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Tactical Advice
XCOM 2

Tactical Advice

Learn essential XCOM 2 tactical advice for turn-based combat. Master squad concealment, flanking, cover, and character classes to defeat the alien occupation.

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Learn essential XCOM 2 tactical advice for turn-based combat. Master squad concealment, flanking, cover, and character classes to defeat the alien occupation.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Missions are turn-based, requiring you to command a squad of human soldiers to eliminate aliens and complete objectives.
  2. 2
    Many missions are timed, so complete them within the turn limit.
  3. 3
    Maps are procedurally generated, offering varied terrain and buildings each playthrough.
  4. 4
    Choose from four difficulty settings: Rookie, Veteran, Commander, and Legend.
  5. 5
    Enable "Ironman" mode for a challenging experience where saves are overwritten after each action.
  6. 6
    Utilize the Steam Workshop to share custom campaigns, cosmetics, and enemy types.
  7. 7
    Engage in one-on-one multiplayer battles by building squads of XCOM and ADVENT forces.
Tips
  • Start missions with your squad concealed to ambush enemies and gain combat bonuses.
  • Use cover behind objects to reduce the chance of being hit. Be aware of enemy flanking maneuvers.
  • Each soldier has a limited number of actions per turn (move, attack, reload, overwatch, hunker down, hack).
  • Overwatch allows soldiers to shoot at moving enemies within their line of sight.
  • Hunker down increases defense but limits actions.
  • Hack mechanical enemies to temporarily shut them down or take control.
  • Understand the five character classes: Ranger (melee), Grenadier (explosives/cover destruction), Specialist (drone support), Sharpshooter (sniper), and Psi Operative (unlocked later).

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