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Admiral Billy at 22:46, 27 December 2025

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	:'''Attribute Growth''': HP x2, Mob x2.		:'''[[Attributes (LWR)#Soldier Attributes\|Attribute Growth:]]''' HP x2, Mob x2.
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Lorthos at 18:25, 9 August 2025

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PikaPilot: /* CCS Marauder */

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CCS Marauder

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	===CCS Marauder===		===CCS Marauder===

	''Close Combat Specialist'' Marauders function similarly to Run and Gun Assaults, dashing into the fray and dishing out damage with multiple CCS shots. This build can deal lots of damage at times, essentially being close range AOE, just make sure that Marauder has always enough ammo to shoot. ~~Weakness of the~~ build is ~~that is is~~ the least tanky due to the inability to use ''One for All'' alongside ''Close Combat Specialist''. To avoid injuries think twice before running into multiple strong enemies on higher difficulties.		''Close Combat Specialist'' Marauders function similarly to Run and Gun Assaults, dashing into the fray and dishing out damage with multiple CCS shots. This build can deal lots of damage at times, essentially being close range AOE, just make sure that Marauder has always enough ammo to shoot. This build's weakness is it being the least tanky due to the inability to use ''One for All'' alongside ''Close Combat Specialist''. To avoid injuries think twice before running into multiple strong enemies on higher difficulties.
	This build can use offensive perks very well, ''Brawler'' will make sure that Marauder hits the target. ''Lone Wolf'' is interesting, it has great synergy with playstyle and gives extra aim and much needed defense, which makes it possible for example to skip ''Brawler'' and pick ''Fortified'' for crit immunity. This ''leaves Bring 'Em On'' for extra damage, aim and graze chance, and ''Vital Point Targeting'' which scales damage well to guarantee kills on bio enemies. ''Lock n' Load'' is available for reloading ammo, which has synergy when dashing into aliens - the ammo is auto reloaded on dash. Whatever you choose, its probably good idea to pick some defensive perks, as he will inevitably be shot at.		This build can use offensive perks very well, ''Brawler'' will make sure that Marauder hits the target. ''Lone Wolf'' is interesting, it has great synergy with playstyle and gives extra aim and much needed defense, which makes it possible for example to skip ''Brawler'' and pick ''Fortified'' for crit immunity. This ''leaves Bring 'Em On'' for extra damage, aim and graze chance, and ''Vital Point Targeting'' which scales damage well to guarantee kills on bio enemies. ''Lock n' Load'' is available for reloading ammo, which has synergy when dashing into aliens - the ammo is auto reloaded on dash. Whatever you choose, its probably good idea to pick some defensive perks, as he will inevitably be shot at.

Loladarulz: /* Jetboot Marauder */

2024-05-23T08:27:32Z

Jetboot Marauder

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	===Jetboot Marauder===		===Jetboot Marauder===

	Jetboot Marauders are about as "pure" as a Marauder can get, focusing heavily on punching enemies wherever they may be. For this build, the free action of ''Onslaught'' will often be used to enter ''One for All'' after diving to punch an enemy particularly deep in enemy lines, or to move out of sight. A Marauder under the effects of the ''Jetboot Module'' has the most mobility of any MEC, especially if using a light MEC suit; ''Onslaught's'' bonus ''Ram'' perk can be quite powerful in this context. This Marauder excels on the maps with buildings and elevation, so make sure to pick him there. Works quite well on many urban maps, usually great choice for Exalt missions as he can deal easily with both Exalt soldiers and SHIVs.		Jetboot Marauders are about as "pure" as a Marauder can get, focusing heavily on punching enemies wherever they may be. For this build, the free action of ''Onslaught'' will often be used to enter ''One for All'' after diving to punch an enemy particularly deep in enemy lines, or to move out of sight. A Marauder under the effects of the ''Jetboot Module'' has the most mobility of any MEC, especially if using a light MEC suit; ''Onslaught's'' bonus ''Ram'' perk can be quite powerful in this context. This Marauder excels on the maps with buildings and elevation, so make sure to pick him there. Works quite well on many urban maps, usually great choice for Exalt missions as he can deal easily with both Exalt soldiers and SHIVs. This MEC build is not a shooter and it should be focused on mobility, defense and punching.

