MEC Trooper (LWR) - Revision history

Ucross: /* MEC Classes */

2026-02-13T15:57:51Z

MEC Classes

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	All MECs have 2 unique properties: '''Synaptic Overdrive''' and '''Mendability'''.		All MECs have 2 unique properties: '''Synaptic Overdrive''' and '''Mendability'''.

	'''Synaptic Overdrive''': Advanced synaptic augmentation is integral to the MEC's neural framework. The result is 35% more experience gain as well as 50% more fatigue accumulation.		'''Synaptic Overdrive''': Advanced synaptic augmentation is integral to the MEC's neural framework. The result is 35% more experience gain as well as 100% more fatigue accumulation.

	'''Mendability''': This soldier recovers more quickly due to their mechanical parts: -50% injury time.		'''Mendability''': This soldier recovers more quickly due to their mechanical parts: -50% injury time.

Ucross: /* Attributes */

2025-12-17T17:35:25Z

Attributes

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	Their attributes reset to:		Their attributes reset to:
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	10 HP, 19.3 mobility, 65 aim, 30 will		10 HP, 10.6 mobility, 65 aim, 30 will
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	For each rank above LCPL the MEC will gain average bonus attributes as follows:		For each rank above LCPL the MEC will gain average bonus attributes as follows:

PuporonGOD: /* In General */

2025-10-12T21:08:23Z

In General

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	MEC troopers cannot function without a MEC suit, meaning that any surplus MEC troopers will be useless unless given a MEC suit of their own, but also suffer from Fatigue and need to rest after each mission, more so than normal troopers. The suits can be cycled between operators and rearmed as long as you have enough operators for them. Barring injury or fatigue, it is possible to have a MEC on every mission. Like gear from your other soldiers, MEC gear can break if your MEC takes health damage, and there is a chance to recover the suit and equipment if the MEC trooper dies in combat.		MEC troopers cannot function without a MEC suit, meaning that any surplus MEC troopers will be useless unless given a MEC suit of their own, but also suffer from Fatigue and need to rest after each mission, more so than normal troopers. The suits can be cycled between operators and rearmed as long as you have enough operators for them. Barring injury or fatigue, it is possible to have a MEC on every mission. Like gear from your other soldiers, MEC gear can break if your MEC takes health damage, and there is a chance to recover the suit and equipment if the MEC trooper dies in combat.

	Even though they are heavily mechanized, MEC troopers are still human beings and are affected by panic and [[Psionic (LWR)\|psionic]] powers like '''[[Abilities List (LWR)#Mind Fray\|Mind Fray]]'''.		Even though they are heavily mechanized, MEC troopers are still human beings and are affected by panic and [[Psionic (LWR)\|psionic]] powers like '''[[Abilities List (LWR)#Mind Fray\|Mind Fray]]''', with the notable exception of '''[[Abilities List (LWR)#Countercharge\|Countercharge]]'''.

	For semantics, MECs are considered ''soldiers'', as opposed to SHIVs which are not. Thus, abilities that cause an affect on ''soldiers'' will still affect MECs. However, MECs are not considered biosoldiers. MECs, SHIVs, and biosoldiers all fall under the broad category ''XCOM units'' or just ''units''.		For semantics, MECs are considered ''soldiers'', as opposed to SHIVs which are not. Thus, abilities that cause an affect on ''soldiers'' will still affect MECs. However, MECs are not considered biosoldiers. MECs, SHIVs, and biosoldiers all fall under the broad category ''XCOM units'' or just ''units''.

Ucross: /* MEC Classes */

2025-10-10T17:38:53Z

MEC Classes

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	Some MEC class variants, such as the Shogun, allow for more tactical diversity, while others can give a different spin on a well-established class such as the Marauder compared to the Assault. Overall the MECs are designed to perform differently than the soldier classes they replace.		Some MEC class variants, such as the Shogun, allow for more tactical diversity, while others can give a different spin on a well-established class such as the Marauder compared to the Assault. Overall the MECs are designed to perform differently than the soldier classes they replace.


			All MECs have 2 unique properties: '''Synaptic Overdrive''' and '''Mendability'''.

			'''Synaptic Overdrive''': Advanced synaptic augmentation is integral to the MEC's neural framework. The result is 35% more experience gain as well as 50% more fatigue accumulation.

			'''Mendability''': This soldier recovers more quickly due to their mechanical parts: -50% injury time.

