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Pueppiblue: wrong rowspan for assault character build tables

2023-11-03T22:27:47Z

wrong rowspan for assault character build tables

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	\| width="40%" \| [[File:ASSAULT CLOSECOMBAT.png\|32px\|left]]'''Close Combat Specialist''' <br/> Confers a reaction shot against any enemy who closes to within 4 tiles. Does not require Overwatch.		\| width="40%" \| [[File:ASSAULT CLOSECOMBAT.png\|32px\|left]]'''Close Combat Specialist''' <br/> Confers a reaction shot against any enemy who closes to within 4 tiles. Does not require Overwatch.
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	! rowspan=2" \| [[File:RANK MAJOR.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Major'''		! rowspan=1" \| [[File:RANK MAJOR.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Major'''
	\| colspan="1" \| [[File:ASSAULT EXTRACONDITIONING.png\|32px\|left]]'''Extra Conditioning''' <br/> Confers bonus health based on which type of armor is equipped. Heavier armor increases the bonus.		\| colspan="1" \| [[File:ASSAULT EXTRACONDITIONING.png\|32px\|left]]'''Extra Conditioning''' <br/> Confers bonus health based on which type of armor is equipped. Heavier armor increases the bonus.
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	\| width="40%" \| [[File:ASSAULT BRINGTHEMON.png\|32px\|left]]'''Bring 'Em On''' <br/> Adds 1 damage on critical hits for each enemy the squad can see (up to 5).		\| width="40%" \| [[File:ASSAULT BRINGTHEMON.png\|32px\|left]]'''Bring 'Em On''' <br/> Adds 1 damage on critical hits for each enemy the squad can see (up to 5).
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	! rowspan=2" \| [[File:RANK MAJOR.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Major'''		! rowspan=1" \| [[File:RANK MAJOR.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Major'''
	\| colspan="1" \| [[File:ASSAULT EXTRACONDITIONING.png\|32px\|left]]'''Extra Conditioning''' <br/> Confers bonus health based on which type of armor is equipped. Heavier armor increases the bonus.		\| colspan="1" \| [[File:ASSAULT EXTRACONDITIONING.png\|32px\|left]]'''Extra Conditioning''' <br/> Confers bonus health based on which type of armor is equipped. Heavier armor increases the bonus.
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Miteusz: typos

2016-08-12T10:32:14Z

typos

Hobbes: /* Sniper */

2014-08-29T15:49:04Z

Sniper

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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK CORPORAL.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Corporal'''
	\| width="40%" \| [[File:SNIPER SQUADSIGHT.png\|32px\|left]]'''~~Squad Sight~~''' <br/> Allows firing at targets in any ally's sight radius.		\| width="40%" \| [[File:SNIPER SQUADSIGHT.png\|32px\|left]]'''Squadsight''' <br/> Allows firing at targets in any ally's sight radius.
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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SERGEANT.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Sergeant'''

Hobbes at 14:02, 10 February 2014

2014-02-10T14:02:18Z

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	[[Category: Guides (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Guides (EU2012)]]
	[[Category: ~~Tactics~~ Guide (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Tactical Guide (EU2012)]]

Hobbes at 13:43, 10 February 2014

2014-02-10T13:43:09Z

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Hobbes: /* Support Beta */

2013-10-17T03:15:13Z

Support Beta

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	\| width="40%" \| [[File:SUPPORT SENTINEL.png\|32px\|left]]'''Sentinel''' <br/> Allows two reaction shots during Overwatch, instead of only one.		\| width="40%" \| [[File:SUPPORT SENTINEL.png\|32px\|left]]'''Sentinel''' <br/> Allows two reaction shots during Overwatch, instead of only one.
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	* The Support Beta has a similar role to the Heavy Beta - it can support the [[~~Squad~~ (EU2012)\|squad]] either on the offensive or the defensive.		* The Support Beta has a similar role to the Heavy Beta - it can support the [[Squads (EU2012)\|squad]] either on the offensive or the defensive.
	* '''Smoke and Mirrors''' and '''Combat Drugs''' give it the ability to pump up twice a squad's stats inside the smoke cloud for two rounds.		* '''Smoke and Mirrors''' and '''Combat Drugs''' give it the ability to pump up twice a squad's stats inside the smoke cloud for two rounds.
	* '''Covering Fire''', '''Suppression''' and '''Sentinel''' give it more [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]] options/shots while also allowing it to suppress an enemy.		* '''Covering Fire''', '''Suppression''' and '''Sentinel''' give it more [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]] options/shots while also allowing it to suppress an enemy.

