Weapons (LWR)

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Weapon Types

Weapon Tiers

Conventional/Ballistic

These are the basic weapons you start with - they are relativity unchanged in Long War Rebalance. You will want to upgrade to superior guns in the long run. Ballistic weapons use the same models as EXALT ballistic weapons in vanilla.

Base Damage: 4

Arc

There are 3 Arc Weapons: the Arc Rifle, Arc Pistol, and the Stun Rifle. While most campaigns will likely build some of each, the Stun Rifle is mandatory to win the game.

The Arc Rifle and Pistol only deal full damage against Mechanical units and have hefty penetration.

Beam Lasers

Early beam lasers form the second tier of weapons, and all carry a small inherent accuracy bonus, which can make them good 'training' weapons for inexperienced troopers. Beam lasers have increased accuracy and higher crit.

Base Damage: 4
Bonus Stats: +10 aim, +20 crit
Note: Pistol gains more crit but no aim

Gauss

Gauss weapons return to ballistic projectiles but alien power sources make man-portable magnetic accelerators practical; combined with alloy-based projectiles, it's a recipe for pretty formidable personal weaponry.

Gauss weapons are essentially just a damage upgrade over Ballistic and Beam weapons at the cost of being heavier. The 'Quenchguns' foundry project will grant all Gauss primary weapons a +10 penetration bonus against all units, which helps make Gauss weapons even more effective.

Base Damage: 6
Bonus Stats: +0.6 weight

Pulse Lasers

Refining and enhancing laser technology allows for the development of pulse laser weaponry, another step up in terms of firepower. Pulse lasers are simply a refinement on Beam lasers, dealing more damage as a bonus. They use the same visuals as XCOM-built laser weaponry from vanilla.

Base Damage: 6
Bonus Stats: +15 aim, +30 crit
Note: Pistol gains more crit but no aim

Plasma

Plasma weapons remain the most powerful weapons available to XCOM, and have had their unique bonuses increased. They are also impervious to damage or destruction so commanders can feel safe bringing them on late game missions. However, Plasma weapons now have a significant meld cost and require UFO power sources in their construction, they also take longer to research. However, you no longer need to capture Aliens and recover their weapons in order to manufacture Plasma weapons.

Base Damage: 8

Plasma-Specific Bonuses:

• Plasma Rifle: Grants Carapace Shredder and Sublimator
• Plasma Battle Rifle: Grants Panzer Shredder
• Plasma Carbine: Grants Aerial Shredder and Aerial Tracking
• Plasma SMG: -0.6 weight, +20 crit, +50% crit damage
• Plasma Reflex Cannon (Shotgun): Grants Ether Shredder and Sublimator
• Plasma Strike Rifle: +2 damage and +20 pen against preoccupied targets
• Plasma Sniper Rifle: +2 dmg and +20 pen on reaction shots or shots at targets not protected by cover
• Plasma Novagun (SAW): +16 damage against targets at full HP
• Plasma Dragon (LMG): +2 damage to Suppressive Fire
• Plasma Particle Cannon (MEC): +8 damage against Mechanical
• Plasma Autocannon (SHIV): +15 aim, +15 crit
• Plasma Vulcan (SHIV): +1.3 mobility
• Plasma Pistol: +2 damage against biologic units
• Plasma Autopistol: +3 crit damage

Weapon Classes

Several classes of weapons occur at each technology level. The weapon classes are, in descending order of base damage:

Weapon	Base Damage
Vulcan Cannons	250%
LMGs, Autocannons, and MEC Weapons	200%
Shotguns, SAWs and Sniper Rifles	150%
Battle Rifles and Strike Rifles	125%
Assault Rifles	100%
Carbines, SMGs, Pistols and Machine Pistols	75%

Primary Weapons

Long War broadens the amount of weapons available, both by increasing the number of weapon tiers, and increasing the number of weapons that are available in each tier. While there are weapons that are only available to one or a few classes, each class has several weapons to choose from.