	Sample Jetboot Build:		Sample Jetboot Build:

Loladarulz: /* Jetboot Marauder */

2024-05-23T08:25:32Z

Jetboot Marauder

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	===Jetboot Marauder===		===Jetboot Marauder===

	Jetboot Marauders are about as "pure" as a Marauder can get, focusing heavily on punching enemies wherever they may be. For this build, the free action of ''Onslaught'' will often be used to enter ''One for All'' after diving to punch an enemy particularly deep in enemy lines, or to move out of sight. A Marauder under the effects of the ''Jetboot Module'' has the most mobility of any MEC, especially if using a light MEC suit; ''Onslaught's'' bonus ''Ram'' perk can be quite powerful in this context.		Jetboot Marauders are about as "pure" as a Marauder can get, focusing heavily on punching enemies wherever they may be. For this build, the free action of ''Onslaught'' will often be used to enter ''One for All'' after diving to punch an enemy particularly deep in enemy lines, or to move out of sight. A Marauder under the effects of the ''Jetboot Module'' has the most mobility of any MEC, especially if using a light MEC suit; ''Onslaught's'' bonus ''Ram'' perk can be quite powerful in this context. This Marauder excels on the maps with buildings and elevation, so make sure to pick him there. Works quite well on many urban maps, usually great choice for Exalt missions as he can deal easily with both Exalt soldiers and SHIVs.

	Sample Jetboot Build:		Sample Jetboot Build:

Loladarulz: /* CCS Marauder */

2024-05-23T08:19:49Z

CCS Marauder

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	* Beyond the mandatory KSM, the Restorative Mist works well as a mostly passive equipment for a build that can struggle with action economy.		* Beyond the mandatory KSM, the Restorative Mist works well as a mostly passive equipment for a build that can struggle with action economy.
	* This build can specialize in more damage or more tankiness:		* This build can specialize in more damage or more tankiness:
	** At SGT, both ''Lone Wolf'' and ''Repulsor'' are viable choices. The build ~~cane~~ be played without ''Lock 'n Load'' - remember - Marauder is KSM puncher.		** At SGT, both ''Lone Wolf'' and ''Repulsor'' are viable choices. The build can be played without ''Lock 'n Load'' - remember - Marauder is KSM puncher.
	** At GSGT, ''Repair Servos'' represents a ton of healing for any MEC under constant fire.		** At GSGT, ''Repair Servos'' represents a ton of healing for any MEC under constant fire.
	** At MSGT, ''Shadowstep'' is excellent pick if you decide you want to punch more, CCS less. Reasonable, if you find your Marauder getting hurt too much.		** At MSGT, ''Shadowstep'' is excellent pick if you decide you want to punch more, CCS less. Reasonable, if you find your Marauder getting hurt too much.

Loladarulz: /* CCS Marauder */

2024-05-23T08:19:19Z

CCS Marauder

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	'''Recommended Equipment:''' Kinetic Strike Module, Restorative Mist, Heavy MEC Suit, Survivability-increasers, Damage-increasers		'''Recommended Equipment:''' Kinetic Strike Module, Restorative Mist, Heavy MEC Suit, Survivability-increasers, Damage-increasers, Heavy Mags

	Notes:		Notes:

Loladarulz: /* CCS Marauder */

2024-05-23T08:18:15Z

CCS Marauder

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	===CCS Marauder===		===CCS Marauder===