Hobbes at 03:13, 17 October 2013

2013-10-17T03:13:42Z

Hobbes: /* See Also */

2013-10-16T20:58:25Z

Hobbes: small edits

2013-09-06T21:16:52Z

small edits

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	Each [[Classes (EU2012)\|class]] has been designed with two main [[Abilities (EU2012)\|ability]] builds, Alpha (left side) and Beta (right side). Each build is a combination of abilities designed to fulfill a specific tactical role. Although experienced players will design soldiers according to their own preferences, this article will focus on the basic builds available to each class, and how the different abilities on each one can synergize together~~. Finally, the below images of the eight builds show their usual battlefield position, with red being frontline units while white is for rear elements~~.		Each [[Classes (EU2012)\|class]] has been designed with two main [[Abilities (EU2012)\|ability]] builds, Alpha (left side) and Beta (right side). Each build is a combination of abilities designed to fulfill a specific tactical role. Although experienced players will design soldiers according to their own preferences, this article will focus on the basic builds available to each class, and how the different abilities on each one can synergize together.

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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''
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	* '''Snap Shot''' has a major Aim drawback but it can be compensated by equipment or stat progression. '''Disabling Shot''' gives the Alpha an additional options to use against the aliens, specially for capturing them. '''Executioner''' turns it into a killer (and partially reducing the '''Snap Shot''' Aim penalty) and '''In The Zone''' can allows it to kill a dozen enemies on a single turn.		* '''Snap Shot''' has a major Aim drawback but it can be compensated by equipment or stat progression. '''Disabling Shot''' gives the Alpha an additional options to use against the aliens, specially for capturing them. '''Executioner''' turns it into a killer (and partially reducing the '''Snap Shot''' Aim penalty) and '''In The Zone''' can allows it to kill a dozen enemies on a single turn.
	* '''Gunslinger''' can be used together with '''Executioner''' but it can only used with '''In The Zone''' once.		* '''Gunslinger''' can be used together with '''Executioner''' but it can only used with '''In The Zone''' once.
	* Their drawbacks are: the lack of protection/HPs when compared to other classes, which makes it challenging to use ~~them~~ in frontline roles; their lack of firepower at close range, despite the added damage to pistols from '''Gunslinger'''.		* Their drawbacks are: the lack of protection/HPs when compared to other classes, which makes them challenging to use in frontline roles; their lack of firepower at close range, despite the added damage to pistols from '''Gunslinger'''.

	===Sniper Beta===		===Sniper Beta===
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	* The Alpha Support's primary role is as a medic but it can also be used as a scout, due to the '''Sprinter''' ability.		* The Alpha Support's primary role is as a medic but it can also be used as a scout, due to the '''Sprinter''' ability.
	* Alphas can be used as support units, healing and providing smoke cover.		* Alphas can be used as support units, healing and providing smoke cover or pumping up squad mates with '''Combat Drugs'''.
	* They can also be used quite effectively as scouts, but they have less protection than other classes.		* They can also be used quite effectively as scouts, but they have less protection than other classes.

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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''

Kokkan: Keep the wiki style consistent, no individual styles for pages.

2013-09-06T11:16:21Z

Keep the wiki style consistent, no individual styles for pages.

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	Each [[Classes (EU2012)\|class]] has been designed with two main [[Abilities (EU2012)\|ability]] builds, Alpha (left side) and Beta (right side). Each build is a combination of abilities designed to fulfill a specific tactical role. Although experienced players will design soldiers according to their own preferences, this article will focus on the basic builds available to each class, and how the different abilities on each one can synergize together~~. Finally, the below images of the eight builds show their usual battlefield position, with red being frontline units while white is for rear elements~~.		Each [[Classes (EU2012)\|class]] has been designed with two main [[Abilities (EU2012)\|ability]] builds, Alpha (left side) and Beta (right side). Each build is a combination of abilities designed to fulfill a specific tactical role. Although experienced players will design soldiers according to their own preferences, this article will focus on the basic builds available to each class, and how the different abilities on each one can synergize together.

