I.V.) where any Arc Thrower action is available, a range of use is shown as a blue ring with lightning bolt symbols, centered on the target. There is some leeway in differences in altitude, but the distance range for if a soldier might not make it entirely in the circle, is if the dot at the end of a soldier's movement line (in the center of the square you'll be moving your soldier to) is within the circle. Be sure to change the camera angle, as the line is directly on the floor, while the circle hovers a few feet off the ground: perspective may not make it clear if a soldier will be in range in 1 move.
	* The Arc Thrower's chance of success is not a normal hit roll, so is not affected by altitude, Holo-Targeting or anything else that normally affects aim.		* The Arc Thrower's chance of success is not a normal hit roll, so is not affected by altitude, Holo-Targeting or anything else that normally affects aim.
	* Stunning a mind-merging Sectoid does not kill or stun the mind-merged unit, the latter only loses its buff.		* Stunning a mind-merging Sectoid does not kill or stun the mind-merged unit, the latter only loses its buff.
			* In vanilla Enemy Unknown, there is an AI glitch for aliens: if they see two or more in-cover soldiers, at least one is flanking them, and they see either one go into overwatch, their AI locks up and they'll skip their next action. This is an excellent method to close in for a stun.
			** This is 'fixed' in Enemy Within: aliens and EXALT agents will most often move and risk non-Crit Overwatch damage rather than take flanking Crit shots.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	{{Ref Open \| title = ~~Arc Thrower~~ }}[[Image:Arc Thrower Research (EU2012).png\|right\|100px\|Arc Thrower Research]]		{{Ref Open \| title =Project Spark Results }}[[Image:Arc Thrower Research (EU2012).png\|right\|100px\|Arc Thrower Research]]
	We've completed our research into the Arc Thrower prototype and we believe this device is ready for final production in Engineering. The mechanism functions on the basic premise of neurological disruption, emitting a focused electromagnetic pulse capable of confusing and incapacitating targets within a limited range. As this is our first venture into the field of non-lethal weapons based on the alien physiology, it's safe to assume there may be unexpected results in the field. It's very likely that some aliens will resist the disabling effects of the weapon, in which case it might be more effective to weaken the enemy first. The Arc Thrower is also constrained by our current power supply technology, which limits its effectiveness to two shots per deployment. Any captives retrieved from the field will have to be housed in an [[Alien Containment (EU2012)\|Alien Containment]] facility; I strongly advise we build that facility before attempting to capture live specimens.		We've completed our research into the Arc Thrower prototype and we believe this device is ready for final production in Engineering. The mechanism functions on the basic premise of neurological disruption, emitting a focused electromagnetic pulse capable of confusing and incapacitating targets within a limited range. As this is our first venture into the field of non-lethal weapons based on the alien physiology, it's safe to assume there may be unexpected results in the field. It's very likely that some aliens will resist the disabling effects of the weapon, in which case it might be more effective to weaken the enemy first. The Arc Thrower is also constrained by our current power supply technology, which limits its effectiveness to two shots per deployment. Any captives retrieved from the field will have to be housed in an [[Alien Containment (EU2012)\|Alien Containment]] facility; I strongly advise we build that facility before attempting to capture live specimens.
	{{Ref Close \| source = XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) [[Research (EU2012)\|Research]] Archives}}		{{Ref Close \| source = XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) [[Research (EU2012)\|Research]] Archives}}
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	The Arc Thrower is a non-lethal sidearm designed to stun hostile targets. The mechanism seems to be most effective against weakened enemies.		The Arc Thrower is a non-lethal sidearm designed to stun hostile targets. The mechanism seems to be most effective against weakened enemies.
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	\|requires=[[Xeno-Biology (EU2012)\| Xeno-Biology]]		\|requires=[[Xeno-Biology (EU2012)\| Xeno-Biology]]
	\|costs=§35<br>Engineers:5		\|costs=§35<br>5 Engineers
	\|abilities/stats=Stun		\|abilities/stats=Stun
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	* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':		* '''[[Foundry (EU2012)\|Foundry]] Upgrades''':
	** '''Improved Arc Thrower''': Increased stun chance at 6 HP or below (up from 3).		** '''Improved Arc Thrower''': Increased stun chance at 6 HP or below (up from 3).
	** '''Repair SHIVs''': Allows Arc Thrower to repair friendly [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]], 6 HPs repaired for each use.		** '''Repair SHIVs''': Allows Arc Thrower to repair friendly [[S.H.I.V. (EU2012)\|S.H.I.V.s]], 6 HPs repaired for each use. On the Enemy Within DLC it can also be used to repair [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]s.
	** '''Drone Hack''': Take control of an enemy [[Drone (EU2012)\|Drone]] for combat (similar to Mind Control).		** '''Drone Hack''': Take control of an enemy [[Drone (EU2012)\|Drone]] for combat (similar to Mind Control).
	* The Arc Thrower has a better chance of working if the target has 3 or fewer health remaining. (49% chance on 4hp target, 70/80/90% on 3/2/1hp)		* The Arc Thrower has a better chance of working if the target has 3 or fewer health remaining. (49% chance on 4hp target, 70/80/90% on 3/2/1hp)