Assault (EU2012) - Revision history

Porch: /* Tactical Advice */

2025-08-11T09:44:50Z

Tactical Advice

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	* A Godsend against charging melee, the poor fool that wanders through a door you are next to, or any close range engagement. Shotgunners will see this trigger more frequently, and thus have a little more use for it than riflemen.		* A Godsend against charging melee, the poor fool that wanders through a door you are next to, or any close range engagement. Shotgunners will see this trigger more frequently, and thus have a little more use for it than riflemen.
	* This stacks with Overwatch, allowing your Assault to potentially fire twice in a single enemy turn. Also combines well with '''Rapid Fire''' for a possible three shots on your turn against a [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserker]].		* This stacks with Overwatch, allowing your Assault to potentially fire twice in a single enemy turn. Also combines well with '''Rapid Fire''' for a possible three shots on your turn against a [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserker]].
	* If you leave a soldier cloaked with Ghost Armor for the alien turn, if this triggers it will decloak them, allowing aliens with remaining move to attack them.		* If you leave a soldier cloaked with Ghost Armor for the alien turn, if this triggers it will decloak them, allowing aliens with remaining move to attack them. Hunker down if you need to prevent this.

	'''Bring 'Em On'''		'''Bring 'Em On'''

Porch: /* Gene Mods */

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Gene Mods

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	'''Brain'''		'''Brain'''
	Neural ~~Dampening~~ is probably a wiser course than Feedback since Assaults are usually in the midst of your squad and you don't want your Shotgunner getting MC'd then flattening your Medic who just got finished healing him/her. This is a fairly high priority.		Neural Damping is probably a wiser course than Feedback since Assaults are usually in the midst of your squad and you don't want your Shotgunner getting MC'd then flattening your Medic who just got finished healing him/her. This is a fairly high priority.

	'''Eye'''		'''Eye'''

Parogen: /* Abilities */

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Abilities

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	* The shot costs 3 ammo and has +30 aim and does half damage. The hefty [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] boost and reduced damage can make it useful in niche scenarios, like setting up captures (though generally less useful than other measures since Flush can still crit) or securing a kill.		* The shot costs 3 ammo and has +30 aim and does half damage. The hefty [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] boost and reduced damage can make it useful in niche scenarios, like setting up captures (though generally less useful than other measures since Flush can still crit) or securing a kill.
	* Surprisingly, Flush has more of a practical and useful effect against non-cover using ground units (Berserkers and Chryssalids) by driving them away from the shooter, potentially out of melee range for a turn. This positions Flush as the more defensive/cautious option of the two, rather than trying to combo offensively with another squadmate's ability.		* Surprisingly, Flush has more of a practical and useful effect against non-cover using ground units (Berserkers and Chryssalids) by driving them away from the shooter, potentially out of melee range for a turn. This positions Flush as the more defensive/cautious option of the two, rather than trying to combo offensively with another squadmate's ability.
	* Other uses for Flush can include setting up a [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Snipers]] that ~~doesn~~'t quite have line of sight or to trigger an Opportunist reaction shot, Heavies who are going to be launching rockets and hope to catch one more enemy in the blast zone, or other Assaults itching for a Close Combat Specialist crossfire.		* Other uses for Flush can include setting up for [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Snipers]] that don't quite have line of sight or to trigger an Opportunist reaction shot, Heavies who are going to be launching rockets and hope to catch one more enemy in the blast zone, or other Assaults itching for a Close Combat Specialist crossfire.

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Parogen: /* Abilities */ flush is useful

2025-04-02T13:07:09Z

Abilities: flush is useful

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	'''Rapid Fire'''		'''Rapid Fire'''
	* '''Rapid Fire''' allows an Assault to attack twice at reduced accuracy, and does not consume itself if the first shot manages to kill the enemy.		* '''Rapid Fire''' allows an Assault to attack twice at reduced accuracy, and does not consume itself if the first shot manages to kill the enemy.
	* If the original hit chance is in 34%~96% ~~range~~, ~~rapid fire offers more~~ chance ~~to land~~ at least one hit.		* If the original hit chance is between 34%-96%, Rapid Fire increases the chance of at least one hit.
	* This is one of the most broadly useful skills in the game, and is never a bad pickup. Also note that if you kill target with first shot, you'll spend only one ammo.		* This is one of the most broadly useful skills in the game, and is never a bad pickup. Also note that if you kill target with first shot, you'll spend only one ammo.

