Support (EU2012) - Revision history

Parogen at 15:36, 21 March 2025

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	'''Smoke Grenade'''		'''Smoke Grenade'''
	:*Smoke Grenades mean the difference between life and death in the game due to the Defense bonus it provides. Later they can carry '''Combat Drugs''' switching their role for an offensive one.		:*Smoke Grenades mean the difference between life and death in the game due to the Defense bonus it provides. Later they can carry '''Combat Drugs''' switching their role for an offensive one.
			:*Hunker down bonus also applies to smoke, which can make use of low cover in a pinch.
	:*Supports can carry an additional Smoke Grenade with '''Smoke and Mirrors''' but they'll forgo the additional [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] usage.		:*Supports can carry an additional Smoke Grenade with '''Smoke and Mirrors''' but they'll forgo the additional [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] usage.
	:*'''Dense Smoke''' doubles the Defense to +40, giving units on the cloud the equivalent to full [[Cover (EU2012)\|cover]]. If already in full cover the bonus can increase to +80 or more.		:*'''Dense Smoke''' doubles the Defense to +40, giving units on the cloud the equivalent to full [[Cover (EU2012)\|cover]]. If already in full cover the bonus can increase to +80 or more.

Medinoc: /* Tips & Trix */

2015-05-05T20:37:57Z

Tips & Trix

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	* Support's two other specialized abilities are '''Rifle Suppression''', allowing scouts or sentries to support attacks and '''Covering Fire''' (making it the only class that can react to enemy fire on [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]).		* Support's two other specialized abilities are '''Rifle Suppression''', allowing scouts or sentries to support attacks and '''Covering Fire''' (making it the only class that can react to enemy fire on [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]).
	* '''Covering Fire''' reaction shot will be fired after enemy's shot. In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|EW DLC]], reaction shot will occur before the enemy's shot and it also gives reaction shot against grenades, etc.		* '''Covering Fire''' reaction shot will be fired after enemy's shot. In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|EW DLC]], reaction shot will occur before the enemy's shot and it also gives reaction shot against grenades, etc.
	* '''Deep Pockets''' has been changed on the EW DLC, to only giving +1 use to items rather than allowing a 2nd item, making it less powerful as before.		* '''Deep Pockets''' has been changed on the EW DLC, to only giving +1 use to items rather than allowing a 2nd item, making it less powerful than before.
	** Does not affect [[Combat Stims (EU2012)\|Combat Stims]], unfortunately.		** Does not affect [[Combat Stims (EU2012)\|Combat Stims]], unfortunately.
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Binkyuk: /* Summary */ Rubbish.

2014-07-02T12:15:28Z

Summary: Rubbish.

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	Sentinel may help your Support soldiers do more damage, while Savior, plus the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Improved Medikit\|Improved Medikit]] upgrade, means +10 HP per heal. Sentinel and Cover Fire gets two shots to an attacking alien during [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]: with laser/plasma rifles, the first shot may destroy the alien's cover, making the second a critical hit (though both may hit, both may miss, etc...).		Sentinel may help your Support soldiers do more damage, while Savior, plus the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Improved Medikit\|Improved Medikit]] upgrade, means +10 HP per heal. Sentinel and Cover Fire gets two shots to an attacking alien during [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]: with laser/plasma rifles, the first shot may destroy the alien's cover, making the second a critical hit (though both may hit, both may miss, etc...).

	[[Psionic (EU2012)\|Psionic]] Support: ~~it seems as if Support troopers do not get the greatest of starting or leveling Will scores, so their role as support is expressed here.~~ Mindfray assist your front-line troops, naturally. Psi Panic may not be good for them, as since Supports are mid-range fighters, a Panic Attack will probably make the affected alien attack your forward Assault or Heavy, so again, Psi Inspiration as a support role is probably best.		[[Psionic (EU2012)\|Psionic]] Support: Mindfray assist your front-line troops, naturally. Psi Panic may not be good for them, as since Supports are mid-range fighters, a Panic Attack will probably make the affected alien attack your forward Assault or Heavy, so again, Psi Inspiration as a support role is probably best.