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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''
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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''
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	! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''		! rowspan="1" \| [[File:RANK SQUADDIE.png\|24px]]<br/>'''Squaddie'''
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	* '''Snap Shot''' has a major Aim drawback but it can be compensated by equipment or stat progression. '''Disabling Shot''' gives the Alpha an additional options to use against the aliens, specially for capturing them. '''Executioner''' turns it into a killer (and partially reducing the '''Snap Shot''' Aim penalty) and '''In The Zone''' can allows it to kill a dozen enemies on a single turn.		* '''Snap Shot''' has a major Aim drawback but it can be compensated by equipment or stat progression. '''Disabling Shot''' gives the Alpha an additional options to use against the aliens, specially for capturing them. '''Executioner''' turns it into a killer (and partially reducing the '''Snap Shot''' Aim penalty) and '''In The Zone''' can allows it to kill a dozen enemies on a single turn.
	* '''Gunslinger''' can be used together with '''Executioner''' but it can only used with '''In The Zone''' once.		* '''Gunslinger''' can be used together with '''Executioner''' but it can only used with '''In The Zone''' once.
	* Their drawbacks are: the lack of protection/HPs when compared to other classes, which makes it challenging to use ~~them~~ in frontline roles; their lack of firepower at close range, despite the added damage to pistols from '''Gunslinger'''.		* Their drawbacks are: the lack of protection/HPs when compared to other classes, which makes them challenging to use in frontline roles; their lack of firepower at close range, despite the added damage to pistols from '''Gunslinger'''.

	===Sniper Beta===		===Sniper Beta===
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	* The Alpha Support's primary role is as a medic but it can also be used as a scout, due to the '''Sprinter''' ability.		* The Alpha Support's primary role is as a medic but it can also be used as a scout, due to the '''Sprinter''' ability.
	* Alphas can be used as support units, healing and providing smoke cover.		* Alphas can be used as support units, healing and providing smoke cover or pumping up squad mates with '''Combat Drugs'''.
	* They can also be used quite effectively as scouts, but they have less protection than other classes.		* They can also be used quite effectively as scouts, but they have less protection than other classes.

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	* '''Aggression''' + '''Lightning Reflexes''' + '''Rapid Fire''' + '''Bring 'Em On''' + '''Resillience''' is called the '''Commando''' build on multiplayer.		* '''Aggression''' + '''Lightning Reflexes''' + '''Rapid Fire''' + '''Bring 'Em On''' + '''Resillience''' is called the '''Commando''' build on multiplayer.
	* '''Rapid Fire''' can be more useful, in most cases, than '''Flush'''.		* '''Rapid Fire''' can be more useful, in most cases, than '''Flush'''.
	* '''Close Combat Specialist''' is very useful on both builds, specially when dealing with melee units such as [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]] and ~~Bezerkers~~.		* '''Close Combat Specialist''' is very useful on both builds, specially when dealing with melee units such as [[Chryssalid (EU2012)\|Chryssalids]] and Berserkers.

