Rocketeer (LWR) - Revision history

Admiral Billy at 22:48, 27 December 2025

2025-12-27T22:48:28Z

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	:'''Secondary Weapon''': Rocket Launcher.		:'''Secondary Weapon''': Rocket Launcher.
	:'''Class-Limited items''': Rocket Launcher, Javelin Rocket, Airburst Actuators.		:'''Class-Limited items''': Rocket Launcher, Javelin Rocket, Airburst Actuators.
	:'''Attribute Growth''': HP x2, Will x2.		:'''[[Attributes (LWR)#Soldier Attributes\|Attribute Growth:]]''' HP x2, Will x2.
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PuporonGOD: /* Abilities */

2025-12-05T12:30:19Z

Abilities

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	\|Specialist1={{ Fire Rocket (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|Specialist1={{ Fire Rocket (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|LCorporal1={{ Light 'Em Up (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|LCorporal1={{ Light 'Em Up (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|LCorporal2={{ ~~Smoke And Mirrors~~ (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|LCorporal2={{ Grenadier (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|LCorporal3={{ ~~Grenadier~~ (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|LCorporal3={{ Smoke And Mirrors (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|Corporal1={{ Holo Rounds (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|Corporal1={{ Holo Rounds (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|Corporal2={{ Blast (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|Corporal2={{ Blast (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}

Lorthos at 22:40, 28 September 2025

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	The '''Rocketeer''' class is similar to vanilla. Their signature ability is '''Fire Rocket'''.		The '''Rocketeer''' class is similar to vanilla. Their signature ability is '''Fire Rocket'''.

	:'''Primary Weapon''': Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, Carbines, Arc ~~Rifle~~.		:'''Primary Weapon''': Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, Carbines, SMGs, Shotguns, Arc Weapons.
	:'''Secondary Weapon''': Rocket Launcher.		:'''Secondary Weapon''': Rocket Launcher.
	:'''Class-Limited items''': Rocket Launcher, Javelin Rocket, Airburst Actuators.		:'''Class-Limited items''': Rocket Launcher, Javelin Rocket, Airburst Actuators.

Lorthos at 23:26, 10 August 2025

2025-08-10T23:26:28Z

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	The '''Rocketeer''' class is similar to vanilla. Their signature ability is '''Fire Rocket'''.		The '''Rocketeer''' class is similar to vanilla. Their signature ability is '''Fire Rocket'''.

	:'''Primary Weapon''': Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, Carbines, ~~SMGs~~.		:'''Primary Weapon''': Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, Carbines, Arc Rifle.
	:'''Secondary Weapon''': Rocket Launcher.		:'''Secondary Weapon''': Rocket Launcher.
	:'''Class-Limited items''': Rocket Launcher, Javelin Rocket, Airburst Actuators.		:'''Class-Limited items''': Rocket Launcher, Javelin Rocket, Airburst Actuators.
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	Rocketeers have access to Airburst Actuators to improve the accuracy of their rockets as well as make them more effective against flying targets, and also Javelin rockets that are precise and deal high shredding damage in a small area. Rocketeers tend to struggle with their mobility due to the equipment they bring along, so that should always be kept in consideration. Without ''Sapper'', you may find the Rocketeer's cover destruction abilities lacking; when in doubt, just assume that you won't break any cover with your rockets, as LWR makes cover destruction much more difficult. As a result, this tends to make rockets best against large packs of uncovered aliens, such as Floaters or Chryssalids, as you don't have to deal with cover DR, but in a pinch, sometimes multiple explosives can turn any group of aliens into an uncovered group...		Rocketeers have access to Airburst Actuators to improve the accuracy of their rockets as well as make them more effective against flying targets, and also Javelin rockets that are precise and deal high shredding damage in a small area. Rocketeers tend to struggle with their mobility due to the equipment they bring along, so that should always be kept in consideration. Without ''Sapper'', you may find the Rocketeer's cover destruction abilities lacking; when in doubt, just assume that you won't break any cover with your rockets, as LWR makes cover destruction much more difficult. As a result, this tends to make rockets best against large packs of uncovered aliens, such as Floaters or Chryssalids, as you don't have to deal with cover DR, but in a pinch, sometimes multiple explosives can turn any group of aliens into an uncovered group...

