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Miteusz: Psi Lance also affects robotic units

2016-08-12T12:04:43Z

Psi Lance also affects robotic units

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	**Only one psi unit can become '''The [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]]''', and this occurs when they use the alien device in the [[Gollop Chamber (EU2012)\|Gollop Chamber]]. This unit gains the Rift ability, which is otherwise only possessed by Ethereals.		**Only one psi unit can become '''The [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]]''', and this occurs when they use the alien device in the [[Gollop Chamber (EU2012)\|Gollop Chamber]]. This unit gains the Rift ability, which is otherwise only possessed by Ethereals.
	** The '''Rift''' ability is a wide area-effect psi attack that can inflict massive damage, but has a long down-time.		** The '''Rift''' ability is a wide area-effect psi attack that can inflict massive damage, but has a long down-time.
	** '''Rift''' is the only Psi attack that can attack Robotic units, and, if the Volunteer is a [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]], it does benefit from the HEAT ammo ability.		** '''Rift''' is the only Psi attack used by XCOM's soldiers that can attack Robotic units, and, if the Volunteer is a [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]], it does benefit from the HEAT ammo ability.
	*** Enemy Within: Mindfray benefits from HEAT ammo if used against Mechtoids.		*** Enemy Within: Mindfray benefits from HEAT ammo if used against Mechtoids.
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DracoGriffin: /* Tips & Trix */ It does apply!

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Tips & Trix: It does apply!

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	** However if it does die while being MC'd, the alien's equipment does '''not''' self-destruct (unless it's killed with explosives), allowing you to recover its equipment (usually a weapon and maybe a grenade) at the end of the mission, similar to if you had stunned it with an Arc Thrower.		** However if it does die while being MC'd, the alien's equipment does '''not''' self-destruct (unless it's killed with explosives), allowing you to recover its equipment (usually a weapon and maybe a grenade) at the end of the mission, similar to if you had stunned it with an Arc Thrower.
	***(EW: An MCed [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoid]] does not drop anything).		***(EW: An MCed [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoid]] does not drop anything).
	** Surprisingly, a psionic alien unit that is performing a successful Mind Control cannot itself be Mind Controlled until its Mind Control has ended. ~~Possibly the~~ same applies to XCOM psi operatives?		** Surprisingly, a psionic alien unit that is performing a successful Mind Control cannot itself be Mind Controlled until its Mind Control has ended. The same applies to XCOM psi operatives during a successful Mind Control.
	* Psi Inspiration		* Psi Inspiration
	** '''Psi Inspiration''' also affects the psi unit who uses it (this isn't clear in the description). This makes the ability very powerful for increasing the success rate of other abilities such as Mind Control, as well as improving defense when tackling psionic aliens.		** '''Psi Inspiration''' also affects the psi unit who uses it (this isn't clear in the description). This makes the ability very powerful for increasing the success rate of other abilities such as Mind Control, as well as improving defense when tackling psionic aliens.