	==Heavy==		==Heavy==
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	* While 3 rockets and 2 grenades can be spent quickly during missions, the additional firepower of a Heavy Alpha can turn a battle around and deal with all sorts of unexpected trouble.		* While 3 rockets and 2 grenades can be spent quickly during missions, the additional firepower of a Heavy Alpha can turn a battle around and deal with all sorts of unexpected trouble.
	* LIterally, any situation can be dealt with the proper use of explosives: close, medium and long range, either to kill aliens or blast away their [[Cover (EU2012)\|cover]].		* LIterally, any situation can be dealt with the proper use of explosives: close, medium and long range, either to kill aliens or blast away their [[Cover (EU2012)\|cover]].
	* '''Bullet Swarm''' allows for double shots or to fire and move, giving the Alpha more options during a firefight and can it deadly at close range.		* '''Bullet Swarm''' allows for double shots or to fire and move, giving the Alpha more options during a firefight and can be deadly at close range.
	* '''HEAT Ammo''' is vital against robotic aliens such as [[Drone (EU2012)\|Drone]]s, [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdisc]]s or [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]]		* '''HEAT Ammo''' is vital against robotic aliens such as [[Drone (EU2012)\|Drone]]s, [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdisc]]s or [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]]
	* Their drawback is the Heavy's usual low [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] stat, which limits the effectiveness of their weapons at medium and long range.		* Their drawback is the Heavy's usual low [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] stat, which limits the effectiveness of their weapons at medium and long range.
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	* Sniper Alphas are mobile marksmen, designed to be experts with either the [[Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Sniper Rifle]] or the [[Pistol (EU2012)\|Pistol]].		* Sniper Alphas are mobile marksmen, designed to be experts with either the [[Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Sniper Rifle]] or the [[Pistol (EU2012)\|Pistol]].
	* '''Snap Shot''' has a major [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] drawback but it can be compensated by equipment or stat progression. '''Disabling Shot''' gives the Alpha an additional options to use against the aliens, specially for capturing them. '''Executioner''' turns it into a killer (and partially reduces the '''Snap Shot''' Aim penalty) and '''In The Zone''' can allows it to kill a dozen enemies on a single turn.		* '''Snap Shot''' has a major [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] drawback but it can be compensated by equipment or stat progression. '''Disabling Shot''' gives the Alpha an additional options to use against the aliens, specially for capturing them. '''Executioner''' turns it into a killer (and partially reduces the '''Snap Shot''' Aim penalty) and '''In The Zone''' can allows it to kill a dozen enemies on a single turn.
	* '''Gunslinger''' can be used together with '''Executioner''' but it can ~~only~~ used with '''In The Zone''' once.		* '''Gunslinger''' can be used together with '''Executioner''' but it can be used with '''In The Zone''' only once.
	* Their drawbacks are: the lack of protection/HPs when compared to other classes, which makes them challenging to use in frontline roles; their lack of firepower at close range, despite the added [[Damage (EU2012)\|damage]] to pistols from '''Gunslinger'''.		* Their drawbacks are: the lack of protection/HPs when compared to other classes, which makes them challenging to use in frontline roles; their lack of firepower at close range, despite the added [[Damage (EU2012)\|damage]] to pistols from '''Gunslinger'''.

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	Each [[Classes (EU2012)\|class]] has been designed with two main [[Abilities (EU2012)\|ability]] builds, Alpha (left side) and Beta (right side). Each build is a combination of abilities designed to fulfill a specific tactical role. Although experienced players will design soldiers according to their own preferences, this article will focus on the basic builds available to each class, and how the different abilities on each one can synergize together.		Each [[Classes (EU2012)\|class]] has been designed with two main [[Abilities (EU2012)\|ability]] builds, Alpha (left side) and Beta (right side). Each build is a combination of abilities designed to fulfill a specific tactical role. Although experienced players will design [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|soldiers]] according to their own preferences, this article will focus on the basic builds available to each class, and how the different abilities on each one can synergize together.

