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[[File: Class Pathfinder (Long War).png|left|frame|64px|Pathfinder]]
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MEC variant of the '''Scout''' class. Mirroring the Scouts they're recruited from, Pathfinders are mobile and very flexible in combat. Their aim progression is surpassed only by Jaegers and Snipers and their HP progression is average. Pathfinders have a range of offensive and defensive perks, allowing them to be customized for a number of combat roles.

:'''Primary Weapon:''' MEC Primary Weapons
:'''Secondary Weapon:''' MEC Secondary Weapon Systems
:'''Class-Limited items:''' MEC Equipment items

==Abilities==
{{Class Tree (Long War)|
|Specialist1={{ Hit And Run (Long War)|text=1}}
|SpecialistE1='''+1 Mobility.'''
|LCorporal1={{ Deadeye (Long War)|text=1}}
|LCorporal2={{ Advanced Fire Control (Long War)|text=1}}
|LCorporal3={{ Lone Wolf (Long War)|text=1}}
|LCorporalE1=''No other bonuses.''
|LCorporalE2='''+2 Aim.'''
|LCorporalE3=''No other bonuses.''
|Corporal1={{ Damn Good Ground (Long War)|text=1}}
|Corporal2={{ Sharpshooter (Long War)|text=1}}
|Corporal3={{ Flush (Long War)|text=1}}
|CorporalE1=''No other bonuses.''
|CorporalE2=''No other bonuses.''
|CorporalE3=''No other bonuses.''
|Sergeant1={{ Ranger (Long War)|text=1}}
|Sergeant2={{ Executioner (Long War)|text=1}}
|Sergeant3={{ Repair Servos (Long War)|text=1}}
|SergeantE1=''No other bonuses.''
|SergeantE2=''No other bonuses.''
|SergeantE3=''No other bonuses.''
|TechSgt1={{ Damage Control (Long War)|text=1}}
|TechSgt2={{ Aggression (Long War)|text=1}}
|TechSgt3={{ Vital Point Targeting (Long War)|text=1}}
|TechSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''
|TechSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''
|TechSgtE3=''No other bonuses.''
|GunSgt1={{ Bring Em On (Long War)|text=1}}
|GunSgt2={{ Squadsight (Long War)|text=1}}
|GunSgt3={{ Lock N Load (Long War)|text=1}}
|GunSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''
|GunSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''
|GunSgtE3=''No other bonuses.''
|MSgt1={{ Lightning Reflexes (Long War)|text=1}}
|MSgt2={{ Rapid Fire (Long War)|text=1}}
|MSgt3={{ Absorption Fields (Long War)|text=1}}
|MSgtE1=''No other bonuses.''
|MSgtE2=''No other bonuses.''
|MSgtE3='''-1 Mobility.'''
}}

==Stat Progression==
{{Stat Progression Table (Long War)
| rank1-hp-add=1 || rank1-aim-add=3 || rank1-will-add=2(-3) || rank1-hp-total=1 || rank1-aim-total=3 || rank1-will-total=2(-3)
| rank2-hp-add=0 || rank2-aim-add=3 || rank2-will-add=2(-3) || rank2-hp-total=1 || rank2-aim-total=6 || rank2-will-total=4(-6)
| rank3-hp-add=1 || rank3-aim-add=3 || rank3-will-add=2(-3) || rank3-hp-total=2 || rank3-aim-total=9 || rank3-will-total=6(-9)
| rank4-hp-add=0 || rank4-aim-add=3 || rank4-will-add=2(-3) || rank4-hp-total=2 || rank4-aim-total=12 || rank4-will-total=8(-12)
| rank5-hp-add=1 || rank5-aim-add=3 || rank5-will-add=2(-3) || rank5-hp-total=3 || rank5-aim-total=15 || rank5-will-total=10(-15)
| rank6-hp-add=0 || rank6-aim-add=3 || rank6-will-add=2(-3) || rank6-hp-total=3 || rank6-aim-total=18 || rank6-will-total=12(-18)
| rank7-hp-add=1 || rank7-aim-add=3 || rank7-will-add=2(-3) || rank7-hp-total=4 || rank7-aim-total=21 || rank7-will-total=14(-21)
}}

* Note that, even without Hidden Potential turned on, there is a chance of gaining 1 extra will per level (shown in parentheses above).

