Difference between revisions of "Gunner (Long War)"
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The '''Gunner''' class is similar to a suppression specialized Heavy in vanilla XCOM. Their signature ability is '''Suppression''', and they are the only class that can use the Light Machine Gun and Squad Automatic Weapon line of weapons. Suppression is improved over vanilla, working to restrict the target's ability to use rockets and grenades as well as its vanilla effects. To compensate, the Gunner loses the vanilla Heavy's rockets. |
The '''Gunner''' class is similar to a suppression specialized Heavy in vanilla XCOM. Their signature ability is '''Suppression''', and they are the only class that can use the Light Machine Gun and Squad Automatic Weapon line of weapons. Suppression is improved over vanilla, working to restrict the target's ability to use rockets and grenades as well as its vanilla effects. To compensate, the Gunner loses the vanilla Heavy's rockets. |
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− | :'''Primary Weapon''': SAWs, LMGs, Assault Rifles |
+ | :'''Primary Weapon''': SAWs, LMGs, Assault Rifles. |
− | :'''Secondary Weapon''': None |
+ | :'''Secondary Weapon''': None. |
+ | :'''Class-Limited items''': Smartgun Kit, Armor Piercing Ammo, Alloy Bipod. |
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== Abilities == |
== Abilities == |
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{{Class Tree (Long War)| |
{{Class Tree (Long War)| |
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|Specialist1=[[File:HEAVY SUPPRESSION.png|32px|center]]'''Suppression''' <br/> ''Suppress an enemy, giving them -30 Aim and reduced range on AOE abilities.'' |
|Specialist1=[[File:HEAVY SUPPRESSION.png|32px|center]]'''Suppression''' <br/> ''Suppress an enemy, giving them -30 Aim and reduced range on AOE abilities.'' |
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− | |SpecialistE1=' |
+ | |SpecialistE1='''' |
− | |LCorporal1=[[File: |
+ | |LCorporal1=[[File:SUPPORT COVERINGFIRE.png|32px|center]]'''Covering Fire'''<br/>''Allows reaction shots to trigger on enemy attacks, not just enemy movement'' |
|LCorporal2=[[File:ASSAULT FLUSH.png|32px|center]]'''Flush'''<br/>''Fire a shot that causes enemies to run out of cover. The shot is easy to hit with, but does reduced damage.'' |
|LCorporal2=[[File:ASSAULT FLUSH.png|32px|center]]'''Flush'''<br/>''Fire a shot that causes enemies to run out of cover. The shot is easy to hit with, but does reduced damage.'' |
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− | |LCorporal3=[[File: |
+ | |LCorporal3=[[File:HEAVY HOLO.png|32px|center]]'''Holo-Targeting'''<br/>''Shooting, flushing or suppressing enemies also confers a +10 Aim to any allies' attacks on those enemies.'' |
− | |LCorporalE1='''' |
+ | |LCorporalE1='''Provides +3 Aim.''' |
− | |LCorporalE2='''' |
+ | |LCorporalE2=''No other bonuses.'' |
− | |LCorporalE3='' |
+ | |LCorporalE3=''No other bonuses.'' |
− | |Corporal1=[[File: |
+ | |Corporal1=[[File:HEAVY SHREDDER.png|32px|center]]'''Shredder Ammo'''<br/>''Any unit hit takes additional damage from all sources for the next 4 turns.'' |
|Corporal2=[[File:HEAVY HEAT AMMO.png|32px|center]]'''HEAT Ammo'''<br/>''Your primary weapon does additional damage against robotic enemies.'' |
|Corporal2=[[File:HEAVY HEAT AMMO.png|32px|center]]'''HEAT Ammo'''<br/>''Your primary weapon does additional damage against robotic enemies.'' |
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− | |Corporal3=[[File: |
+ | |Corporal3=[[File:ALIEN CANNONFIRE.png|32px|center]]'''Ranger'''<br/>''Primary weapons do one additional damage.'' |
− | |CorporalE1='' |
+ | |CorporalE1=''No other bonuses.'' |
− | |CorporalE2='''' |
+ | |CorporalE2=''No other bonuses.'' |
− | |CorporalE3='''' |
+ | |CorporalE3='''Provides +2 Aim, +2 Will.''' |
− | |Sergeant1=[[File: |
+ | |Sergeant1=[[File:ASSAULT TACTICALSENSE.png|32px|center]]'''Tactical Sense'''<br/>''Confers +5 Defense per enemy in sight (max +20).'' |
− | |Sergeant2=[[File:SNIPER EXECUTIONER.png|32px|center]]'''Executioner'''<br/>'''' |
+ | |Sergeant2=[[File:SNIPER EXECUTIONER.png|32px|center]]'''Executioner'''<br/>''Confers +10 Aim and + 10 critical chance against targets at or below 50% health.'' |
− | |Sergeant3=[[File: |
+ | |Sergeant3=[[File:HEAVY DANGERZONE.png|32px|center]]'''Danger Zone'''<br/>''Increases area of effect of Suppression, rockets, grenade launchers and proximity mine launchers.'' |
− | |SergeantE1='''' |
+ | |SergeantE1='''Provides +2 Aim, +1 Mobility.''' |
− | |SergeantE2='''' |
+ | |SergeantE2='''Provides +4 Aim, +2 Will, +1 Mobility.''' |
− | |SergeantE3='''' |
+ | |SergeantE3='''Provides +1 Mobility.''' |
− | |TechSgt1=[[File: |
+ | |TechSgt1=[[File:MEC ADVANCED FIRE CONTROL.png|32px|center]]'''Ready For Anything'''<br/>''If the unit fires without moving, it automatically enters overwatch.'' |
|TechSgt2=[[File:ASSAULT RAPIDFIRE.png|32px|center]]'''Rapid Fire'''<br/>''Take two shots against a single target in quick succession. Each shot carries a -15 penalty to Aim.'' |