Assault Rifles

Assault Rifles are the baseline rifle, providing a decent balance of weight, accuracy and firepower. Their base ammo is 4 (increased by Ammo Conservation), and their base damage is 100%. Assault Rifles gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
Assault Rifle	All biosoldiers			4 (3-5)	20%	4 (5)	18	Can be steadied	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Rifle	All biosoldiers		+10	4 (3-5)	40%	4 (5)	18	Can be steadied	Beam Lasers	15	20	6				15 days
Gauss Rifle	All biosoldiers	-0.6		6 (5-7)	20%	4 (5)	18	Can be steadied	Gauss Weapons	38	40	35	5			22 days
Pulse Rifle	All biosoldiers		+15	6 (5-7)	50%	4 (5)	18	Can be steadied	Pulse Lasers	65	45	5	35			25 days
Plasma Rifle	All biosoldiers			8 (7-9)	20%	4 (5)	18	Grants Carapace Shredder Grants Sublimator Can be steadied	Standard Plasma Weapons	125	250	60	40	30	1 UFO Power Source	62 days

Battle Rifles

Battle Rifles are heavier versions of Assault Rifles. They trade mobility and ammo capacity for increased damage output. Their base ammo is 2 (increased by Ammo Conservation), and their base damage is 125%. Battle Rifles gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
Battle Rifle	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	-0.6		5 (4-6)	10%	2 (3)	18	+15 penetration Can be steadied	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Battle Rifle	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	-0.6	+10	5 (4-6)	30%	2 (3)	18	+15 penetration Can be steadied	Beam Lasers	15	20	6				15 days
Gauss Battle Rifle	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	-1.3		7 (6-8)	10%	2 (3)	18	+20 penetration Can be steadied	Gauss Weapons	38	40	35	5			22 days
Pulse Battle Rifle	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	-0.6	+15	7 (6-8)	40%	2 (3)	18	+20 penetration Can be steadied	Pulse Lasers	65	45	5	35			25 days
Plasma Battle Rifle	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	-0.6		10 (8-12)	10%	2 (3)	18	Grants Panzer Shredder +15 penetration Can be steadied	Standard Plasma Weapons	125	250	60	40	30	1 UFO Power Source	62 days

Carbines

Carbines are lighter versions of Assault Rifles focusing more on aim and mobility. They are light-weight and have higher aim but deal reduced damage. Their base ammo is 3 (increased by Ammo Conservation), and their base damage is 75%. Carbines gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
Assault Carbine	All biosoldiers	+0.6	+10	3 (2-4)	20%	3 (4)	18	Grants Aerial Precision: +20 crit and +50% crit damage vs airborne Can be steadied	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Carbine	All biosoldiers	+0.6	+20	3 (2-4)	40%	3 (4)	18	Grants Aerial Precision: +20 crit and +50% crit damage vs airborne Can be steadied	Beam Lasers	15	10	4				15 days
Gauss Carbine	All biosoldiers	+0.6	+10	4 (3-5)	20%	3 (4)	18	Grants +25% crit damage Grants Aerial Precision: +20 crit and +50% crit damage vs airborne Can be steadied	Gauss Weapons	35	25	25	5			19 days
Pulse Carbine	All biosoldiers	+0.6	+25	4 (3-5)	50%	3 (4)	18	Grants +25% crit damage Grants Aerial Precision: +20 crit and +50% crit damage vs airborne Can be steadied	Pulse Lasers	63	30	3	15			25 days
Plasma Carbine	All biosoldiers	+0.6	+10	6 (5-7)	20%	3 (4)	18	Grants Aerial Precision: +20 crit and +50% crit damage vs airborne Grants Aerial Shredder Grants Aerial Tracking: Ignores the defense from flying Can be steadied	Light Plasma Weapons	120	160	40	30	30	1 UFO Power Source	60 days

