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*The [[Heavy (EU2012)|Heavy]] alternative weapon. Although initially a 1 shot weapon unless the Heavy gains the '''Shredder Rocket''' or the '''Rocketeer''' abilities, its usage can have a major impact a battle.
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*The [[Heavy (EU2012)|Heavy's]] alternative weapon. It fires a rocket that deals high damage over a large area. Rockets will destroy [[Cover (EU2012)|Cover]] and make enemies vulnerable.
*The other major upgrades to rockets are both abilities, namely '''Danger Zone''' (increases blast radius) and '''Mayhem''' (increases damage by 2 points).
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* Rocket Launchers have 1 shot per mission.
*Rockets work great in reducing a target's Health Points for other units to kill and/or by removing their [[Cover (EU2012)|Cover]].
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**Extra rockets can be added with the '''Shredder Rocket''' or '''Rocketeer''' abilities.
*It is recommended to upgrade to [[Blaster Launcher (EU2012)|Blaster Launchers]] as soon as possible as they never seem to go off target and give you more mobility as they can move around objects like walls and doors.
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*The Rocket Launcher is a free-aim weapon. Anything can be targeted as long as there is a clear line of fire. 
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* '''Rockets can miss'''. Take extra care when firing the Rocket Launcher near allies or civilians
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* Rockets do not need to hit a surface or an enemy target to explode. They can therefore be set to explode in-mid air. This is useful for targeting several airborne and ground based enemies with the same rocket. 
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* Rockets can be further improved with '''Danger Zone''' (increases blast radius) and '''Mayhem''' (increases damage by 2 points).
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* In later stages of the game, the Rocket Launcher is be replaced by the [[Blaster Launcher (EU2012)|Blaster Launcher]]. A significant upgrade featuring improved damage and rockets that can navigate around obstacles and phase through windows and doors.  
 
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Revision as of 06:11, 20 November 2013

Description
Rocket Launcher
  • Rockets have a blast radius of 3 tiles
  • Friendly targets in the blast area are affected
  • Rockets are useful for destroying cover and forcing enemies to spread out
Source: XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)

Notes

Research Required N/A
Base Costs N/A
Base Damage 6
Critical Damage None
Critical Chance None
Range All
Abilities None


  • The Heavy's alternative weapon. It fires a rocket that deals high damage over a large area. Rockets will destroy Cover and make enemies vulnerable.
  • Rocket Launchers have 1 shot per mission.
    • Extra rockets can be added with the Shredder Rocket or Rocketeer abilities.
  • The Rocket Launcher is a free-aim weapon. Anything can be targeted as long as there is a clear line of fire.
  • Rockets can miss. Take extra care when firing the Rocket Launcher near allies or civilians
  • Rockets do not need to hit a surface or an enemy target to explode. They can therefore be set to explode in-mid air. This is useful for targeting several airborne and ground based enemies with the same rocket.
  • Rockets can be further improved with Danger Zone (increases blast radius) and Mayhem (increases damage by 2 points).


  • In later stages of the game, the Rocket Launcher is be replaced by the Blaster Launcher. A significant upgrade featuring improved damage and rockets that can navigate around obstacles and phase through windows and doors.


See Also

EU2012 Badge XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012): Soldier Equipment
Armor:
Light:Body Armor
Medium:Carapace ArmorSkeleton SuitGhost ArmorPsi Armor
Heavy:Titan ArmorArchangel Armor
MEC Suits:MEC-1 WardenMEC-2 SentinelMEC-3 Paladin
Weapons:
Conventional:PistolAssault RifleShotgunSniper RifleLMGRocket Launcher
Laser:Laser PistolLaser RifleScatter LaserLaser Sniper RifleHeavy Laser
Plasma:Plasma PistolLight Plasma RiflePlasma RifleAlloy CannonPlasma Sniper RifleHeavy PlasmaBlaster Launcher
EXALT Weapons:EXALT Assault RifleEXALT Sniper RifleEXALT LMGEXALT Rocket LauncherEXALT Laser RifleEXALT Laser Sniper RifleEXALT Heavy Laser
MEC Weapons:MinigunRailgunParticle Cannon
Items:EU: Alien GrenadeArc ThrowerChitin PlatingCombat StimsFrag GrenadeMedikitMind ShieldNano-Fiber VestS.C.O.P.E.
EW DLC: Flashbang GrenadeGas GrenadeGhost GrenadeMimic BeaconNeedle GrenadeReaper RoundsRespirator Implant