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	{{Holo-Targeting (Long War)\|align=left}}Holo can greatly reduce the Engineer’s weakness, brought by the class’s lackluster aim, by augmenting the rest of the squad’s firepower. Keep in mind that multiple instances of '''Holo-Targeting''' do not stack, so it may be counterproductive to pick it up on too many soldiers.		{{Holo-Targeting (Long War)\|align=left}}Holo can greatly reduce the Engineer’s weakness, brought by the class’s lackluster aim, by augmenting the rest of the squad’s firepower. Keep in mind that multiple instances of '''Holo-Targeting''' do not stack, so it may be counterproductive to pick it up on too many soldiers.

	{{Smoke Grenade (Long War)\|align=left}}Key defensive tool, especially in combination with '''Suppression'''. This support grenade can be useful in basically every mission, providing defense while removing the +50 crit chance bonus for being exposed. The uses for smoke grenades are plenty: you can give allies low cover on demand, upgrade their low cover to heavy cover, keep a suppresisng unit safe under sustained fire, and so on. With the vastly expanded range of small items in Long War you will often find yourselves starved on item slots, so a perk that removes the need to sacrifice a weapon slot for a specific grenade is a welcome addition to any squad. Furthermore, with this perk your soldier can take an action after throwing a smoke grenade, which greatly improves your soldiers versatility by ~~adds~~ additional action economy such as the ability to throw a smoke while destroying enemy cover. Later in the campaign, with '''Smoke & Mirrors''', '''Packmaster''' and '''Dense Smoke''', you can carry enough '''Smoke Grenades''' to cover your squad in almost every engagement in a mission. Keep in mind that explosives can still do a number on you - if the defense of your entire squad is amplified (and especially if they are sticking closer to each other), aliens and Exalt are more prone to use grenades.		{{Smoke Grenade (Long War)\|align=left}}Key defensive tool, especially in combination with '''Suppression'''. This support grenade can be useful in basically every mission, providing defense while removing the +50 crit chance bonus for being exposed. The uses for smoke grenades are plenty: you can give allies low cover on demand, upgrade their low cover to heavy cover, keep a suppresisng unit safe under sustained fire, and so on. With the vastly expanded range of small items in Long War you will often find yourselves starved on item slots, so a perk that removes the need to sacrifice a weapon slot for a specific grenade is a welcome addition to any squad. Furthermore, with this perk your soldier can take an action after throwing a smoke grenade, which greatly improves your soldiers versatility by adding additional action economy such as the ability to throw a smoke while destroying enemy cover. Later in the campaign, with '''Smoke & Mirrors''', '''Packmaster''' and '''Dense Smoke''', you can carry enough '''Smoke Grenades''' to cover your squad in almost every engagement in a mission. Keep in mind that explosives can still do a number on you - if the defense of your entire squad is amplified (and especially if they are sticking closer to each other), aliens and Exalt are more prone to use grenades.

	{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones and go for kills rather than cover destruction. But if you do have it, you can chew through anything on demand.		{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones and go for kills rather than cover destruction. But if you do have it, you can chew through anything on demand.
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	'''Corporal'''		'''Corporal'''

	{{HEAT Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}Armored ~~unites~~ in Long War are infinitely deadlier than they were in vanilla. This perk could be the difference between surviving a ~~swam~~ of seekers or wiping your squad. That said, '''Engineers''' do not use '''HEAT Warheads''' as efficiently as a '''Rocketeer''', since grenades cannot reliably hit flying targets; creative use of terrain (such as trying to get the grenade to stick to a wall) can help, but in most cases don't expect to hurt fliers.		{{HEAT Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}Armored units in Long War are infinitely deadlier than they were in vanilla. This perk could be the difference between surviving a swarm of seekers or wiping your squad. That said, '''Engineers''' do not use '''HEAT Warheads''' as efficiently as a '''Rocketeer''', since grenades cannot reliably hit flying targets; creative use of terrain (such as trying to get the grenade to stick to a wall) can help, but in most cases don't expect to hurt fliers.

	{{Smoke And Mirrors (Long War)\|align=left}}Support grenades greatly increase your squad’s survivability and its ability to incapacitate aliens. An extra charge of all support grenades in your '''Engineer’s''' inventory is almost doubles their usefulness, even if you do not pick '''Battle Scanner''' later on. However, it does not have synergy with '''Sapper''', as it does not apply to destructive grenades.		{{Smoke And Mirrors (Long War)\|align=left}}Support grenades greatly increase your squad’s survivability and its ability to incapacitate aliens. An extra charge of all support grenades in your '''Engineer’s''' inventory almost doubles their usefulness, even if you do not pick '''Battle Scanner''' later on. However, it does not have synergy with '''Sapper''', as it does not apply to destructive grenades.

	{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power is reduced compared with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.		{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power is reduced compared with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.

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	:'''Primary Weapons''': Carbines, Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns.		:'''Primary Weapons''': Carbines, Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns.
	:'''Secondary Weapon''': Pistols, Machine pistols, Sawed-off shotgun.		:'''Secondary Weapon''': Pistols, Machine pistols, Sawed-off shotgun.
	:'''Class-Limited items''': Armor Piercing Ammo, Shredder Ammo.		:'''Class-Limited items''': Armor Piercing Ammo, Shredder Ammo, Battle Scanner.

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DjinnFor: /* Perks */

2024-08-27T07:32:41Z

Perks

DjinnFor: /* Perks */ Removed the part about Bombard being exclusive to Medics and the implication that Scouts are a mediocre class

2024-06-25T20:43:19Z

Perks: Removed the part about Bombard being exclusive to Medics and the implication that Scouts are a mediocre class

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	{{Suppression (Long War)\|align=left}}The ability to prevent aliens from employing long range grenades and other AOE abilities cannot be emphasized enough. However, this class lacks access to '''Lock N' Load''' or large magazine weapons to continue suppressing, and picking up the '''Hi Cap Mags''' item will greatly reduce the effectiveness of a grenade specialist.		{{Suppression (Long War)\|align=left}}The ability to prevent aliens from employing long range grenades and other AOE abilities cannot be emphasized enough. However, this class lacks access to '''Lock N' Load''' or large magazine weapons to continue suppressing, and picking up the '''Hi Cap Mags''' item will greatly reduce the effectiveness of a grenade specialist.

	{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed.		{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed; Command will let you take a second capture attempt in a turn, and Disabling Shot (from either the Sniper perk or the Arc Rifle) will buy you a safe turn, as can stacking debuffs like Flashbangs, Chem Grenades, and Suppression.