Spike: /* Tips & Trix */ Cleanup and added some more quirks and limitations

2015-09-29T17:21:30Z

Tips & Trix: Cleanup and added some more quirks and limitations

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	==== Tips & Trix ====		==== Tips & Trix ====
	* Psionics can only be used on an alien that can ~~only~~ be seen by the unit.		*Targeting
	* Will penalty from '''Mindfray''' stacks with multiple application. Other effects does not stack.		** Psionics can only be used on an alien that can be seen by the psionic unit.
	* '''Telekinetic Field''' will be centered on the psi user that created it, so it should be given to soldiers that will be near the front line.		** Generally the success probability is based on Will and ignores factors like cover and range.
	* '''Telekinetic Field''' ~~don~~'t give defense to enemy units unlike smoke grenades.		* Mindfray
	* An alien under the effects of '''Mind Control''' is treated as one of your soldiers for pretty much all intents and purposes. ~~Your~~ soldiers will take the Will penalty if he dies. ~~Additionally~~, if it ~~dies~~ while being MC'd, ~~his weapon~~ does '''not''' self-destruct (unless it's killed with explosives), allowing you to recover ~~it's weapons~~ at the end of the mission (EW: An MCed [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoid]] does not drop anything).		** Will penalty from '''Mindfray''' stacks with multiple application. Other effects does not stack.
	** ~~Killing an MCed~~ alien (such as ~~with grenades) does not give Experience Points (XPs)~~, ~~however it does count to that soldier's list of kills~~.		* Psi Panic
	* ~~A Mind Controlled unit cannot act on the turn it is controlled~~.		** Contrary to the description, '''Psi Panic''' will cause the victim to panic immediately and then skip its next turn. This will often cause it to fire on you in your turn if it can see you.
	* '''Psi Inspiration''' also removes the Fallen Comrade ~~will~~ debuff. This is especially useful when using Mind Control.		* Telekinetic Field
	* '''Psi Inspiration''' does not stack with the new [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] OTS perk [[Officer Training School (EU2012)\|Lead By Example]]. Whichever provides the most Will will be chosen. [[Squads (EU2012)#Squad Leader\|Squad Leader]] with 140 Will will override any soldier boosted by Psi Inspiration if less, otherwise will be given the Inspired bonus. Any soldier within range of Psi Inspiration will still receive bonus but it is not "tacked" on to Lead By Example, for clarification purposes.		** '''Telekinetic Field''' will be centered on the psi user that created it, so it should be given to soldiers that will be near the front line.
			** '''Telekinetic Field''' doesn't give defense to enemy units unlike smoke grenades.
			* Mind Control
			** A Mind Controlled unit cannot act on the turn it is controlled.
			** Mind Control will end at the beginning of your turn, usually giving you an opportunity to attack the previously Mind Controlled unit before it attacks or moves.
			** If you Mind Control a psionic alien, you will have access to making the alien use some (not all) of its psionic capabilities, including abilities that the XCOM psi operative does not possess. For example if you mind control an Ethereal, you can use its Rift ability, which normally is only available to the Volunteer.
			** Mind Control has no effect or limitation on the psi operative performing it. They can move and attack with weapons freely, that does not interrupt or end the Mind Control.
			** An alien under the effects of '''Mind Control''' is treated as one of your soldiers for pretty much all intents and purposes. You cannot target the unit with direct fire weapons. Surprisingly, your soldiers will take the Will penalty if he dies, as if a friendly unit had died.
			** Killing an MCed alien (such as with rockets or grenades) does not give Experience Points (XPs), however it does count to that soldier's list of kills.
			** Therefore you may want to damage the alien while it is MC'd (for example by making it fight other aliens, or dropping a grenade on itself as well as aliens), and then easily perform the kill when it is back under its own control.
			** However if it does die while being MC'd, the alien's equipment does '''not''' self-destruct (unless it's killed with explosives), allowing you to recover its equipment (usually a weapon and maybe a grenade) at the end of the mission, similar to if you had stunned it with an Arc Thrower.
