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[[File: Class Infantry (Long War).png|left|frame|64px|&nbsp;&nbsp;'''''Infantry''''']]
The '''Infantry''' class borrows elements from the Assault and Heavy classes. Their signature ability is '''Light 'Em Up''', which reduces the AP cost of standard shots to 1, allowing them to fire twice per turn.

:'''Primary Weapon''': Carbines, Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns.
:'''Secondary Weapon''': Pistols, Machine Pistols, Sawed-off shotgun.
:'''Class-Limited items''': None.
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== Abilities ==
{{Class Tree (LWR)|
|Specialist1={{ Light 'Em Up (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|LCorporal1={{ Will To Survive (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}{{ Steadfast (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|LCorporal2={{ Sentinel (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}{{ Opportunist (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|LCorporal3={{ Grenadier (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Corporal1={{ Tenacious Defense (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Corporal2={{ Lock n' Load (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Corporal3={{ Mayhem (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant1={{ Extra Conditioning (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant2={{ Snapshot (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant3={{ Kitted (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|TechSgt1={{ Ranger (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|GunSgt1={{ Bring 'Em On (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|GunSgt2={{ Impact (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|GunSgt3={{ Tandem Warheads (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|MSgt1={{ Aggression (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|MSgt2={{ Packmaster (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
}}

== Stat Progression ==

{{Stat Progression Table (LWR)
| rank1-hp=+0-1 (50%) | rank1-aim=+5-15 | rank1-mob=+1.3 | rank1-will=+5-15
| rank2-hp=+0-1 (50%) | rank2-aim=+1-3 | rank2-mob=- | rank2-will=+1-3
| rank3-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank3-aim=+1-3 | rank3-mob=- | rank3-will=+1-3
| rank4-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank4-aim=+1-3 | rank4-mob=- | rank4-will=+1-3
| rank5-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank5-aim=+1-3 | rank5-mob=- | rank5-will=+1-3
| rank6-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank6-aim=+1-3 | rank6-mob=- | rank6-will=+1-3
| rank7-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank7-aim=- | rank7-mob=- | rank7-will=-
| hptotal=+0-7 | aimtotal=+10-30 | mobtotal=+1.3 | willtotal=+10-30
}}

'''Predictable Potential:'''

{{Stat Progression Table (LWR)
| rank1-hp=+1 | rank1-aim=+10 | rank1-mob=+1.3 | rank1-will=+10 
| rank2-hp=+1 | rank2-aim=+2 | rank2-mob=- | rank2-will=+2
| rank3-hp=- | rank3-aim=+2 | rank3-mob=- | rank3-will=+2
| rank4-hp=- | rank4-aim=+2 | rank4-mob=- | rank4-will=+2
| rank5-hp=- | rank5-aim=+2 | rank5-mob=- | rank5-will=+2
| rank6-hp=- | rank6-aim=+2 | rank6-mob=- | rank6-will=+2
| rank7-hp=- | rank7-aim=- | rank7-mob=- | rank7-will=-
| hptotal=+2 | aimtotal=+20 | mobtotal=+1.3 | willtotal=+20
}}

== Tactical Advice ==
'''Role''': Medium Range Offense

Infantry are mid-range damage dealers. They can fire twice per turn if they don't move, which makes them excel at eliminating enemies by attrition. Because they must remain stationary to fire twice, they tend to perform best with rifles and carbines, rather than shotguns or SMGs, which are more position dependent - if you want a more mobile soldier who's designed for mobility and getting flanks, look to the [[Assault (LWR)|Assault]] class. The Infantry's ability to fire twice per turn makes them competitive with Snipers at direct damage. Due to their high fire-rate it is very important to keep an eye on the Infantry's ammunition, as it can run out very quickly.

Infantry have decent aim progression and have relatively uncomplicated builds - they have at least one talent at each rank that improves their proficiency with their primary weapon and also have a selection of defensive abilities available at each rank. The Infantry does have a powerful utility perk combination to improve overwatch in '''Sentinel''', and '''Lock n' Load''', and '''Ranger'''.