	All MECs gain the following perk:		All MECs gain the following perk:
	{{One For All (LWR)\|align=left\|text=1}}		{{One For All (LWR)\|align=left\|text=1}}


	===Jaeger===		===Jaeger===

PuporonGOD: /* Goliath */

2025-10-05T08:49:54Z

Goliath

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Lorthos at 22:53, 28 September 2025

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	MECs (augmented soldiers) cannot become officers, receive genetic modifications, or train in psionics.		MECs (augmented soldiers) cannot become officers, receive genetic modifications, or train in psionics.

	In order to augment, you need to research [[Research (LWR)#Main_Tech\|Alien Biocybernetics]] (prerequisites [[Research (LWR)#Defensive_Tech\|Alien Materials]] and [[Research (LWR)#~~Alien_Interrogations~~\|~~Sectoid Interrogation~~]]), then build a Repair Bay. Augmentation is available in the Engineering tab of the strat layer. Alien Biocybernetics also unlocks the [[Armor (LWR)#MEC exoskeletons\|MEC-1 Paladin]].		In order to augment, you need to research [[Research (LWR)#Main_Tech\|Alien Biocybernetics]] (prerequisites [[Research (LWR)#Main Tech\|Xenogenetics]], [[Research (LWR)#Defensive_Tech\|Alien Materials]] and [[Research (LWR)#Main Tech\|Alien Circuitry]]), then build a Repair Bay. Augmentation is available in the Engineering tab of the strat layer. Alien Biocybernetics also unlocks the [[Armor (LWR)#MEC exoskeletons\|MEC-1 Paladin]].

	=== Attributes ===		=== Attributes ===

PuporonGOD: /* MEC Classes */ indomitable is gone

2025-09-28T03:02:02Z

MEC Classes: indomitable is gone

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	All MECs gain the ~~perks~~:		All MECs gain the following perk:
	{{One For All ~~(LWR)\|align=left\|text=1}}<br>{{Indomitable~~ (LWR)\|align=left\|text=1}}		{{One For All (LWR)\|align=left\|text=1}}

	===Jaeger===		===Jaeger===

Ucross: /* Augmentation */

2025-07-20T21:19:07Z

Augmentation

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	== Augmentation ==		== Augmentation ==

	Like vanilla, MEC troopers are chosen from the soldier roster on the base. Only soldiers with a rank of Lance Corporal or above, that are not Officers, are eligible for MEC training.		Like vanilla, MEC troopers are chosen from the soldier roster on the base. Only soldiers with a rank of Lance Corporal or above, that are not Officers, Genetically Modified, or Psionically trained, are eligible for MEC training.

	Augmenting a soldier costs 90 meld and 70 credits and takes 20 + 20% of the soldier's fatigue and wound time in days. This means augmenting a soldier removes 80% of their fatigue or wound time and can be an effective way to get wounded soldiers back on the battlefield.		Augmenting a soldier costs 90 meld and 70 credits and takes 20 + 20% of the soldier's fatigue and wound time in days. This means augmenting a soldier removes 80% of their fatigue or wound time and can be an effective way to get wounded soldiers back on the battlefield.

Rodnok: /* Augmentation */

2025-06-21T23:09:40Z

Augmentation

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	Augmented soldiers will have their mission count reset to 0, which reduces their fatigue accumulation after missions.		Augmented soldiers will have their mission count reset to 0, which reduces their fatigue accumulation after missions.

	Augmented soldiers lose all XP and revert to SPEC rank upon being augmented. They also ~~will~~ lose all non-special quirks, genetic modifications, and psionic abilities.		Augmented soldiers lose all XP and revert to SPEC rank upon being augmented. They will also lose all non-special quirks, genetic modifications, and psionic abilities.

	MECs (augmented soldiers) cannot become officers, receive genetic modifications, or train in psionics.		MECs (augmented soldiers) cannot become officers, receive genetic modifications, or train in psionics.