	~~Note that if you are playing without Red Fog, then the Rocketeer's tactical potential will be considerably stunted.~~

	==Sample Builds==		==Sample Builds==
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	{{Ability List Display		{{Ability List Display
	\|level1={{Light 'Em Up (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level1={{Light 'Em Up (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level2={{Holo Rounds ~~(LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}{{Blast~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level2={{Holo Rounds (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level3={{Ranger ~~(LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}{{Sapper~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level3={{Ranger (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level4={{Shock And Awe (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level4={{Shock And Awe (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level5={{HEAT Warheads ~~(LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Fragmentation~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Tandem Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level5={{HEAT Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Tandem Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level6={{Bring 'Em On (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level6={{Bring 'Em On (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	}}		}}

	'''Recommended Weapons:''' Assault rifle~~, Battle Rifle~~, Arc rifle<br>		'''Recommended Weapons:''' Assault rifle, Arc rifle<br>
	'''Recommended Equipment:''' ~~Ammo~~-increasers, Aim-increasers, Javelin Rocket~~, Special ammo, Airburst Actuators~~.		'''Recommended Equipment:''' Damage-increasers, Aim-increasers, Javelin Rocket.

	Notes:		Notes:
	* If you opt to take Ranger at SGT, you may also want to consider taking Blast at CPL; you'll miss out on Holo, but if someone else can afford to apply it, you'll massively improve the potential of your rockets that are now also being boosted by Ranger.
	* LeU gives Acid Tech another chance to apply corrosion, but Sapper might be a better option if you still want your rockets to be relevant.
	* Access to Light 'Em Up makes the Arc rifle a viable option for a large burst of damage against hard to crack Mechs. Keep in mind however that this choice prevents the Rocketeer from defending himself in close combat, especially against bios, as the class doesn't have access to secondary weapons.		* Access to Light 'Em Up makes the Arc rifle a viable option for a large burst of damage against hard to crack Mechs. Keep in mind however that this choice prevents the Rocketeer from defending himself in close combat, especially against bios, as the class doesn't have access to secondary weapons.
	* The GSGT perk is flexible for pretty much every Rocketeer build:		* The GSGT perk is flexible for pretty much every Rocketeer build:
	** Heat Warheads is the utility option, for dealing with heavily armored targets. It's also helpful when cover DR comes into play.		** Heat Warheads is the utility option, for dealing with heavily armored targets. It's also helpful when cover DR comes into play.
	** Fragmentation is great for Javelins and gives your regular rockets the potential to nuke enemies. It's unreliable, however, as critical damage is only dealt to exposed targets. Targets in cover will be considered exposed if the grenade is tossed behind their cover, or if the center of the rocket blast is behind their cover.
	** Tandem Warheads is the crowd control option, giving a modest increase in damage that's especially noticeable in crowds with aliens at the edge of the blast.		** Tandem Warheads is the crowd control option, giving a modest increase in damage that's especially noticeable in crowds with aliens at the edge of the blast.

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	{{Ability List Display		{{Ability List Display
	\|level1={{Smoke And Mirrors (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level1={{Smoke And Mirrors (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level2={{~~Kitted~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level2={{Holo Rounds (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Kitted (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	~~\|level3=~~{{~~Acid Tech~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}{{~~Sapper~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}{{Ranger (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level3={{Acid Tech (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Ranger (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level4={{Shock And Awe (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level4={{Shock And Awe (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level5={{HEAT Warheads ~~(LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Fragmentation~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Tandem Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level5={{HEAT Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Tandem Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level6={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level6={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	}}		}}

	'''Recommended Weapons:''' ~~Carbine~~, Arc Rifle<br>		'''Recommended Weapons:''' Carbines, Arc Rifle<br>
	'''Recommended Equipment:''' ~~Concussion grenades/Psi grenades(psi)~~, ~~Acid grenades, Smoke grenades, Javelin, Mobility-increasers, Psi Frayer~~.		'''Recommended Equipment:''' Support Grenades, Utility.