	'''Flush'''		'''Flush'''
	* The '''Flush''' ability ~~allows an Assault to force~~ an enemy to ~~take a~~ move ~~action~~. This can ~~force a~~ unit ~~to move~~ out of cover~~, but can also cause the unit to simply move~~ to different cover. ~~The enemy~~ may trigger Overwatch and Close Combat Specialist ~~as it is running out of cover~~.		* The '''Flush''' ability forces an enemy to move. This can either be the enemy unit moving out of cover or moving to a different cover. This may trigger any available Overwatch and/or Close Combat Specialist.
	* It costs 3 ammo~~, so you can't use it every turn~~ and ~~will reload more often than Rapid Fire - assuming you have enough ammo left to use it in the first place;~~		* The shot costs 3 ammo and has +30 aim and does half damage. The hefty [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] boost and reduced damage can make it useful in niche scenarios, like setting up captures (though generally less useful than other measures since Flush can still crit) or securing a kill.
	* While it drives the target out of its current cover, the enemy could go to different cover or break sight range completely. Destroying the target's cover with explosives may be preferable;		* Surprisingly, Flush has more of a practical and useful effect against non-cover using ground units (Berserkers and Chryssalids) by driving them away from the shooter, potentially out of melee range for a turn. This positions Flush as the more defensive/cautious option of the two, rather than trying to combo offensively with another squadmate's ability.
	* The shot has ~~significantly improved accuracy, but at reduced damage. Has~~ +30 aim and does half damage. ~~This can make it useful for setting up captures, or giving a~~ hefty [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] boost to a ~~shotgunner who is~~ a ~~little too far~~ away.		* Other uses for Flush can include setting up a [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Snipers]] that doesn't quite have line of sight or to trigger an Opportunist reaction shot, Heavies who are going to be launching rockets and hope to catch one more enemy in the blast zone, or other Assaults itching for a Close Combat Specialist crossfire.
	* ~~Uses~~ for Flush can include ~~set~~ up ~~plays for~~ [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Snipers]] ~~who don~~'t quite have line of sight or to trigger an Opportunist reaction shot, Heavies who are going to be launching rockets and hope to catch one more enemy in the blast zone, or other Assaults itching for a Close Combat Specialist crossfire~~. In most cases, however, you will struggle to take advantage of the movement Flush triggers~~.

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Parogen at 05:57, 21 March 2025

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	* While it drives the target out of its current cover, the enemy could go to different cover or break sight range completely. Destroying the target's cover with explosives may be preferable;		* While it drives the target out of its current cover, the enemy could go to different cover or break sight range completely. Destroying the target's cover with explosives may be preferable;
	* The shot has significantly improved accuracy, but at reduced damage. Has +30 aim and does half damage. This can make it useful for setting up captures, or giving a hefty [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] boost to a shotgunner who is a little too far away.		* The shot has significantly improved accuracy, but at reduced damage. Has +30 aim and does half damage. This can make it useful for setting up captures, or giving a hefty [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] boost to a shotgunner who is a little too far away.
	* Uses for Flush can include set up plays for [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Snipers]] who don't quite have line of sight, Heavies who are going to be launching rockets and hope to catch one more enemy in the blast zone, or other Assaults itching for a Close Combat Specialist crossfire. In most cases, however, you will struggle to take advantage of the movement Flush triggers.		* Uses for Flush can include set up plays for [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Snipers]] who don't quite have line of sight or to trigger an Opportunist reaction shot, Heavies who are going to be launching rockets and hope to catch one more enemy in the blast zone, or other Assaults itching for a Close Combat Specialist crossfire. In most cases, however, you will struggle to take advantage of the movement Flush triggers.

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Miteusz: Changed "Close Quarters Specialist" to "Close Combat Specialist"

2017-09-03T14:22:14Z

Changed "Close Quarters Specialist" to "Close Combat Specialist"

Miteusz: typo

2016-08-12T10:36:26Z

typo

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	'''Flush'''		'''Flush'''
	* The '''Flush''' ability allows an Assault to force an enemy to take a move action. This can force a unit to move out of cover, but can also cause the unit to simply move to different cover The enemy may trigger Overwatch and Close Quarters Specialist as it is running out of cover.		* The '''Flush''' ability allows an Assault to force an enemy to take a move action. This can force a unit to move out of cover, but can also cause the unit to simply move to different cover. The enemy may trigger Overwatch and Close Quarters Specialist as it is running out of cover.
	* It costs 3 ammo, so you can't use it every turn and will reload more often than Rapid Fire - assuming you have enough ammo left to use it in the first place;		* It costs 3 ammo, so you can't use it every turn and will reload more often than Rapid Fire - assuming you have enough ammo left to use it in the first place;
	* While it drives the target out of its current cover, the enemy could go to different cover or break sight range completely. Destroying the target's cover with explosives may be preferable;		* While it drives the target out of its current cover, the enemy could go to different cover or break sight range completely. Destroying the target's cover with explosives may be preferable;