	Mind Control (MC) or Telekinetic Field (TK) is again, per preference: TK Field is good as, if you didn't get Smoke and Mirrors for that second Smoke Grenade, or got Combat Drugs (with reportedly ''loses'' the +20 Defense, while Dense Smoke makes it a +40 [[Defense (EU2012)\|Defense]] item), acts as a regenerating defense field, and also, unlike the smoke grenades, doesn't help any aliens that happen to be in range of the effect. The downside is that TK field lasts 1 turn, while Smoke Grenades last two, but as your mid-line soldier, a TK Support might cover your entire squad. Mind Control helps 'add a volunteer' for your squad, but probably only the forward most alien will be in range, which if MCed, will almost always be killed by its former squad mates behind it.		Mind Control (MC) or Telekinetic Field (TK) is again, per preference: TK Field is good as, if you didn't get Smoke and Mirrors for that second Smoke Grenade, or got Combat Drugs (with reportedly ''loses'' the +20 Defense, while Dense Smoke makes it a +40 [[Defense (EU2012)\|Defense]] item), acts as a regenerating defense field, and also, unlike the smoke grenades, doesn't help any aliens that happen to be in range of the effect. The downside is that TK field lasts 1 turn, while Smoke Grenades last two, but as your mid-line soldier, a TK Support might cover your entire squad. Mind Control helps 'add a volunteer' for your squad, but probably only the forward most alien will be in range, which if MCed, will almost always be killed by its former squad mates behind it.

Xuncu: /* Summary */

2014-04-12T09:04:08Z

Summary

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	That being said, Supports often make for good, safe choices for the [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]], since they don't usually rely as much on the quirks of their end game armor like other classes do (eg: Shotgun Assaults using Ghost Armor to flatten an enemy, or Squadsight Snipers using Archangel Armor to hover out of reach). As a result, they won't be as seriously handicapped for the final mission when they're forced into the (when compared to other end game armors) lackluster [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]]. As an added bonus, with the benefit of Deep Pockets, you can give them [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shields]] without, again, seriously hampering them.		That being said, Supports often make for good, safe choices for the [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]], since they don't usually rely as much on the quirks of their end game armor like other classes do (eg: Shotgun Assaults using Ghost Armor to flatten an enemy, or Squadsight Snipers using Archangel Armor to hover out of reach). As a result, they won't be as seriously handicapped for the final mission when they're forced into the (when compared to other end game armors) lackluster [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]]. As an added bonus, with the benefit of Deep Pockets, you can give them [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shields]] without, again, seriously hampering them.

			A word of caution: say you equip your Psionic (Mind Fray, Inspire/Panic, TK/MC) Support (Smoke Grenade, Supression/Revive) with an Arc Thrower (Stun, and with Hack and Repair Foundry upgrades) & Medikit (Heal and Stabilize), in Ghost Armor (with invisibility and the Grappling Hook). You might find that, when in cover (Hunker Down) and not with a full clip of ammo (Reload), that the additional command tiles will 'overflow', and you won't be able to get at several abilities. In short: don't get greedy.

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

Hobbes at 13:08, 19 March 2014

2014-03-19T13:08:02Z

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	Mind Control (MC) or Telekinetic Field (TK) is again, per preference: TK Field is good as, if you didn't get Smoke and Mirrors for that second Smoke Grenade, or got Combat Drugs (with reportedly ''loses'' the +20 Defense, while Dense Smoke makes it a +40 [[Defense (EU2012)\|Defense]] item), acts as a regenerating defense field, and also, unlike the smoke grenades, doesn't help any aliens that happen to be in range of the effect. The downside is that TK field lasts 1 turn, while Smoke Grenades last two, but as your mid-line soldier, a TK Support might cover your entire squad. Mind Control helps 'add a volunteer' for your squad, but probably only the forward most alien will be in range, which if MCed, will almost always be killed by its former squad mates behind it.		Mind Control (MC) or Telekinetic Field (TK) is again, per preference: TK Field is good as, if you didn't get Smoke and Mirrors for that second Smoke Grenade, or got Combat Drugs (with reportedly ''loses'' the +20 Defense, while Dense Smoke makes it a +40 [[Defense (EU2012)\|Defense]] item), acts as a regenerating defense field, and also, unlike the smoke grenades, doesn't help any aliens that happen to be in range of the effect. The downside is that TK field lasts 1 turn, while Smoke Grenades last two, but as your mid-line soldier, a TK Support might cover your entire squad. Mind Control helps 'add a volunteer' for your squad, but probably only the forward most alien will be in range, which if MCed, will almost always be killed by its former squad mates behind it.