SMGs

SMGs (Submachine Guns) are light weapons, with a focus on flanking and scoring critical hits. They are light-weight and have high crit damage. Their base ammo is 2 (increased by ammo conservation), and their base damage is 75%. SMGs gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10) and lose aim for being in far proximity (-5 aim per tile further than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
SMG	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners, and Rocketeers	+0.6		3 (2-4)	30%	2 (3)	18	Grants +150% crit damage Grants Burst	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser SMG	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners, and Rocketeers	+0.6	+10	3 (2-4)	50%	2 (3)	18	Grants +150% crit damage Grants Burst	Beam Lasers	15	10	4				15 days
Gauss SMG	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners, and Rocketeers	+0.6		4 (3-5)	30%	2 (3)	18	Grants +175% crit damage Grants Burst	Gauss Weapons	35	25	25	5			19 days
Pulse SMG	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners, and Rocketeers	+0.6	+15	4 (3-5)	60%	2 (3)	18	Grants +175% crit damage Grants Burst	Pulse Lasers	63	30	3	15			25 days
Plasma SMG	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners, and Rocketeers	+1.3		6 (5-7)	50%	2 (3)	18	Grants +200% crit damage Grants Burst	Light Plasma Weapons	120	160	40	30	30	1 UFO Power Source	60 days

Shotguns

Shotguns have limited range but high damage. Their low base crit chances are offset by proximity/flanking bonuses due to Pinpoint Accuracy. Their base ammo is 3, and their base damage is 150%. Shotguns gain extra aim for being in close proximity to a target (+10 aim per tile closer than 10) and lose aim for being in far proximity (-10 aim per tile further than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
Shotgun	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	0	0	6 (5-7)	0%	3 (4)	18	Saturation Fire: Shots within 4 tiles gain +25% base damage	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Scattershot	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	0	10	6 (5-7)	20%	3 (4)	18	Saturation Fire: Shots within 4 tiles gain +25% base damage	Beam Lasers	18	25	8				18 days
Gauss Alloy Cannon	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	-0.6	0	9 (8-10)	0%	3 (4)	18	Saturation Fire: Shots within 4 tiles gain +25% base damage	Gauss Weapons	40	65	55	15			22 days
Pulse Scattershot	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	0	15	9 (8-10)	30%	3 (4)	18	Saturation Fire: Shots within 4 tiles gain +25% base damage	Pulse Lasers	65	65	5	45			27 days
Plasma Reflex Cannon	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners	0	0	12 (10-14)	0%	3 (4)	18	Grants Ether Shredder Saturation Fire: Shots within 4 tiles gain +25% base damage	Standard Plasma Weapons	132	450	80	50	45	1 UFO Power Source	76 days

SAWs

SAWs (Squad Automatic Weapons) are exclusive to Gunners. They deal more damage and carry more ammunition than Assault Rifles, but incur a penalty to aim, mobility and crit. They cannot be steadied unless paired with Alloy Bipod. SAWs grant the Bulletstorm, Burst, and Shredder abilities. Their base ammo is 5 and their base damage is 150%. SAWs gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
SAW	Gunners	-1.3	-10	6 (5-7)	-30%	5	18	Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Burst	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Autorifle	Gunners	-1.3		6 (5-7)	-10%	5	18	Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Burst	Advanced Beam Lasers	18	30	8				16 days
Gauss Autorifle	Gunners	-2.0	-10	9 (8-10)	-30%	5	18	Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Burst	Advanced Gauss Weapons	38	50	55	6			22 days
Pulse Autolaser	Gunners	-1.3	5	9 (8-10)	0%	5	18	Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Burst	Advanced Pulse Lasers	65	60	10	45			27 days
Plasma Novagun	Gunners	-1.3	-10	12 (10-14)	-30%	5	18	+16 damage against targets at full HP Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Burst	Heavy Plasma Weapons	128	450	90	60	45	1 UFO Power Source	80 days

LMGs

LMGs (Light Machine Guns) are a heavier variant of SAWs. They have greater damage, ammo, and provide Bulletstorm, Danger Zone, Burst, and Shredder abilities; but have even less mobility, aim, crit, and remove a small equipment slot. They cannot be steadied unless paired with Alloy Bipod. Their base ammo is 5 and their base damage is 200%. LMGs gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
LMG	Gunners	-2.0	-30	8 (7-9)	-50%	5	18	-1 small equipment slot Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Danger Zone Grants Burst	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Gattler	Gunners	-2.0	-20	8 (7-9)	-30%	5	18	-1 small equipment slot Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Danger Zone +0.4 radius to Danger Zone Grants Burst	Advanced Beam Lasers	18	35	10				18 days
Gauss Machine Gun	Gunners	-2.6	-30	12 (10-14)	-50%	5	18	-1 small equipment slot Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Danger Zone Grants Burst	Advanced Gauss Weapons	45	70	55	10			23 days
Pulse Gattler	Gunners	-2.0	-15	12 (10-14)	-20%	5	18	-1 small equipment slot Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Danger Zone +0.4 radius to Danger Zone Grants Burst	Advanced Pulse Lasers	70	60	10	50			28 days
Plasma Dragon	Gunners	-2.0	-30	16 (14-18)	-50%	5	18	+2 damage to Suppressive Fire -1 small equipment slot Grants Bulletstorm Grants Shredder Grants Danger Zone Grants Burst	Heavy Plasma Weapons	135	450	85	65	45	1 UFO Power Source	82 days

