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{{Toc_(LWOTC)|40}}[[File:XCOM2_WotC_chosen_logo.png|frameless|center|Chosen|link=Chosen (LWOTC)]]

==The Chosen==
The chosen are unique enemies granted powers by the elders and are a serioues threat against XCOM. They are not to be taken lightly and can cause serious set backs. Compared to WotC, they now act more like raid bosses so expect a tough fight and to not always be able to take them out quickly before they can cause problems.

===Basic Mechanics===
====Appearances====
The chosen first appear at Force Level 3 and can be discovered upon meeting them in a mission or contacting a region under their control. The chosen upgrades to T2 at FL9, T3 at FL14, and T4 at FL20.
Due to their increased strength and increased focus on having tough engagements, their appearance decreases the amount of enemies present and is limited to the following missions:
* Intel Raids
* Supply Convoy Retaliation
* Recruit Raids
* Haven attacks/defense (Full Retaliations)
* Haven invasions
* Chosen Avenger Assaults
* Chosen Citadel Assaults

====Keen====
Chosen are much tougher and it is expected to take some wounds and you may even lose some soldiers. With that, when they are present in the field, no soldiers can die and will always bleedout allowing you a chance to save them. But if you don't get the soldier back up, the chosen can capture them from any range (they do not leave the field afterwards) but it requires their full turn allowing you additional time to eliminate them.

====Reactions====
The chosen now gain a "prime reaction" granting them an additional action when damaged but is limited to only select abilities. They are allowed to move or [[Perk_List_(LWOTC)#Combat_Readiness|Combat Readiness]] which grants 10 aim and 10 defense while in cover and can remove the maim effect. This option can be disabled through the second wave.

====Immunities====
The chosen are immune to any negative mental effects, frost, critical attacks.

====Weaknesses====
The chosen no longer have any general weaknesses but take 25% additional damage from their respective advesary hero faction.

===Strategy Layer===
In the strategy layer, the chosen can perform various activites for the month which can be viewed in the chosen screen acessible in the geoscape. Their available activities is based on their current knowledge level, ranging from 0-100. The chosen passively gains 9 knowledge at every supply drop and an additional 4 whenever they successfully kidnap a soldier. The following is a list of available activities chosen can accomplish:
* Training : At the end of the month, they gain a new strength empowering them
* Retribution : Requires at least 25 knowledge. Attack a region reducing the haven's effectiveness by 20% for 21 days and gain 5 knowledge. Can be performed up to two times from a given chosen but only three can be performed all together.
* Dark Event : Requires at least 50 knowledge. The chosen activates another dark event.
* Sabotage : Requires at least 75 knowledge. The chosen can perform various activites disrupting xcom:
** Delay research by 12 days
** Can steal 8-10 weapon upgrades but requires at least 8 upgrades to activate.
** Can steal 5-10 elerium cores but requires at least 5 cores to activate.
** Can steal 5-10 datapads but requires at least 5 datapads to activate.
** Can inflict "fear of chosen" to 10 random soldiers
** Increase current wound times by 10 days
* Assault the avenger : Requires at least 100 knowledge. Launch an assault against the avenger that occurs in 2-10 days.

==The Assassin==
[[File:XCOM2_WotC_ChosenAssassin.png|frameless|center|The Assassin|link=Chosen (LWOTC)#The Assassin]]
<div style="text-align: center;">'''''Now a close-combat menace, the Assassin is a juggernaut that will run towards you and slash you whenever possible. Her initially-low, but ever-increasing damage cannot be underestimated.'''''</div>

===Basic Abilities===
{{Chosen Abilities (LWOTC)
|Ability1A={{Slash (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability1B={{Vanishing Wind (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability1C={{Impact Compensation (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability1D=
|Ability2A={{Infighter (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2B={{Harbor Wave (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2C={{Hit and Run (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2D={{Blind Grenade (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3A={{Bending Reed (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3B={{Blood Thirst Chosen (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3C={{Unstoppable (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3D=
}}

===Strengths===
{{Chosen Strength (LWOTC)
|Tier1A={{Predator (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1B={{Toxic Nightmare (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1C={{Kinetic Plating (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1D={{Blast Shield (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1E={{Cutthroat (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1F={{Mark (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1G={{Grazing Fire (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1H={{Moving Target (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1I={{Stiletto (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1J=
|Tier1K=
|Tier2A={{Anticipation (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2B={{Return Fire (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2C={{Toxic Nightmare (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2D={{Hit it where it Hurts (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2E={{Overkill (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2F={{Concentration (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2G={{Damage Control (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2H={{Precise Strike (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2I={{Watchful (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2J={{Moving Target (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2K=
|Tier3A={{Close Combat Specialist (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3B={{Avenger (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3C={{Hunter's Instincts (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3D={{Fatality (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3E={{Psychotic Rage (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3F={{You cannot Hide (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3G={{Bladestorm (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3H={{Apex Predator (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3I={{Moving Target (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3J=
|Tier3K=
}}

===Tips===
* She takes further and further reduced damage with each successive attack, so try to cram as much damage as possible into as few attacks as possible as early as possible.
*If she is standing next to a soldier or rebel at the time, she ''will'' use her turn or Chosen reaction to slash. Thus it is recommended to mainly bring soldiers decently capable of attacking her from outside her movement range.
** If, however, she is not adjacent to a valid slash target during her turn or action, she will use it to move towards the closest such target; thus it is advisable to dust off the "Berserker pong" strategies you used in the first game.
* She has both Bladestorm ''and'' Close Combat Specialist (which will trigger even when she is targeted by ''someone else's'' CCS), so Assaults an Shinobis are not recommended.