	Notes:		Notes:
	* Like the previous build, any GSGT perk will do the job: HEAT Warheads for utility~~, Fragmentation for damage (especially on Javelins), and~~ Tandem Warheads for crowd control (especially on regular rockets).		* Like the previous build, any GSGT perk will do the job: HEAT Warheads for utility or Tandem Warheads for crowd control (especially on regular rockets).
	* Psi is a strong choice to add some more team support or single target debuffing. Psi also unlocks the use of Psi grenades and Psi Frayer for some more exotic support options.		* Psi is a strong choice to add some more team support or single target debuffing. Psi also unlocks the use of Psi grenades and Psi Frayer for some more exotic support options.
	* Officer training is another strong choice for this build, as the health increases for throw range and added support potential mesh well together.		* Officer training is another strong choice for this build, as the health increases for throw range and added support potential mesh well together.
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	{{Ability List Display		{{Ability List Display
	\|level1={{Grenadier (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level1={{Grenadier (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level2={{Blast ~~(LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}{{Kitted~~ (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level2={{Blast (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level3={{Sapper (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}{{Ranger (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level3={{Sapper (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}{{Ranger (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level4={{Shock And Awe (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level4={{Shock And Awe (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level5=~~{{HEAT Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}} {{Fragmentation (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}~~ {{Tandem Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level5={{Tandem Warheads (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	\|level6={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}		\|level6={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)\|align=center\|topbotpad=7}}
	}}		}}

	'''Recommended Weapons:''' ~~Carbine~~, Arc Rifle<br>		'''Recommended Weapons:''' Carbines, Arc Rifle<br>
	'''Recommended Equipment:''' ~~HE grenades, AP grenades, Alien/Plasma grenades, Mobility-increasers~~, Javelin, ~~Shaped Charges, Psi Frayer~~.		'''Recommended Equipment:''' Explosives, Javelin Rocket, Airburst Actuators.

	Note:		Note:
	* It may be occasionally worth sacrificing some of the raw explosive power of ''Blast'' and ''Sapper'' for added utility in the form of Kitted's medikit + smoke and Ranger's throw range + mobility.		* It may be occasionally worth sacrificing some of the raw explosive power of ''Blast'' and ''Sapper'' for added utility in the form of Kitted's medikit + smoke and Ranger's throw range + mobility.
	* Just like on the other builds, the GSGT perk is a choice between the utility of HEAT Warheads, the raw damage of Fragmentation, and the crowd control of Tandem Warheads.
	* Any field of improvements will work well with this build, but Psi is a standout due to ''Kinetic Blast'' increasing the power of explosives and providing a non-consumable offensive option.		* Any field of improvements will work well with this build, but Psi is a standout due to ''Kinetic Blast'' increasing the power of explosives and providing a non-consumable offensive option.

Heddy: As of v1.54.11, Ranger doesn't reduce the rocket cooldown.

2025-03-23T00:09:46Z

As of v1.54.11, Ranger doesn't reduce the rocket cooldown.

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	Note:		Note:
	* It may be occasionally worth sacrificing some of the raw explosive power of ''Blast'' and ''Sapper'' for added utility in the form of Kitted's medikit + smoke and Ranger's throw range + mobility ~~+ rocket cooldown reduction~~.		* It may be occasionally worth sacrificing some of the raw explosive power of ''Blast'' and ''Sapper'' for added utility in the form of Kitted's medikit + smoke and Ranger's throw range + mobility.
	* Just like on the other builds, the GSGT perk is a choice between the utility of HEAT Warheads, the raw damage of Fragmentation, and the crowd control of Tandem Warheads.		* Just like on the other builds, the GSGT perk is a choice between the utility of HEAT Warheads, the raw damage of Fragmentation, and the crowd control of Tandem Warheads.
	* Any field of improvements will work well with this build, but Psi is a standout due to ''Kinetic Blast'' increasing the power of explosives and providing a non-consumable offensive option.		* Any field of improvements will work well with this build, but Psi is a standout due to ''Kinetic Blast'' increasing the power of explosives and providing a non-consumable offensive option.