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	* The Assault Alpha build is designed for evasion and survival, allowing it to act as the squad's scout or outflank an alien, while retaining a considerable attack ability.		* The Assault Alpha build is designed for evasion and survival, allowing it to act as the squad's scout or outflank an alien, while retaining a considerable attack ability.
	* '''Run & Gun''' give it the ability to easily finish off already wounded hostiles or/and set Overwatch over outflanked enemies.		* '''Run & Gun''' give it the ability to easily finish off already wounded hostiles or/and set [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]] over outflanked enemies.
	* The two first abilities, '''Tactical Sense''' and '''Lightning Reflexes''' greatly increase the soldier's defense while '''Resillience''' allows him/her to soak hits, turning the Assault Alpha into the toughest XCOM unit to kill.		* The two first abilities, '''Tactical Sense''' and '''Lightning Reflexes''' greatly increase the soldier's defense while '''Resillience''' allows him/her to soak hits, turning the Assault Alpha into the toughest XCOM unit to kill.
	* ''' Lightning Reflexes''' can be used to prevent an enemy on Overwatch from hitting any other squad mate, by moving the Assault Alpha first before the other units.		* ''' Lightning Reflexes''' can be used to prevent an enemy on Overwatch from hitting any other squad mate, by moving the Assault Alpha first before the other units.
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	\| width="40%" \| [[File:ASSAULT KILLERINSTINCT.png\|32px\|left]]'''Killer Instinct''' <br/> Activating Run & Gun now also grants +50% critical damage for the rest of the turn.		\| width="40%" \| [[File:ASSAULT KILLERINSTINCT.png\|32px\|left]]'''Killer Instinct''' <br/> Activating Run & Gun now also grants +50% critical damage for the rest of the turn.
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	* XCOM's equivalent of the [[~~Muton_~~(EU2012)~~#Muton_Berserker~~\|Berserker]], without the melee attack. The Beta build is able of charging and killing nearly any alien unit that comes within close range or it can act as a rifleman, depending on weapon choice (Shotgun/Assault Rifle).		* XCOM's equivalent of the [[Berserker (EU2012)\|Berserker]], without the melee attack. The Beta build is able of charging and killing nearly any alien unit that comes within close range or it can act as a rifleman, depending on weapon choice (Shotgun/[[Assault Rifle (EU2012)\|Assault Rifle]]).
	* '''Aggression''', '''Close & Personal''' plus the [[Shotgun (EU2012)\|Shotgun]]'s own critical chance bonus turn most shots into critical hits. '''Rapid Fire''' gives it two shots and '''Bring 'Em On''' and '''Killer Instinct''' can add even more critical damage to each one.		* '''Aggression''', '''Close & Personal''' plus the [[Shotgun (EU2012)\|Shotgun]]'s own critical chance bonus turn most shots into critical hits. '''Rapid Fire''' gives it two shots and '''Bring 'Em On''' and '''Killer Instinct''' can add even more critical [[Damage (EU2012)\|damage]] to each one.
	* For engagements at medium range the Assault Beta can use its '''Rapid Fire''' ability for increased odds. The drawback is the ammo depletion that continued use of '''Rapid Fire''' will bring.		* For engagements at medium range the Assault Beta can use its '''Rapid Fire''' ability for increased odds. The drawback is the ammo depletion that continued use of '''Rapid Fire''' will bring.
	* The Shotgun is the preferred weapon to take full advantage of '''Run & Gun''' and '''Killer Instinct'''. However, all of Assault Beta's abilities also apply to Assault Rifles, so '''Aggression''', '''Rapid Fire''' and '''Bring 'Em On''' can turn the Assault into a deadly Rifleman.		* The Shotgun is the preferred weapon to take full advantage of '''Run & Gun''' and '''Killer Instinct'''. However, all of Assault Beta's abilities also apply to Assault Rifles, so '''Aggression''', '''Rapid Fire''' and '''Bring 'Em On''' can turn the Assault into a deadly Rifleman.
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	\| width="40%" \| [[File:HEAVY ROCKETEER.png\|32px\|left]]'''Rocketeer''' <br/> Allows 1 additional standard rocket to be fired per battle.		\| width="40%" \| [[File:HEAVY ROCKETEER.png\|32px\|left]]'''Rocketeer''' <br/> Allows 1 additional standard rocket to be fired per battle.
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	* While 3 rockets and 2 grenades can be spent quickly during missions, the additional firepower of a Heavy Alpha can turn a battle around.		* While 3 rockets and 2 grenades can be spent quickly during missions, the additional firepower of a Heavy Alpha can turn a battle around and deal with all sorts of unexpected trouble.
	* ~~Any~~ situation can be dealt with the proper use of explosives: close, medium and long range, either to kill aliens or blast away their cover.		* LIterally, any situation can be dealt with the proper use of explosives: close, medium and long range, either to kill aliens or blast away their [[Cover (EU2012)\|cover]].
	* '''Bullet Swarm''' allows for double shots or to fire and move, giving the Alpha more options during a firefight and can it deadly at close range.		* '''Bullet Swarm''' allows for double shots or to fire and move, giving the Alpha more options during a firefight and can it deadly at close range.
	* '''HEAT Ammo''' is vital against robotic aliens such as [[Drone (EU2012)\|Drone]]s, [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdisc]]s or [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]]		* '''HEAT Ammo''' is vital against robotic aliens such as [[Drone (EU2012)\|Drone]]s, [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdisc]]s or [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]]
	* Their drawback is the Heavy's usual low Aim stat, which limits the effectiveness of their weapons at medium and long range.		* Their drawback is the Heavy's usual low [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] stat, which limits the effectiveness of their weapons at medium and long range.

