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DjinnFor: /* HEAT Gunner */

2021-09-28T09:08:47Z

HEAT Gunner

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	\|Weakness=limited offense and utility against non-mechanicals		\|Weakness=limited offense and utility against non-mechanicals
	\|Battles=All except EXALT missions		\|Battles=All except EXALT missions
	\|Loadout=SAW, AP ammo, ~~armor~~ plating, ~~SCOPE~~		\|Loadout=SAW; SCOPE, AP ammo, Alloy/Chitin plating, and/or Medkit
	\|Power Ranks=CPL and TSG for dmg, SGT and MSG for durability		\|Power Ranks=CPL and TSG for dmg, SGT and MSG for durability
	\|Description=Early on, HEAT Gunners make short work of drones and seekers with HEAT Flush shots ~~just~~ when other soldiers are struggling to get through their DR. Against flying Cyberdiscs they may struggle somewhat to score hits reliably, but they really come into their own against Mechtoids and Sectopods, being the most easily trained and developed way of bringing to bear the massive damage needed to destroy them. Only the advent of MECs threatens to challenge the HEAT Gunner's dominance of the anti-robot role, but MEC suits and troopers are very expensive compared with TSGT Gunners.		\|Description=HEAT Gunners are your premiere anti-mechanical unit, and also fill out fairly well as a Suppression unit. Flush, in addition to being a useful execution ability, synergizes well with allies with Opportunist overwatch. HEAT largely counterattacks the Flush damage penalty, allowing the Gunner to take +30 Aim shots at roughly the same overall damage against flying mechanical units. Non-flying mechanical units take pretty huge damage from a Rapid Fire HEAT combo as well, especially thanks to the high base damage of Gunner weapons; you're also decently mobile with Rapid Fire too. Will to Survive, Resilience, and Extra Conditioning combine to render Suppression a much safer ability, as enemies will often fire at the Suppressing unit to break Suppression.
	\|Strategic Analysis=In addition to making short work of mechanical units, Flush can pick off damaged/wounded aliens or set squadmates with Opportunist up for easy shots; Rapid Fire can cause major damage to the likes of Berserkers and boosts average damage and the chance of at least one hit (under most circumstances); and Suppression is available as for any Gunner.		\|Strategic Analysis=Early on, HEAT Gunners make short work of drones and seekers with HEAT Flush shots when other soldiers are struggling to hit Flyers and get through their DR. Against flying Cyberdiscs they may struggle somewhat to score hits reliably, but they really come into their own against Mechtoids and Sectopods, being the most easily trained and developed way of bringing to bear the massive damage needed to destroy them. Only the advent of MECs threatens to challenge the HEAT Gunner's dominance of the anti-robot role, but MEC suits and troopers are very expensive and time consuming to field compared with TSGT Gunners.
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DjinnFor: /* Bullet Wizard */