	'''Tech Sergeant'''		'''Tech Sergeant'''
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	{{Dense Smoke (Long War)\|align=left}}The increased defense of the smoke grenade allows your soldiers to survive situations that would otherwise spiral out of control, such as being caught in the open by a bad activation or unfortunate cover destruction. '''Dense Smoke''' gives almost the same defense as High Cover and reduces their chance to be crit.		{{Dense Smoke (Long War)\|align=left}}The increased defense of the smoke grenade allows your soldiers to survive situations that would otherwise spiral out of control, such as being caught in the open by a bad activation or unfortunate cover destruction. '''Dense Smoke''' gives almost the same defense as High Cover and reduces their chance to be crit.

	{{Battle Scanner (Long War)\|align=left}}~~As the war progresses and the MECs start rolling in you might find yourself less willing to field Scouts. At that point the '''Engineers''' could very well take over scanner duty.~~ Extra battle scanners allow for a faster clear of big maps with small number of enemies, thus improving Meld harvesting efficiency. In all situations, not having to sacrifice equipment slots to counteract seekers, is a welcome addition to any squad.		{{Battle Scanner (Long War)\|align=left}}Extra battle scanners allow for a faster clear of big maps with small number of enemies, thus improving Meld harvesting efficiency. In all situations, not having to sacrifice equipment slots to counteract seekers, is a welcome addition to any squad.

	{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.		{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.
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	{{Fire Rocket (Long War)\|align=left}}An '''Engineer’s''' rocket will be very unreliable when used without proper preparation, but with '''HEAT Warheads''' and '''Mayhem''' the rocket will still pack a decent punch. The rocket will also apply Shred when carrying Shredder Ammo.		{{Fire Rocket (Long War)\|align=left}}An '''Engineer’s''' rocket will be very unreliable when used without proper preparation, but with '''HEAT Warheads''' and '''Mayhem''' the rocket will still pack a decent punch. The rocket will also apply Shred when carrying Shredder Ammo.

	{{Bombard (Long War)\|align=left}}This is one of the perks that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a grenade specialist~~. No other regular soldier has access~~ to it and ~~without it the Medic would probably take over~~ the ~~role~~ of ~~the only support grenade specialist in the game~~. ~~The boost~~ to ~~grenade~~ range ~~is truly humongous~~.		{{Bombard (Long War)\|align=left}}This is one of the perks that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a grenade specialist, allowing you to toss cover destruction, damage, and even support grenades like Chem deep into the enemy formation from outside of enemy vision. Thanks to Grenadier and Bombard, you can even mimic the bonus throw range of Battle Scanners without needing the associated perk.

	{{Tandem Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}The alternate perk that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a grenade specialist. If you're willing to expose your '''Engineer''' to danger and close the distance, they will rival '''Rocketeers''' for damage and cover destruction.		{{Tandem Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}The alternate perk that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a damage grenade specialist. If you're willing to expose your '''Engineer''' to danger and close the distance, they will rival '''Rocketeers''' for damage and cover destruction.

	==Sample Builds==		==Sample Builds==

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Toolbox Engineer

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	\|Loadout=Carbine or SMG; Pistol; Any		\|Loadout=Carbine or SMG; Pistol; Any
	\|Power Ranks=LCL for cover destruction, TSG for intel		\|Power Ranks=LCL for cover destruction, TSG for intel
	\|Description=This is a strong hybrid build that allows the soldier to provide an incredible amount of utility, making them useful on almost any mission type. They can provide excellent cover destruction, get 3 support or damage grenades per backpack slot, and bring 4 arc thrower charges instead of just one. They excel at acquiring intel, as they get 4 battle scanners without a backpack slot upon reaching GSGT. However, intel is the only thing this engineer truly excels at. Support Grenadiers provide better smoke and crowd control, and Explosives Specialists provide slightly better cover destruction thanks to Tandem Warheads. Employ this build when you need to be ready with consumables for a variety of different situations, but cannot justify the squad slots to bring multiple ~~engineers~~.		\|Description=This is a strong hybrid build that allows the soldier to provide an incredible amount of utility, making them useful on almost any mission type. They can provide excellent cover destruction, get 3 support or damage grenades per backpack slot, and bring 4 arc thrower charges instead of just one. They excel at acquiring intel, as they get 3 battle scanners without a backpack slot upon reaching TSGT (and a 4th at GSGT). However, intel is the only thing this engineer truly excels at. Support Grenadiers provide better smoke and crowd control, and Explosives Specialists provide slightly better cover destruction thanks to Tandem Warheads. Employ this build when you need to be ready with consumables for a variety of different situations, but cannot justify the squad slots to bring multiple Engineers, Medics, or Rocketeers.
	\|Strategic Analysis=This build is useful throughout the game, but falls off slightly when captures are no longer necessary. Take Suppression instead of Repair if this concerns you, but be prepared to have shortages of alien captives and weapons unless you have other engineers with the Repair perk.		\|Strategic Analysis=This build is useful throughout the game, but falls off slightly when captures are no longer necessary. Take Suppression instead of Repair if this concerns you, but be prepared to have shortages of alien captives and weapons unless you have other engineers with the Repair perk. Also note that there are Foundry projects that allow your Arc Thrower to restore HP to MECs and SHIVs, and another which allows it to capture enemy Drones, so you can still find uses for that Arc Thrower in the late game in some circumstances.
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Support Grenades Specialist