			***(EW: An MCed [[Mechtoid (EU2012)\|Mechtoid]] does not drop anything).
			** Surprisingly, a psionic alien unit that is performing a successful Mind Control cannot itself be Mind Controlled until its Mind Control has ended. Possibly the same applies to XCOM psi operatives?
			* Psi Inspiration
			** '''Psi Inspiration''' also affects the psi unit who uses it (this isn't clear in the description). This makes the ability very powerful for increasing the success rate of other abilities such as Mind Control, as well as improving defense when tackling psionic aliens.
			** '''Psi Inspiration''' does not stack with itself.
			** '''Psi Inspiration''' also removes the Fallen Comrade Will debuff. This is especially useful when using Mind Control.
			** '''Psi Inspiration''' does not stack with the new [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] OTS perk [[Officer Training School (EU2012)\|Lead By Example]]. Whichever provides the most Will will be chosen. [[Squads (EU2012)#Squad Leader\|Squad Leader]] with 140 Will will override any soldier boosted by Psi Inspiration if less, otherwise will be given the Inspired bonus. Any soldier within range of Psi Inspiration will still receive bonus but it is not "tacked" on to Lead By Example, for clarification purposes.
	** However, it is extremely important to have your highest Will soldier as Squad Leader because if his Will is boosted, every nearby soldier regardless if they were Inspired or not, will receive the boosted Will. (Great way to get all nearby soldiers to nearly 200 Will! High Will Psi soldier with [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]], [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shield]], + Will [[Medals (EU2012)\|medals]], Psi Inspired and Squad Leader will turn squads into [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereal]] Death Squads.)		** However, it is extremely important to have your highest Will soldier as Squad Leader because if his Will is boosted, every nearby soldier regardless if they were Inspired or not, will receive the boosted Will. (Great way to get all nearby soldiers to nearly 200 Will! High Will Psi soldier with [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]], [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shield]], + Will [[Medals (EU2012)\|medals]], Psi Inspired and Squad Leader will turn squads into [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereal]] Death Squads.)
	* The Support's Combat Drugs includes a Will bonus, but this does '''not''' affect any Psi Abilites (ie: will not stack with Inspiration, or enhance MC/Panic/Mindfray probability).		** The Support's Combat Drugs includes a Will bonus, but this does '''not''' affect any Psi Abilites (ie: will not stack with Inspiration, or enhance MC/Panic/Mindfray probability).
	* ~~Contrary to the description, '''Psi Panic''' will cause the victim to panic immediately and then skip its next turn. This will often cause it to fire on you in your turn if it can see you.~~		* Rift
	*Only one psi unit can become '''The [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]]''', and this occurs when they use the alien device in the [[Gollop Chamber (EU2012)\|Gollop Chamber]].		**Only one psi unit can become '''The [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]]''', and this occurs when they use the alien device in the [[Gollop Chamber (EU2012)\|Gollop Chamber]]. This unit gains the Rift ability, which is otherwise only possessed by Ethereals.
	* The '''Rift''' ability is a wide area-effect psi attack that can inflict massive damage, but has a long down-time.		** The '''Rift''' ability is a wide area-effect psi attack that can inflict massive damage, but has a long down-time.
	* '''Rift''' is the only Psi attack that can ~~affect~~ Robotic units, and, if the Volunteer is a [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]], it does benefit from the HEAT ammo ability.		** '''Rift''' is the only Psi attack that can attack Robotic units, and, if the Volunteer is a [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]], it does benefit from the HEAT ammo ability.
	** Enemy Within: Mindfray benefits from HEAT ammo if used against Mechtoids.		*** Enemy Within: Mindfray benefits from HEAT ammo if used against Mechtoids.
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Xuncu: /* Abilities */