== Sample Builds ==

===Tank Infantry===
The Tank Infantry is a potent and straightforward hybrid build that leverages the excellent Infantry stat growths and the innate offensive power of ''Light 'Em Up'' to produce a well rounded combatant capable of dealing and tanking damage at a variety of ranges. Depending on roster needs, the build can be either taken in a more offensive or defensive direction and all available enhancements (Officer, Psi, Genemods) can be equally used to great effect to improve its capabilities.<br/>
Sample Tank Build:
''Will To Survive -> Tenacious Defense or Lock n' Load -> Extra Conditioning or Kitted -> Ranger -> Bring 'Em On -> Aggression''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Will To Survive (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Tenacious Defense (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Lock n' Load (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} 
|level3={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Kitted (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Ranger (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{Bring 'Em On (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Aggression (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
}}

'''Recommended Weapons:''' Assault rifle, Battle Rifle, Arc Rifle. Secondary Autopistol.<br>
'''Recommended Equipment:''' Drum Mags, Special ammo, Platings, Combat Stims, Psi Defender/Conduit.

Notes
* This build is one of the most versatile builds in the game, as it covers offense, defense, and sometimes utility depending on item/perk choices.
* Tenacious Defense can be switched out for Lock n' Load for more offensive uptime. When combining a Psi Defender and a plating on a Psi Infantry, you may also find the extra crit resist redundant anyways.
* Extra Conditioning against Kitted is a toss up between extra stats + free action chance and additional sustain.
* Infantry are top-tier Conduit users as they take multiple actions per turn that can benefit from its free action chance, and the flat damage bonus never hurts.
* Arc Rifles pair well with an Autopistol to cover both biological and mechanical threats, and LeU can even make the Arc Rifle do decent damage to biologicals in a pinch. Both MSGT perks are wasted when using one, however.

===Overwatch Infantry===
This straightforward build focuses on using mid-range reaction shots to cover front-line tanking soldiers and lock down alien movement as the AI generally dislikes running into reaction fire. Since this build forgoes any defensive perks, other soldiers with tanking builds must be placed between this soldier and any foes. With ''Lock n' Load'' and ''Sentinel'' providing constant offensive uptime and precise reaction fire, this build is very effective against enemies in cover and will rapidly rack up damage during protracted firefights. ''Light 'Em Up'' also allows it to shoot directly at a target if needed and immediately return to Overwatching, enabling a valuable maximum of 3 shots per turn. This can be further increased with Inner Fire (Psi, +1 OW shot) or Enhanced Metabolism (Gene mod, +1 OW shot), up to a theoretical maximum of 4 shots per turn.
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Sample OW Build:
''Sentinel -> Lock n' Load -> Any -> Ranger -> Impact or Bring 'Em On -> Aggression''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Sentinel (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Lock n' Load (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level3={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Snapshot (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Kitted (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Ranger (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{Impact (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Bring 'Em On (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Aggression (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
}}

'''Recommended Weapons:''' Assault rifle, Battle Rifle, SMG<br>
'''Recommended Equipment:''' Drum Mags, Damage-increasers, Aim-increasers, Special ammo.

Notes
* This build will put Gene Mods to good use, especially Predictive Tracking for the added aim on reaction shots, Enhanced Metabolism for an extra Overwatch shot, and Adrenal Neurosympathy which is more likely to trigger thanks to the high number of actions per turn.
* Psi is also a strong option thanks to the Infantry's high will growth, Inner Fire, and the power of Conduit when taking multiple actions per turn.
* An SMG can be an interesting choice for an aggressive Commander that likes to move in to flank and Overwatch exposed targets to disrupt enemy positions. Be warned, however, that some enemies are liable to shoot your vulnerable soldier even while flanked.
* The choice at SGT is pretty open: Extra Conditioning is solid all around, Snapshot guarantees that Overwatching is safe and pairs nicely with Impact for situational Overwatch removal, and Kitted gives some utility and ammo.

===Grenadier Infantry===
The Grenadier Infantry is an efficient package that delivers both fire support and explosive damage from mid range. The high stat growths of the class allows it to perform decently on both fronts and to remain a credible offensive threat once out of grenades, which will happen quite quickly as it gains ''Packmaster'' very late into the build.<br/>
Sample Grenadier Build:
''Grenadier -> Mayhem -> Extra Conditioning -> Ranger -> Tandem Warheads -> Packmaster''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Grenadier (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Mayhem (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level3={{Extra Conditioning (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Ranger (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{Tandem Warheads (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Packmaster (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
}}

'''Recommended Weapons:''' Assault Rifle, SMG, Carbine, Arc Rifle. Secondary autopistol.<br>
'''Recommended Equipment:''' HE grenades, AP grenades, Alien/Plasma grenades, Psi Frayer/Conduit.

Notes
* This build will enjoy Psi powers to use when out of grenades or if throwing grenades is not an option.
* High aim growth and Light 'Em Up make the Arc rifle a viable option for a large burst of damage against hard to crack mechs.

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==See also==
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[[Category: Long War Rebalance]]
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