Heddy: Added how exposed status works with explosives, relevant for fragmentation's critical damage.

2025-03-20T14:50:39Z

Added how exposed status works with explosives, relevant for fragmentation's critical damage.

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	* The GSGT perk is flexible for pretty much every Rocketeer build:		* The GSGT perk is flexible for pretty much every Rocketeer build:
	** Heat Warheads is the utility option, for dealing with heavily armored targets. It's also helpful when cover DR comes into play.		** Heat Warheads is the utility option, for dealing with heavily armored targets. It's also helpful when cover DR comes into play.
	** Fragmentation is great for Javelins and gives your regular rockets the potential to nuke enemies. It's unreliable, however, as critical damage is only dealt to exposed targets.		** Fragmentation is great for Javelins and gives your regular rockets the potential to nuke enemies. It's unreliable, however, as critical damage is only dealt to exposed targets. Targets in cover will be considered exposed if the grenade is tossed behind their cover, or if the center of the rocket blast is behind their cover.
	** Tandem Warheads is the crowd control option, giving a modest increase in damage that's especially noticeable in crowds with aliens at the edge of the blast.		** Tandem Warheads is the crowd control option, giving a modest increase in damage that's especially noticeable in crowds with aliens at the edge of the blast.

Heddy: As of v1.50.29, Heat Warheads no longer doubles concussive blast chance.

2025-03-20T14:39:51Z

As of v1.50.29, Heat Warheads no longer doubles concussive blast chance.

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	* Access to Light 'Em Up makes the Arc rifle a viable option for a large burst of damage against hard to crack Mechs. Keep in mind however that this choice prevents the Rocketeer from defending himself in close combat, especially against bios, as the class doesn't have access to secondary weapons.		* Access to Light 'Em Up makes the Arc rifle a viable option for a large burst of damage against hard to crack Mechs. Keep in mind however that this choice prevents the Rocketeer from defending himself in close combat, especially against bios, as the class doesn't have access to secondary weapons.
	* The GSGT perk is flexible for pretty much every Rocketeer build:		* The GSGT perk is flexible for pretty much every Rocketeer build:
	** Heat Warheads is the utility option, ~~doubling the chance of disorienting~~. It's also helpful when cover DR comes into play.		** Heat Warheads is the utility option, for dealing with heavily armored targets. It's also helpful when cover DR comes into play.
	** Fragmentation is great for Javelins and gives your regular rockets the potential to nuke enemies. It's unreliable, however.		** Fragmentation is great for Javelins and gives your regular rockets the potential to nuke enemies. It's unreliable, however, as critical damage is only dealt to exposed targets.
	** Tandem Warheads is the crowd control option, giving a modest increase in damage that's especially noticeable in crowds with aliens at the edge of the blast.		** Tandem Warheads is the crowd control option, giving a modest increase in damage that's especially noticeable in crowds with aliens at the edge of the blast.

Ucross: /* Grenadier Rocketeer */

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Grenadier Rocketeer

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	===Grenadier Rocketeer===		===Grenadier Rocketeer===
	The Grenadier Rocketeer foregoes any notion of a hybrid build to bring a withering array of explosive ordnance to the battlefield. With long range throws and access to boosted rockets, this build can deliver destruction at any range and will leave many an alien exposed, disoriented, or dead in the aftermath. At GSGT they can choose to specialize their grenades and rockets for utility, damage, or crowd control. Unfortunately, this build is left with no useful options once that equipment runs out and is thus a good candidate for Psi training or Officer training.		The Grenadier Rocketeer foregoes any notion of a hybrid build to bring a withering array of explosive ordnance to the battlefield. With long range throws and access to boosted rockets, this build can deliver destruction at any range and will leave many an alien exposed, disoriented, or dead in the aftermath. At GSGT they can choose to specialize their grenades and rockets for utility, damage, or crowd control. Unfortunately, this build is left with no useful options once that equipment runs out and is thus a good candidate for Psi training or Officer training.

