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Anthogator: /* Equipment */ Added Talon Rounds entry and links to all equipment and enemy pages

2025-05-08T14:48:58Z

Equipment: Added Talon Rounds entry and links to all equipment and enemy pages

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	==Equipment==		==Equipment==
	* Redscreen Rounds can no longer apply multiple times on the same target, but now inflict -30 hack defense, up from -25. This typically makes it significantly more difficult to guarantee hacking high hack defense enemies, such as [[Sectopod_(LWOTC)\|Sectopods]].		* [[Equipment_(LWOTC)#Special_Ammo\|Redscreen Rounds]] can no longer apply multiple times on the same target, but now inflict -30 hack defense, up from -25. This typically makes it significantly more difficult to guarantee hacking high hack defense enemies, such as [[Sectopod_(LWOTC)\|Sectopods]].
	* EMP grenades now always disorient robotic units.		* [[Equipment_(LWOTC)#Grenades\|EMP grenades]] now always disorient robotic units. They also now require [[ADVENT_Turret_(LWOTC)\|Advent Turret]] wrecks instead of [[ADVENT_Drone_(LWOTC)\|Drone]] and [[ADVENT_MEC_(LWOTC)\|MEC]] wrecks.
	* EMP grenades now require Advent Turret wrecks ~~from~~ Drone and MEC wrecks.		* [[Equipment_(LWOTC)#Special_Ammo\|Bluescreen]] rounds now has a 50% chance to disorient robotic units.
	* Bluescreen rounds now has a 50% chance to disorient robotic units.		* The Ultrasonic Lure can no longer be obtained.
	* The ~~ultrasonic lure~~ can no longer be obtained.		* [[Equipment_(LWOTC)#Special_Ammo\|Incendiary Grenades]] now require [[ADVENT_Purifier_(LWOTC)\|Advent Purifier]] corpses instead of [[ADVENT_Officer_(LWOTC)\|Advent Officer]] corpses.
	* Incendiary Grenades now require Advent Purifier corpses ~~from~~ Advent Officer corpses.		* [[Equipment_(LWOTC)#Special_Ammo\|Acid Grenades]] now require [[Spectre_(LWOTC)\|Spectre]] corpses instead of [[Archon_(LWOTC)\|Archon]] corpses.
	* Acid ~~grenades~~ now require Spectre corpses ~~from~~ Archon corpses.		* [[Equipment_(LWOTC)#Special_Ammo\|Talon Rounds]] now require [[ADVENT_Officer_(LWOTC)\|Advent Officer]] corpses instead of [[Sectoid_(LWOTC)\|Sectoid]] corpses.

	==Overwatch Rules==		==Overwatch Rules==

Copyrite: Fix Chosen links, rewrite a paragraph, fix some typos

2023-12-27T19:07:59Z

Fix Chosen links, rewrite a paragraph, fix some typos

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	====The Chosen====		====The Chosen====
	LWOTC features revamped versions of the [[XCOM_2:_War_of_the_Chosen#The_Chosen\|three Chosen from WOTC]]:		LWOTC features revamped versions of the [[XCOM_2:_War_of_the_Chosen#The_Chosen\|three Chosen from WOTC]]:
	* [[~~Chosen_~~(LWOTC)~~#The_Assassin~~\|Chosen Assassin]]		* [[The_Assassin_(LWOTC)\|Chosen Assassin]]
	* [[~~Chosen_~~(LWOTC)~~#The_Hunter~~\|Chosen Hunter]]		* [[The_Hunter_(LWOTC)\|Chosen Hunter]]
	* [[~~Chosen_~~(LWOTC)~~#The_Warlock~~\|Chosen Warlock]]		* [[The_Warlock_(LWOTC)\|Chosen Warlock]]
	They now act like bosses and do not appear on regular Guerilla Ops or most other mission types (because they are much more difficult than they were in WOTC). They can only be found on very specific missions: all types of Retaliations, Chosen Avenger Assault and Chosen Citadel Assault.		They now act like bosses and do not appear on regular Guerilla Ops or most other mission types (because they are much more difficult than they were in WOTC). They can only be found on very specific missions: all types of Retaliations, Chosen Avenger Assault and Chosen Citadel Assault.