2021-09-28T08:56:54Z

Bullet Wizard

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	\|Weakness=limited/inconsistent offense, needs MSG rank badly		\|Weakness=limited/inconsistent offense, needs MSG rank badly
	\|Battles=All		\|Battles=All
	\|Loadout=LMG; Alloy Plating, AP Ammo, ~~SCOPE~~ or Medkit		\|Loadout=LMG; SCOPE/Neural Gunlink/Illuminator Gunsight, Alloy Plating, AP Ammo, and/or Medkit
	\|Power Ranks=TSG for damage, MSG for AOE suppression shredding		\|Power Ranks=TSG for damage/shred, MSG for AOE suppression shredding
	\|Description=~~With Mayhem~~ and Danger Zone, the Gunner can automatically inflict not only ~~holo~~-targeting but also ~~shredded statuses~~ to not one but a whole group of enemies using Suppression, softening them up for easy kills by ~~team-mates~~. Mayhem's light damage may be completely absorbed by DR, but if not it can allow for automatic kills. Despite the huge gun, the Bullet Wizard is fundamentally a support soldier. When she hits, she hits very hard, but more often she will be pinning enemies down with Suppression or softening them up for kills by other units.		\|Description=Despite the huge gun, the Bullet Wizard is fundamentally a support soldier. When you hit, you hits very hard (and can shoot twice thanks to Double Tap), but more often you will be pinning enemies down with Suppression or softening them up for kills by other units using Holo-targeting and Shredder. Before MSgt, you can choose either to Suppress a target or attack and try to Shred it on hit (both will apply Holo-targeting). Danger Zone provides a small buff to Suppression by boosting it's area of effect by 2, enough to catch a couple extra foes. Mayhem is the true lynchpin of the build, as it causes your Suppression to inflict damage, which also causes it to inflict Shredder. Thus, by MSgt, the Gunner can automatically inflict not only Holo-targeting but also the Shredded status to not one but a whole group of enemies using Suppression, softening them up for easy kills by teammates. Mayhem's light damage may be completely absorbed by DR, but if not it can allow for automatic kills of low-health units.
	\|Strategic Analysis=Bullet Wizards provide a range of support in all kinds of firefight, making enemies easier for squadmates to kill even if the Gunner can't do it herself, or pinning them down with highly-intimidating Suppression. At maximum rank, Bullet Wizards become incomparable for dealing with the large mobs of enemies the late-game regularly inflicts on XCOM. AP Ammo can help compensate for the lack of HEAT Ammo and a SCOPE helps to increase the odds of causing shredded status (prior to MSGT).		\|Strategic Analysis=Bullet Wizards provide a range of support in all kinds of firefight, making enemies easier for squadmates to kill even if the Gunner can't do it herself, or pinning them down with highly-intimidating Suppression. Furthermore, LMG suppression can be used at squadsight range, which keeps the Gunner safe from counterattack and can utterly lock down a target. At maximum rank, Bullet Wizards become incomparable for dealing with the large mobs of enemies the late-game regularly inflicts on XCOM. AP Ammo can help compensate for the lack of HEAT Ammo and a SCOPE helps to increase the odds of causing shredded status (prior to MSGT). Bullet Wizards make decent Officers as Command is a good backup option if you're forced to move and thus can't shoot your LMG.
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DjinnFor: /* Bullet Wizard */

2021-09-28T04:53:07Z

Bullet Wizard

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	\|MSG={{ Mayhem (Long War)}}		\|MSG={{ Mayhem (Long War)}}
	\|Boost=+3 will		\|Boost=+3 will
	\|Strength=High utility, especially late game		\|Strength=High utility, especially late game; good candidate for officer
	\|Weakness=limited/inconsistent offense, needs MSG rank badly		\|Weakness=limited/inconsistent offense, needs MSG rank badly
	\|Battles=All		\|Battles=All
	\|Loadout=LMG, ~~armor plating~~, ~~utility item(s) as needed~~		\|Loadout=LMG; Alloy Plating, AP Ammo, SCOPE or Medkit
	\|Power Ranks=TSG for damage, MSG for AOE suppression shredding		\|Power Ranks=TSG for damage, MSG for AOE suppression shredding
	\|Description=With Mayhem and Danger Zone, the Gunner can automatically inflict not only holo-targeting but also shredded statuses to not one but a whole group of enemies using Suppression, softening them up for easy kills by team-mates. Mayhem's light damage may be completely absorbed by DR, but if not it can allow for automatic kills. Despite the huge gun, the Bullet Wizard is fundamentally a support soldier. When she hits, she hits very hard, but more often she will be pinning enemies down with Suppression or softening them up for kills by other units.		\|Description=With Mayhem and Danger Zone, the Gunner can automatically inflict not only holo-targeting but also shredded statuses to not one but a whole group of enemies using Suppression, softening them up for easy kills by team-mates. Mayhem's light damage may be completely absorbed by DR, but if not it can allow for automatic kills. Despite the huge gun, the Bullet Wizard is fundamentally a support soldier. When she hits, she hits very hard, but more often she will be pinning enemies down with Suppression or softening them up for kills by other units.
	\|Strategic Analysis=Bullet Wizards provide a range of support in all kinds of firefight, making enemies easier for squadmates to kill even if the Gunner can't do it herself, or pinning them down with highly-intimidating Suppression. At maximum rank, Bullet Wizards become incomparable for dealing with the large mobs of enemies the late-game regularly inflicts on XCOM. AP Ammo can help compensate for the lack of HEAT Ammo~~. A~~ SCOPE helps to increase the odds of causing shredded status (prior to MSGT)~~. A Bullet Wizard is a decent choice for back-up Medikit carrier~~.		\|Strategic Analysis=Bullet Wizards provide a range of support in all kinds of firefight, making enemies easier for squadmates to kill even if the Gunner can't do it herself, or pinning them down with highly-intimidating Suppression. At maximum rank, Bullet Wizards become incomparable for dealing with the large mobs of enemies the late-game regularly inflicts on XCOM. AP Ammo can help compensate for the lack of HEAT Ammo and a SCOPE helps to increase the odds of causing shredded status (prior to MSGT).
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Pac230 at 05:24, 2 May 2021