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	\|CPL={{ Smoke And Mirrors (Long War)}}		\|CPL={{ Smoke And Mirrors (Long War)}}
	\|SGT={{ Suppression (Long War)}}		\|SGT={{ Suppression (Long War)}}
	\|TSG={{ Dense Smoke (Long War)}}		\|TSG={{ Dense Smoke (Long War)}} or {{Battle Scanner (Long War)}}
	\|GSG={{ Packmaster (Long War)}}		\|GSG={{ Packmaster (Long War)}}
	\|MSG={{ Bombard (Long War)}}		\|MSG={{ Bombard (Long War)}}
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	\|Weakness=Damage, Cover destruction		\|Weakness=Damage, Cover destruction
	\|Battles=Light & Moderate Abductions; Small & Medium UFOs; Covert Extraction		\|Battles=Light & Moderate Abductions; Small & Medium UFOs; Covert Extraction
	\|Loadout=Shotgun; Pistol; Flashbang, Chem Grenade (Psi~~-flashbang~~, ~~Ghostgrenade~~, ~~Chem Grenade if Psion~~)		\|Loadout=Shotgun; Pistol; Battle Scanner + Support Grenades (Flashbang, Chem Grenade, Psi Grenade, Mimic Beacon, Shadow Device)
	\|Power Ranks=None; build comes online immediately at LCL, and gains a bit more crowd control capability with every rank. TSG is a solid rank thanks to dense smoke.		\|Power Ranks=None; build comes online immediately at LCL, and gains a bit more crowd control capability with every rank. TSG is a solid rank thanks to dense smoke.
	\|Description=This soldier handles very well before resources are depleted. Employ this soldier when fighting less than 20 enemies. Once this soldier depletes all grenades, overall usefulness will drop substantially. For a very long mission such as a base assault, this build can bring enough smoke grenades to cover your squad in every dangerous engagement.		\|Description=This soldier handles very well before resources are depleted, providing support for the squad in the form of Smoke cover, Suppression, and offensive support grenades. Employ this soldier when fighting less than 20 enemies. Once this soldier depletes all grenades, overall usefulness will drop substantially. For a very long mission such as a base assault, this build can bring enough smoke grenades to cover your squad in every dangerous engagement. Always bring Battle Scanners for the recon value they offer, either through the perk itself or as an item (you'll have worse throw range without the perk, at least until you pick up Bombard, but you'll have better Smoke grenades), and then fill the rest of your slots with utility grenades.
	\|Strategic Analysis=Support grenades are useful at every phase of the game, and so is the support grenadier. However, lacking the Repair perk can become a big problem mid-game when captures become important. Forgoing Suppression weakens the build significantly, because it is the only unlimited form of enemy neutralization the Support Grenadier has. If using this build, having at least two engineers of a different build in your roster is advised for use in the mid-game. One final note: Medics can take the exact same build, albeit with Field Medic instead of Grenadier~~. Medics also have the option of taking~~ Combat Drugs instead of Dense Smoke. If you would like support grenadiers in your roster, consider which of these two classes will better suit your needs and playstyle.		\|Strategic Analysis=Support grenades are useful at every phase of the game, and so is the support grenadier. However, lacking the Repair perk can become a big problem mid-game when captures become important. Forgoing Suppression weakens the build significantly, because it is the only unlimited form of enemy neutralization the Support Grenadier has. If using this build, having at least two engineers of a different build in your roster is advised for use in the mid-game. One final note: Medics can take virtually the exact same build, albeit with Field Medic instead of Grenadier and Combat Drugs instead of Dense Smoke. If you would like support grenadiers in your roster, consider which of these two classes will better suit your needs and playstyle.
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Neverim: for second wave option Training Roulette

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for second wave option Training Roulette

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	\|SpecialistE1=''No other bonuses.''		\|SpecialistE1=''No other bonuses.''
	\|LCorporal1={{Holo-Targeting (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|LCorporal1={{Holo-Targeting (Long War) \|text=1}}
	\|LCorporal2={{Smoke Grenade (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|LCorporal2=<span style="color:blue;">{{Smoke Grenade (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|LCorporal3={{Sapper (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|LCorporal3=<span style="color:blue;">{{Sapper (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|LCorporalE1='''+1 Aim.'''		\|LCorporalE1='''+1 Aim.'''
	\|LCorporalE2=''No others bonuses.''		\|LCorporalE2=''No others bonuses.''
	\|LCorporalE3=''No others bonuses.''		\|LCorporalE3=''No others bonuses.''
	\|Corporal1={{Ranger (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|Corporal1={{Ranger (Long War) \|text=1}}
	\|Corporal2={{Smoke And Mirrors (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|Corporal2=<span style="color:blue;">{{Smoke And Mirrors (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|Corporal3={{HEAT Warheads (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|Corporal3={{HEAT Warheads (Long War) \|text=1}}
	\|CorporalE1='''+2 Aim.'''		\|CorporalE1='''+2 Aim.'''
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	\|CorporalE3=''No other bonuses.''		\|CorporalE3=''No other bonuses.''
	\|Sergeant1={{Will To Survive (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|Sergeant1={{Will To Survive (Long War) \|text=1}}
	\|Sergeant2={{Repair (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|Sergeant2=<span style="color:blue;">{{Repair (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|Sergeant3={{Suppression (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|Sergeant3=<span style="color:blue;">{{Suppression (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|SergeantE1='''+3 Will.'''		\|SergeantE1='''+3 Will.'''
	\|SergeantE2=''No other bonuses.''		\|SergeantE2=''No other bonuses.''
	\|SergeantE3=''No other bonuses.''		\|SergeantE3=''No other bonuses.''
	\|TechSgt1={{Battle Scanner (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|TechSgt1=<span style="color:blue;">{{Battle Scanner (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|TechSgt2={{Dense Smoke (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|TechSgt2=<span style="color:blue;">{{Dense Smoke (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|TechSgt3={{Mayhem (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|TechSgt3=<span style="color:blue;">{{Mayhem (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|TechSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''		\|TechSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''
	\|TechSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''		\|TechSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''
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	\|GunSgt1={{Extra Conditioning (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|GunSgt1={{Extra Conditioning (Long War) \|text=1}}
	\|GunSgt2={{Packmaster (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|GunSgt2={{Packmaster (Long War) \|text=1}}
	\|GunSgt3={{HEAT Ammo (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|GunSgt3=<span style="color:blue;">{{HEAT Ammo (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|GunSgtE1='''+3 Aim, +3 Will, +1 Mobility.'''		\|GunSgtE1='''+3 Aim, +3 Will, +1 Mobility.'''
	\|GunSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''		\|GunSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''
	\|GunSgtE3=''No other bonuses.''		\|GunSgtE3=''No other bonuses.''
	\|MSgt1={{Tandem Warheads (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|MSgt1={{Tandem Warheads (Long War) \|text=1}}
	\|MSgt2={{Fire Rocket (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|MSgt2=<span style="color:blue;">{{Fire Rocket (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|MSgt3={{Bombard (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|MSgt3=<span style="color:blue;">{{Bombard (Long War) \|text=1}}</span>
	\|MSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''		\|MSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''
	\|MSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''		\|MSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''
	\|MSgtE3=''No other bonuses.''		\|MSgtE3=''No other bonuses.''
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			<span style="color:blue;">''*Perks tagged with blue are fixed even with Second Wave Training Roulette option is enabled''</span>
	==Stat Progression==		==Stat Progression==
	{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)		{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)