	That being said, Supports often make for good, safe choices for the [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]], since they don't usually rely as much on the quirks of their end game armor like other classes do (eg: Shotgun Assaults using Ghost Armor to flatten an enemy, or ~~Squad Sight~~ Snipers using Archangel Armor to hover out of reach). As a result, they won't be as seriously handicapped for the final mission when they're forced into the (when compared to other end game armors) lackluster [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]]. As an added bonus, with the benefit of Deep Pockets, you can give them [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shields]] without, again, seriously hampering them.		That being said, Supports often make for good, safe choices for the [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]], since they don't usually rely as much on the quirks of their end game armor like other classes do (eg: Shotgun Assaults using Ghost Armor to flatten an enemy, or Squadsight Snipers using Archangel Armor to hover out of reach). As a result, they won't be as seriously handicapped for the final mission when they're forced into the (when compared to other end game armors) lackluster [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]]. As an added bonus, with the benefit of Deep Pockets, you can give them [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shields]] without, again, seriously hampering them.

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	Supports may benefit the most from EW's changes, from [[Gene Mods (EU2012)\|Gene Mods]] and [[Medals (EU2012)\|Medals]] making them more sure hitters, to Training Roulette potentially giving them more damage-boosting abilities, such as the Heavy's HEAT Ammo (+50% against mechanical enemies), or a Sniper's Gunslinger (+2 to Pistol).		Supports may benefit the most from EW's changes, from [[Gene Mods (EU2012)\|Gene Mods]] and [[Medals (EU2012)\|Medals]] making them more sure hitters, to Training Roulette potentially giving them more damage-boosting abilities, such as the Heavy's HEAT Ammo (+50% against mechanical enemies), or a Sniper's Gunslinger (+2 to Pistol).

	The more curious change is that of [[Foundry (EU2012)#Tactical Rigging\|Tactical Rigging]]; before, the second item slot being exclusive to Support is now an across-the-board Foundry Project, their own Deep Pockets actually work in sympathy to this, giving one more use to limited-use items. This makes them a very flexible potential "Carry" unit: especially with Sprinter, you'll ~~problably~~ be most inclined to put the Arc Thrower on your Supports. With Training Roulette, you may not get the [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] abilities anymore, so be wary if you usually assign them as Medics with this option on~~. They still do get Deep Pockets, so it may not be as crippling~~. If they happen to get Grenadier, you may end up with your Scout carrying up to 6 grenades (and with [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|Alien Grenades]], that means 30 spreadable points of damage that also take out an enemy's cover).		The more curious change is that of [[Foundry (EU2012)#Tactical Rigging\|Tactical Rigging]]; before, the second item slot being exclusive to Support is now an across-the-board Foundry Project, their own Deep Pockets actually work in sympathy to this, giving one more use to limited-use items. This makes them a very flexible potential "Carry" unit: especially with Sprinter, you'll probably be most inclined to put the Arc Thrower on your Supports. With [[Training Roulette (EU2012)\|Training Roulette]], you may not get the [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] abilities anymore, so be wary if you usually assign them as Medics with this option on. If they happen to get Grenadier + Deep Pockets, you may end up with your Scout carrying up to 6 grenades (and with [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|Alien Grenades]], that means 30 spreadable points of damage that also take out an enemy's cover).

	As Supports tend to be played as mid-range fighters, Adrenal ~~Neuralsympathy~~ may be the best choice for them: when they do score a kill (say, with a ~~Mindfray~~ to pick off a weakened enemy), they're the most likely to be in the place to affect the whole squad, thus letting your team to ''slaughter'' Alien and [[EXALT (EU2012)\|EXALT]] forces. With Hyper-Reactive Pupils compensating after any misses, the Sentinel/Covering Fire combo can make Supports into a useful point-defence unit. If any soldier has Adaptive Bone Marrow healing their base HP, be sure to let them regenerate it in full before using your Medic Support to restore their Armor HP.		As Supports tend to be played as mid-range fighters, Adrenal Neurosympathy may be the best choice for them: when they do score a kill (say, with a Mind Fray to pick off a weakened enemy), they're the most likely to be in the place to affect the whole squad, thus letting your team to ''slaughter'' Alien and [[EXALT (EU2012)\|EXALT]] forces. With Hyper-Reactive Pupils compensating after any misses, the Sentinel/Covering Fire combo can make Supports into a useful point-defence unit. If any soldier has Adaptive Bone Marrow healing their base HP, be sure to let them regenerate it in full before using your Medic Support to restore their Armor HP.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Xuncu: /* Summary */

2014-03-19T10:43:18Z

Summary

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	Supports may benefit the most from EW's changes, from [[Gene Mods (EU2012)\|Gene Mods]] and [[Medals (EU2012)\|Medals]] making them more sure hitters, to Training Roulette potentially giving them more damage-boosting abilities, such as the Heavy's HEAT Ammo (+50% against mechanical enemies), or a Sniper's Gunslinger (+2 to Pistol).		Supports may benefit the most from EW's changes, from [[Gene Mods (EU2012)\|Gene Mods]] and [[Medals (EU2012)\|Medals]] making them more sure hitters, to Training Roulette potentially giving them more damage-boosting abilities, such as the Heavy's HEAT Ammo (+50% against mechanical enemies), or a Sniper's Gunslinger (+2 to Pistol).