2021-05-02T05:24:28Z

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	\|Loadout=SAW, AP ammo, armor plating, SCOPE		\|Loadout=SAW, AP ammo, armor plating, SCOPE
	\|Power Ranks=CPL and TSG for dmg, SGT and MSG for durability		\|Power Ranks=CPL and TSG for dmg, SGT and MSG for durability
	\|Description=Early on, HEAT Gunners make short work of drones and seekers with HEAT Flush shots just when other soldiers are struggling to get through their DR. ~~Unfortunately~~ they struggle somewhat ~~against Cyberdiscs, which they struggle~~ to score hits on reliably ~~without Flush which reduces damage. However~~ they really come into their own against Mechtoids and Sectopods, being the most easily trained and developed way of bringing to bear the massive damage needed to destroy them. Only the advent of MECs threatens to challenge the HEAT Gunner's dominance of the anti-robot role, but MEC suits and troopers are very expensive compared with TSGT Gunners.		\|Description=Early on, HEAT Gunners make short work of drones and seekers with HEAT Flush shots just when other soldiers are struggling to get through their DR. Against flying Cyberdiscs they may struggle somewhat to score hits reliably, but they really come into their own against Mechtoids and Sectopods, being the most easily trained and developed way of bringing to bear the massive damage needed to destroy them. Only the advent of MECs threatens to challenge the HEAT Gunner's dominance of the anti-robot role, but MEC suits and troopers are very expensive compared with TSGT Gunners.
	\|Strategic Analysis=In addition to making short work of mechanical units, Flush can pick off damaged/wounded aliens or set squadmates with Opportunist up for easy shots; Rapid Fire can cause major damage to the likes of Berserkers and boosts average damage and the chance of at least one hit (under most circumstances); and Suppression is available as for any Gunner.		\|Strategic Analysis=In addition to making short work of mechanical units, Flush can pick off damaged/wounded aliens or set squadmates with Opportunist up for easy shots; Rapid Fire can cause major damage to the likes of Berserkers and boosts average damage and the chance of at least one hit (under most circumstances); and Suppression is available as for any Gunner.
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Pac230 at 05:21, 2 May 2021