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	[[File: Class Engineer (Long War).png\|left\|frame\|64px\|  Engineer]]		[[File: Class Engineer (Long War).png\|left\|frame\|64px\|  Engineer]]
	~~<div style="float:right">~~		{{Toc (Long War)\|55}}
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	~~<div style="padding-left: 20px;">__TOC__</div>~~
	~~<div style="padding: 20px 55px 0 0;">~~{{~~Header~~ (Long War)}}~~</div>~~
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	The '''Engineer''' is a unique class that has no equivalent in vanilla XCOM, though they borrow some elements from the Grenadier Heavy and Support classes. Engineers are specialized in the use of grenades, with their starting '''Grenadier''' ability giving them two uses of each damaging grenade item they carry, and a bonus to grenade throwing range, and have several more perks to improve grenades further. Engineers also have access to perks improving their ability to destroy cover, and improving their use of the arc thrower.		The '''Engineer''' is a unique class that has no equivalent in vanilla XCOM, though they borrow some elements from the Grenadier Heavy and Support classes. Engineers are specialized in the use of grenades, with their starting '''Grenadier''' ability giving them two uses of each damaging grenade item they carry, and a bonus to grenade throwing range, and have several more perks to improve grenades further. Engineers also have access to perks improving their ability to destroy cover, and improving their use of the arc thrower.
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	== Abilities ==		==Abilities==
	{{Class Tree (Long War)\|		{{Class Tree (Long War)\|
	\|Specialist1={{Grenadier (Long War) \|text=1}}		\|Specialist1={{Grenadier (Long War) \|text=1}}
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	== Stat Progression ==		==Stat Progression==
	{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)		{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)
	\| rank1-hp-add=1 \|\| rank1-aim-add=3 \|\| rank1-will-add=5(-6) \|\| rank1-hp-total=1 \|\| rank1-aim-total=3 \|\| rank1-will-total=5(-6)		\| rank1-hp-add=1 \|\| rank1-aim-add=3 \|\| rank1-will-add=5(-6) \|\| rank1-hp-total=1 \|\| rank1-aim-total=3 \|\| rank1-will-total=5(-6)
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	* Note that, even without Hidden Potential turned on, there is a chance of gaining 1 extra will per level (shown in parentheses above). Psionic soldiers can also gain 1-6 extra will per psi level (<code>1 + rand(6)</code>).		* Note that, even without Hidden Potential turned on, there is a chance of gaining 1 extra will per level (shown in parentheses above). Psionic soldiers can also gain 1-6 extra will per psi level (<code>1 + rand(6)</code>).

	== Tactical Advice ==		==Tactical Advice==
	'''Role''': Offensive Support / Defensive Support		'''Role''': Offensive Support / Defensive Support

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	===Briefing===		===Briefing===

	The '''Engineer''' is perhaps the most flexible class in XCOM. Every class build will depend heavily on the player’s preference but where the '''Infantry''' has two defined roles – the Aggressive approach and the Defensive one, the '''Engineer''' has at least 5 – Capture, Utility with Repair, Disabling with Arc Rifle, Damage grenades and Support grenades. The possibilities for hybrid builds are also quite a few. The '''Engineer''' brings a unique perk to the table – '''Repair'''. Unlike '''Disabling Shot''', this perk cannot be replicated by any craftable equipment. There is a perk that can somewhat substitute it – the '''Packmaster''', but its efficiency when augmenting the Arc Thrower is definitely lower.		The '''Engineer''' is perhaps the most flexible class in XCOM. Every class build will depend heavily on the player’s preference but where the '''Infantry''' has two defined roles – the Aggressive approach and the Defensive one, the '''Engineer''' has at least 5 – Capture, Utility with Repair, Disabling with Arc Rifle, Damage grenades and Support grenades. The possibilities for hybrid builds are also quite a few. The '''Engineer''' brings a unique perk to the table – '''Repair'''. Unlike '''Disabling Shot''', this perk cannot be replicated by any craftable equipment. There is a perk that can somewhat substitute it – the '''Packmaster''', but its efficiency when augmenting the Arc Thrower is definitely lower.

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	{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones. '''Sapper''' provides a decent boost to grenade damage, making your '''Engineers''' that much more deadly.		{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones. '''Sapper''' provides a decent boost to grenade damage, making your '''Engineers''' that much more deadly.


	'''Corporal'''		'''Corporal'''
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	{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power less than with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.		{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power less than with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.


	'''Sergeant'''		'''Sergeant'''
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	{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed.		{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed.


	'''Tech Sergeant'''		'''Tech Sergeant'''
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	{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.		{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.


	'''Gunnery Sergeant'''		'''Gunnery Sergeant'''
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	{{Packmaster (Long War)\|align=left}}'''Packmaster''' greatly increases slot value and grenade efficiency. It also improves the Arc Thrower charges by 1. If you don’t need weapon firepower from your '''Engineer''' and can keep him safe, this perk could greatly improve his usefulness on the battlefield.		{{Packmaster (Long War)\|align=left}}'''Packmaster''' greatly increases slot value and grenade efficiency. It also improves the Arc Thrower charges by 1. If you don’t need weapon firepower from your '''Engineer''' and can keep him safe, this perk could greatly improve his usefulness on the battlefield.


	'''Master Sergeant'''		'''Master Sergeant'''