Strike Rifles

Strike Rifles are lighter versions of Sniper Rifles, restricted in use to Scouts and Snipers. They support Squadsight, meaning Snipers can always fire at long ranges and Scouts can with the help of a Marksman Scope. Their base ammo is 3, and their base damage is 125%. Strike rifles lose aim for being in close proximity (-20 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
Strike Rifle	Snipers Scouts	-0.6		5 (4-6)	20%	3	130	Can be steadied +5 penetration	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Strike Rifle	Snipers Scouts	-0.6	+10	5 (4-6)	40%	3	130	Can be steadied +5 penetration	Advanced Beam Lasers	18	20	8				16 days
Gauss Strike Rifle	Snipers Scouts	-1.3		7 (6-8)	20%	3	130	Can be steadied +10 penetration	Advanced Gauss Weapons	45	55	55	10			23 days
Pulse Strike Rifle	Snipers Scouts	-0.6	+15	7 (6-8)	50%	3	130	Can be steadied +10 penetration	Advanced Pulse Lasers	67	55	10	45			27 days
Plasma Strike Rifle	Snipers Scouts	-0.6		10 (8-12)	20%	3	130	+2 damage and +20 pen vs preoccupied targets Can be steadied +5 penetration	Precision Plasma Weapons	132	400	80	50	45	1 UFO Power Source	76 days

Sniper Rifles

Sniper Rifles are only available to Snipers. Regular shots that operate at Squadsight ranges and have lower Squadsight penalties (2 aim per tile instead of 5). Note that reaction shots do not fire at Squadsight ranges. Sniper Rifles require 2 AP to fire, and thus cannot be used after moving or performing any other costly action. Their base ammo is 3, and their base damage is 150%. Sniper rifles lose aim for being in close proximity (-20 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
Sniper Rifle	Snipers	-1.3	+10	6 (5-7)	20%	3	130	Reduces squadsight penalty to -2 aim/tile Requires 2 AP to fire Can be steadied +10 penetration	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Sniper Rifle	Snipers	-1.3	+20	6 (5-7)	40%	3	130	Reduces squadsight penalty to -2 aim/tile Requires 2 AP to fire Can be steadied +10 penetration	Advanced Beam Lasers	18	25	8				16 days
Gauss Long Rifle	Snipers	-2.0	+10	9 (8-10)	20%	3	130	Reduces squadsight penalty to -2 aim/tile Requires 2 AP to fire Can be steadied +10 penetration	Advanced Gauss Weapons	45	100	55	15			23 days
Pulse Sniper Rifle	Snipers	-1.3	+25	9 (8-10)	50%	3	130	Reduces squadsight penalty to -2 aim/tile Requires 2 AP to fire Can be steadied +10 penetration	Advanced Pulse Lasers	65	65	10	45			27 days
Plasma Sniper Rifle	Snipers	-1.3	+10	12 (10-14)	20%	3	130	+2 dmg and +20 pen on reaction/steady shots and targets not protected by cover Reduces squadsight penalty to -2 aim/tile Requires 2 AP to fire Can be steadied +10 penetration	Precision Plasma Weapons	135	450	90	70	45	1 UFO Power Source	78 days