	~~Sample Grenadier Build:~~
	~~''Grenadier -> Blast or Kitted -> Sapper or Ranger -> Shock and Awe -> Any -> Extra Conditioning''~~

	{{Ability List Display		{{Ability List Display

Ucross: /* Smoke and Mirrors Rocketeer */

2025-01-18T14:37:50Z

Smoke and Mirrors Rocketeer

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	===Smoke and Mirrors Rocketeer===		===Smoke and Mirrors Rocketeer===
	The S&M Rocketeer bundles rockets and reaction immune support grenades in an efficient if somewhat slow package. This lack of mobility is mitigated somewhat by a higher than average throw range with the Rocketeer's high HP growth and potential ''Ranger'' perk. When taking ''Acid Tech'' this build can use Acid grenades to seriously strip dangerous armored targets. Finally, rockets are always a good fallback if the use of support grenades isn't optimal during a turn.		The S&M Rocketeer bundles rockets and reaction immune support grenades in an efficient if somewhat slow package. This lack of mobility is mitigated somewhat by a higher than average throw range with the Rocketeer's high HP growth and potential ''Ranger'' perk. When taking ''Acid Tech'' this build can use Acid grenades to seriously strip dangerous armored targets. Finally, rockets are always a good fallback if the use of support grenades isn't optimal during a turn.

	~~Sample Smoke and Mirrors Build:~~
	~~''Smoke and Mirrors -> Kitted -> Acid Tech or Sapper or Ranger -> Shock And Awe -> Any -> Extra Conditioning''~~

	{{Ability List Display		{{Ability List Display

Ucross: /* Light 'Em Up Rocketeer */

2025-01-18T14:37:41Z

Light 'Em Up Rocketeer

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	===Light 'Em Up Rocketeer===		===Light 'Em Up Rocketeer===
	The LeU Rocketeer is a hybrid build packing the useful long range explosive prowess of the class with some added fire support capabilities. The combination of ''Light 'Em Up'' and ''Holo Rounds'' - which allows tagging two targets or focusing down one target - is a valuable addition to any squad. This is especially true early on when XCOM aim values are quite low and straight shooting is unreliable. When rockets are on cooldown, this build plays much like an Infantry, but with a focus on utility and penetration instead of raw damage output and noticeably less mobility.		The LeU Rocketeer is a hybrid build packing the useful long range explosive prowess of the class with some added fire support capabilities. The combination of ''Light 'Em Up'' and ''Holo Rounds'' - which allows tagging two targets or focusing down one target - is a valuable addition to any squad. This is especially true early on when XCOM aim values are quite low and straight shooting is unreliable. When rockets are on cooldown, this build plays much like an Infantry, but with a focus on utility and penetration instead of raw damage output and noticeably less mobility.

	~~Sample Light 'Em Up Build:~~
	~~''Light 'Em Up -> Holo Rounds or Blast -> Ranger or Sapper -> Shock And Awe -> Any -> Bring 'Em On''~~

	{{Ability List Display		{{Ability List Display

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	\|Specialist1={{ Fire Rocket (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|Specialist1={{ Fire Rocket (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|LCorporal1={{ Light 'Em Up (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|LCorporal1={{ Light 'Em Up (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|LCorporal2={{ ~~Smoke And Mirrors~~ (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|LCorporal2={{ Grenadier (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|LCorporal3={{ ~~Grenadier~~ (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|LCorporal3={{ Smoke And Mirrors (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|Corporal1={{ Holo Rounds (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|Corporal1={{ Holo Rounds (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}
	\|Corporal2={{ Blast (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}		\|Corporal2={{ Blast (LWR)\|text=1\|topbotpad=10}}