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	== Stat Progression ==		== Stat Progression ==
	~~<div style="max-width: 600px;">~~		{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)
	~~{\| class="wikitable" width="100%" style="text-align: center;"~~		\| rank1-hp-add=1 \|\| rank1-aim-add=3 \|\| rank1-will-add=5(-6) \|\| rank1-hp-total=1 \|\| rank1-aim-total=3 \|\| rank1-will-total=5(-6)
	~~!Rank~~		\| rank2-hp-add=0 \|\| rank2-aim-add=2 \|\| rank2-will-add=5(-6) \|\| rank2-hp-total=1 \|\| rank2-aim-total=5 \|\| rank2-will-total=10(-12)
	~~! style="padding:5px;" \| {{Health (Long War)}}/level!!~~{{~~Health~~ (Long War)}}total!!{{Aim (Long War)}}/level!!{{Aim (Long War)}}total!!{{Will (Long War)}}/level!!{{Will (Long War)}}total		\| rank3-hp-add=1 \|\| rank3-aim-add=3 \|\| rank3-will-add=3(-4) \|\| rank3-hp-total=2 \|\| rank3-aim-total=8 \|\| rank3-will-total=13(-16)
	\|-		\| rank4-hp-add=0 \|\| rank4-aim-add=2 \|\| rank4-will-add=3(-4) \|\| rank4-hp-total=2 \|\| rank4-aim-total=10 \|\| rank4-will-total=16(-20)
	\| ~~style="text~~-~~align: left; padding~~-~~left: 15px;"~~ \| ~~Specialist~~\|~~\| 1~~ \|\| 1 \|\| 3 \|\| ~~3\|\|~~ 5(6)\|\|5(-6)		\| rank5-hp-add=1 \|\| rank5-aim-add=3 \|\| rank5-will-add=3(-4) \|\| rank5-hp-total=3 \|\| rank5-aim-total=12 \|\| rank5-will-total=19(-24)
	\|-		\| rank6-hp-add=0 \|\| rank6-aim-add=2 \|\| rank6-will-add=3(-4) \|\| rank6-hp-total=3 \|\| rank6-aim-total=15 \|\| rank6-will-total=22(-28)
	\| ~~style="text~~-~~align: left; padding~~-~~left: 15px;" \| Lance Corporal\|\| 0 \|\|~~ 1 \|\| ~~2 \|\|~~ 5\|\| ~~5(6)\|\|~~10(-12)		\| rank7-hp-add=1 \|\| rank7-aim-add=3 \|\| rank7-will-add=3(-4) \|\| rank7-hp-total=4 \|\| rank7-aim-total=18 \|\| rank7-will-total=25(-32)
	\|-		}}
	\| ~~style="text~~-~~align: left; padding~~-~~left: 15px;"~~ \| ~~Corporal~~\|~~\| 1~~ \|\| 2 \|\| ~~3 \|\|~~ 8\|\| ~~3(4)\|\|~~13(-16)
	\|-
	\| ~~style="text~~-~~align: left; padding~~-~~left: 15px;"~~ \| ~~Sergeant~~\|~~\| 0 \|\| 2~~ \|\| 2 \|\| 10\|\| ~~3(4)\|\|~~16(-20)
	\|-
	\| ~~style="text~~-~~align: left; padding~~-~~left: 15px;" \| Tech Sergeant\|\| 1~~ \|\| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 12\|\| ~~3(4)\|\|~~19(-24)
	\|-
	\| ~~style="text~~-~~align: left; padding~~-~~left: 15px;"~~ \| ~~Gunnery Sergeant~~\|~~\| 0~~ \|\| 3 \|\| ~~2 \|\|~~ 15\|\| ~~3(4)\|\|~~22(-28)
	\|-
	\| ~~style="text~~-~~align: left; padding~~-~~left: 15px;"~~ \| ~~Master Sergeant~~\|~~\| 1~~ \|\| 4 \|\| ~~3 \|\|~~ 18\|\| ~~3(4)\|\|~~25(-32)
	\|}
	~~</div>~~
	* Note that, even without Hidden Potential turned on, there is a chance of gaining 1 extra will per level (shown in parentheses above). Psionic soldiers can also gain 1-6 extra will per psi level (<code>1 + rand(6)</code>).		* Note that, even without Hidden Potential turned on, there is a chance of gaining 1 extra will per level (shown in parentheses above). Psionic soldiers can also gain 1-6 extra will per psi level (<code>1 + rand(6)</code>).

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	{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones. '''Sapper''' provides a decent boost to grenade damage, making your '''Engineers''' that much more deadly.		{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones. '''Sapper''' provides a decent boost to grenade damage, making your '''Engineers''' that much more deadly.


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	{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power less than with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.		{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power less than with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.


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	{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed.		{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed.


	'''Tech Sergeant'''		'''Tech Sergeant'''
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	{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.		{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.


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	{{Packmaster (Long War)\|align=left}}'''Packmaster''' greatly increases slot value and grenade efficiency. It also improves the Arc Thrower charges by 1. If you don’t need weapon firepower from your '''Engineer''' and can keep him safe, this perk could greatly improve his usefulness on the battlefield.		{{Packmaster (Long War)\|align=left}}'''Packmaster''' greatly increases slot value and grenade efficiency. It also improves the Arc Thrower charges by 1. If you don’t need weapon firepower from your '''Engineer''' and can keep him safe, this perk could greatly improve his usefulness on the battlefield.


	'''Master Sergeant'''		'''Master Sergeant'''

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	{{Holo-Targeting (Long War)\|align=left}}Holo can greatly reduce the Engineer’s weakness, brought by the class’s lackluster aim, by augmenting the rest of the squad’s firepower. Keep in mind that multiple instances of '''Holo-Targeting''' do not stack, so it may be counterproductive to pick it up on too many soldiers.		{{Holo-Targeting (Long War)\|align=left}}Holo can greatly reduce the Engineer’s weakness, brought by the class’s lackluster aim, by augmenting the rest of the squad’s firepower. Keep in mind that multiple instances of '''Holo-Targeting''' do not stack, so it may be counterproductive to pick it up on too many soldiers.

	{{Smoke Grenade (Long War)\|align=left}}Key defensive tool, especially in combination with '''Suppression'''. This support grenade can be useful in basically every mission, providing defense while removing the +50 crit chance bonus for being exposed. The uses for smoke grenades are plenty: you can give allies low cover on demand, upgrade their low cover to heavy cover, keep a suppresisng unit safe under sustained fire, and so on. With the vastly expanded range of small items in Long War you will often find yourselves starved on item slots, so a perk that removes the need to sacrifice a weapon slot for a specific grenade is a welcome addition to any squad. Furthermore, with this perk your soldier can take an action after throwing a smoke grenade, which greatly improves your soldiers versatility by ~~adds~~ additional action economy such as the ability to throw a smoke while destroying enemy cover. Later in the campaign, with '''Smoke & Mirrors''', '''Packmaster''' and '''Dense Smoke''', you can carry enough '''Smoke Grenades''' to cover your squad in almost every engagement in a mission. Keep in mind that explosives can still do a number on you - if the defense of your entire squad is amplified (and especially if they are sticking closer to each other), aliens and Exalt are more prone to use grenades.		{{Smoke Grenade (Long War)\|align=left}}Key defensive tool, especially in combination with '''Suppression'''. This support grenade can be useful in basically every mission, providing defense while removing the +50 crit chance bonus for being exposed. The uses for smoke grenades are plenty: you can give allies low cover on demand, upgrade their low cover to heavy cover, keep a suppresisng unit safe under sustained fire, and so on. With the vastly expanded range of small items in Long War you will often find yourselves starved on item slots, so a perk that removes the need to sacrifice a weapon slot for a specific grenade is a welcome addition to any squad. Furthermore, with this perk your soldier can take an action after throwing a smoke grenade, which greatly improves your soldiers versatility by adding additional action economy such as the ability to throw a smoke while destroying enemy cover. Later in the campaign, with '''Smoke & Mirrors''', '''Packmaster''' and '''Dense Smoke''', you can carry enough '''Smoke Grenades''' to cover your squad in almost every engagement in a mission. Keep in mind that explosives can still do a number on you - if the defense of your entire squad is amplified (and especially if they are sticking closer to each other), aliens and Exalt are more prone to use grenades.