Oathed: /* Abilities */

2015-11-16T22:49:36Z

Abilities

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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''
	\| colspan="2" \| [[File:ASSAULT RUNGUN.png\|32px\|center]]'''Run & Gun''' <br/> ''Allows firing or Overwatch after Dashing on the turn Run & Gun is activated. 2 turn cooldown. Does NOT allow use of Arc Thrower.''		\| colspan="2" \| [[File:ASSAULT RUNGUN.png\|32px\|center]]'''Run & Gun''' <br/> ''Allows firing or Overwatch after Dashing on the turn Run & Gun is activated. 2 turn cooldown. Does NOT allow use of Arc Thrower but can pick up Meld.''
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	! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''		! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''

Oathed: /* Abilities */

2015-11-16T22:40:21Z

Abilities

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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''
	\| colspan="2" \| [[File:ASSAULT RUNGUN.png\|32px\|center]]'''Run & Gun''' <br/> ''Allows firing or Overwatch after Dashing on the turn Run & Gun is activated. 2 turn cooldown.''		\| colspan="2" \| [[File:ASSAULT RUNGUN.png\|32px\|center]]'''Run & Gun''' <br/> ''Allows firing or Overwatch after Dashing on the turn Run & Gun is activated. 2 turn cooldown. Does NOT allow use of Arc Thrower.''
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	! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''		! [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|32px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''
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	\| [[File:ASSAULT KILLERINSTINCT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Killer Instinct''' <br/> ''Activating Run & Gun now also grants +50% critical damage for the rest of the turn.''		\| [[File:ASSAULT KILLERINSTINCT.png\|32px\|center]]'''Killer Instinct''' <br/> ''Activating Run & Gun now also grants +50% critical damage for the rest of the turn.''
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	==== Tips & Trix ====		==== Tips & Trix ====
	*'''Run & Gun''' could land you in trouble by activating more alien groups, when trying to set up a flanking position.		*'''Run & Gun''' could land you in trouble by activating more alien groups, when trying to set up a flanking position.

Xuncu: /* Summary */

2014-10-14T02:21:26Z

Summary

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	Or, if you play Assaults as tanks: [[Titan Armor (EU2012)\|Titan Armor]], [[Chitin Plating (EU2012)\|Chitin Plating]], [[Nano-Fiber Vest (EU2012)\|Nano-Fiber Vest]]/[[Respirator Implant (EU2012)\|Respirator Implant]], and Extra Conditioning means an Health bonus of ''20'', and Second Heart & Adaptive Bone Marrow plus Resilience means you can ''laugh'' at anything and everything thrown at them. Add Neural Feedback, a [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shield]] instead of that +2 health item, and certain medal choices, and high stats from Not Equal/Hidden Potential, you have a soldier that can go toe-to-toe with [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereals]] and not even flinch.		Or, if you play Assaults as tanks: [[Titan Armor (EU2012)\|Titan Armor]], [[Chitin Plating (EU2012)\|Chitin Plating]], [[Nano-Fiber Vest (EU2012)\|Nano-Fiber Vest]]/[[Respirator Implant (EU2012)\|Respirator Implant]], and Extra Conditioning means an Health bonus of ''20'', and Second Heart & Adaptive Bone Marrow plus Resilience means you can ''laugh'' at anything and everything thrown at them. Add Neural Feedback, a [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shield]] instead of that +2 health item, and certain medal choices, and high stats from Not Equal/Hidden Potential, you have a soldier that can go toe-to-toe with [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereals]] and not even flinch.

	Assaults make for good [[Covert_Operative_(EU2012)\|Covert Operatives]]: Lightning Reflexes greatly reduces the risk from EXALT overwatches, using Run & Gun to dash to perform an EXALT transmitter hack can help in a pinch, and Close & Personal combined with Rapid Fire for flanking shots with a Plasma Pistol will almost certainly kill any EXALT agent. With [[Training Roulette (EU2012)\|Training Roulette]], if they get abilities such as Low Profile (to go with Mimetic Skin), Bullet Swarm (as an alternate to Rapid Fire), Gunslinger (+2 to the only weapon they can use? Yes, please!), or Grenadier (as Operatives have no armor, lobbing grenades from out of sight is a safe battle option to keep them out of the Med Bay), they can complete anti-EXALT missions with great ease.		Assaults make for good [[Covert_Operative_(EU2012)\|Covert Operatives]]: Lightning Reflexes greatly reduces the risk from EXALT overwatches, using Run & Gun to dash to perform an EXALT transmitter hack can help in a pinch, and the altered Close & Personal combined with Rapid Fire (that's 3 shots total) for flanking shots with a Plasma Pistol will almost certainly kill any EXALT agent. With [[Training Roulette (EU2012)\|Training Roulette]], if they get abilities such as Low Profile (to go with Mimetic Skin), Bullet Swarm (as an alternate to Rapid Fire), Sprinter (with Run & Gun), Gunslinger (+2 to the only weapon they can use? Yes, please!), or Grenadier (as Operatives have no armor, lobbing grenades from out of sight is a safe battle option to keep them out of the Med Bay), they can complete anti-EXALT missions with great ease.