	The more curious change is that of [[Foundry (EU2012)#Tactical Rigging\|Tactical Rigging]]; before, the second item slot being exclusive to Support is now an across-the-board Foundry Project, their own Deep Pockets actually work in sympathy to this, giving one more use to limited-use items. This makes them a very flexible potential "Carry" unit. With Training Roulette, you may not get the [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] abilities anymore, so be wary if you usually assign them as Medics with this option on. They still do get Deep Pockets, so it may not be as crippling. If they happen to get Grenadier, you may end up with your Scout carrying up to 6 grenades (and with [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|Alien Grenades]], that means 30 spreadable points of damage that also take out an enemy's cover).		The more curious change is that of [[Foundry (EU2012)#Tactical Rigging\|Tactical Rigging]]; before, the second item slot being exclusive to Support is now an across-the-board Foundry Project, their own Deep Pockets actually work in sympathy to this, giving one more use to limited-use items. This makes them a very flexible potential "Carry" unit: especially with Sprinter, you'll problably be most inclined to put the Arc Thrower on your Supports. With Training Roulette, you may not get the [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] abilities anymore, so be wary if you usually assign them as Medics with this option on. They still do get Deep Pockets, so it may not be as crippling. If they happen to get Grenadier, you may end up with your Scout carrying up to 6 grenades (and with [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|Alien Grenades]], that means 30 spreadable points of damage that also take out an enemy's cover).

	As Supports tend to be played as mid-range fighters, Adrenal Neuralsympathy may be the best choice for them: when they do score a kill (say, with a Mindfray to pick off a weakened enemy), they're the most likely to be in the place to affect the whole squad, thus letting your team to ''slaughter'' Alien and [[EXALT (EU2012)\|EXALT]] forces.		As Supports tend to be played as mid-range fighters, Adrenal Neuralsympathy may be the best choice for them: when they do score a kill (say, with a Mindfray to pick off a weakened enemy), they're the most likely to be in the place to affect the whole squad, thus letting your team to ''slaughter'' Alien and [[EXALT (EU2012)\|EXALT]] forces. With Hyper-Reactive Pupils compensating after any misses, the Sentinel/Covering Fire combo can make Supports into a useful point-defence unit. If any soldier has Adaptive Bone Marrow healing their base HP, be sure to let them regenerate it in full before using your Medic Support to restore their Armor HP.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Hobbes: /* Tips & Trix */

2014-03-18T18:48:18Z

Tips & Trix

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	* '''Combat Drugs''' smoke gives an undocumented +20 to [[Aim (EU2012)\|aim]], and ''loses'' its defensive benefit.		* '''Combat Drugs''' smoke gives an undocumented +20 to [[Aim (EU2012)\|aim]], and ''loses'' its defensive benefit.
	* Support's two other specialized abilities are '''Rifle Suppression''', allowing scouts or sentries to support attacks and '''Covering Fire''' (making it the only class that can react to enemy fire on [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]).		* Support's two other specialized abilities are '''Rifle Suppression''', allowing scouts or sentries to support attacks and '''Covering Fire''' (making it the only class that can react to enemy fire on [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]).
	* '''Covering Fire''' reaction shot will be fired after enemy's shot. In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|EW DLC]], reaction shot will occur before the enemy's shot and yt also gives reaction shot against grenades, etc.		* '''Covering Fire''' reaction shot will be fired after enemy's shot. In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|EW DLC]], reaction shot will occur before the enemy's shot and it also gives reaction shot against grenades, etc.
	* '''Deep Pockets''' has been changed on the EW DLC, to only giving +1 use to items rather than allowing a 2nd item, making it less powerful as before.		* '''Deep Pockets''' has been changed on the EW DLC, to only giving +1 use to items rather than allowing a 2nd item, making it less powerful as before.
	** Does not affect [[Combat Stims (EU2012)\|Combat Stims]], unfortunately.		** Does not affect [[Combat Stims (EU2012)\|Combat Stims]], unfortunately.

Arrow Quivershaft: /* Abilities */ Combat Drugs Will bonus does not apply to psionics, therefore, saying it should be considered for that is incorrect.

2013-12-07T02:58:41Z

Abilities: Combat Drugs Will bonus does not apply to psionics, therefore, saying it should be considered for that is incorrect.

