Инженер (Long War)

Данные соответствуют версии b15e. Актуальная версия: 1.0.

Инженер

Инженер - уникальный класс, не имеющий аналогов в ванильном ХСОМ, хотя и имеющим несколько навыков Тяжелого пехотинка и Поддержки. Инженеры специализируются на использовании гранат, с их стартовой способностью Гранатометчик, дающей два использования для каждой наносящей урон гранаты, которая экипирована инженером, и увеличивающей дальность броска гранаты, и ещё несколькими навыками улучшающими применение гранат. Так же Инженеры имеют способности улучшающие разрушение укрытий и использование Дугомета.

Основное оружие: Карабины, Штурмовые винтовки, Боевые винтовки, Пистолеты-пулеметы, Дробовики

Дополнительное оружие: Пистолеты, Легкие Пистолеты-пулеметы, Обрез.

Классовое снаряжение: Бронебойные Боеприпасы, Осколочные Боеприпасы.

Способности

Звание	Способность
Специалист	Гранатометчик Позволяет держать до 2 разрушающих гранат в одной ячейке снаряжения. Кроме того, боец метает гранаты на 20% дальше.
	Нет других бонусов.
Младший Капрал	Голографическая Метка При стрельбе и огне на подавление увеличивает меткость союзников, атакующих ту же цель, на +10.	Дымовая Граната Может использовать одну дымовую гранату за задание. Дым улучшает защиту на +20 как своих, так и вражеских бойцов в зоне действия на 2 хода. Умение "Дымовая граната", используемое в начале хода первым действием, не заканчивает ход оперативника.	Сапер Гранаты и мины наносят +1 дополнительного урона. Все вооружение наносит дополнительный урон объектам местности.
	+1 Меткость.	Нет других бонусов.	Нет других бонусов.
Капрал	Меткий стрелок Основное оружие, дополнительное оружие, РПГ и вспомогательное оружие МЭК наносят 1 ед. дополнительного урона. Устраняет штраф к меткости при стрельбе из дополнительного оружия на дистанции более 14 метров.	Туманные Берега Дает одно дополнительное использование для всех экипированных гранат поддержки во время каждой миссии.	Кумулятивные Заряды Ракеты и гранаты наносят дополнительно 50% урона роботизированым врагам после оценки их Сопротивлямости Урону.
	+2 Меткость.	Нет других бонусов.	Нет других бонусов.
Сержант	Воля к Жизни Если боец в укрытии и не окружен, то он получает 1.5 Сопротивления Урону.	Ремонт Для оперативников XCOM: предоставляет +2 заряда Дугомета. Для дронов: позволяет ремонтировать роботизированных бойцов.	Подавление Огонь на подавление прижимает цель, снижая её меткость на -30, не давая вести ответный огонь и уменьшая дальность большинства атак по площади, включая броски гранат. Если цель начнёт движение, по ней будет произведен ответный выстрел (в этом случае Пулеметчики с ручными пулеметами также получают бонус Приспособленец). Воводит противника из режима Боеготовности. Способность не применима с Дробовиками, Снайперскими и Марксманскими винтовками.
	+3 Сила воли.	Нет других бонусов.	Нет других бонусов.
Мастер-Сержант	Сканер Боя Брошенный сканер создаст дополнительную точку обзора на 2 хода. Умение "Сканер Боя" дает 2 сканера и позволяет бросать сканер на значительно большее расстояние (на 70%). Бонус к дальности броска этого умения не суммируется с другими умениями на дальность броска.	Густой Дым Дымовые гранаты повышают защиту бойцов в задымленной зоне на 40, а не на 20. Действует и на врагов.	Хаос Увеличивает урон на 2 при подавлении. Также увеличивает урон от всех РПГ, фугасных гранат и неконтактных мин на 2. Для оружия серии ЛПП и ТЕП при использовании "Вспышки" увеличивает урон на 1. При стандартном выстреле и при использовании умения "Беглый Огонь" увеличивает урон на 2. Увеличивает урон на 4 для всех видов снайперских и макрсманских винтовок при стандартном выстреле и при использовании умения "Точный Выстрел".
	Нет других бонусов.	Нет других бонусов.	Нет других бонусов.
Старшина	Крепкое Здоровье Увеличивает здоровье на количество ОЗ, равное технологическому уровню брони. Всего таких уровней 4.	Глубокие Карманы Все предметы с ограниченным числом использований можно использовать еще один раз.	Кумулятивные Боеприпасы Основное оружие наносит дополнительно 50% урона по роботизированным противникам после оценки их Сопротивлямости Урону. Не имеет эффекта с любыми дробовиками.
	+3 Меткость, +3 Сила воли, +1 Мобильность.	Нет других бонусов.	Нет других бонусов.
Мастер Старшина	Объединенные Боеголовки Взрывчатка, используемая этим оперативником, наносит максимальный урон во всей зоне поражения.	Выстрел из РПГ Выстрелить фугасной ракетой из имеющегося РПГ.	Бомбардировка Позволяет бросать гранаты или стрелять из гранатомета на огромное расстояние (+50%).
	Нет других бонусов.	Нет других бонусов.	Нет других бонусов.