	{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones and go for kills rather than cover destruction. But if you do have it, you can chew through anything on demand.		{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones and go for kills rather than cover destruction. But if you do have it, you can chew through anything on demand.
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	{{HEAT Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}Armored ~~unites~~ in Long War are infinitely deadlier than they were in vanilla. This perk could be the difference between surviving a ~~swam~~ of seekers or wiping your squad. That said, '''Engineers''' do not use '''HEAT Warheads''' as efficiently as a '''Rocketeer''', since grenades cannot reliably hit flying targets; creative use of terrain (such as trying to get the grenade to stick to a wall) can help, but in most cases don't expect to hurt fliers.		{{HEAT Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}Armored units in Long War are infinitely deadlier than they were in vanilla. This perk could be the difference between surviving a swarm of seekers or wiping your squad. That said, '''Engineers''' do not use '''HEAT Warheads''' as efficiently as a '''Rocketeer''', since grenades cannot reliably hit flying targets; creative use of terrain (such as trying to get the grenade to stick to a wall) can help, but in most cases don't expect to hurt fliers.

	{{Smoke And Mirrors (Long War)\|align=left}}Support grenades greatly increase your squad’s survivability and its ability to incapacitate aliens. An extra charge of all support grenades in your '''Engineer’s''' inventory is almost doubles their usefulness, even if you do not pick '''Battle Scanner''' later on. However, it does not have synergy with '''Sapper''', as it does not apply to destructive grenades.		{{Smoke And Mirrors (Long War)\|align=left}}Support grenades greatly increase your squad’s survivability and its ability to incapacitate aliens. An extra charge of all support grenades in your '''Engineer’s''' inventory almost doubles their usefulness, even if you do not pick '''Battle Scanner''' later on. However, it does not have synergy with '''Sapper''', as it does not apply to destructive grenades.

	{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power is reduced compared with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.		{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power is reduced compared with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.

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	{{Suppression (Long War)\|align=left}}The ability to prevent aliens from employing long range grenades and other AOE abilities cannot be emphasized enough. However, this class lacks access to '''Lock N' Load''' or large magazine weapons to continue suppressing, and picking up the '''Hi Cap Mags''' item will greatly reduce the effectiveness of a grenade specialist.		{{Suppression (Long War)\|align=left}}The ability to prevent aliens from employing long range grenades and other AOE abilities cannot be emphasized enough. However, this class lacks access to '''Lock N' Load''' or large magazine weapons to continue suppressing, and picking up the '''Hi Cap Mags''' item will greatly reduce the effectiveness of a grenade specialist.

	{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed.		{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed; Command will let you take a second capture attempt in a turn, and Disabling Shot (from either the Sniper perk or the Arc Rifle) will buy you a safe turn, as can stacking debuffs like Flashbangs, Chem Grenades, and Suppression.

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	{{Dense Smoke (Long War)\|align=left}}The increased defense of the smoke grenade allows your soldiers to survive situations that would otherwise spiral out of control, such as being caught in the open by a bad activation or unfortunate cover destruction. '''Dense Smoke''' gives almost the same defense as High Cover and reduces their chance to be crit.		{{Dense Smoke (Long War)\|align=left}}The increased defense of the smoke grenade allows your soldiers to survive situations that would otherwise spiral out of control, such as being caught in the open by a bad activation or unfortunate cover destruction. '''Dense Smoke''' gives almost the same defense as High Cover and reduces their chance to be crit.

	{{Battle Scanner (Long War)\|align=left}}~~As the war progresses and the MECs start rolling in you might find yourself less willing to field Scouts. At that point the '''Engineers''' could very well take over scanner duty.~~ Extra battle scanners allow for a faster clear of big maps with small number of enemies, thus improving Meld harvesting efficiency. In all situations, not having to sacrifice equipment slots to counteract seekers, is a welcome addition to any squad.		{{Battle Scanner (Long War)\|align=left}}Extra battle scanners allow for a faster clear of big maps with small number of enemies, thus improving Meld harvesting efficiency. In all situations, not having to sacrifice equipment slots to counteract seekers, is a welcome addition to any squad.

	{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.		{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.
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	{{Fire Rocket (Long War)\|align=left}}An '''Engineer’s''' rocket will be very unreliable when used without proper preparation, but with '''HEAT Warheads''' and '''Mayhem''' the rocket will still pack a decent punch. The rocket will also apply Shred when carrying Shredder Ammo.		{{Fire Rocket (Long War)\|align=left}}An '''Engineer’s''' rocket will be very unreliable when used without proper preparation, but with '''HEAT Warheads''' and '''Mayhem''' the rocket will still pack a decent punch. The rocket will also apply Shred when carrying Shredder Ammo.

	{{Bombard (Long War)\|align=left}}This is one of the perks that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a grenade specialist~~. No other regular soldier has access~~ to it and ~~without it the Medic would probably take over~~ the ~~role~~ of ~~the only support grenade specialist in the game~~. ~~The boost~~ to ~~grenade~~ range ~~is truly humongous~~.		{{Bombard (Long War)\|align=left}}This is one of the perks that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a grenade specialist, allowing you to toss cover destruction, damage, and even support grenades like Chem deep into the enemy formation from outside of enemy vision. Thanks to Grenadier and Bombard, you can even mimic the bonus throw range of Battle Scanners without needing the associated perk.

	{{Tandem Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}The alternate perk that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a grenade specialist. If you're willing to expose your '''Engineer''' to danger and close the distance, they will rival '''Rocketeers''' for damage and cover destruction.		{{Tandem Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}The alternate perk that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a damage grenade specialist. If you're willing to expose your '''Engineer''' to danger and close the distance, they will rival '''Rocketeers''' for damage and cover destruction.

	==Sample Builds==		==Sample Builds==

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	{{Holo-Targeting (Long War)\|align=left}}Holo can greatly reduce the Engineer’s weakness, brought by the class’s lackluster aim, by augmenting the rest of the squad’s firepower. Keep in mind that multiple instances of '''Holo-Targeting''' do not stack, so it may be counterproductive to pick it up on too many soldiers.		{{Holo-Targeting (Long War)\|align=left}}Holo can greatly reduce the Engineer’s weakness, brought by the class’s lackluster aim, by augmenting the rest of the squad’s firepower. Keep in mind that multiple instances of '''Holo-Targeting''' do not stack, so it may be counterproductive to pick it up on too many soldiers.