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	'''Dense Smoke''' is a huge defensive bonus that will make units in any kind of cover nearly untouchable. The catch to this is that after the appearance of [[Muton (EU2012)\|Mutons]], aliens will start carrying grenades. And any time they decide they don't like their odds to hit, they're liable to hurl a [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|grenade]] instead. This will do 5 damage to one or more unit and set you up for further pain by destroying your cover. This is a Very Bad Thing. Aside from that quirk, this is, again, a huge defensive bonus.		'''Dense Smoke''' is a huge defensive bonus that will make units in any kind of cover nearly untouchable. The catch to this is that after the appearance of [[Muton (EU2012)\|Mutons]], aliens will start carrying grenades. And any time they decide they don't like their odds to hit, they're liable to hurl a [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|grenade]] instead. This will do 5 damage to one or more unit and set you up for further pain by destroying your cover. This is a Very Bad Thing. Aside from that quirk, this is, again, a huge defensive bonus.

	'''Combat Drugs''' provides a powerful boost to your Will and a small one to [[Critical Hits (EU2012)\|Crit Chance]]. And while this isn't listed, it loses its defense bonus and gets +20 Aim bonus instead (this might be a bug, but it works this way now). Since the smoke lasts to next your turn, you can benefit from the Aim bonus twice. ~~Will~~ bonus ~~could be helpful~~ when ~~you want defense from [[Sectoid Commander (EU2012)\|Sectoid Commanders]] or [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereals]]~~, or ~~using psi attacks against high will targets~~.		'''Combat Drugs''' provides a powerful boost to your Will and a small one to [[Critical Hits (EU2012)\|Crit Chance]]. And while this isn't listed, it loses its defense bonus and gets +20 Aim bonus instead (this might be a bug, but it works this way now). Since the smoke lasts to next your turn, you can benefit from the Aim bonus twice. Note, however, that the will bonus is NOT applied when dealing with psionics, either offensive or defensive.

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DracoGriffin: /* Tips & Trix */

2013-12-05T08:39:06Z

Tips & Trix

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	* '''Covering Fire''' reaction shot will be fired after enemy's shot. In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|EW DLC]], reaction shot will occur before the enemy's shot and yt also gives reaction shot against grenades, etc.		* '''Covering Fire''' reaction shot will be fired after enemy's shot. In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|EW DLC]], reaction shot will occur before the enemy's shot and yt also gives reaction shot against grenades, etc.
	* '''Deep Pockets''' has been changed on the EW DLC, to only giving +1 use to items rather than allowing a 2nd item, making it less powerful as before.		* '''Deep Pockets''' has been changed on the EW DLC, to only giving +1 use to items rather than allowing a 2nd item, making it less powerful as before.
			** Does not affect [[Combat Stims (EU2012)\|Combat Stims]], unfortunately.
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Hobbes: /* Abilities */

2013-11-30T19:52:00Z

Abilities

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	'''Smoke and Mirrors''' is, under ideal circumstances, better than Field Medic, as avoiding shots is preferable to healing (some of) the damage from a shot. The issue with this is that you're playing without a safety net, so if you don't use smokes effectively (or you deploy them correctly and the enemy shots connect anyway, or, as is more often the case in the later parts of the game, the enemy decides to lob a grenade at you), you're not going to find yourself in a good position. A side benefit of choosing Smoke and Mirrors is that you will never feel bad about packing an [[Arc Thrower (EU2012)\|Arc Thrower]], so consider that flexibility when making your decision.		'''Smoke and Mirrors''' is, under ideal circumstances, better than Field Medic, as avoiding shots is preferable to healing (some of) the damage from a shot. The issue with this is that you're playing without a safety net, so if you don't use smokes effectively (or you deploy them correctly and the enemy shots connect anyway, or, as is more often the case in the later parts of the game, the enemy decides to lob a grenade at you), you're not going to find yourself in a good position. A side benefit of choosing Smoke and Mirrors is that you will never feel bad about packing an [[Arc Thrower (EU2012)\|Arc Thrower]], so consider that flexibility when making your decision.

			On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]], this ability has been improved so that it allows 3 uses of Smoke Grenade instead of 2.