	===Heavy Beta===		===Heavy Beta===
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	* Heavy Betas are team players. Their role is to tag an enemy unit to increase the aim of other squad members firing at it ('''Holo-Targeting'''), suppress their shots ('''Suppression'''), keep an eye for enemy movement ('''Rapid Reaction'''), suppress more than one alien ('''Danger Zone''') and deal damage to enemies under suppression ('''Mayhem''').		* Heavy Betas are team players. Their role is to tag an enemy unit to increase the aim of other squad members firing at it ('''Holo-Targeting'''), suppress their shots ('''Suppression'''), keep an eye for enemy movement ('''Rapid Reaction'''), suppress more than one alien ('''Danger Zone''') and deal damage to enemies under suppression ('''Mayhem''').
	* '''Mayhem''' can be used as a 100% effective killing blow to an already weakened alien with 1/2 HP left.		* '''Mayhem''' can be used as a 100% effective killing blow to an already weakened alien with 1/2 HP left.
	* Despite being limited to one Rocket, both '''Danger Zone''' and '''Mayhem''' upgrade both the rocket's damage radius and power. The Heavy Beta may also first suppress a target to prevent it from reacting until it's ready to fire the rocket shot at the alien.		* Despite being limited to one Rocket, both '''Danger Zone''' and '''Mayhem''' upgrade both the rocket's [[Damage (EU2012)\|damage]] radius and power. The Heavy Beta may also first suppress a target to prevent it from reacting until it's ready to fire the rocket shot at the alien.
	* The disadvantage is the Heavy's usual low Aim stat, which makes '''Rapid Reaction''' less useful at long range Overwatch shots. At close range however, the low Aim is less relevant.		* The disadvantage is the Heavy's usual low Aim stat, which makes '''Rapid Reaction''' less useful at long range [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]] shots. At close range however, the low Aim is less relevant.

	=== Alternate Builds ===		=== Alternate Builds ===
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	* Sniper Alphas are mobile marksmen, designed to be experts with either the [[Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Sniper Rifle]] or the [[Pistol (EU2012)\|Pistol]].		* Sniper Alphas are mobile marksmen, designed to be experts with either the [[Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Sniper Rifle]] or the [[Pistol (EU2012)\|Pistol]].
	* '''Snap Shot''' has a major Aim drawback but it can be compensated by equipment or stat progression. '''Disabling Shot''' gives the Alpha an additional options to use against the aliens, specially for capturing them. '''Executioner''' turns it into a killer (and partially ~~reducing~~ the '''Snap Shot''' Aim penalty) and '''In The Zone''' can allows it to kill a dozen enemies on a single turn.		* '''Snap Shot''' has a major [[Aim (EU2012)\|Aim]] drawback but it can be compensated by equipment or stat progression. '''Disabling Shot''' gives the Alpha an additional options to use against the aliens, specially for capturing them. '''Executioner''' turns it into a killer (and partially reduces the '''Snap Shot''' Aim penalty) and '''In The Zone''' can allows it to kill a dozen enemies on a single turn.
	* '''Gunslinger''' can be used together with '''Executioner''' but it can only used with '''In The Zone''' once.		* '''Gunslinger''' can be used together with '''Executioner''' but it can only used with '''In The Zone''' once.
	* Their drawbacks are: the lack of protection/HPs when compared to other classes, which makes them challenging to use in frontline roles; their lack of firepower at close range, despite the added damage to pistols from '''Gunslinger'''.		* Their drawbacks are: the lack of protection/HPs when compared to other classes, which makes them challenging to use in frontline roles; their lack of firepower at close range, despite the added [[Damage (EU2012)\|damage]] to pistols from '''Gunslinger'''.