MEC Weapons

MEC primary weapons, unsurprisingly, are only available to MECs. They don't have much crit chance, but deal heavy damage tied with SHIV autocannons. Their base ammo is 3, and their base damage is 200%. MEC weapons gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
Minigun	MECs			8 (7-9)	0%	3	18	Can be steadied	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Lance	MECs		+10	8 (7-9)	20%	3	18	Can be steadied	Advanced Beam Lasers MEC Warfare Systems	20	110	10		10		18 days
Gauss Railgun	MECs	-0.6		12 (10-14)	0%	3	18	Can be steadied	Advanced Gauss Weapons MEC Warfare Systems	45	180	65	10	20		23 days
Pulse Lance	MECs		+15	12 (10-14)	30%	3	18	Can be steadied	Advanced Pulse Lasers MEC Warfare Systems	65	180	10	50	75		27 days
Plasma Particle Cannon	MECs			16 (14-18)	0%	3	18	Can be steadied +8 damage to mechanical targets	Heavy Plasma Weapons MEC Warfare Systems	135	900	90	80	60	1 UFO Power Source	82 days

Autocannons

Autocannons are only available to SHIVs. They deal heavy damage tied with MEC weapons, but suffer from low ammo capacity. They can be quite heavily customised by adding different SHIV configurations. Their base ammo capacity is 2, and their base damage is 200%. Autocannons gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Prerequisites		Cost
														Other
Autocannon	SHIVs			8 (7-9)	0%	2	18	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Autocannon	SHIVs		+10	8 (7-9)	20%	2	18	Beam Lasers	20	35	10				18 days
Gauss Sentry Gun	SHIVs	-0.6		12 (10-14)	0%	2	18	Gauss Weapons	40	50	55	10			22 days
Pulse Autocannon	SHIVs		+15	12 (10-14)	30%	2	18	Pulse Lasers	65	75	10	50			27 days
Plasma Autocannon	SHIVs		+15	16 (14-18)	15%	2	18	Vehicular Plasma Weapons	130	450	85	70	60	1 UFO Power Source	82 days

Vulcan Cannons

Vulcan Cannons are heavier Autocannons also only available to SHIVs. They deal the heaviest damage, but suffer from long range aim penalties and heavier weight. Their base ammo capacity is 2, and their base damage is 250%. Vulcan Cannons gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10) and lose aim for being in far proximity (-5 aim per tile further than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
															Other
Vulcan Cannon	SHIVs	-0.6		10 (8-12)	0%	2	18	Grants Burst	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Vulcan	SHIVs	-0.6	+10	10 (8-12)	20%	2	18	Grants Burst	Beam Lasers	20	35	10				18 days
Gauss Vulcan	SHIVs	-1.3		15 (13-17)	0%	2	18	Grants Burst	Gauss Weapons	40	50	55	10			22 days
Pulse Vulcan	SHIVs	-0.6	+15	15 (13-17)	30%	2	18	Grants Burst	Pulse Lasers	65	75	10	50			27 days
Plasma Vulcan	SHIVs	+0.6		20 (17-23)	0%	2	18	Grants Burst	Vehicular Plasma Weapons	130	450	85	70	60	1 UFO Power Source	82 days

Arc Primary Weapons

The Arc Rifle is a powerful anti-mechanical weapon, which gives bonus damage and penetration against mechanical units. The Stun Rifle is a primary weapon used to make alien captures. Stun chances have been increased significantly from base Long War; an alien with 1/2/3 health has 100/92/80% chances respectively. The Elerium Batteries foundry project improves this further. In addition, failed stuns on aliens at or below 4 HP will Maim. The Elerium Batteries foundry project also grants an extra ammo to both weapons. Arc Rifles lose aim for being in close proximity (-20 aim per tile closer than 10).

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Aim	Dmg	Charges	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
Arc Rifle	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners		+15 vs mech	2 (1-3) vs bio 7 (6-8) vs mech	2 (3)	18	Has Overload +80 Penetration vs mech Cannot critically hit Aim penalty at close range Can be steadied	Alien Circuitry	10	90	12 days
Stun Rifle	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners, Rocketeers	-2.0			2 (3)	4	Stuns autopsied biologic aliens -1 small equipment slot	Xenobiology	10	100	14 days

Secondary Weapons

LWR contains a normal pistol for each weapon tier except Gauss, and a machine pistol for Ballistic, Gauss and Plasma.

Units that cannot use secondary weapons: Privates, Gunners, and SHIVs

Units that cannot use sidearms and have unique secondary weapons: Rocketeers and MECs

All sidearms grant the Maim ability.