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	Sentinel may help your Support soldiers do more damage, while Savior, plus the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Improved Medikit\|Improved Medikit]] upgrade, means +10 HP per heal. Sentinel and Cover Fire gets two shots to an attacking alien during [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]: with laser/plasma rifles, the first shot may destroy the alien's cover, making the second a critical hit (though both may hit, both may miss, etc...).		Sentinel may help your Support soldiers do more damage, while Savior, plus the [[Foundry (EU2012)#Improved Medikit\|Improved Medikit]] upgrade, means +10 HP per heal. Sentinel and Cover Fire gets two shots to an attacking alien during [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]: with laser/plasma rifles, the first shot may destroy the alien's cover, making the second a critical hit (though both may hit, both may miss, etc...).

	[[Psionic (EU2012)\|Psionic]] Support: ~~it seems as if Support troopers do not get the greatest of starting or leveling Will scores, so their role as support is expressed here.~~ Mindfray assist your front-line troops, naturally. Psi Panic may not be good for them, as since Supports are mid-range fighters, a Panic Attack will probably make the affected alien attack your forward Assault or Heavy, so again, Psi Inspiration as a support role is probably best.		[[Psionic (EU2012)\|Psionic]] Support: Mindfray assist your front-line troops, naturally. Psi Panic may not be good for them, as since Supports are mid-range fighters, a Panic Attack will probably make the affected alien attack your forward Assault or Heavy, so again, Psi Inspiration as a support role is probably best.

	Mind Control (MC) or Telekinetic Field (TK) is again, per preference: TK Field is good as, if you didn't get Smoke and Mirrors for that second Smoke Grenade, or got Combat Drugs (with reportedly ''loses'' the +20 Defense, while Dense Smoke makes it a +40 [[Defense (EU2012)\|Defense]] item), acts as a regenerating defense field, and also, unlike the smoke grenades, doesn't help any aliens that happen to be in range of the effect. The downside is that TK field lasts 1 turn, while Smoke Grenades last two, but as your mid-line soldier, a TK Support might cover your entire squad. Mind Control helps 'add a volunteer' for your squad, but probably only the forward most alien will be in range, which if MCed, will almost always be killed by its former squad mates behind it.		Mind Control (MC) or Telekinetic Field (TK) is again, per preference: TK Field is good as, if you didn't get Smoke and Mirrors for that second Smoke Grenade, or got Combat Drugs (with reportedly ''loses'' the +20 Defense, while Dense Smoke makes it a +40 [[Defense (EU2012)\|Defense]] item), acts as a regenerating defense field, and also, unlike the smoke grenades, doesn't help any aliens that happen to be in range of the effect. The downside is that TK field lasts 1 turn, while Smoke Grenades last two, but as your mid-line soldier, a TK Support might cover your entire squad. Mind Control helps 'add a volunteer' for your squad, but probably only the forward most alien will be in range, which if MCed, will almost always be killed by its former squad mates behind it.

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	Mind Control (MC) or Telekinetic Field (TK) is again, per preference: TK Field is good as, if you didn't get Smoke and Mirrors for that second Smoke Grenade, or got Combat Drugs (with reportedly ''loses'' the +20 Defense, while Dense Smoke makes it a +40 [[Defense (EU2012)\|Defense]] item), acts as a regenerating defense field, and also, unlike the smoke grenades, doesn't help any aliens that happen to be in range of the effect. The downside is that TK field lasts 1 turn, while Smoke Grenades last two, but as your mid-line soldier, a TK Support might cover your entire squad. Mind Control helps 'add a volunteer' for your squad, but probably only the forward most alien will be in range, which if MCed, will almost always be killed by its former squad mates behind it.		Mind Control (MC) or Telekinetic Field (TK) is again, per preference: TK Field is good as, if you didn't get Smoke and Mirrors for that second Smoke Grenade, or got Combat Drugs (with reportedly ''loses'' the +20 Defense, while Dense Smoke makes it a +40 [[Defense (EU2012)\|Defense]] item), acts as a regenerating defense field, and also, unlike the smoke grenades, doesn't help any aliens that happen to be in range of the effect. The downside is that TK field lasts 1 turn, while Smoke Grenades last two, but as your mid-line soldier, a TK Support might cover your entire squad. Mind Control helps 'add a volunteer' for your squad, but probably only the forward most alien will be in range, which if MCed, will almost always be killed by its former squad mates behind it.