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	====ADVENT Purifiers====		====ADVENT Purifiers====
	[[ADVENT_Purifier_(LWOTC)\|ADVENT Purifiers]] in LWOTC are similar to their [[ADVENT_Purifier_(XCOM2)\|WOTC version]], but with a few notable changes, ~~such as the addition~~ of a pistol ~~in case~~ they can't get close enough to use their flamethrower~~, the removal of their Incendiary Grenade/Bomb, and flamethrowers being able to go through most cover and having guaranteed damage~~. Overall, they are much more difficult than they were in WOTC, because ~~the~~ Burning ~~status effect is much more punishing (disables nearly all non-melee~~ abilities and can't be removed ~~via Hunker~~ Down). ~~The Disorient status effect no longer disables their flamethrower~~, ~~but~~ it is still ~~a very powerful tool against~~ them~~, as it allows your soldiers to maintain~~ a ~~safe~~ distance ~~from Purifiers (whose base mobility is rather low)~~.		[[ADVENT_Purifier_(LWOTC)\|ADVENT Purifiers]] in LWOTC are similar to their [[ADVENT_Purifier_(XCOM2)\|WOTC version]], but with a few notable changes: Their Incendiary Grenades/Bombs has been removed, but their flamethrowers are now guaranteed damage, no longer affected by cover and can be fired even while disoriented. Higher levels of Purifiers also deal damage to fire immune enemies. All tiers of Purifiers have been given a pistol for situations where they can't get close enough to use their flamethrower. Overall, they are much more difficult than they were in WOTC, because Burning units have a wide variety of abilities disabled, and the status can't be removed by Hunkering Down. While Disorientation does not disable Purifiers' main threat, it is still useful for keeping them at a distance.

	====ADVENT Priests====		====ADVENT Priests====
	[[ADVENT_Priest_(LWOTC)\|ADVENT Priests]] in LWOTC were reworked in some ways compared to how they appeared in WOTC. Killing a Priest that is using Holy Warrior will no longer automatically kill the target of the buff. Tier 2 Priests are now immune to negative mental effects, and Tier 3 Priests now provide immunity to negative mental effects to themselves as well as their allies as an aura around them. Additionally, their chance to Sustain is now 100%, ~~but goes down~~ by 25%/17%/10% ~~per point of overkill damage (for T1/T2/T3 Priests - this means that~~ you need to deal 4/6/10 overkill damage to ~~guarantee they die without Sustaining)~~.		[[ADVENT_Priest_(LWOTC)\|ADVENT Priests]] in LWOTC were reworked in some ways compared to how they appeared in WOTC. Killing a Priest that is using Holy Warrior will no longer automatically kill the target of the buff. Tier 2 Priests are now immune to negative mental effects, and Tier 3 Priests now provide immunity to negative mental effects to themselves as well as their allies as an aura around them. Additionally, their base chance to Sustain is now 100%, every point of overkill damage reduces this by 25%/17%/10%. That is, you'll need to deal 4/6/10 overkill damage to bypass a T1/T2/T3 Priest's Sustain.

	====The Lost====		====The Lost====
	[[The_Lost_(LWOTC)\|The Lost]] are now much more threatening individually than they [[The_Lost\|were in WOTC]]; they can climb up walls and Headshots are disabled on all difficulties except Rookie.		[[The_Lost_(LWOTC)\|The Lost]] are now much more threatening individually than they [[The_Lost\|were in WOTC]]; they can climb up walls and Headshots are disabled on all difficulties except Rookie.
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	* Lost Brute		* Lost Brute
	* Lost Grappler		* Lost Grappler

	===Changed Enemies===		===Changed Enemies===
	====Mutons====		====Mutons====
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	It's worth noting that these perks are generally much more synergistic with the soldier class than they were in LW2 - for example, classes that don't usually rely on grenades will no longer obtain grenade-related perks.		It's worth noting that these perks are generally much more synergistic with the soldier class than they were in LW2 - for example, classes that don't usually rely on grenades will no longer obtain grenade-related perks.