2014-11-26T20:06:07Z

Abilities

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	You can keep track of how many turns are left of a controlled alien by the ability tile on the controlling soldier: if it reads '''T-3''', then the alien will be released at the start of the next Alien Action. Some aliens will immediately fire if your soldiers are in range, and be especially wary of any with grenades. However, you ''can'' 'force' their action-- or inaction: when the tile reads T-3, have the soon-to-be-free alien Hunker Down, and it will stay in that mode when released. As flanking ignores Hunker Down, and your soldier only needs to be a little away to be invisible to it, this is a safe way to either MC it again, or finish it off.		You can keep track of how many turns are left of a controlled alien by the ability tile on the controlling soldier: if it reads '''T-3''', then the alien will be released at the start of the next Alien Action. Some aliens will immediately fire if your soldiers are in range, and be especially wary of any with grenades. However, you ''can'' 'force' their action-- or inaction: when the tile reads T-3, have the soon-to-be-free alien Hunker Down, and it will stay in that mode when released. As flanking ignores Hunker Down, and your soldier only needs to be a little away to be invisible to it, this is a safe way to either MC it again, or finish it off.

			When MCing an alien, you have access to all their abilities. If they are a grenade-wielding alien, making them use it (such as on other aliens or themselves) does take up their use for it, so they cannot grenade you afterwards if you elect to keep the alive a bit longer. You may not face against many Sectoids by the time you get MC (except for EW Mechtoid supporters), but they make decent scouts and canon fodder. Both varieties of Floaters make great flying scouts (land them on their last turn if you want to kill them afterwards), though the touchy nature of their Launch ability may restrict it's use for flanking/long-range moves. The Muton breeds and their high HP are good for taking up the other alien's attention: if you get a few of them under your control, and at least one a green-armored variety, Blood Call may be worth a use. Chryssalids are extremely difficult to MC, often requiring to Mind Fray them first to soften their will-- cutting their movement dramatically, reducing the payoff of the effort to MC them. The Mechtoid, having a living pilot, is an excellent MC target: their Sectoid/Commander supporters cannot do much damage to them with just Plasma Pistols, Psi-Linking to them keeps them from getting shields, Plasma Barrage acts like a Heavy's Bullet Swarm, and as a hardened mechanical out-of-cover unit, they can easily soak up the damage from any other nearby aliens. And the Sectoid Commanders and Ethereals are, naturally, very difficult to MC. As the Commander will be Psi-Linked, you cannot use it's Greater Mind Merge, and the Ethereal will often be the last alien you see (and only in a UFO Assault), reducing the point of attempting to MC them-- though it is fun to make them Rift themselves and any other remaining aliens.

	'''Telekinetic Field''' (TK) is essentially a psionic smoke grenade that is reusable after a 4 turn cooldown. It is always centered on the soldier creating it, rather than being placeable like a smoke grenade, but it makes up for this by being much larger. It also gives +40 defence like a dense smoke grenade. The main use for this ability is to protect your squad from the attacks of a Sectopod or Cyberdisc if you have to finish your turn under its guns. Telekinetic Field will not decloak a soldier using the Ghost ability. You may want to take this if your psionic has low Will.		'''Telekinetic Field''' (TK) is essentially a psionic smoke grenade that is reusable after a 4 turn cooldown. It is always centered on the soldier creating it, rather than being placeable like a smoke grenade, but it makes up for this by being much larger. It also gives +40 defence like a dense smoke grenade. The main use for this ability is to protect your squad from the attacks of a Sectopod or Cyberdisc if you have to finish your turn under its guns. Telekinetic Field will not decloak a soldier using the Ghost ability. You may want to take this if your psionic has low Will.

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	If you are playing with the Second Wave '''More Than Human''' keep in mind that you'll most likely only have 1 or 2 Psionics available at all times during the game. Once your single Psionic is dead you'll have to find and train a new one so you may want to think first before sending him/her on a risky move.		If you are playing with the Second Wave '''More Than Human''' keep in mind that you'll most likely only have 1 or 2 Psionics available at all times during the game. Once your single Psionic is dead you'll have to find and train a new one so you may want to think first before sending him/her on a risky move.

	~~'''~~[[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] ~~Supplemental:'''~~		===[[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]]===

	While there's no direct change to Psionics, several additions from EW indirectly help your Psi Squad to be downright lethal:		While there's no direct change to Psionics, several additions from EW indirectly help your Psi Squad to be downright lethal:
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	* "Lead By Example" from the [[OTS (EU2012)\|OTS]] means your Psi Squad Leader will be protecting and boosting the whole squad-- especially in the [[Storyline Missions (EU2012)#Temple Ship Assault\|Temple Ship]], where he'll be required to wear the Psi Armor.		* "Lead By Example" from the [[OTS (EU2012)\|OTS]] means your Psi Squad Leader will be protecting and boosting the whole squad-- especially in the [[Storyline Missions (EU2012)#Temple Ship Assault\|Temple Ship]], where he'll be required to wear the Psi Armor.
	* If the '''Mind Hates Matter''' Second Wave option is chosen Psionic soldiers can't have Gene Mods, and already genetically modified soldiers can't be tested in the [[Psi Lab (EU2012)\|Psi Lab]].		* If the '''Mind Hates Matter''' Second Wave option is chosen Psionic soldiers can't have Gene Mods, and already genetically modified soldiers can't be tested in the [[Psi Lab (EU2012)\|Psi Lab]].
	* The alien AI programming has been slightly modified in reaction to Mind Controlled aliens: in EU, as MCed aliens would usually be flanked, in the open, or closest nearby, they would be targeted first by hostile aliens. In an alien squad of 3, that usually means only 1 of them would strike at your troops. In Enemy Within, this is no longer the case: aliens will prioritize attacking soldiers directly. This is most evident in MCing an ~~Etherial~~'s ~~Mution~~ Elite guard, in which instead of distracting the ~~Etherial~~ for a turn by it killing the Muton with a Psi Lance, the ~~Etherial~~'s first action will almost always be to attempt to MC any nearby XCOM soldiers.		* The alien AI programming has been slightly modified in reaction to Mind Controlled aliens: in EU, as MCed aliens would usually be flanked, in the open, or closest nearby, they would be targeted first by hostile aliens. In an alien squad of 3, that usually means only 1 of them would strike at your troops. In Enemy Within, this is no longer the case: aliens will prioritize attacking soldiers directly. This is most evident in MCing an Ethereal's Muton Elite guard, in which instead of distracting the Ethereal for a turn by it killing the Muton with a Psi Lance, the Ethereal's first action will almost always be to attempt to MC any nearby XCOM soldiers.