Прогрессия характеристик

Звание	За уровень	Всего	За уровень	Всего	За уровень*	Всего*
Специалист	1	1	3	3	5(6)	5(-6)
Младший Капрал	0	1	2	5	5(6)	10(-12)
Капрал	1	2	3	8	3(4)	13(-16)
Сержант	0	2	2	10	3(4)	16(-20)
Мастер-Сержант	1	3	3	12	3(4)	19(-24)
Старшина	0	3	2	15	3(4)	22(-28)
Мастер Старшина	1	4	3	18	3(4)	25(-32)

* Даже без Скрытого потенциала во второй волне, есть шанс получить одну дополнительную волю. Шанс указан в скобках. Псионики так же получают от 1 до 6 бонусной воли за уровень псионика (1 + rand(6)).

Tactical Advice

General

Role: Offensive Support / Defensive Support

Engineers are a class largely based around items and special abilities. Their starting Grenadier perk allows them doubled offensive grenades and a throw range bonus, and they can boost their offensive grenades further with Sapper and Bombardier. With perks such as Smoke Grenade, Dense Smoke and Smoke and Mirrors, Engineers can also become extremely proficient with defensive grenades, such as smoke grenades, ghost grenades and flashbangs, since the range bonus from Grenadier and Bombardier applies (Bombardier even works with Battlescanners, which are also available as a perk). Engineers can also enjoy triple uses of the Arc Thrower with the Repair perk. Unfortunately, all of these roles compete for your limited item slots.

If you choose the Fire Rocket perk, note that you will be unable to select a sidearm any more. Also bear in mind that Rocket and Shredder Rocket items are restricted to the Rocketeer class, so an Engineer with a rocket launcher can only ever have the one rocket. On the other hand, with Sapper that one rocket will blow a very big hole in any cover you fire it at.

On the downside, Engineers have the worst aim progression of all classes, so should you manage to exhaust your special abilities Engineers are lacking in offensive ability. Their dependence on items means Engineers are hard pressed to spare an item slot for a defensive item such as Chitin Plating, which, since they need to be near the front to throw their grenades at enemies, can leave them a little lacking in defense.

Algariept's advice

Briefing

The Engineer is perhaps the most conservatory class in the entire Xcom. Every class build will depend heavily on the player’s preference but where the Infantry has two defined paths – the Aggressive approach and the Defensive one, the Engineer has at least 3 – Capture, Damage grenades and Support grenades. The possibilities for hybrid builds are also quite a few. The Engineer brings a unique perk to the table – Repair. Unlike Disabling Shot, this perk cannot be replicated by any craftable equipment. There is a perk that can somewhat substitute it – the Packmaster, but its efficiency when augmenting the Arc Thrower is definitely lower.

Perks

Lance Corporal

Rapid Reaction

Engineers have a poor aim progression that can be augmented by the passive bonuses of specific perks. It will take a while for an Engineer to become reliable when building towards overwatch. There are some creative ways to use Rapid Reaction very early into a campaign, e.g. if you manage to plant a shotgun Engineer in the back lines of your enemies, two close range shotgun shots could make short work of two early game enemies. A carbine could also be used to assist a low rank Engineer. Just keep in mind that if you equip too many soldiers with carbines, your overall squad weapon damage will suffer. Unfortunately, the Engineer does not have access to Opportunist or Covering Fire, making the class considerably less adequate at overwatching.