	===Pistol Perks===		===Pistol Perks===
	Similarly to LW2, most soldiers can equip pistols and learn [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Pistol_Perks\|Pistol Perks]], but the perks now cost AP and are acquired in the same way as XCOM row perks. They appear 1 row below the XCOM row, which makes it necessary to scroll down the perks screen to see them.		Similarly to LW2, most soldiers can equip pistols and learn [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Pistol_Perks\|Pistol Perks]], but the perks now cost AP and are acquired in the same way as XCOM row perks. They appear 1 row below the XCOM row, which makes it necessary to scroll down the perks screen to see them.
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	==Weapons==		==Weapons==
	* Rupture from the same source (such as Plasma-tier weapons) can no longer apply multiple times on the same target. Rupture from different sources, such as the [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Rupture\|Rupture]] ~~perk~~ and from Plasma weaponry, can stack on the same target.		* Rupture from the same source (such as Plasma-tier weapons) can no longer apply multiple times on the same target. Rupture from different sources, such as the ability [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Rupture\|Rupture]] and from Plasma weaponry, can stack on the same target.
	* Stun/Burn chance of the Tier 2/Tier 3 Swords is now 5%/10% respectively, down from 25%/50%.		* Stun/Burn chance of the Tier 2/Tier 3 Swords is now 5%/10% respectively, down from 25%/50%.
	* SMGs lose 1 bonus mobility but now has higher close range bonuses and 3 ammo from 2. This makes it better as a weapon in exchange for slightly less mobility.		* SMGs lose 1 bonus mobility but now has higher close range bonuses and 3 ammo from 2. This makes it better as a weapon in exchange for slightly less mobility.
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	[[Reaper (LWOTC)\|Reaper]] still serves a similar role as a scout and marksman for the team. Shadow no longer has charges and instead gains a 4 turn cooldown but has been significantly reworked. All actions will reveal the reaper (except primary weapon kills with [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Silent_Killer\|Silent Killer]]) and automatically reveals after 2 turns but never reveals when using their new secondary [[Weapons_(LWOTC)#Throwing_Knives\|Throwing Knives]] which can further be improved by perks.		[[Reaper (LWOTC)\|Reaper]] still serves a similar role as a scout and marksman for the team. Shadow no longer has charges and instead gains a 4 turn cooldown but has been significantly reworked. All actions will reveal the reaper (except primary weapon kills with [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Silent_Killer\|Silent Killer]]) and automatically reveals after 2 turns but never reveals when using their new secondary [[Weapons_(LWOTC)#Throwing_Knives\|Throwing Knives]] which can further be improved by perks.
	===Skirmishers===		===Skirmishers===
	[[Skirmisher (LWOTC)\|Skirmisher]] serves a similar role in being mid-frontline infantry focused primarily on combat but also some side support. Most of the ~~skirmisher~~'s kit is like their base counterpart but instead of having standard shots being non-turn ending, they now get [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Hit_and_Run\|Hit and Run]] which grants vastly more flexibility on how to utilize their actions and changes the focus of being a stationary trooper firing off many shots to hit and run tactics.		[[Skirmisher (LWOTC)\|Skirmisher]] serves a similar role in being mid-frontline infantry focused primarily on combat but also some side support. Most of the Skirmisher's kit is like their base counterpart but instead of having standard shots being non-turn ending, they now get [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Hit_and_Run\|Hit and Run]] which grants vastly more flexibility on how to utilize their actions and changes the focus of being a stationary trooper firing off many shots to hit and run tactics.
	===Templar===		===Templar===
	[[Templar (LWOTC)\|Templar]] serves a similar role as a melee focused damage dealer or using special psionic abilities but they now have an additional role they can serve. Templar now carries a [[Weapons_(LWOTC)#Ballistic_Shields\|Ballistic Shields]] as their secondary which allows them to take damage better than any ally. Focus no longer grants any bonuses when holding them to discourage hoarding focus and never using them in addition to easier focus generation. Rend no longer requires a kill to grant focus but instead only requiring the attack to be made allowing for easier focus gain and allows for more liberal use of powerful abilities that cost focus. Additionally there are several perks that also grant focus to make this task even easier.		[[Templar (LWOTC)\|Templar]] serves a similar role as a melee focused damage dealer or using special psionic abilities but they now have an additional role they can serve. Templar now carries a [[Weapons_(LWOTC)#Ballistic_Shields\|Ballistic Shields]] as their secondary which allows them to take damage better than any ally. Focus no longer grants any bonuses when holding them to discourage hoarding focus and never using them in addition to easier focus generation. Rend no longer requires a kill to grant focus but instead only requiring the attack to be made allowing for easier focus gain and allows for more liberal use of powerful abilities that cost focus. Additionally there are several perks that also grant focus to make this task even easier.