	===Leveling===		===Leveling===

Xuncu: /* Care and Feeding of Psionics */

2014-04-27T21:16:20Z

Care and Feeding of Psionics

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	* "Lead By Example" from the [[OTS (EU2012)\|OTS]] means your Psi Squad Leader will be protecting and boosting the whole squad-- especially in the [[Storyline Missions (EU2012)#Temple Ship Assault\|Temple Ship]], where he'll be required to wear the Psi Armor.		* "Lead By Example" from the [[OTS (EU2012)\|OTS]] means your Psi Squad Leader will be protecting and boosting the whole squad-- especially in the [[Storyline Missions (EU2012)#Temple Ship Assault\|Temple Ship]], where he'll be required to wear the Psi Armor.
	* If the '''Mind Hates Matter''' Second Wave option is chosen Psionic soldiers can't have Gene Mods, and already genetically modified soldiers can't be tested in the [[Psi Lab (EU2012)\|Psi Lab]].		* If the '''Mind Hates Matter''' Second Wave option is chosen Psionic soldiers can't have Gene Mods, and already genetically modified soldiers can't be tested in the [[Psi Lab (EU2012)\|Psi Lab]].
			* The alien AI programming has been slightly modified in reaction to Mind Controlled aliens: in EU, as MCed aliens would usually be flanked, in the open, or closest nearby, they would be targeted first by hostile aliens. In an alien squad of 3, that usually means only 1 of them would strike at your troops. In Enemy Within, this is no longer the case: aliens will prioritize attacking soldiers directly. This is most evident in MCing an Etherial's Mution Elite guard, in which instead of distracting the Etherial for a turn by it killing the Muton with a Psi Lance, the Etherial's first action will almost always be to attempt to MC any nearby XCOM soldiers.

	===Leveling===		===Leveling===

Binkyuk: Undo revision 56311 by Xuncu (talk) redundant. this is already in the ability description.

2014-04-15T09:26:04Z

Undo revision 56311 by Xuncu (talk) redundant. this is already in the ability description.

