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[[File: Class Shogun (Long War).png|left|frame|64px|&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Shogun''']]

The '''Shogun''' is the MEC variant of the '''Engineer''' and '''Medic''' classes.

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

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== Abilities ==
{{Class Tree (LWR)|
|Specialist1={{ Collateral Damage (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}{{ Lock n' Load (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|LCorporal1={{ Fortified (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|LCorporal2={{ Hit and Run (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|LCorporal3={{ Grenadier (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Corporal1={{ Absorption Fields (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Corporal2={{ Vital Point Targeting (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Corporal3={{ Jetboot Module (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant1={{ Sapper (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant2={{ Repair Servos (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|Sergeant3={{ Bullseye (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|TechSgt1={{ Packmaster (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|GunSgt1={{ Gattler (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|GunSgt2={{ Grit (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}} 
|GunSgt3={{ Fragmentation (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|MSgt1={{ Snapshot (LWR)|text=1|topbotpad=10}}
|MSgt2={{ Extra Conditioning (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=-
| rank2-hp=+0-1 (50%) | rank2-aim=+1-3 | rank2-mob=- | rank2-will=-
| rank3-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank3-aim=+1-3 | rank3-mob=- | rank3-will=-
| rank4-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank4-aim=+1-3 | rank4-mob=- | rank4-will=-
| rank5-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank5-aim=+1-3 | rank5-mob=- | rank5-will=-
| rank6-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank6-aim=+1-3 | rank6-mob=- | rank6-will=-
| rank7-hp=+0-1 (20%) | rank7-aim=- | rank7-mob=- | rank7-will=-
| hptotal=+0-7 | aimtotal=+10-30 | mobtotal=+1.3 | willtotal=-
}}

'''Predictable Potential:'''

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

== Tactical Advice ==

Fitting its name, the Shogun ("Warlord") is - like the Engineer - a specialist in battlefield control, destroying enemy cover using '''Collateral Damage''' (and potentially grenades) while creating space as a tank or navigating through occupied space as a ''Hit and Run'' shooter. 

Shoguns have solid utility from equipment because of '''Packmaster''' giving them more uses of Restorative Mist and explosives. This makes them quite versatile overall, much like the classes they're augmented from.

==Sample Builds==

===Tank Shogun===

Tank Shoguns are very effective tanks, but have a limited offensive presence. With ''Absorption Fields'', ''Repair Servos'', ''Grit'', ''Extra Conditioning'', and potentially ''Fortified'', the Shogun has almost every tank perk it could ask for, but outside of a potential ''Hit and Run'' shot or ''Collateral Damage'', the Shogun has no shortcut to enter ''One for All'' and thus will likely spend its action doing that.

Sample Tank Build:
''Fortified or Hit and Run -> Absorption Fields -> Repair Servos -> Packmaster -> Gattler or Grit -> Extra Conditioning''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Fortified (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Hit and Run (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Absorption Fields (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level3={{Repair Servos (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Packmaster (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{Gattler (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Grit (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Extra Conditioning (LWR) |align =center|topbotpad=7}}
}}

Recommended Equipment: Restorative Mist, Heavy MEC Suit, Survivability-increasers, Ammo-increasers, Damage-increasers

Notes
* A heavy MEC suit is recommended considering the point of this build is to take enemy fire.
* Most MEC equipment isn't as useful for this build as Shoguns have no shortcuts for entering ''One for All'' cheaply, but Restorative Mist's passive component will always work.
** Fortified opens up flexibility somewhat as the crit immunity makes you safer while not in ''One for All''; in this case, take whichever other equipment is preferred.
* Unlike most other builds, the LCPL perk is actually the flexible one for a Tank Shogun.
** Fortified is as simple as it gets, making you tankier, especially outside of ''One for All''.
** Hit and Run can be used to take a shot at something before activating ''One for All'', giving this build much more of an offensive presence.
* If you have an Engineer on hand to keep the Shogun topped off anyways, taking ''Gattler'' over ''Grit'' at GSGT may give your Shogun some extra teeth while not being that much less tanky.
* An officer can be used to make up for this build's lack of action economy at times, letting it use offensive actions before being commanded to use ''One for All''.

===Hit and Run (Shooter) Shogun===

Hit and Run Shoguns (that specialize in shooting) act a lot like their scout equivalent, taking high damage shots at an enemy before ducking out of sight afterwards. With the high mobility of a light MEC suit and the accuracy of ''Bullseye'', this build is safe and consistent in what it does, although its damage may feel lacking at times.

Sample Shooter Build:
''Hit and Run -> Vital Point Targeting or Jetboot Module -> Bullseye -> Packmaster -> Gattler or Grit -> Snapshot or Extra Conditioning''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Hit and Run (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Vital Point Targeting (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Jetboot Module (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level3={{Bullseye (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Packmaster (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{Gattler (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Grit (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Snapshot (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Extra Conditioning (LWR) |align =center|topbotpad=7}}
}}

Recommended Equipment: Any MEC Equipment, Light MEC Suit, Damage-increasers, Aim-increasers, Ammo-increasers

Notes
* A light MEC suit is recommended to leverage the high mobility of ''Hit and Run''.
* As this build focuses primarily on direct shooting each turn, most MEC equipment will be reserved for situational use, so pick whichever suits your needs.
* A few ranks have varied perk choices:
** At CPL, ''Vital Point Targeting'' is a significant damage amp against biologicals, while ''Jetboot Module'' lets you push the high mobility of ''Hit and Run'' even further.
** At GSGT, ''Gattler'' is likely the default choice as it gives you a potent AoE attack that can come in handy against swarms or hard to hit enemies, but ''Grit'' is completely passive and may occasionally save your life.
** At MSGT, ''Snapshot'' pairs well with ''Bullseye'' and adds some extra crit chance as a bonus, while ''Extra Conditioning'' gives you even more mobility and a free action chance that works well with ''Hit and Run'', ''Lock N' Load'', and ''Collateral Damage'' constantly giving you opportunities to get one.

===Grenadier Shogun===

Grenadier Shoguns act like mortars, being pretty easy to take down but highly effective when set up in a safe position, raining down fire from afar. Despite wanting to be in ''One for All'' for the throw range increase, this build usually can't tank effectively, so positioning is very important. Additionally, this build tends to suffer heavily when out of explosives, but thankfully has a large amount of them.

Sample Grenadier Build:
''Grenadier -> Jetboot Module -> Sapper -> Packmaster -> Gattler or Fragmentation -> Extra Conditioning''

{{Ability List Display
|level1={{Grenadier (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level2={{Jetboot Module (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level3={{Sapper (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level4={{Packmaster (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level5={{Gattler (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}} {{Fragmentation (LWR)|align=center|topbotpad=7}}
|level6={{Extra Conditioning (LWR) |align =center|topbotpad=7}}
}}

Recommended Equipment: Grenade Launcher, Gravity Mines, Any MEC Suit, Ammo-increasers, Damage-increasers (AP ammo)

Notes
* Either MEC suit can work decently for this build; light MEC suits make it easier to get into position, while heavy MEC suits protect you more when already in position and are more useful overall once out of explosives.
* At GSGT, ''Fragmentation'' is the default choice that makes your explosives better against most biological enemies, but ''Gattler'' upgrades your ''Collateral Damage'' to serve as an effective backup for when out of explosives or movement is required.
* AP ammo affects ''Collateral Damage'' as well, making it (and the Gauss weapon it requires) a significant damage increase, especially through cover.

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==See also==
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