==The Hunter==
[[File:XCOM2_WotC_ChosenHunter.png|frameless|center|The Hunter|link=Chosen (LWOTC)#The Hunter]]
<div style="text-align: center;">'''''The Hunter is the master of long range combat, constantly keeping distance from your troops while taking them down with highly accurate fire. Weak at close combat, but is not to be underestimated..'''''</div>

===Basic Abilities===
{{Chosen Abilities (LWOTC)
|Ability1A={{Disabler (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability1B={{Flashbang (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability1C={{Farsight (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability1D=
|Ability2A={{Infighter (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2B={{Quickdraw (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2C={{Anticipation (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2D=
|Ability3A={{Ready For Anything (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3B={{Low Profile (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3C={{Grapple (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3D=
}}

===Strengths===
{{Chosen Strength (LWOTC)
|Tier1A={{Predator (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1B={{Hit it where it Hurts (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1C={{Blast Shield (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1D={{Overkill (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1E={{Executioner (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1F={{Instant Reaction Time (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1G={{Mark (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1H={{Moving Target (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1I=
|Tier1J=
|Tier1K=
|Tier2A={{Lightning Hands (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2B={{Hunter's Instincts (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2C={{Toxic Nightmare (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2D={{Damage Control (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2E={{Apex Predator (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2F={{Moving Target (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2G=
|Tier2H=
|Tier2I=
|Tier2J=
|Tier2K=
|Tier3A={{Infernal Fury (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3B={{Faceoff (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3C={{Avenger (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3D={{You cannot Hide (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3E={{Psychotic Rage (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3F={{Hazmat Vest (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3G=
|Tier3H=
|Tier3I=
|Tier3J=
|Tier3K=
}}

===Tips===
* By far the most irritating thing about him is his Ready For Anything ability, which is exacerbated by his very long sight range and exceedingly high aim and damage. Thus it is highly recommended to bring soldiers with abilities that nullify or bypass overwatch, such as Interference, Combat Protocol, Lightning Reflexes, Shadowstep, or Phasewalk.

==The Warlock==
[[File:XCOM2_WotC_ChosenWarlock.png|frameless|center|The Warlock|link=Chosen (LWOTC)#The Warlock]]
<div style="text-align: center;">'''''The Elder's greatest champion is an incredibly dangerous support unit and the king of mid range combat, capable of completely disabling your troops and heavily strengthening his.'''''</div>

===Basic Abilities===
{{Chosen Abilities (LWOTC)
|Ability1A={{Grazing Fire (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability1B={{Close Combat Specialist (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability1C=
|Ability1D=
|Ability2A={{Teleport Ally (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2B={{Warlock's Greatest Champion (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2C={{Summon Follower's (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability2D=
|Ability3A={{Mind Control (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3B={{Mind Scorch (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 1}}
|Ability3C=
|Ability3D=
}}

===Strengths===
{{Chosen Strength (LWOTC)
|Tier1A={{Kinetic Plating (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1B={{Predator (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1C={{Cool Under Pressure (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1D={{Blast Shield (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1E={{Infighter (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1F={{Mark (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1G={{Overkill (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1H={{Moving Target (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier1I=
|Tier1J=
|Tier1K=
|Tier2A={{Anticipation (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2B={{High Voltage (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2C={{Light 'Em Up (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2D={{Aggression (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2E={{Concentration (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2F={{Damage Control (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2G={{Apex Predator (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2H={{Instant Reaction Time (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2I={{Fatality (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2J={{Watchful (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier2K={{Moving Target (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3A={{Avenger  (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3B={{Terrorize (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3C={{Return Fire (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3D={{Overbearing Superiority (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3E={{Stiletto (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3F={{Psychotic Rage (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3G={{You cannot Hide (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3H={{Hazmat Vest (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3I={{Moving Target (LWOTC)| b_name = 1 | b_descr = 1 | b_info = 1 | b_table = 0 }}
|Tier3J=
|Tier3K=
}}

===Tips===
* Warlock's Greatest Champion will usually be used on a target viable for skulljacking, so it's recommended to bring one along.
** Barring that, the Psi Troopers' Soulfire attack is also very useful here, since it bypasses the ablative hit points bestowed on the target.


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