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	** Killing an MCed alien (such as with grenades) does not give Experience Points (XPs), however it does count to that soldier's list of kills.		** Killing an MCed alien (such as with grenades) does not give Experience Points (XPs), however it does count to that soldier's list of kills.
	* A Mind Controlled unit cannot act on the turn it is controlled.		* A Mind Controlled unit cannot act on the turn it is controlled.
	* '''Psi Inspiration''' removes ~~a soldier's "Panic!" status (allowing them to take their turn as normal), and~~ the Fallen Comrade will debuff. This is especially useful when using Mind Control.		* '''Psi Inspiration''' also removes the Fallen Comrade will debuff. This is especially useful when using Mind Control.
	* '''Psi Inspiration''' does not stack with the new [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] OTS perk [[Officer Training School (EU2012)\|Lead By Example]]. Whichever provides the most Will will be chosen. [[Squads (EU2012)#Squad Leader\|Squad Leader]] with 140 Will will override any soldier boosted by Psi Inspiration if less, otherwise will be given the Inspired bonus. Any soldier within range of Psi Inspiration will still receive bonus but it is not "tacked" on to Lead By Example, for clarification purposes.		* '''Psi Inspiration''' does not stack with the new [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] OTS perk [[Officer Training School (EU2012)\|Lead By Example]]. Whichever provides the most Will will be chosen. [[Squads (EU2012)#Squad Leader\|Squad Leader]] with 140 Will will override any soldier boosted by Psi Inspiration if less, otherwise will be given the Inspired bonus. Any soldier within range of Psi Inspiration will still receive bonus but it is not "tacked" on to Lead By Example, for clarification purposes.
	** However, it is extremely important to have your highest Will soldier as Squad Leader because if his Will is boosted, every nearby soldier regardless if they were Inspired or not, will receive the boosted Will. (Great way to get all nearby soldiers to nearly 200 Will! High Will Psi soldier with [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]], [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shield]], + Will [[Medals (EU2012)\|medals]], Psi Inspired and Squad Leader will turn squads into [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereal]] Death Squads.)		** However, it is extremely important to have your highest Will soldier as Squad Leader because if his Will is boosted, every nearby soldier regardless if they were Inspired or not, will receive the boosted Will. (Great way to get all nearby soldiers to nearly 200 Will! High Will Psi soldier with [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]], [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shield]], + Will [[Medals (EU2012)\|medals]], Psi Inspired and Squad Leader will turn squads into [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereal]] Death Squads.)

Xuncu: /* Tips & Trix */

2014-04-12T08:20:56Z

Tips & Trix

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	** Killing an MCed alien (such as with grenades) does not give Experience Points (XPs), however it does count to that soldier's list of kills.		** Killing an MCed alien (such as with grenades) does not give Experience Points (XPs), however it does count to that soldier's list of kills.
	* A Mind Controlled unit cannot act on the turn it is controlled.		* A Mind Controlled unit cannot act on the turn it is controlled.
	* '''Psi Inspiration''' removes the Fallen Comrade will debuff. This is especially useful when using Mind Control.		* '''Psi Inspiration''' removes a soldier's "Panic!" status (allowing them to take their turn as normal), and the Fallen Comrade will debuff. This is especially useful when using Mind Control.
	* '''Psi Inspiration''' does not stack with the new [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] OTS perk [[Officer Training School (EU2012)\|Lead By Example]]. Whichever provides the most Will will be chosen. [[Squads (EU2012)#Squad Leader\|Squad Leader]] with 140 Will will override any soldier boosted by Psi Inspiration if less, otherwise will be given the Inspired bonus. Any soldier within range of Psi Inspiration will still receive bonus but it is not "tacked" on to Lead By Example, for clarification purposes.		* '''Psi Inspiration''' does not stack with the new [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] OTS perk [[Officer Training School (EU2012)\|Lead By Example]]. Whichever provides the most Will will be chosen. [[Squads (EU2012)#Squad Leader\|Squad Leader]] with 140 Will will override any soldier boosted by Psi Inspiration if less, otherwise will be given the Inspired bonus. Any soldier within range of Psi Inspiration will still receive bonus but it is not "tacked" on to Lead By Example, for clarification purposes.
	** However, it is extremely important to have your highest Will soldier as Squad Leader because if his Will is boosted, every nearby soldier regardless if they were Inspired or not, will receive the boosted Will. (Great way to get all nearby soldiers to nearly 200 Will! High Will Psi soldier with [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]], [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shield]], + Will [[Medals (EU2012)\|medals]], Psi Inspired and Squad Leader will turn squads into [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereal]] Death Squads.)		** However, it is extremely important to have your highest Will soldier as Squad Leader because if his Will is boosted, every nearby soldier regardless if they were Inspired or not, will receive the boosted Will. (Great way to get all nearby soldiers to nearly 200 Will! High Will Psi soldier with [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]], [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shield]], + Will [[Medals (EU2012)\|medals]], Psi Inspired and Squad Leader will turn squads into [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereal]] Death Squads.)