	That being said, Supports often make for good, safe choices for the [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]], since they don't usually rely as much on the quirks of their end game armor like other classes do (eg: Shotgun Assaults using Ghost Armor to flatten an enemy, or ~~Squad Sight~~ Snipers using Archangel Armor to hover out of reach). As a result, they won't be as seriously handicapped for the final mission when they're forced into the (when compared to other end game armors) lackluster [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]]. As an added bonus, with the benefit of Deep Pockets, you can give them [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shields]] without, again, seriously hampering them.		That being said, Supports often make for good, safe choices for the [[Volunteer (EU2012)\|Volunteer]], since they don't usually rely as much on the quirks of their end game armor like other classes do (eg: Shotgun Assaults using Ghost Armor to flatten an enemy, or Squadsight Snipers using Archangel Armor to hover out of reach). As a result, they won't be as seriously handicapped for the final mission when they're forced into the (when compared to other end game armors) lackluster [[Psi Armor (EU2012)\|Psi Armor]]. As an added bonus, with the benefit of Deep Pockets, you can give them [[Mind Shield (EU2012)\|Mind Shields]] without, again, seriously hampering them.

	'''[[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] Supplemental:'''		'''[[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] Supplemental:'''
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	Supports may benefit the most from EW's changes, from [[Gene Mods (EU2012)\|Gene Mods]] and [[Medals (EU2012)\|Medals]] making them more sure hitters, to Training Roulette potentially giving them more damage-boosting abilities, such as the Heavy's HEAT Ammo (+50% against mechanical enemies), or a Sniper's Gunslinger (+2 to Pistol).		Supports may benefit the most from EW's changes, from [[Gene Mods (EU2012)\|Gene Mods]] and [[Medals (EU2012)\|Medals]] making them more sure hitters, to Training Roulette potentially giving them more damage-boosting abilities, such as the Heavy's HEAT Ammo (+50% against mechanical enemies), or a Sniper's Gunslinger (+2 to Pistol).

	The more curious change is that of [[Foundry (EU2012)#Tactical Rigging\|Tactical Rigging]]; before, the second item slot being exclusive to Support is now an across-the-board Foundry Project, their own Deep Pockets actually work in sympathy to this, giving one more use to limited-use items. This makes them a very flexible potential "Carry" unit: especially with Sprinter, you'll ~~problably~~ be most inclined to put the Arc Thrower on your Supports. With Training Roulette, you may not get the [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] abilities anymore, so be wary if you usually assign them as Medics with this option on~~. They still do get Deep Pockets, so it may not be as crippling~~. If they happen to get Grenadier, you may end up with your Scout carrying up to 6 grenades (and with [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|Alien Grenades]], that means 30 spreadable points of damage that also take out an enemy's cover).		The more curious change is that of [[Foundry (EU2012)#Tactical Rigging\|Tactical Rigging]]; before, the second item slot being exclusive to Support is now an across-the-board Foundry Project, their own Deep Pockets actually work in sympathy to this, giving one more use to limited-use items. This makes them a very flexible potential "Carry" unit: especially with Sprinter, you'll probably be most inclined to put the Arc Thrower on your Supports. With [[Training Roulette (EU2012)\|Training Roulette]], you may not get the [[Medikit (EU2012)\|Medikit]] abilities anymore, so be wary if you usually assign them as Medics with this option on. If they happen to get Grenadier + Deep Pockets, you may end up with your Scout carrying up to 6 grenades (and with [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|Alien Grenades]], that means 30 spreadable points of damage that also take out an enemy's cover).

	As Supports tend to be played as mid-range fighters, Adrenal ~~Neuralsympathy~~ may be the best choice for them: when they do score a kill (say, with a ~~Mindfray~~ to pick off a weakened enemy), they're the most likely to be in the place to affect the whole squad, thus letting your team to ''slaughter'' Alien and [[EXALT (EU2012)\|EXALT]] forces. With Hyper-Reactive Pupils compensating after any misses, the Sentinel/Covering Fire combo can make Supports into a useful point-defence unit. If any soldier has Adaptive Bone Marrow healing their base HP, be sure to let them regenerate it in full before using your Medic Support to restore their Armor HP.		As Supports tend to be played as mid-range fighters, Adrenal Neurosympathy may be the best choice for them: when they do score a kill (say, with a Mind Fray to pick off a weakened enemy), they're the most likely to be in the place to affect the whole squad, thus letting your team to ''slaughter'' Alien and [[EXALT (EU2012)\|EXALT]] forces. With Hyper-Reactive Pupils compensating after any misses, the Sentinel/Covering Fire combo can make Supports into a useful point-defence unit. If any soldier has Adaptive Bone Marrow healing their base HP, be sure to let them regenerate it in full before using your Medic Support to restore their Armor HP.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	* '''Combat Drugs''' smoke gives an undocumented +20 to [[Aim (EU2012)\|aim]], and ''loses'' its defensive benefit.		* '''Combat Drugs''' smoke gives an undocumented +20 to [[Aim (EU2012)\|aim]], and ''loses'' its defensive benefit.
	* Support's two other specialized abilities are '''Rifle Suppression''', allowing scouts or sentries to support attacks and '''Covering Fire''' (making it the only class that can react to enemy fire on [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]).		* Support's two other specialized abilities are '''Rifle Suppression''', allowing scouts or sentries to support attacks and '''Covering Fire''' (making it the only class that can react to enemy fire on [[Overwatch (EU2012)\|Overwatch]]).
	* '''Covering Fire''' reaction shot will be fired after enemy's shot. In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|EW DLC]], reaction shot will occur before the enemy's shot and yt also gives reaction shot against grenades, etc.		* '''Covering Fire''' reaction shot will be fired after enemy's shot. In the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|EW DLC]], reaction shot will occur before the enemy's shot and it also gives reaction shot against grenades, etc.
	* '''Deep Pockets''' has been changed on the EW DLC, to only giving +1 use to items rather than allowing a 2nd item, making it less powerful as before.		* '''Deep Pockets''' has been changed on the EW DLC, to only giving +1 use to items rather than allowing a 2nd item, making it less powerful as before.
	** Does not affect [[Combat Stims (EU2012)\|Combat Stims]], unfortunately.		** Does not affect [[Combat Stims (EU2012)\|Combat Stims]], unfortunately.

