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[[File: Class Engineer (Long War).png|left|frame|64px|&nbsp;'''''Engineer''''']]
The '''Engineer''' is specialized in supporting and fighting mechanical units and the use of grenades, with their starting '''Mechanic''' ability giving them 2 uses of '''Repair'''.

:'''Primary Weapons''': Carbines, Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns.
:'''Secondary Weapon''': Pistols, Machine Pistols, Sawed-off shotgun.
:'''Class-Limited items''': None.
:'''Attribute Growth''': HP x2, Mob x2.
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== Abilities ==
{{Class Tree (LWR)|
|Specialist1={{Mechanic (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}} {{Repair (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}} 
|LCorporal1={{Grenadier (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|LCorporal2={{Smoke And Mirrors (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|LCorporal3={{Double Tap (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Corporal1={{Sapper (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}} 
|Corporal2={{Holo Rounds (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Corporal3={{Fragmentation (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant1={{Tandem Warheads (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant2={{Dense Smoke (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant3={{Critical System Targeting (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|TechSgt1={{Master Mechanic (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|GunSgt1={{Bring 'Em On (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|GunSgt2={{HEAT Warheads (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|GunSgt3={{Acid Tech (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|MSgt1={{Lock n' Load (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|MSgt2={{Extra Conditioning (LWR) |text=1|topbotpad=10}}
}}

== Tactical Advice ==
'''Role''': Offensive Support / Defensive Support

Engineers are a class largely based around items and special abilities, with their specialty being supporting and repairing mechanical units on the field. Additionally, they possess the ability to remove Thinmen Acid debuff by moving to or performing actions next to affected units. Naturally, with perks such as '''Dense Smoke''' and '''Smoke and Mirrors''', Engineers are extremely proficient defensive supporters.

On offensive front, they can support the squad using '''Holo Rounds''' giving whole team aim bonuses. Furthermore, rare '''Acid Tech''' perk is both offensive and defensive tool that works on both bio and mech aliens. On its own Engineers can be built into mech counter as several of their perks are targeting mechanical units through increased accuracy or damage. Alternatively, '''Grenadier''' route offers strong AOE damage capabilities, but once spent, Engineer will have little to offer on offensive front.

As Engineers are mostly brought along for their consumable items, and therefore don't need high aim, they are great candidates to be your primary '''Psionic''' troopers or '''Officers'''.

==Sample Builds==

===Grenadier Engineer===
The Grenadier Engineer excels in putting out pinpoint explosive firepower. This build sacrifices support versatility or fire support to improve the effectiveness of the Engineer's explosives. ''Grenadier'' is when this build comes online, giving the Engineer extra grenades and the ability to throw them further. ''Fragmentation'' or ''Sapper'' combined with ''Tandem Warheads'' and ''HEAT Warheads'' improve the effectiveness of explosives significantly and ensure they remain competitive against the ever increasing alien threat. This build is very reliant on equipped grenades, and once they run out it is left with very few options except repairing friendly Mechs. Psi powers are a good option to keep the Engineer busy even when out of explosives.

Sample Grenadier Build:
''Grenadier -> Sapper or Fragmentation -> Tandem Warheads -> Master Mechanic -> HEAT Warheads or Packmaster -> Extra Conditioning''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Grenadier (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Sapper (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Fragmentation (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level3={{Tandem Warheads (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Master Mechanic (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{HEAT Warheads (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
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'''Recommended Weapons:''' SMG, Carbine, Arc Rifle<br>
'''Recommended Equipment:''' HE Grenades, AP Grenades, Alien/Plasma Grenades, Mobility-increasers

Notes: 
* The choice between Sapper and Fragmentation is mostly one of consistency; ''Sapper'' always increases damage (including to the environment) and largely increases throw range, while ''Fragmentation'' gives your grenades a higher damage cap.
* As with many other supports and grenadiers, this build is a good candidate for Psi training to give them something to do when grenades are expended, unusuable, or not worth using.

===Support Engineer===
This build eschews the explosive lethality of the previous build for a dedicated support Engineer. It focuses on the use of reaction immune support grenades such as Smoke, Concussion, or Acid grenades thanks to ''Smoke and Mirrors''. ''Dense Smoke'' is a significant upgrade to Smoke Grenades, providing 60 total defence to physical and psionic attacks as well as critical hit immunity. ''Holo Rounds'' and ''Mechanic'' adds reliable utility to assist the rest of the squad in hitting a target as well as cleansing corrosion and repairing mechs. Overall this is a very specialized build that has no offensive power of its own but will help keep a squad safe in dire situations. Even more support options can be achieved through Psi training for added power.


Sample Support Build:
''Smoke and Mirrors -> Holo Rounds ->  Dense Smoke -> Master Mechanic -> Packmaster -> Extra Conditioning''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Smoke And Mirrors (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Holo Rounds (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level3={{Dense Smoke (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Master Mechanic (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{Acid Tech (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
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'''Recommended Weapons:''' Carbine, SMG, Arc Rifle<br>
'''Recommended Equipment:''' Smoke grenades, Concussion grenades/Psi grenades(psi), Acid grenades, Psi Frayer(psi)

Notes: 
* As with many other supports and grenadiers, this build is a good candidate for Psi training to give them something to do when support grenades are expended, unusuable, or not worth using. It also unlocks Psi Grenades/Psi Frayer as options.

===Double Tap Engineer===
The DT Engineer focuses on building an effective shooter that doesn't rely on consumables as the other Engineer builds do. With an early damage/accuracy boost from ''Double Tap'' and ''Holo Rounds'', the DT Engineer can either setup in a defensive position and output reliable high damage or choose to move aggressively to deliver two flanking shots to an unwary alien. ''Critical System Targeting'' and a potential ''Acid Tech'' means that this build tends to focus on handling Mechs. This build pairs well with a mechanical tank to hide behind as it can keep the Mech in good condition thanks to the repair skill.

Sample Anti-Mech Build:
''Double Tap -> Holo Rounds -> Critical System Targeting -> Master Mechanic -> Bring 'Em On or Acid Tech -> Lock N' Load''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Double Tap (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Holo Rounds (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level3={{Critical System Targeting (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Master Mechanic (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{Bring 'Em On (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Acid Tech (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Lock n' Load (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
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'''Recommended Weapons:''' Battle Rifle, Assault Rifle<br>
'''Recommended Equipment:''' Aim-increasers, Ammo-increasers, Damage-increasers, Special Ammo

Notes: 
* On close quarters maps this build can choose to use a shotgun, playing similarly to an Assault that specializes in killing mechs. This is quite risky, however, as they have no added defenses to keep them safe.
* At GSGT you get the choice between BeO for raw damage and graze chance or ''Acid Tech'' to further reinforce your anti-mech role by spreading corrosion (although this is useful against high armor aliens like Mutons too).
* None of the soldier upgrade paths are particularly strong for this build, thus any choice is fine for their general benefits to offense and/or defense.

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==See also==
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