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	[[File:PSIONICS (EU2012).png\|thumb\|480px\|Psionic Squad]][[File: CLASS PSIONIC.png\|right\|frame\|64px\|Psionic]]A Psionic is a late game 'extra' <noinclude>[[Classes (EU2012)\|class]]</noinclude><includeonly>class</includeonly> that appears once you tested your soldiers for psionic ability. Higher Will makes the more likely to have the gift. They can use their mental powers on the battlefield to panic/control enemy units or to create physical attacks. Psionic soldiers get access to their regular class abilities in addition to their psychic powers, allowing for some interesting combinations. A Psionic soldier will have a purple effect applied to their class identifier.		[[File:PSIONICS (EU2012).png\|thumb\|480px\|Psionic Squad]][[File: CLASS PSIONIC.png\|right\|frame\|64px\|Psionic]]A Psionic is a late game 'extra' <noinclude>[[Classes (EU2012)\|class]]</noinclude><includeonly>class</includeonly> that appears once you tested your soldiers for psionic ability. Higher Will makes the more likely to have the gift. They can use their mental powers on the battlefield to panic/control enemy units or to create physical attacks. Psionic soldiers get access to their regular class abilities in addition to their psychic powers, allowing for some interesting combinations. A Psionic soldier will have a purple effect applied to their class identifier.

	On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Troopers]] can't become Psionic soldiers.		The [[Psi Lab (EU2012)\|Psi Lab]] is required to rest soldiers for psionic powers, and will only be available after conducting a Sectoid Commander [[Sectoid Commander Autopsy (EU2012)\|autopsy]], or interrogating a Psionic alien, if the [[Second Wave (EU2012)\|Second Wave]]'s '''More Than Human''' option is activated.

			On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] [[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|MEC Troopers]] can't become Psionic soldiers. If the Second Wave's option '''Mind Hates Matter''' is enabled, it is not possible also to test [[Gene Mods (EU2012)\|gene modded]] soldiers.

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	* '''Rift''' is the only Psi attack that can affect Robotic units, and, if the Volunteer is a [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]], it does benefit from the HEAT ammo ability.		* '''Rift''' is the only Psi attack that can affect Robotic units, and, if the Volunteer is a [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]], it does benefit from the HEAT ammo ability.
	** Enemy Within: Mindfray benefits from HEAT ammo if used against Mechtoids.		** Enemy Within: Mindfray benefits from HEAT ammo if used against Mechtoids.



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	'''Mind Control''' is easily the most powerful ability in the game in most encounters. While it's difficult-to-impossible to pull off against psionic enemies, they usually have non-psionic guards ([[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] in particular) who can be controlled. The only major enemies it doesn't help against are [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdiscs]] and [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]], though mind controlled aliens from a previous group will make for good cannon fodder for them. Mind Control is one of the hardest skills to pull of, and requires high Will to succeed. If your soldier has reasonably high Will, then this is the skill to take.		'''Mind Control''' is easily the most powerful ability in the game in most encounters. While it's difficult-to-impossible to pull off against psionic enemies, they usually have non-psionic guards ([[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] in particular) who can be controlled. The only major enemies it doesn't help against are [[Cyberdisc (EU2012)\|Cyberdiscs]] and [[Sectopod (EU2012)\|Sectopods]], though mind controlled aliens from a previous group will make for good cannon fodder for them. Mind Control is one of the hardest skills to pull of, and requires high Will to succeed. If your soldier has reasonably high Will, then this is the skill to take.

	Like Panic, Mind Control also does not decloak a soldier using the Ghost ability. This way only the mind controlled alien will be at risk of attacks from its allies. Additionally, MCing an alien in an inactive squad (ie: while in Ghost Mode) will not activate the remainder of the squad (or any others nearby) until your next action is taken. With Squad Sight, [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Snipers]] can wipe out an entire alien squad at once.		Like Panic, Mind Control also does not decloak a soldier using the Ghost ability. This way only the mind controlled alien will be at risk of attacks from its allies. Additionally, MCing an alien in an inactive squad (i.e.: while in Ghost Mode) will not activate the remainder of the squad (or any others nearby) until your next action is taken. With Squad Sight, [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Snipers]] can wipe out an entire alien squad at once.