==Sample Builds==
===SS Marksman===
{{Class Build (Long War)|
|LCL={{ Lone Wolf (Long War)}} 
|CPL={{ Flush (Long War)}} 
|SGT={{ Executioner (Long War)}} 
|TSG={{ Vital Point Targeting (Long War)}} 
|GSG={{ Squadsight (Long War)}} 
|MSG={{ Rapid Fire (Long War)}}
|Boost=N/A
|Strength=great damage, good range
|Weakness=somewhat vulnerable, burns ammo very quickly
|Battles=All
|Loadout=Battle Computer, Hi Cap Mags, SCOPE
|Power Ranks=TSG and MSG for dmg, GSG for range and safety
|Description=This build focuses on laying down fire from long range, occasionally moving for flanks when available or necessary.  Compared to a non-overwatch Valkyrie this build offers better mobility with HnR+Lone Wolf vs Light Em UP+Platform Stability and better accuracy due to having Executioner and Lone Wolf affecting all shots (not just the first for PS) at the cost of less damage (either overall with Shredder Ammo or against mechs with HEAT).  Executioner can be dropped for Ranger or Repair Servos to gain more dmg or a bit of tank if desired.  Flush is useful for consistently securing kills and supporting overwatch teammates, but it can be dropped for Sharpshooter or even DGG.
|Strategic Analysis=This glass cannon build is most effective against stragglers, or attacking from just outside standard sight range. Like the Squadsight (SS) Jaeger builds, the trick is to keep it within 18-23 tile range to take advantage of SS, while taking up to 3 shots against uncovered targets using HnR and Rapid Fire. Alternately, you can maneuver for a HnR flank shot then retreat.  Cover destruction support to maximize HnR efficiency without needing to do potentially dangerous maneuvers for flanks is greatly appreciated.
}}

===Crazed Gunman===
{{Class Build (Long War)|
|LCL={{ Lone Wolf (Long War)}} 
|CPL={{ Damn Good Ground (Long War)}} 
|SGT={{ Repair Servos (Long War)}} 
|TSG={{ Vital Point Targeting (Long War)}} 
|GSG={{ Lock N Load (Long War)}} 
|MSG={{ Rapid Fire (Long War)}}
|Boost=N/A
|Strength=great damage
|Weakness=somewhat vulnerable
|Battles=All, especially Terror Missions
|Loadout=Mobile Exosuit, Tactical Sensors, Battle Computer, SCOPE
|Power Ranks=TSG and MSG for dmg, GSG for ammo supply
|Description=Similar to the SS Marksman, but trades the safety of range for the ability to constantly lay down massive volume of fire.  DGG is good for abusing high ground to get fantastic shots with relative safety, but can be dropped for Sharpshooter to get more crits or even Flush.  If DGG is dropped, mobile exosuit is no longer necessarily required if you prefer heavy suits.  Repair Servos can also be dropped for Executioner if you don't mind having a MEC with no tank perks.  Tactical Sensors and/or a Battle Computer are very important for preventing this soldier from being overwhelmed.  
|Strategic Analysis=Flank around the sides of enemy lines whenever possible for powerful flank shots and also to keep some enemies out of range from this soldier.  This build's sustained volume of fire combined with its mobility is especially good on terror missions where a.) killing lots of enemies very quickly is necessary to minimize civilian casualties and b.) lots of single target damage is sometimes needed to take out a high level squad leader.  Unfortunately, Hit and Run cannot be activated on the same turn as reloading with Lock N' Load (This is likely a bug caused by the two abilities using the same game resources, but very important to keep in mind when planning turns).
}}
===Critfinder===
{{Class Build (Long War)|
|LCL={{ Lone Wolf (Long War)}} 
|CPL={{ Sharpshooter (Long War)}} 
|SGT={{ Ranger (Long War)}}
|TSG={{ Aggression (Long War)}} 
|GSG={{ Bring Em On (Long War)}} 
|MSG={{ Rapid Fire (Long War)}}
|Boost=N/A
|Strength=superb damage
|Weakness=glass cannon, goes through ammo quickly
|Battles=All
|Loadout=Battle Computer, Targeting Module/SCOPE/Holo-Targeter, Tactical Sensors
|Power Ranks=GSgt for max crit damage
|Description=This build focuses on annihilating targets with an extremely powerful single-shot critical hit and then fleeing out of sight thanks to Hit and Run. You can also shoot a second time with Rapid Fire if you need something dead or reload your weapon, though you'll have to position carefully in that case. Tactical Sensors and a Battle Computer is enough of a Defense bonus to allow another MEC or bio trooper to tank. Targeting Module can help secure crits, Holo-Targeter can make your follow-up Rapid Fire shot more accurate, and SCOPE can split the difference between the two. To maximize mobility, don't equip any Secondary weapons.
|Strategic Analysis=This glass cannon build is pretty squishy to field by itself and requires a supporting bio trooper or MEC to tank for it. Tactical Sensors are essential and will make it fairly unlikely to get shot at. Your ammo capacity is pretty bad without Lock n Load but you can't combine it with Hit and Run anyways; mech weapons have a base ammo capacity of 3, which improves to 4 after ammo conservation, so that leads to a simple rotation of HnR + RF in turn 1 and HnR + reload in turn 2.
}}

==See also==
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[[Category:Soldiers (Long War)]]
[[Category:MECs (Long War)]]
[[Category:Long War]]