Smoke Grenade

This type of support grenade can be useful in basically every mission. However, it is more of a last resort than a tool that you should rely on constantly. In later months, the smoke grenade can put your squad in a sticky situation. If the defense of your entire squad is amplified and especially if they are sticking closer to each other, aliens and Exalt are much more prone to use grenades. With the vastly expanded range of small items in Long War you will often find yourselves starved on item slots. A perk that removes the need to sacrifice a weapon slot for a specific grenade is a welcome addition to any squad. With this perk your soldier can take an action after throwing a smoke grenade which greatly increases the flexibility of that soldier.

Sapper

Without this perk Engineers cannot reliably destroy cover made from alien alloys and they will sometimes struggle with conventional cover. If you are raiding an alien vessel and you do not possess this perk, consider using AP grenades instead of HE ones. Sapper provides a decent boost to grenade damage, making your Engineers that much more deadly.

Corporal

HEAT Warheads

Armored unites in Long War are infinitely deadlier than they were in vanilla. This perk could be the difference between surviving a swam of seekers or wiping your squad. That said, Engineers do not use HEAT Warheads as efficiently as a Rocketeer, since grenades cannot hit flying targets unless creative use of terrain is employed. This is a small issue and while you should keep it in mind, do not let it discourage you from picking HEAT. The rocket that can be obtained further down the line is also augmented by this perk.

Smoke & Mirrors

Supportive grenades can greatly increase your squad’s survivability and its ability to incapacitate aliens. An extra charge of all supportive grenades in your Engineer’s inventory is no laughing matter even if you do not choose to use the Battle Scanner later on.

Holo-Targeting

Holo can greatly reduce the Engineer’s weakness, brought by the class’s lackluster aim, by augmenting the rest of the squad’s firepower. Keep in mind that multiple instances of Holo-targeting do not stack, so it may be counterproductive to pick it up on too many soldiers.

Sergeant

Ranger

The low aim of the Engineer can devaluate this perk when using an assault rifle, but it can improve the efficiency of the carbine and the shotgun. However, the Engineer does not have access to perks that provide critical damage or chance, so Ranger’s power less than with other soldiers.

Suppression

The ability to prevent aliens from employing long range grenades and other AOE abilities cannot be emphasized enough. Yet Engineers are not very adept at using the Battle rifle and a close range suppression with the shotgun can still get your suppressor shot. This class lacks access to Lock N' Load and picking up the Extended Mags item will greatly devaluate a grenade specialist’s equipment slots.

Repair

Capturing aliens is much more important than in Vanilla. The greatly expanded range of alien abilities makes the capturing game much more dangerous than before. The Arc Thrower has been also heavily nerfed. The maximum chance to capture an alien without the improvement project from the Foundry is 55% and even with the project that number rises only up to 58%. The Arc Thrower weighs twice as normal items so bringing multiple instances of this item is ill-advised in most situations. There are, however, quite a few number of ways that can keep an alien lockdown, so it is possible to use the Arc Thrower on the same alien more than once, if a capture has failed.

Tech Sergeant

Extra Conditioning

With the low aim of the Engineer, many players prefer to use them in close quarters. With the addition of extra will, mobility and up to +4 armor, this perk can greatly improve your soldier’s survivability. The extra aim bonus makes the perk worthwhile even if you have something different than close combat in mind.

Dense Smoke

The expanded range of the smoke grenade allows your soldiers to spread out much more efficiently and thus reduces the chance of baiting alien grenades. The extra flexibility, due to the increased AOE, should also be noted, since you will not always be able to pull your squad into a tight formation.

Battle Scanner

As the war progresses and the MECs start rolling in you might find yourself less willing to field Scouts. At that point the Engineers could very well take over scanner duty. Extra battle scanners allow for a faster clear of big maps with small number of enemies, thus improving Meld harvesting efficiency. In all situations, not having to sacrifice equipment slots to counteract seekers, is a welcome addition to any squad.

Gunnery Sergeant

Will to Survive

This perk can greatly increase the survivability of a close quarters Engineer, especially when in high cover. A potential number of 3 Damage Reduction is not something that should be passed on lightly and the extra Will is a nice addition to an already solid perk.

Ready for Anything

As previously stated, Engineers do not have access to Opportunist or Covering Fire, but if all perks that provide extra Aim have been picked up to this point than the Engineer will be capable of covering the squad with a total of +22 Aim at the Gunnery rank.

Packmaster

Packmaster greatly increases slot value and grenade efficiency. It also improves the Arc Thrower charges by 1. If you don’t need weapon firepower from your Engineer and can keep him safe, this perk could greatly improve his usefulness on the battlefield.