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

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	*'''Run & Gun''' could land you in trouble by activating more alien groups, when trying to set up a flanking position.		*'''Run & Gun''' could land you in trouble by activating more alien groups, when trying to set up a flanking position.
	*'''Run & Gun''' will only allow Fire, [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]] and Rapid Fire after dashing. Use any free actions (like Ghost Mode) before.		*'''Run & Gun''' will only allow Fire, [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]] and Rapid Fire after dashing. Use any free actions (like Ghost Mode) before.
	* '''Close ~~Quarters~~ Specialist''' will trigger against any hostile unit that closes within four tiles, whether or not the soldier has taken any actions. Useful for setting up multiple shots against [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserkers]] or defending from [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalid]] charges.		* '''Close Combat Specialist''' will trigger against any hostile unit that closes within four tiles, whether or not the soldier has taken any actions. Useful for setting up multiple shots against [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserkers]] or defending from [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalid]] charges.
	*'''Rapid Fire''' is not consumed if the alien is killed with the first shot. If the original hit chance is in 34%~96% range, rapid fire offers more chance to land at least one hit.		*'''Rapid Fire''' is not consumed if the alien is killed with the first shot. If the original hit chance is in 34%~96% range, rapid fire offers more chance to land at least one hit.
	*'''Flush''' will cause an alien to leave one cover position for another (if available). Make sure to set up Overwatch, [[Suppression (EU2012)\|Suppression]] or Close Combat Specialist shots beforehand.		*'''Flush''' will cause an alien to leave one cover position for another (if available). Make sure to set up Overwatch, [[Suppression (EU2012)\|Suppression]] or Close Combat Specialist shots beforehand.
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	'''Flush'''		'''Flush'''
	* The '''Flush''' ability allows an Assault to force an enemy to take a move action. This can force a unit to move out of cover, but can also cause the unit to simply move to different cover. The enemy may trigger Overwatch and Close ~~Quarters~~ Specialist as it is running out of cover.		* The '''Flush''' ability allows an Assault to force an enemy to take a move action. This can force a unit to move out of cover, but can also cause the unit to simply move to different cover. The enemy may trigger Overwatch and Close Combat Specialist as it is running out of cover.
	* It costs 3 ammo, so you can't use it every turn and will reload more often than Rapid Fire - assuming you have enough ammo left to use it in the first place;		* It costs 3 ammo, so you can't use it every turn and will reload more often than Rapid Fire - assuming you have enough ammo left to use it in the first place;
	* While it drives the target out of its current cover, the enemy could go to different cover or break sight range completely. Destroying the target's cover with explosives may be preferable;		* While it drives the target out of its current cover, the enemy could go to different cover or break sight range completely. Destroying the target's cover with explosives may be preferable;
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	'''Close Combat Specialist'''		'''Close Combat Specialist'''
	* '''Close ~~Quarters~~ Specialist''' will trigger against any hostile unit that closes within four tiles, whether or not the Assault has taken any actions. As a practical matter, this means that an Assault can react before the end of the turn against aliens who have just been 'triggered', or even against [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserker]] that have entered the 4-tile radius from their reaction to being shot, even if the Assault triggered them to start with.		* '''Close Combat Specialist''' will trigger against any hostile unit that closes within four tiles, whether or not the Assault has taken any actions. As a practical matter, this means that an Assault can react before the end of the turn against aliens who have just been 'triggered', or even against [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserker]] that have entered the 4-tile radius from their reaction to being shot, even if the Assault triggered them to start with.
	* A Godsend against charging melee, the poor fool that wanders through a door you are next to, or any close range engagement. Shotgunners will see this trigger more frequently, and thus have a little more use for it than riflemen.		* A Godsend against charging melee, the poor fool that wanders through a door you are next to, or any close range engagement. Shotgunners will see this trigger more frequently, and thus have a little more use for it than riflemen.
	* This stacks with Overwatch, allowing your Assault to potentially fire twice in a single enemy turn. Also combines well with '''Rapid Fire''' for a possible three shots on your turn against a [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserker]].		* This stacks with Overwatch, allowing your Assault to potentially fire twice in a single enemy turn. Also combines well with '''Rapid Fire''' for a possible three shots on your turn against a [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserker]].