	===Sniper Beta===		===Sniper Beta===
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	* Sniper Betas are true snipers, designed to stay afar from well chosen positions and drop down targets at very long ranges.		* Sniper Betas are true snipers, designed to stay afar from well chosen positions and drop down targets at very long ranges.
	* '''Squad Sight''' gives them the ability to fire at any place with a clear line of sight while '''Opportunist''' turns them into deadly sentries and '''Double Tap''' doubles their damage output.		* '''Squad Sight''' gives them the ability to fire at any place with a clear line of sight while '''Opportunist''' turns them into deadly sentries and '''Double Tap''' doubles their damage output.
	* '''Battle Scanner''' can be used to recon distant areas, specially at mission start, turning the Sniper Beta into the squad's eyes.		* '''Battle Scanner''' can be used to recon distant areas, specially at mission start and inside [[UFOs (EU2012)\|UFOs]], turning the Sniper Beta into the squad's eyes.
	* Their main drawbacks are lack of protection and inadequate firepower at close range.		* Their main drawbacks are lack of protection and inadequate firepower at close range.

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	\| width="40%" \| [[File:SUPPORT SAVIOR.png\|32px\|left]]'''Savior''' <br/> Medikits restore 4 more health per use.		\| width="40%" \| [[File:SUPPORT SAVIOR.png\|32px\|left]]'''Savior''' <br/> Medikits restore 4 more health per use.
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	* The Alpha Support's primary role is as a medic but it can also be used as a scout, due to the '''Sprinter''' ability.		* The Alpha Support's primary role is as a medic, through use of the [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] but it can also be used as a scout, due to the '''Sprinter''' ability.
	* Alphas can be used as support units, healing and providing smoke cover or pumping up squad mates with '''Combat Drugs'''.		* Alphas can be used as support units, healing and providing smoke cover or pumping up squad mates with '''Combat Drugs'''.
	* They can also be used quite effectively as scouts, but they have less protection than other classes.		* They can also be used quite effectively as scouts, but they have less protection than other classes.
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	\| width="40%" \| [[File:SUPPORT SENTINEL.png\|32px\|left]]'''Sentinel''' <br/> Allows two reaction shots during Overwatch, instead of only one.		\| width="40%" \| [[File:SUPPORT SENTINEL.png\|32px\|left]]'''Sentinel''' <br/> Allows two reaction shots during Overwatch, instead of only one.
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	* The Support Beta has a similar role to the Heavy Beta - it can support the squad either on the offensive or the defensive.		* The Support Beta has a similar role to the Heavy Beta - it can support the [[Squad (EU2012)\|squad]] either on the offensive or the defensive.
	* '''Smoke and Mirrors''' and '''Combat Drugs''' give it the ability to pump up twice a squad's stats inside the smoke cloud for two rounds.		* '''Smoke and Mirrors''' and '''Combat Drugs''' give it the ability to pump up twice a squad's stats inside the smoke cloud for two rounds.
	* '''Covering Fire''', '''Suppression''' and '''Sentinel''' give it more Overwatch options/shots while also allowing it to suppress an enemy.		* '''Covering Fire''', '''Suppression''' and '''Sentinel''' give it more [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]] options/shots while also allowing it to suppress an enemy.
	* Its drawbacks include ~~insuficient~~ firepower against high level aliens plus Supports are one of the weakest human units and not built for trading shots with ~~the heaviest aliens~~.		* Its drawbacks include a lack of firepower against high level aliens plus Supports are one of the weakest human units and not built for trading shots with [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] or [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]].

	===Alternate Builds===		===Alternate Builds===
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	{{XCOM Units (EU2012)}}		{{XCOM Units (EU2012)}}
	~~[[Category: Soldiers (EU2012)]]~~

	[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]		[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]
	[[Category: Soldiers (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Soldiers (EU2012)]]
	[[Category: Guides (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Guides (EU2012)]]

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Classes (EU2012)]]		{{XCOM Units (EU2012)}}
	* [[Weapons (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Soldiers (EU2012)]]
	* [[Armour (EU2012)]]
	* [[~~Equipment~~ (EU2012)]]

	[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]		[[Category: Enemy Unknown (2012)]]
	[[Category: Soldiers (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Soldiers (EU2012)]]
	[[Category: Guides (EU2012)]]		[[Category: Guides (EU2012)]]