Pistols

Pistols are the default sidearm and cost no weight/mobility. They incur large aim penalties when fired at longer range. Their base ammo is 2 (increased by High Capacity Pistols) and their base damage is 75%. Pistols gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10) and lose aim for being in far proximity (-5 aim per tile further than 10). Ranger eliminates the far range penalty.

There are no basic Pistol equivalents for the Gauss tier.

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
Pistol	All biosoldiers except: Gunners, Rocketeers	Weightless	3 (2-4)	0%	2 (3)	18	Grants Maim	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Laser Pistol	All biosoldiers except: Gunners, Rocketeers	Weightless	3 (2-4)	40%	2 (3)	18	Grants Maim	Beam Lasers	15	5	1			13 days
Pulse Pistol	All biosoldiers except: Gunners, Rocketeers	Weightless	4 (3-5)	80%	2 (3)	18	Grants Maim	Pulse Lasers	60	10	1	5		24 days
Plasma Pistol	All biosoldiers except: Gunners, Rocketeers	Weightless	6 (5-7)	0%	2 (3)	18	+2 damage vs biologic units Grants Maim	Compact Plasma Weapons	120	40	5	10	5	60 days

Autopistols

Autopistols grant increased base damage during critical hits in exchange for a mobility penalty. Like regular Pistols, they incur large aim penalties when firing at longer range. Their base ammo is 2 (increased by High Capacity Pistols) and their base damage is 75%. Machine Pistols gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10) and lose aim for being in far proximity (-5 aim per tile further than 10). Ranger eliminates the far range penalty.

There are no Autopistol equivalents for either Laser tier.

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Dmg	Crit	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
Machine Autopistol	All biosoldiers except: Gunners, Rocketeers	-0.6	3 (2-4)	15%	2 (3)	18	Grants Maim Grants +70% crit damage	XCOM starts with an unlimited supply
Gauss Autopistol	All biosoldiers except: Gunners, Rocketeers	-0.6	4 (3-5)	20%	2 (3)	18	Grants Maim Grants +70% crit damage	Gauss Weapons	35	10	5	1		19 days
Plasma Autopistol	All biosoldiers except: Gunners, Rocketeers	-0.6	6 (5-7)	15%	2 (3)	18	Grants Maim Grants +100% crit damage	Compact Plasma Weapons	120	50	10	10	10	60 days

Arc Pistol

The Arc Pistol is similar to its Arc Rifle counterpart, dealing less damage but with the properties of a pistol, making it effective at close ranges instead of long ranges. Arc Pistols gain aim for being in close proximity (+5 aim per tile closer than 10) and lose aim for being in far proximity (-5 aim per tile further than 10). Ranger eliminates the far range penalty.

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Dmg	Charges	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
Arc Pistol	All biosoldiers except: Gunners, Rocketeers	-0.6	1 vs bio 5 (4-6) vs mech	2 (3)	18	Has Overload +50 Penetration vs mech Cannot Critically Hit Grants Maim	Alien Circuitry	15	8	15 days

Sawed-off Shotgun

The Sawed-off Shotgun is unique to the Ballistic tier, and provides a short-range, high-damage secondary weapon. It is useful for soldiers that need a powerful and accurate close-range weapon to defend themselves in a pinch, but won't fare as well in prolonged firefights at range. It receives a +3 damage upgrade with the Foundry project Quenchguns, bringing it up to Gauss-tier damage. It has 1 ammo, and deals 150% damage. Sawed-off Shotguns gain aim for being in close proximity (+10 aim per tile closer than 10) and lose aim for being in far proximity (-10 aim per tile further than 10, and additional -5 aim per tile further than 10 for being a sidearm). Ranger eliminates the sidearm far range penalty.

Name	Usable by	Mob offset	Dmg	Weapon ammo	Weapon range	Special properties	Prerequisites		Cost
Sawed-off Shotgun	All biosoldiers except: Snipers, Gunners, Rocketeers	-0.6	6 (5-7) Upgrades to 9 (8-10)	1	18	Hardened grants 50% DR vs this weapon Hits count as 3 instances of damage	3	20	8 days

See also

Long War Rebalance: Loadout
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