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Xcom 2 war of the chosen skill tree12/18/2023 ![]() In WotC, I like my Specialists to have at least Above Average combat intelligence, if not higher, so that I can take both Revival and Haywire Protocols.When you’re able to complete that objective on the last possible turn without exposing yourself to flanking fire, you’ll thank me. Always bring Specialists on Guerrilla Ops that involve hacking (or “retrieving items”, or whatever), since they can hack long-distance.Guardian users appreciate Magazines, especially. Items: Specialists love Medkit, Skullmine, and generically good weapon upgrades like Repeaters and Stocks.Because I always pick Guardian at Major rank, then Covering Fire is the natural synergy at Captain. ![]() I dislike Ever Vigilant, because the Specialist almost never dashes if they’re scanning, hacking, or healing. Most of the abilities are negotiable, except for the Captain and Major tiers.Scan every Advent tower and crate with your Specialist to farm for the +20 hack bonus (you can always hit “cancel” and you’ll be fine, even in concealment).If you’re playing normal, though, you shouldn’t ever need more than one healing tree skill (even if you only reload saves where you mis-click or don’t notice the fuel tank you took cover behind, that avoids the majority of fatal encounters).You can always respect in the AWC/Training Grounds later. Medic builds are a little stronger in the early rounds of an Ironman run than they are anywhere else, when you’re constantly suffering from RNG.I’ll try to hit the big exceptions, but use your discretion and feel free to be creative in your playthroughs. One note: I know I literally just said “no optimal paths”, but this guide would crash Steam if I delved into every corner case and exception. It’s for all of the above, because that’s XCOM, baby. Therefore, this guide isn’t just for complete newbies, for veterans contemplating an Ironman run, or for dejected Commanders who have just been squad-wiped. That’s my guiding philosophy with XCOM strategy - any given decision depends on everything else. Suffice it to say I’ve experimented a LOT with this game, enough to know there can’t be a single “optimal” way to play, because the strategy is so situational. I should know - I’ve played hundreds of hours of XCOM 2, everything from scrub-level-Rookie to Commander Ironman, Commander speed-run to Legendary vanilla. My goal, rather than prescribing “The Correct Path”, is to describe several successful paths. Sure, there is a specified way to beat the game quickly, or to unlock certain items, but in general, you should play this game as you like it. SHEN’S LAST GIFT introduces a new soldier class with unique upgradeable weapons, armor and customization features, and a new narrative-driven mission and map.The idea of an “XCOM2 guide” is somewhat oxymoronic - there are very few “objectively” best classes, best builds, or best paths.ALIEN HUNTERS introduces a new mission, new soldier customizations, weapons and gameplay themed around XCOM as an elite alien hunting unit.ANARCHY’S CHILDREN features more dramatic rebellion-themed soldier customizations.The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the full base game and the Reinforcement pack, featuring three themed add-on packs: ENGAGE IN HEAD-TO-HEAD MULTIPLAYER: Mix-and-match squads of humans and aliens and battle head-to-head on randomly-generated maps.Use your Scientists and Engineers to research, develop and upgrade weapons and armor to fit your preferred tactics. RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND UPGRADE: Configure and build rooms on the Avenger to give XCOM new capabilities on the battlefield.A NEW BREED OF ENEMY: A diverse cast of enemies from powerful new alien species to the ADVENT, enforcers of the alien regime, offer a distinct tactical challenge.Rescue VIPs and save fallen comrades by carrying them to the extraction point. Loot enemies for precious gear and artifacts. TACTICAL GUERRILLA COMBAT: New gameplay systems offer more tactical flexibility in combat.RECRUIT RESISTANCE FIGHTERS: Five soldier classes, each with its own skill tree, let you create specific soldiers for your tactical plan.New open-ended gameplay lets you decide where to guide your strike team, how to grow popular support, and when to combat enemy counter-operations. ![]()
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