	{{Smoke Grenade (Long War)\|align=left}}Key defensive tool, especially in combination with '''Suppression'''. This support grenade can be useful in basically every mission~~. In later months~~, the smoke ~~grenade~~ can ~~put your squad in~~ a ~~sticky situation - if the defense of your entire squad is amplified and especially if they are sticking closer to each other~~, ~~aliens~~ and ~~Exalt are more prone to use grenades~~. With the vastly expanded range of small items in Long War you will often find yourselves starved on item slots~~. A~~ perk that removes the need to sacrifice a weapon slot for a specific grenade is a welcome addition to any squad. ~~With~~ this perk your soldier can take an action after throwing a smoke grenade which greatly ~~increases~~ the ~~flexibility of that soldier~~. Later in the campaign, with '''Smoke & Mirrors''', '''Packmaster''' and '''Dense Smoke''', you can carry enough '''Smoke Grenades''' to cover your squad in almost every engagement in a mission.		{{Smoke Grenade (Long War)\|align=left}}Key defensive tool, especially in combination with '''Suppression'''. This support grenade can be useful in basically every mission, providing defense while removing the +50 crit chance bonus for being exposed. The uses for smoke grenades are plenty: you can give allies low cover on demand, upgrade their low cover to heavy cover, keep a suppresisng unit safe under sustained fire, and so on. With the vastly expanded range of small items in Long War you will often find yourselves starved on item slots, so a perk that removes the need to sacrifice a weapon slot for a specific grenade is a welcome addition to any squad. Furthermore, with this perk your soldier can take an action after throwing a smoke grenade, which greatly improves your soldiers versatility by adds additional action economy such as the ability to throw a smoke while destroying enemy cover. Later in the campaign, with '''Smoke & Mirrors''', '''Packmaster''' and '''Dense Smoke''', you can carry enough '''Smoke Grenades''' to cover your squad in almost every engagement in a mission. Keep in mind that explosives can still do a number on you - if the defense of your entire squad is amplified (and especially if they are sticking closer to each other), aliens and Exalt are more prone to use grenades.

	{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones. ~~'''Sapper''' provides a decent boost to grenade damage~~, ~~making your '''Engineers''' that much more deadly~~.		{{Sapper (Long War)\|align=left}}The defining '''Engineer''' perk - it makes cover evaporate, and gives +1 damage to grenades. Without this perk '''Engineers''' cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones and go for kills rather than cover destruction. But if you do have it, you can chew through anything on demand.

	'''Corporal'''		'''Corporal'''

	{{HEAT Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}Armored unites in Long War are infinitely deadlier than they were in vanilla. This perk could be the difference between surviving a swam of seekers or wiping your squad. That said, '''Engineers''' do not use '''HEAT Warheads''' as efficiently as a '''Rocketeer''', since grenades cannot hit flying targets ~~unless~~ creative use of terrain ~~is employed. This is~~ a ~~small issue and while you should keep it~~ in ~~mind, do not let it discourage you from picking HEAT. The rocket that can be obtained further down the line is also augmented by this perk~~.		{{HEAT Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}Armored unites in Long War are infinitely deadlier than they were in vanilla. This perk could be the difference between surviving a swam of seekers or wiping your squad. That said, '''Engineers''' do not use '''HEAT Warheads''' as efficiently as a '''Rocketeer''', since grenades cannot reliably hit flying targets; creative use of terrain (such as trying to get the grenade to stick to a wall) can help, but in most cases don't expect to hurt fliers.

	{{Smoke And Mirrors (Long War)\|align=left}}Support grenades greatly increase your squad’s survivability and its ability to incapacitate aliens. An extra charge of all support grenades in your '''Engineer’s''' inventory is almost doubles their usefulness, even if you do not ~~choose to use the~~ '''Battle Scanner''' later on. However, it does not have synergy with '''Sapper''', as it does not apply to destructive grenades.		{{Smoke And Mirrors (Long War)\|align=left}}Support grenades greatly increase your squad’s survivability and its ability to incapacitate aliens. An extra charge of all support grenades in your '''Engineer’s''' inventory is almost doubles their usefulness, even if you do not pick '''Battle Scanner''' later on. However, it does not have synergy with '''Sapper''', as it does not apply to destructive grenades.

	{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power ~~less than~~ with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.		{{Ranger (Long War)\|align=left}}The low aim of the '''Engineer''' can make this perk less valuable when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the '''Engineer''' does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so '''Ranger’s''' power is reduced compared with other soldiers. A build that uses the '''Arc Rifle''' as its primary weapon and a heavy pistol sidearm will benefit from '''Ranger''', however.

	'''Sergeant'''		'''Sergeant'''

	{{Will To Survive (Long War)\|align=left}}This perk can greatly increase the survivability of a close quarters '''Engineer''', especially when in high cover. ~~A potential of 3 Damage Reduction~~ is not something that should be passed on lightly and the extra Will is a nice addition ~~to an already solid perk~~.		{{Will To Survive (Long War)\|align=left}}This perk can greatly increase the survivability of a close quarters '''Engineer''', especially when in high cover. Taking up to three damage off a hit while in heavy cover is not something that should be passed on lightly and the extra Will is a nice addition for a psionic build if you go that route.

	{{Suppression (Long War)\|align=left}}The ability to prevent aliens from employing long range grenades and other AOE abilities cannot be emphasized enough. However, this class lacks access to '''Lock N' Load''' or large magazine weapons to continue suppressing, and ~~picking up~~ the '''Hi Cap Mags''' item will greatly reduce the effectiveness of a grenade specialist.		{{Suppression (Long War)\|align=left}}The ability to prevent aliens from employing long range grenades and other AOE abilities cannot be emphasized enough. However, this class lacks access to '''Lock N' Load''' or large magazine weapons to continue suppressing, and wasting a slot on the '''Hi Cap Mags''' item will greatly reduce the effectiveness of a grenade specialist.

	{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 4 with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla~~. The~~ greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed; Command will let you take a second capture attempt in a turn, and Disabling Shot (from either the Sniper perk or the Arc Rifle) will buy you a safe turn, as can stacking debuffs like Flashbangs, Chem Grenades, and Suppression.		{{Repair (Long War)\|align=left}}Another class-defining perk, making the '''Engineer''' the only class that can make multiple capture attempts per mission - up to 3 with this alone and a 4th with '''Packmaster'''. Also allows the '''Engineer''' to function as a medic for MECs and SHIVs once the appropriate research is conducted. Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla due to the need for large numbers of plasma weapons for research purposes, and the greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 54% and even with the project that number rises only up to 57%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed; Command will let you take a second capture attempt in a turn, and Disabling Shot (from either the Sniper perk or the Arc Rifle) will buy you a safe turn, as can stacking debuffs like Flashbangs, Chem Grenades, and Suppression.