	==Tactical Changes==		==Tactical Changes==
	* Poison now always lasts two turns (note exiting the cloud refreshes the duration making it last three turns). Buff to poison,~~venomm~~ rounds, and gas grenades as poison always had a chance to disappear immediately and have no effect.		* Poison now always lasts two turns (note exiting the cloud refreshes the duration making it last three turns). Buff to poison, venom rounds, and gas grenades as poison always had a chance to disappear immediately and have no effect.
	* Enemies that enter yellow/red alert (cautious/active) now gain a bonus to detection radii.		* Enemies that enter yellow/red alert (cautious/active) now gain a bonus to detection radii.
	* Missions that extend mission timers (sitreps or map size) will also reduce reinforcement accordingly, this should help on missions that are generally longer than other missions without adding any additional difficulty.		* Missions that extend mission timers (sitreps or map size) will also reduce reinforcement accordingly, this should help on missions that are generally longer than other missions without adding any additional difficulty.

Inukealot: /* Advent General */ update unit page link

2023-11-18T11:56:59Z

Advent General: update unit page link

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	====Advent General====		====Advent General====
	* [[~~Advent_General_~~(LWOTC)\|Advent General]] damage reduced from 5-10 to 5-8 and T2 damage reduced from 7-13 to 6-10.		* [[ADVENT General (LWOTC)\|Advent General]] damage reduced from 5-10 to 5-8 and T2 damage reduced from 7-13 to 6-10.

	==Havens==		==Havens==

Inukealot: /* Advent Vanguard */ correct unit page link

2023-11-18T11:56:31Z

Advent Vanguard: correct unit page link

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	====Advent Vanguard====		====Advent Vanguard====
	* [[~~Vanguard_~~(LWOTC)\|Advent Vanguard]]'s aim decreased by 5		* [[ADVENT Vanguard (LWOTC)\|Advent Vanguard]]'s aim decreased by 5
	* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Close_Combat_Specialist\|Close Combat Specialist]] now functions properly. Beware when approaching them.		* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Close_Combat_Specialist\|Close Combat Specialist]] now functions properly. Beware when approaching them.

Inukealot: /* Main Tree Perks */ include walk fire change

2022-06-03T20:37:37Z

Main Tree Perks: include walk fire change

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	* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Bladestorm\|Bladestorm]] no longer triggers on the owning unit's turn.		* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Bladestorm\|Bladestorm]] no longer triggers on the owning unit's turn.
	* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Chain Lightning\|Chain Lightning]] no longer targets all visible enemies, instead it now chain jumps to nearby enemies (within 6 tiles), up to 4 times.		* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Chain Lightning\|Chain Lightning]] no longer targets all visible enemies, instead it now chain jumps to nearby enemies (within 6 tiles), up to 4 times.
			* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Walk Fire\|Walk Fire]] now reduces damage by 34% instead of 50%

Inukealot: /* Bond Mechanics */

2022-04-18T13:56:57Z

Bond Mechanics

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	==Bond Mechanics==		==Bond Mechanics==
	The teamwork ability (acquired at bond level 1) no longer grants a free action; instead it grants a free move. At bond level 2 Teamwork is replaced by Advanced Teamwork which grants an unrestricted free action.		The teamwork ability (acquired at bond level 1) no longer grants a free action and can be used anywhere; instead it grants a free move and requires line of sight to the bond mate. At bond level 2 Teamwork is replaced by Advanced Teamwork which grants an unrestricted free action and still requires line of sight to the bond mate.