	''Close Combat Specialist'' Marauders function similarly to Run and Gun Assaults, dashing into the fray and dishing out damage with multiple CCS shots. This build ~~represents the most~~ damage a Marauder ~~can dish out most~~ of the ~~time, but also at the cost of being~~ the least tanky due to the inability to use ''One for All'' alongside ''Close Combat Specialist''.		''Close Combat Specialist'' Marauders function similarly to Run and Gun Assaults, dashing into the fray and dishing out damage with multiple CCS shots. This build can deal lots of damage at times, essentially being close range AOE, just make sure that Marauder has always enough ammo to shoot. Weakness of the build is that is is the least tanky due to the inability to use ''One for All'' alongside ''Close Combat Specialist''. To avoid injuries think twice before running into multiple strong enemies on higher difficulties.
			This build can use offensive perks very well, ''Brawler'' will make sure that Marauder hits the target. ''Lone Wolf'' is interesting, it has great synergy with playstyle and gives extra aim and much needed defense, which makes it possible for example to skip ''Brawler'' and pick ''Fortified'' for crit immunity. This ''leaves Bring 'Em On'' for extra damage, aim and graze chance, and ''Vital Point Targeting'' which scales damage well to guarantee kills on bio enemies. ''Lock n' Load'' is available for reloading ammo, which has synergy when dashing into aliens - the ammo is auto reloaded on dash. Whatever you choose, its probably good idea to pick some defensive perks, as he will inevitably be shot at.

	Sample CCS Build:		Sample CCS Build:
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	Notes:		Notes:
	* A heavy MEC suit is recommended as the nature of a CCS build puts you into dangerous situations frequently.		* A heavy MEC suit is recommended as the nature of a CCS build puts you into dangerous situations frequently. ''Repair Servos'' would work well with heavy armor. You will dash more, shoot more, punch less.
			* Light MEC suit works as well if you decide to be more mobile and elusive, but you should make sure to position properly. You will move more, punch more, shoot a bit less. Stacking defense is good way to go so picking ''Lone Wolf'' makes sense.
	* Beyond the mandatory KSM, the Restorative Mist works well as a mostly passive equipment for a build that can struggle with action economy.		* Beyond the mandatory KSM, the Restorative Mist works well as a mostly passive equipment for a build that can struggle with action economy.
	* This build can specialize in more damage or more tankiness:		* This build can specialize in more damage or more tankiness:
	** At ~~CPL~~, ''~~Brawler~~'' ~~naturally synergizes with CCS shots for more damage, while~~ ''~~Fortified~~'' ~~works particularly well for adding tankiness to MECs that aren~~'~~t utilizing~~ ''~~One for All~~''.		** At SGT, both ''Lone Wolf'' and ''Repulsor'' are viable choices. The build cane be played without ''Lock 'n Load'' - remember - Marauder is KSM puncher.
	** At GSGT, ''Repair Servos'' represents a ton of healing for any MEC under constant fire, ~~while '~~'~~Bring~~ '~~Em On~~'' is ~~a mixed damage and survivability increase~~.		** At GSGT, ''Repair Servos'' represents a ton of healing for any MEC under constant fire.
			** At MSGT, ''Shadowstep'' is excellent pick if you decide you want to punch more, CCS less. Reasonable, if you find your Marauder getting hurt too much.

	===Jetboot Marauder===		===Jetboot Marauder===

Loladarulz: /* Dash and Bash Marauder */

2024-05-21T07:51:30Z

Dash and Bash Marauder

Loladarulz: /* Tactical Advice */

2024-05-17T07:57:52Z

Tactical Advice

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	Marauders essentially act like the MEC version of Assaults; their goal is to dive into enemy lines, deliver a crippling punch, then either shoot for more damage, tank shots with ''One for All'', or get out, all possible thanks to the free action ''Onslaught'' provides. As that SPEC perk may imply, the ''Kinetic Strike Module'' (KSM) is a core item on every Marauder. Marauders are excellent first mech to build, with KSM they can't miss so damage is guaranteed and close range makes it easier to land follow up ranged shot. They are often capable of killing two aliens per turn, punching one and shooting the other.		Marauders essentially act like the MEC version of Assaults; their goal is to dive into enemy lines, deliver a crippling punch, then either shoot for more damage, tank shots with ''One for All'', or get out, all possible thanks to the free action ''Onslaught'' provides. As that SPEC perk may imply, the ''Kinetic Strike Module'' (KSM) is a core item on every Marauder. Marauders are excellent first mech to build, with KSM they can't miss so damage is guaranteed and close range makes it easier to land follow up ranged shot. They are often capable of killing two aliens per turn, punching one and shooting the other.