2021-05-02T05:21:39Z

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	\|Weakness=limited offense and utility against non-mechanicals		\|Weakness=limited offense and utility against non-mechanicals
	\|Battles=All except EXALT missions		\|Battles=All except EXALT missions
	\|Loadout=SAW, armor plating, SCOPE		\|Loadout=SAW, AP ammo, armor plating, SCOPE
	\|Power Ranks=CPL and TSG for dmg, SGT and MSG for durability		\|Power Ranks=CPL and TSG for dmg, SGT and MSG for durability
	\|Description=Early on, HEAT Gunners make short work of drones and seekers with HEAT Flush shots just when other soldiers are struggling to get through their DR. Unfortunately they struggle somewhat against Cyberdiscs, which they struggle to score hits on reliably without Flush which reduces damage. However they really come into their own against Mechtoids and Sectopods, being the most easily trained and developed way of bringing to bear the massive damage needed to destroy them. Only the advent of MECs threatens to challenge the HEAT Gunner's dominance of the anti-robot role, but MEC suits and troopers are very expensive compared with TSGT Gunners.		\|Description=Early on, HEAT Gunners make short work of drones and seekers with HEAT Flush shots just when other soldiers are struggling to get through their DR. Unfortunately they struggle somewhat against Cyberdiscs, which they struggle to score hits on reliably without Flush which reduces damage. However they really come into their own against Mechtoids and Sectopods, being the most easily trained and developed way of bringing to bear the massive damage needed to destroy them. Only the advent of MECs threatens to challenge the HEAT Gunner's dominance of the anti-robot role, but MEC suits and troopers are very expensive compared with TSGT Gunners.

TeriyakiDynamite: /* Jack of All Trades */

2021-04-22T05:29:12Z

Jack of All Trades

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	\|Loadout=SAW, armor plating, SCOPE		\|Loadout=SAW, armor plating, SCOPE
	\|Power Ranks=TSG for damage, MSG for AOE suppression shredding		\|Power Ranks=TSG for damage, MSG for AOE suppression shredding
	\|Description=A compromise between a HEAT gunner and a Bullet Wizard, this build brings part of the magic of the Bullet Wizard ~~utility~~ to your primary robot killer. Useful from the beginning of the game with its mix of utility and damage, midgame brings in heavy robotic damage and late game it comes online again with massive utility. Consider taking Double Tap if you plan on primarily using an LMG series weapon.		\|Description=A compromise between a HEAT gunner and a Bullet Wizard, this build brings part of the magic of the Bullet Wizard to your primary robot killer. Useful from the beginning of the game with its mix of utility and damage, midgame brings in heavy robotic damage and late game it comes online again with massive utility. Consider taking Double Tap if you plan on primarily using an LMG series weapon.
	\|Strategic Analysis=Plays similarly to a HEAT gunner, except with the option to hang back and suppress multiple targets later in the game (especially against non-mechanicals). As it doesn't take many defensive perks, needs a squad with defensive support, like Smoke Grenades and Flashbangs. Running forward for a range bonus on Rapid Fire shots should only be done when needed.		\|Strategic Analysis=Plays similarly to a HEAT gunner, except with the option to hang back and suppress multiple targets later in the game (especially against non-mechanicals). As it doesn't take many defensive perks, needs a squad with defensive support, like Smoke Grenades and Flashbangs. Running forward for a range bonus on Rapid Fire shots should only be done when needed.
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TeriyakiDynamite: Cleaned up formatting and fleshed out tactical info/suggestions

2021-04-22T05:28:02Z

Cleaned up formatting and fleshed out tactical info/suggestions

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Neverim at 20:30, 27 January 2021

2021-01-27T20:30:15Z

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	\|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>
	<span style="color:blue;">''*Perks tagged with blue are fixed even with Second Wave Training Roulette option ~~turned on~~''</span>
	==Stat Progression==		==Stat Progression==
	{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)		{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)

Neverim at 20:24, 27 January 2021

2021-01-27T20:24:28Z

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	<span style="color:blue;">''*Perks ~~marked in~~ blue are fixed even with ~~the option of the~~ Second ~~wave of~~ Training Roulette''</span>		<span style="color:blue;">''*Perks tagged with blue are fixed even with Second Wave Training Roulette option turned on''</span>
	==Stat Progression==		==Stat Progression==
	{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)		{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)

Neverim at 20:23, 27 January 2021

2021-01-27T20:23:59Z

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	<span style="color:blue;">''*~~Skills are~~ marked in blue~~, the place of which is~~ fixed ~~when~~ the option of the ~~second~~ wave of Training Roulette ~~is enabled~~''</span>		<span style="color:blue;">''*Perks marked in blue are fixed even with the option of the Second wave of Training Roulette''</span>
	==Stat Progression==		==Stat Progression==
	{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)		{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)