Master Sergeant

Mayhem

Extra grenade damage is always nice. However, the Engineer cannot use any weapon that benefits from mayhem. The Engineer does not have on hit effect perks such as Shredder ammo and thus the value of damaging Suppression is greatly reduced. Right now this is a somewhat lackluster perk even with the extra boost to Will and Aim.

Fire Rocket

Rockets are more unreliable as of beta 14 even for a Rocketeer. An Engineer’s rocket will be even less reliable when used without proper preparation, but with HEAT Warheads the rocket will still pack a decent punch. The +4 Aim on the side is a very welcome pick up for this class.

Bombard

This is one of the perks that allow the Engineer to shine as a grenade specialist. No other regular soldier has access to it and without it the Medic would probably take over the role of the only support grenade specialist in the game. The boost to grenade range is truly humongous.

Engineer Builds

Explosive Grenades Specialist

Perk progression
-	Lance Corporal	Corporal	Sergeant	Tech Sergeant	Gunnery Sergeant	Master Sergeant
Perk by tier	Sapper	HEAT Warheads	Ranger	Extra Conditioning	Packmaster	Bombard
Build Overview
Stat Boosts	+3 Aim; + 3 Will; + 1 Mobility
Strengths	AOE Damage
Weaknesses	Ranged flyers
Preferred battle sites	Heavy & Swarming abductions; Big UFOs; Data Recovery
Most common Loadout	Shotgun; Pistol; HE/AP/Alien grenades
Power Ranks	-
Description	This soldier specializes in dealing explosive damage. Most of the time, this Engineer will provide cover destruction for his squad. Once explosive reserves have been depleted the shotgun will remain effective at close range. This is not the most mobile or durable soldier, but will still be able to take a hit or two and move at a decent rate. Employ mainly when facing at least 15 enemies. During the actual mission the Engineer will provide makeshift artillery and finish stragglers with his shotgun.
Strategic Analysis	-

Support Grenades Specialist

Perk progression
-	Lance Corporal	Corporal	Sergeant	Tech Sergeant	Gunnery Sergeant	Master Sergeant
Perk by tier	Smoke Grenade	Smoke & Mirrors	Ranger	Dense Smoke	Packmaster	Bombard
Build Overview
Stat Boosts	+1 Aim
Strengths	Crowd Control
Weaknesses	Damage
Preferred battle sites	Light & Moderate Abductions; Small & Medium UFOs; Covert Extraction
Most common Loadout	Shotgun; Pistol; Flashbang, Chem Grenade (Psi-flashbang, Ghostgrenade, Chem Grenade if Psion)
Power Ranks	-
Description	This soldier handles very well before resources are depleted. Employ this soldier when fighting less than 20 enemies. Once this soldier depletes all grenades, overall usefulness will drop substantially.
Strategic Analysis	-

Capture Specialist

Perk progression
-	Lance Corporal	Corporal	Sergeant	Tech Sergeant	Gunnery Sergeant	Master Sergeant
Perk by tier	Rapid Reaction	Holo-Targeting	Repair	Extra Conditioning	Will to Survive	Fire Rocket
Build Overview
Stat Boosts	+12 Aim, +5 Will, +1 Mobility
Strengths	Durable, Damage
Weaknesses	Utility
Preferred battle sites	Light Abductions
Most common Loadout	Carbine/SMG; Pistol; Arc Thrower, alloy plate
Power Ranks	-
Description	If things get out of hand during a capture attempt this soldier should still be able to survive a potential backlash. Employ this Engineer when you expect a low number of enemies, since you want to maximize captures.
Strategic Analysis	-

Thrall

Perk progression
-	Lance Corporal	Corporal	Sergeant	Tech Sergeant	Gunnery Sergeant	Master Sergeant
Perk by tier	Sapper	Smoke & Mirrors	Repair	Battle Scanner	Packmaster	Bombard
Build Overview
Stat Boosts	N/A
Strengths	Versatility
Weaknesses	Efficiency, Fragile
Preferred battle sites	Any
Most common Loadout	Carbine; Pistol; Any
Power Ranks	-
Description	This is a pure hybrid build that allows the soldier to use virtually anything, but makes it so that this Engineer never truly excels at anything. Employ this soldier whenever you feel like you need an Engineer with whatever equipment you feel you lack.
Strategic Analysis	-

Debriefing

The Engineer is so versatile that you’d wish you could take multiple perks from the same rank.

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