	They excel on the offensive front and will always be one of the top damage dealers in the squad. One of their strongest use is in killing hard to hit Chryssalids on terror missions, while later in the game they are one of the best counters to Sectoid Commanders, Ethereals and Sectopods. Going after the strongest aliens makes them exposed and always in danger, but their perk tree gives them a good number of defensive options. They aren't as tanky as the likes of a Shogun or Goliath can be, but they can hold their own in a pinch with an appropriate build. One of their ~~other~~ notable ~~weakness~~ is their trouble dealing with flying units that they can't punch.		They excel on the offensive front and will always be one of the top damage dealers in the squad. One of their strongest use is in killing hard to hit Chryssalids on terror missions, while later in the game they are one of the best counters to Sectoid Commanders, Ethereals and Sectopods. Going after the strongest aliens makes them exposed and always in danger, but their perk tree gives them a good number of defensive options. They aren't as tanky as the likes of a Shogun or Goliath can be, but they can hold their own in a pinch with an appropriate build. One of their notable weaknesses is their trouble dealing with flying units that they can't punch.

	Punching cover will destroy even UFO walls, open flanking opportunities and has many advanced usages.		Punching cover will destroy even UFO walls, open flanking opportunities and has many advanced usages.

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	===Dash and Bash Marauder===		===Dash and Bash Marauder===

	Marauders that take ''Dash and Bash'' are very much like the Assaults that they came from. With a high natural mobility and plenty of ways to increase it even further through perks and items, this build can be anywhere any time that ''Dash and Bash'' is active~~, and~~ is also a prime candidate for taking advantage of ''Ram'' and its movement scaling. ~~This~~ build's shot damage will be lacking against anything mechanical or crit-resistant, however; KSM can make up for this weakness~~, but is incompatible~~ with ''Dash and Bash'', ~~so positioning~~ is ~~important~~. Additionally, this build is never going to be especially tanky; be careful if multiple enemies are around. There are couple of ways of playing the build, picking offensive perk like ''Brawler'' to guarantee kills is ok, but ~~positioning will be of utmost importance~~. Marauder is primary puncher and for less experienced players its good idea to pick some defensive perks, like ''Fortified'' or ''Grit''.		Marauders that take ''Dash and Bash'' are very much like the Assaults that they came from. With a high natural mobility and plenty of ways to increase it even further through perks and items, this build can be anywhere any time that ''Dash and Bash'' is active. The build is also prime candidate for taking advantage of ''Ram'' and its movement scaling. It is perhaps the best scaling Marauder build for late game. Its weakness is shot damage that will be lacking against anything mechanical or crit-resistant, however, KSM can make up for this weakness with its strong penetrating damage. Take note that ''Dash and Bash'' will disable AP discount for KSM punch, once you knock out the alien the turn is over. Additionally, this build is never going to be especially tanky; be careful if multiple enemies are around. There are couple of ways of playing the build, picking offensive perk like ''Brawler'' to guarantee kills is good offensively, but better long term solution is probably picking tanky perks. Marauder is primary puncher and in any case for less experienced players its good idea to pick some defensive perks, like ''Fortified'' or ''Grit''.