	An alien or human who is ''psi-linked'' is not a valid target for mind control. A psi-linked unit is one who is using or is the target of Mind Merge or Mind Control. This means if an alien MCs a soldier, you cannot attempt to MC the soldier back, or attempt to MC the alien to break the link. Likewise, if you MC an [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereal]]'s Muton Elite guard, the Ethereal will not be able to MC that soldier or the guard.		An alien or human who is ''psi-linked'' is not a valid target for mind control. A psi-linked unit is one who is using or is the target of Mind Merge or Mind Control. This means if an alien MCs a soldier, you cannot attempt to MC the soldier back, or attempt to MC the alien to break the link. Likewise, if you MC an [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereal]]'s Muton Elite guard, the Ethereal will not be able to MC that soldier or the guard.
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	'''Telekinetic Field''' (TK) is essentially a psionic smoke grenade that is reusable after a 4 turn cooldown. It is always centered on the soldier creating it, rather than being placeable like a smoke grenade, but it makes up for this by being much larger. It also gives +40 defence like a dense smoke grenade. The main use for this ability is to protect your squad from the attacks of a Sectopod or Cyberdisc if you have to finish your turn under its guns. Telekinetic Field will not decloak a soldier using the Ghost ability. You may want to take this if your psionic has low Will.		'''Telekinetic Field''' (TK) is essentially a psionic smoke grenade that is reusable after a 4 turn cooldown. It is always centered on the soldier creating it, rather than being placeable like a smoke grenade, but it makes up for this by being much larger. It also gives +40 defence like a dense smoke grenade. The main use for this ability is to protect your squad from the attacks of a Sectopod or Cyberdisc if you have to finish your turn under its guns. Telekinetic Field will not decloak a soldier using the Ghost ability. You may want to take this if your psionic has low Will.

	If you decide to have 4 troopers with TK field, and have them cast in turn, that means you can have a 'continuous' TK field for as long as you desire. Add Mindfrays, advanced armors' Defense bonus and a smoke grenade if things look ~~dicy~~, and this can make you almost ~~unhittable~~ in a straight-up firefight. Focusing this much on TK field comes at the cost of Mind Control though, and limits how far apart you can deploy your squad while benefiting from it.		If you decide to have 4 troopers with TK field, and have them cast in turn, that means you can have a 'continuous' TK field for as long as you desire. Add Mindfrays, advanced armors' Defense bonus and a smoke grenade if things look dicey, and this can make you almost immune to hits in a straight-up firefight. Focusing this much on TK field comes at the cost of Mind Control though, and limits how far apart you can deploy your squad while benefiting from it.

	Telekinetic Field can be a good replacement for smoke grenades if you take ''Combat Drugs'' on your Supports, since this makes their smoke grenades no longer give a Defense bonus.		Telekinetic Field can be a good replacement for smoke grenades if you take ''Combat Drugs'' on your Supports, since this makes their smoke grenades no longer give a Defense bonus.

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	==Testing for Psionics==		==Testing for Psionics==
	After the [[Psionic Lab (EU2012)\|Psi Lab]] is built it is possible to test up to three soldiers at a time to discover their Psionic potential. Testing takes 10 days for each soldier and the result is dependent upon the soldier's Will, ~~as well as entry order~~, ~~and with whom else~~.		After the [[Psionic Lab (EU2012)\|Psi Lab]] is built it is possible to test up to three soldiers at a time to discover their Psionic potential. Testing takes 10 days for each soldier and the result is dependent upon the soldier's Will, rank and number of already existing Psionic soldiers. For the actual formula, see [[Psi Lab (EU2012)#Psi Chance\|Psi Chance]].

	==Tactical Advice==		==Tactical Advice==