	'''Tech Sergeant'''		'''Tech Sergeant'''

	{{Dense Smoke (Long War)\|align=left}}The increased defense of the smoke grenade allows your soldiers to survive situations that would otherwise spiral out of control, such as being caught in the open by a bad activation or unfortunate cover destruction. '''Dense Smoke''' gives almost the same defense as High Cover and ~~reduces their~~ chance ~~to be crit~~.		{{Dense Smoke (Long War)\|align=left}}The increased defense of the smoke grenade allows your soldiers to survive situations that would otherwise spiral out of control, such as being caught in the open by a bad activation or unfortunate cover destruction. '''Dense Smoke''' gives almost the same defense as High Cover and much like regular smoke removes the +50 crit chance bonus when exposed.

	{{Battle Scanner (Long War)\|align=left}}Extra battle scanners ~~allow for a faster~~ clear ~~of big~~ maps ~~with small number of enemies~~, thus improving Meld harvesting efficiency. ~~In all situations~~, ~~not having to sacrifice equipment slots to counteract seekers~~, ~~is a welcome addition to any squad~~.		{{Battle Scanner (Long War)\|align=left}}Extra battle scanners allows you to throw them around liberally to gain advanced notice of enemy pods, enables triggering pods with rockets or sniper fire, and lets you counter seekers on demand. When you know the coast is clear, you can clear maps much faster, thus improving Meld harvesting efficiency. The perk also gives you a (non-stacking) +70% throw range on your scanners, giving you the equivalent of Bombard if you don't already have it (and Grenadier, but you already do).

	{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.		{{ Mayhem (Long War)\|align=left}}A key perk for the pure Grenade build, increasing your explosive damage. The '''Arc Rifle''' also gains the +4 damage bonus from '''Mayhem''' that is applied to strike rifles, making it much more useful when not Disabling. "'''Mayhem''' also allows the soldier to do two points of chip damage on '''Suppression''', but the '''Engineer''' is not a class that is optimized for a '''Suppression''' build. The '''Engineer''' can gain '''Shredder Ammo''' via an item, and thus the value of damaging '''Suppression''' is greatly increased, though still limited.

	'''Gunnery Sergeant'''		'''Gunnery Sergeant'''

	{{Extra Conditioning (Long War)\|align=left}}With the low aim of the Engineer, many players prefer to use them in close quarters. With the addition of extra will, mobility and up to +4 armor, this perk can greatly improve your soldier’s survivability. The extra aim bonus makes the perk worthwhile even if you have something different than close combat in mind.		{{Extra Conditioning (Long War)\|align=left}}With the low aim of the Engineer, many players prefer to use them in close quarters. With the addition of extra will, mobility and up to +4 armor HP, this perk can greatly improve your soldier’s survivability. The extra aim bonus makes the perk worthwhile even if you have something different than close combat in mind.

	{{HEAT Ammo (Long War)\|align=left}}An unintuitive perk for the '''Engineer''', as they are not a primarily shooting class. Adds to the chip damage against robotic enemies with '''Mayhem Suppression'''. With an '''Arc Rifle''', the guaranteed damage to robotic units can make the '''Engineer''' able to ~~finish~~ off Drones or Seekers when not Disabling larger enemies.		{{HEAT Ammo (Long War)\|align=left}}An unintuitive perk for the '''Engineer''', as they are not a primarily shooting class. Adds to the chip damage against robotic enemies with '''Mayhem Suppression''' and lets your regular gun hit decently hard (though generally not enough damage to matter against heavy targets). With an '''Arc Rifle''', the guaranteed damage to robotic units can make the '''Engineer''' able to pick off wounded Drones or Seekers when not Disabling larger enemies.

	{{Packmaster (Long War)\|align=left}}'''Packmaster''' greatly increases slot value and grenade efficiency. It also improves the Arc Thrower charges by 1. If you don’t need weapon firepower from your '''Engineer''' and can keep him safe, this perk could greatly improve his usefulness on the battlefield.		{{Packmaster (Long War)\|align=left}}'''Packmaster''' greatly increases slot value and grenade efficiency, adding an extra charge to every equipped item and anything from a perk. It also improves the Arc Thrower charges by 1. If you don’t need weapon firepower from your '''Engineer''' and can keep him safe, this perk could greatly improve his usefulness on the battlefield.

	'''Master Sergeant'''		'''Master Sergeant'''

	{{Fire Rocket (Long War)\|align=left}}An '''Engineer’s''' rocket will be very unreliable when used without proper preparation, but with '''HEAT Warheads''' and '''Mayhem''' the rocket will still pack a decent punch. The rocket will also apply Shred when carrying Shredder Ammo.		{{Fire Rocket (Long War)\|align=left}}An '''Engineer’s''' rocket will be very unreliable when used without proper preparation, but with '''HEAT Warheads''' and '''Mayhem''' the rocket will still pack a decent punch. The rocket will also apply Shred when carrying Shredder Ammo even though it will do the regular damage and cover destruction of a regular rocket. By Master Sergeant, even if you make your lowest aim troopers engineers, you'll have respectable enough accuracy with the rocket to probably hit something, but note you can't equip extra rockets.

	{{Bombard (Long War)\|align=left}}This is one of the perks that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a grenade specialist, allowing you to toss cover destruction, damage, and even support grenades like Chem deep into the enemy formation ~~from outside of enemy vision~~. Thanks to Grenadier and Bombard, you can even mimic the bonus throw range of Battle Scanners ~~without needing the associated~~ perk.		{{Bombard (Long War)\|align=left}}This is one of the perks that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a grenade specialist, allowing you to toss cover destruction, damage, and even support grenades like Chem deep into the enemy formation... even activating pods with them. Thanks to Grenadier and Bombard, you can even mimic the bonus throw range of the Battle Scanners perk, though waiting until MSgt for good Scanners might be a bad idea.

	{{Tandem Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}The alternate perk that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a damage grenade specialist. If you're willing to expose your '''Engineer''' to danger and close the distance, they will rival '''Rocketeers''' for damage and cover destruction.		{{Tandem Warheads (Long War)\|align=left}}The alternate perk that allow the '''Engineer''' to shine as a damage grenade specialist. If you're willing to expose your '''Engineer''' to danger and close the distance, they will rival '''Rocketeers''' for damage and cover destruction.