	Sample Dash and Bash Build:		Sample Dash and Bash Build:

	''Dash and Bash -> Grit or Fortified -> Lone Wolf or ~~Lock N' Load~~ -> Sprinter -> Extra Conditioning ~~or Bring 'Em On~~ -> ~~Any~~''		''Dash and Bash -> Grit or Fortified -> Lone Wolf or Repulsor -> Sprinter -> Repair Servos or Extra Conditioning -> Shadowstep''

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	\|level2={{Grit (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Fortified (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level2={{Grit (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Fortified (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level3={{Lone Wolf ~~(LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Lock n' Load~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Repulsor (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level3={{Lone Wolf (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Repulsor (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level4={{Sprinter (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level4={{Sprinter (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level5={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{~~Bring 'Em On~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level5={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Repair Servos (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level6={{Shadowstep ~~(LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Vital Point Targeting~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level6={{Shadowstep (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
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	'''Recommended Equipment:''' Kinetic Strike Module, ~~All other MEC secondaries~~, ~~Any~~ MEC ~~Suit, Damage-increasers, Aim-increasers~~, ~~Ammo-increasers~~, Survivability-increasers		'''Recommended Equipment:''' Kinetic Strike Module, Thumper, Light MEC suit, Flamethrower/Granade launcher for AOE, Survivability-increasers

	Notes:		Notes:
	* Both MEC Suits can work well for this build; ~~go with whichever suit your CPL perk encourages, but~~ note that even with a heavy MEC suit, your tanking will be limited.		* Both MEC Suits can work well for this build; note that even with a heavy MEC suit, your tanking will be limited.
	* Besides the mandatory KSM, other MEC secondaries all have their own uses for this build:		* Besides the mandatory KSM, other MEC secondaries all have their own uses for this build:
	** Grenade Launchers, Gravity Mines, Flamethrowers, and Electropulses all give you additional options ~~you can use after closing in on a previous turn with ''Run and Gun'' (or just using your high mobility to blue move).~~		** Grenade Launchers, Gravity Mines, Flamethrowers, and Electropulses all give you additional options, having AOE damage is quite beneficial
	** Restorative Mist is solid on any MEC ~~with a consistent game-plan as it has a completely passive component to it~~.		** Restorative Mist is solid on any MEC, espec. if you pick Repulsor
	* A few ranks have versatile perk choices:		* A few ranks have versatile perk choices:
	** At CPL, ''Brawler'' is a damage and aim increase that will prove useful with an aggressive build such as this, but the survivability of ''Fortified'' opens up more opportunities to be aggressive in the first place due to the lower risk.		** At CPL, ''Brawler'' is a damage and aim increase that will prove useful with an aggressive build such as this, but the survivability of ''Fortified'' opens up more opportunities to be aggressive in the first place due to the lower risk.
	** At SGT, ''Lone Wolf'' is almost always going to be active and ~~helps when taking wider flanks, and ''Lock N' Load''~~ makes ~~ammo management trivial with high-cap mags as the 4th shot lets~~ you ~~''Dash and Bash''~~ off ~~cooldown and always have ammo~~.		** At SGT, ''Lone Wolf'' is almost always going to be active and it makes aliens less likely to target you. Repulsor makes it that you can shrug off first hit.
	** At GSGT, ''Extra Conditioning'' gives you more flexibility in what you can do and how often due to the stats and free action chance, ~~and ''Bring 'Em On''~~ is ~~a plain offense and defense bonus with its shot damage and graze chance~~.		** At GSGT, ''Extra Conditioning'' gives you more flexibility in what you can do and how often due to the stats and free action chance, while Repair Servos is potentially more hp healing.
	** At MSGT, ''Shadowstep'' makes punching easier ~~while adding some extra crit damage to all shots~~, ~~and~~ ''Vital Point Targeting'' makes your ~~flank~~ shots significantly stronger against biological targets specifically.		** At MSGT, ''Shadowstep'' makes moving under ow and punching easier. If you flank and shoot, ''Vital Point Targeting'' makes your shots significantly stronger against biological targets specifically.

	===CCS Marauder===		===CCS Marauder===