Heddy: Updated "Packmaster" to "Arsenal"

2025-03-26T05:35:22Z

Updated "Packmaster" to "Arsenal"

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	===Shogun builds===		===Shogun builds===

	Shogun is unique thanks to its ''Collateral Damage'' ability (among other things) and its ability to do tons of AOE damage. It still can do similar things as other MEC soldiers, but whatever you build into, you always have that large AOE damage to help the squad. AOE works both on ground and flying and it is especially good way to hurt Drones, Floaters and H. Floaters and remove that pesky ''Tactical Mobility'' buff. From here on you can choose what kind of Shogun you want by going deeper into builds. All Shoguns have access to strong ''~~Packmaster~~'' ability, and in case of Shogun, it turns him into quite potent AOE healer. This has lots of synergy with ''Repulsor'' on advanced body armors.		Shogun is unique thanks to its ''Collateral Damage'' ability (among other things) and its ability to do tons of AOE damage. It still can do similar things as other MEC soldiers, but whatever you build into, you always have that large AOE damage to help the squad. AOE works both on ground and flying and it is especially good way to hurt Drones, Floaters and H. Floaters and remove that pesky ''Tactical Mobility'' buff. From here on you can choose what kind of Shogun you want by going deeper into builds. All Shoguns have access to strong ''Arsenal'' ability, and in case of Shogun, it turns him into quite potent AOE healer. This has lots of synergy with ''Repulsor'' on advanced body armors.

	*'''Tank''' Shogun is nice tanky build that keeps ability to do lots of AOE damage. Goliath, which ultimately is better tank, can't match this level of damage. No need to hardcore tank when you can kill aliens. Tank builds are naturally using Grenade Launchers and Shogun has nice selection of perks if you want some boost there as well. It is good early choice as well, since XCOM needs both damage and tanking help. Later on he just becomes better with ability to heal himself and the squad.		*'''Tank''' Shogun is nice tanky build that keeps ability to do lots of AOE damage. Goliath, which ultimately is better tank, can't match this level of damage. No need to hardcore tank when you can kill aliens. Tank builds are naturally using Grenade Launchers and Shogun has nice selection of perks if you want some boost there as well. It is good early choice as well, since XCOM needs both damage and tanking help. Later on he just becomes better with ability to heal himself and the squad.

	*'''Grenadier''' Shogun brings lots of AOE damage into the squad. Grenade launcher is not available very early (need ''MEC Warfare Systems''), so this build is best picked mid or late game. Grenade Launcher is not the most damaging weapon (cover negates it a lot), but it is excellent utility. It breaks overwatch and disorients, both is needed whole game. Shogun can pick up lots of extra range so he can place this grenades very well, and that also allows him to get better hits and more damage. If built later he quickly gets access to ''~~Packmaster~~'' and ''Restorative Mists'' heal creating strong full-package MEC.		*'''Grenadier''' Shogun brings lots of AOE damage into the squad. Grenade launcher is not available very early (need ''MEC Warfare Systems''), so this build is best picked mid or late game. Grenade Launcher is not the most damaging weapon (cover negates it a lot), but it is excellent utility. It breaks overwatch and disorients, both is needed whole game. Shogun can pick up lots of extra range so he can place this grenades very well, and that also allows him to get better hits and more damage. If built later he quickly gets access to ''Arsenal'' and ''Restorative Mists'' heal creating strong full-package MEC.

	*'''Hit and Run''' Shogun is interesting strong build that can actually do ton of single target damage. Depending on your style you might pick this one, it is safer than Jeger for example, as he can retreat (or go in OFA) after hit and run attack. Jaeger might be better single target damage dealer overall, but he does not have huge AOE ability as Shogun and he can't really retreat. Plus you get all utility that Shogun offers. The build is good pretty much always, but perhaps shine best when you get core items (''Restorative Mists'') and perks (''~~Packmaster~~'').		*'''Hit and Run''' Shogun is interesting strong build that can actually do ton of single target damage. Depending on your style you might pick this one, it is safer than Jeger for example, as he can retreat (or go in OFA) after hit and run attack. Jaeger might be better single target damage dealer overall, but he does not have huge AOE ability as Shogun and he can't really retreat. Plus you get all utility that Shogun offers. The build is good pretty much always, but perhaps shine best when you get core items (''Restorative Mists'') and perks (''Arsenal'').

	Large items:		Large items:
	*''Restorative Mist'' is key Shogun item, once he gains ''~~Packmaster~~'' trait. You can skip it, but it is really good so why gimp yourself.		*''Restorative Mist'' is key Shogun item, once he gains ''Arsenal'' trait. You can skip it, but it is really good so why gimp yourself.
	*''Grenade launchers'' are natural choice for Shogun, they work from OFA and Shogun is good at tanking and going into OFA.		*''Grenade launchers'' are natural choice for Shogun, they work from OFA and Shogun is good at tanking and going into OFA.