	==Fatigue==		==Fatigue==

Inukealot at 16:26, 6 April 2022

2022-04-06T16:26:12Z

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	==Overwatch Rules==		==Overwatch Rules==
	These changes only apply if the '''Revert Overwatch Rules Change''' mod is '''disabled''':		These changes only apply if the '''Revert Overwatch Rules Change''' mod is '''disabled''':
	* Overwatch now triggers ~~on a single tile move~~, which makes it no longer possible to perform 1-tile moves to avoid overwatch. The implementation right now is not perfect and this change may not always function correctly, depending on factors like line of sight, although typically overwatch should now more consistently trigger as targets move or step into range.		* Overwatch now triggers as soon as the unit moves, which makes it no longer possible to perform 1-tile moves to avoid overwatch. The implementation right now is not perfect and this change may not always function correctly, depending on factors like line of sight, although typically overwatch should now more consistently trigger as targets move or step into range.
	* This change makes it easier to trigger overwatch while in cover, but overwatch shots now ignore 25 cover defense.		* This change makes it easier to trigger overwatch while in cover, but overwatch shots now ignore 25 cover defense.

Inukealot at 03:10, 28 February 2022

2022-02-28T03:10:52Z

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	* Will loss from miscellaneous actions such as seeing enemies or taking damage has been removed.		* Will loss from miscellaneous actions such as seeing enemies or taking damage has been removed.
	* Most random panic events has been removed and/or is restricted to shattered (classic panic state where unit hunkers).		* Most random panic events has been removed and/or is restricted to shattered (classic panic state where unit hunkers).

			==Tech Tree==
			* Proving Ground Projects to manufacture weapon mods now only require 1 of the respective mod to start from 3.

	[[Category:Long War of the Chosen]]		[[Category:Long War of the Chosen]]
	[[Category:Overview (LWOTC)]]		[[Category:Overview (LWOTC)]]

Inukealot at 03:34, 25 February 2022

2022-02-25T03:34:12Z

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	[[Category:Long War of the Chosen]]		[[Category:Long War of the Chosen]]
			[[Category:Overview (LWOTC)]]

Inukealot: /* Fatigue */

2022-02-16T03:06:15Z

Fatigue

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	==Fatigue==		==Fatigue==
	* Soldiers now grow fatigued when continuously participating in missions. A point of will is loss every three turns or every two turns when sent out while tired.		* Soldiers now grow fatigued when continuously participating in missions. A point of will is loss every three turns or every two turns when sent out while tired. They enter a tired state when their will reaches about 67% of their max will and require 7-12 days to recover. A soldier will automatically be shaken after participating in a mission while tired and must recover for 20-24 days
	* Killing a civilian will decrease your will by 2.		* Killing a civilian will decrease your will by 2.
	* Will loss from miscellaneous actions such as seeing enemies or taking damage has been removed.		* Will loss from miscellaneous actions such as seeing enemies or taking damage has been removed.

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	* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Bladestorm\|Bladestorm]] no longer triggers on the owning unit's turn.		* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Bladestorm\|Bladestorm]] no longer triggers on the owning unit's turn.
	* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Chain Lightning\|Chain Lightning]] no longer targets all visible enemies, instead it now chain jumps to nearby enemies (within 6 tiles), up to 4 times.		* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Chain Lightning\|Chain Lightning]] no longer targets all visible enemies, instead it now chain jumps to nearby enemies (within 6 tiles), up to 4 times.
			* [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Walk Fire\|Walk Fire]] now reduces damage by 34% instead of 50%