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	'''Dense Smoke''' is a huge defensive bonus that will make units in any kind of cover nearly untouchable. The catch to this is that after the appearance of [[Muton (EU2012)\|Mutons]], aliens will start carrying grenades. And any time they decide they don't like their odds to hit, they're liable to hurl a [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|grenade]] instead. This will do 5 damage to one or more unit and set you up for further pain by destroying your cover. This is a Very Bad Thing. Aside from that quirk, this is, again, a huge defensive bonus.		'''Dense Smoke''' is a huge defensive bonus that will make units in any kind of cover nearly untouchable. The catch to this is that after the appearance of [[Muton (EU2012)\|Mutons]], aliens will start carrying grenades. And any time they decide they don't like their odds to hit, they're liable to hurl a [[Alien Grenade (EU2012)\|grenade]] instead. This will do 5 damage to one or more unit and set you up for further pain by destroying your cover. This is a Very Bad Thing. Aside from that quirk, this is, again, a huge defensive bonus.

	'''Combat Drugs''' provides a powerful boost to your Will and a small one to [[Critical Hits (EU2012)\|Crit Chance]]. And while this isn't listed, it loses its defense bonus and gets +20 Aim bonus instead (this might be a bug, but it works this way now). Since the smoke lasts to next your turn, you can benefit from the Aim bonus twice. ~~Will~~ bonus ~~could be helpful~~ when ~~you want defense from [[Sectoid Commander (EU2012)\|Sectoid Commanders]] or [[Ethereal (EU2012)\|Ethereals]]~~, or ~~using psi attacks against high will targets~~.		'''Combat Drugs''' provides a powerful boost to your Will and a small one to [[Critical Hits (EU2012)\|Crit Chance]]. And while this isn't listed, it loses its defense bonus and gets +20 Aim bonus instead (this might be a bug, but it works this way now). Since the smoke lasts to next your turn, you can benefit from the Aim bonus twice. Note, however, that the will bonus is NOT applied when dealing with psionics, either offensive or defensive.

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	'''Smoke and Mirrors''' is, under ideal circumstances, better than Field Medic, as avoiding shots is preferable to healing (some of) the damage from a shot. The issue with this is that you're playing without a safety net, so if you don't use smokes effectively (or you deploy them correctly and the enemy shots connect anyway, or, as is more often the case in the later parts of the game, the enemy decides to lob a grenade at you), you're not going to find yourself in a good position. A side benefit of choosing Smoke and Mirrors is that you will never feel bad about packing an [[Arc Thrower (EU2012)\|Arc Thrower]], so consider that flexibility when making your decision.		'''Smoke and Mirrors''' is, under ideal circumstances, better than Field Medic, as avoiding shots is preferable to healing (some of) the damage from a shot. The issue with this is that you're playing without a safety net, so if you don't use smokes effectively (or you deploy them correctly and the enemy shots connect anyway, or, as is more often the case in the later parts of the game, the enemy decides to lob a grenade at you), you're not going to find yourself in a good position. A side benefit of choosing Smoke and Mirrors is that you will never feel bad about packing an [[Arc Thrower (EU2012)\|Arc Thrower]], so consider that flexibility when making your decision.

			On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]], this ability has been improved so that it allows 3 uses of Smoke Grenade instead of 2.

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