|TechSgt2=[[File:ASSAULT RAPIDFIRE.png|32px|center]]'''Rapid Fire'''<br/>''Take two shots against a single target in quick succession. Each shot carries a -15 penalty to Aim.'' |
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− | |TechSgt3=[[File: |
+ | |TechSgt3=[[File:SNIPER DOUBLETAP.png|32px|center]]'''Double Tap'''<br/>''Allows both actions to be used for Standard Shot, Headshot, or Disabling Shot, provided no costly actions were taken, 1 turn cooldown.'' |
− | |TechSgtE1='''' |
+ | |TechSgtE1='''Provides +2 Aim.''' |
− | |TechSgtE2='''' |
+ | |TechSgtE2=''No other bonuses.'' |
− | |TechSgtE3='''' |
+ | |TechSgtE3=''No others bonuses.'' |
− | |GunSgt1=[[File: |
+ | |GunSgt1=[[File:ASSAULT BRINGTHEMON.png|32px|center]]'''Bring 'Em On'''<br/>''Adds 1 damage on critical hits for each enemy the squad can see (up to 5).'' |
|GunSgt2=[[File:ASSAULT RESILLIENCE.png|32px|center]]'''Resilience'''<br/>''Confers immunity to critical hits.'' |
|GunSgt2=[[File:ASSAULT RESILLIENCE.png|32px|center]]'''Resilience'''<br/>''Confers immunity to critical hits.'' |
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− | |GunSgt3=[[File: |
+ | |GunSgt3=[[File:HEAVY WILLTOSURVIVE.png|32px|center]]'''Will to Survive'''<br/>''Reduces all normal damage taken by 1.5 if in cover and not flanked.'' |
− | |GunSgtE1='''' |
+ | |GunSgtE1='''Provides +1 Aim, +1 Will.''' |
− | |GunSgtE2='''' |
+ | |GunSgtE2='''Provides +4 Aim, +4 Will.''' |
− | |GunSgtE3='''' |
+ | |GunSgtE3=''No other bonuses.'' |
− | |MSgt1=[[File: |
+ | |MSgt1=[[File:ASSAULT EXTRACONDITIONING.png|32px|center]]'''Extra Conditioning'''<br/>''Confers bonus health based on which type of armor is equipped. Heavier armor increases the bonus.'' |
− | |MSgt2=[[File:SUPPORT SENTINEL.png|32px|center]]'''Sentinel'''<br/>'''' |
+ | |MSgt2=[[File:SUPPORT SENTINEL.png|32px|center]]'''Sentinel'''<br/>''Allows two reaction shots during Overwatch, instead of only one.'' |
− | |MSgt3=[[File: |
+ | |MSgt3=[[File:HEAVY MAYHEM.png|32px|center]]'''Mayhem'''<br/>''Confers 2 additional damage to SAW- and LMG- series weapons (including when suppressing), sniper and long rifles, marksman's, strike and reflex rifles, rockets, suppression, grenade launchers and Proximity Mines.'' |
− | |MSgtE1='''' |
+ | |MSgtE1='''Provides +3 Aim, +3 Will, +1 Mobility.''' |
− | |MSgtE2='''' |
+ | |MSgtE2='''Provides +2 Aim, +2 Will.''' |
− | |MSgtE3='''' |
+ | |MSgtE3=''No other bonuses.'' |
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Revision as of 02:19, 16 August 2014
The Gunner class is similar to a suppression specialized Heavy in vanilla XCOM. Their signature ability is Suppression, and they are the only class that can use the Light Machine Gun and Squad Automatic Weapon line of weapons. Suppression is improved over vanilla, working to restrict the target's ability to use rockets and grenades as well as its vanilla effects. To compensate, the Gunner loses the vanilla Heavy's rockets.
- Primary Weapon: SAWs, LMGs, Assault Rifles.
- Secondary Weapon: None.
- Class-Limited items: Smartgun Kit, Armor Piercing Ammo, Alloy Bipod.
Abilities
Stat Progression
Rank | HP at level | Total HP | Aim at level | Total Aim |
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Specialist | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Lance Corporal | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Corporal | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Sergeant | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Tech Sergeant | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
Gunnery Sergeant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
Master Sergeant | 1 | 4 | 3 | 21 |
Tactical Advice
Role: Medium Range Offense / Offensive Support
The Gunner is akin to the vanilla Suppression Heavy, but with a key difference: the Long War Gunner has mediocre aim, compared to the vanilla Heavy's abysmal aim, meaning that unlike the vanilla Heavy she can put out reasonable damage with the machine gun when nothing needs suppressing.
In a sense the Gunner's first "perk" is their ability to use SAW and LMG-type weapons. SAWs have higher damage and larger magazines than assault rifles, with a mobility penalty. LMGs are even more restricted on mobility, but have even higher damage and larger magazines, have extended range, and suffer no aim penalty and can crit when taking their reaction shot at a target that's being suppressed. A major decision when building a Gunner is deciding if they will use a LMG or SAW-type weapon. SAW gunners have more mobility but shorter range, so will value some mobility and defense as well as offense. LMG gunners will be more interested in offense. Note that Suppression works at the LMG's full range.
Gunners have a lot of flexibility in their builds, with many viable combinations. Several strong utility perks are available, including Holo-Targeting and Shredder Ammo and of course Suppression. Gunners can make Suppression area effect with Danger Zone and make it inflict damage with Mayhem. Some strong offensive perks are also available in Double Tap, Rapid Fire and HEAT Ammo.