How to Beat Gatekeeper

Learn the best strategies and tactics to overcome the formidable Gatekeeper enemy in XCOM 2. This guide provides insights into its weaknesses and effective combat approaches.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Gatekeeper is highly resistant to damage and has a powerful psychic attack.
• It is vulnerable to explosives and abilities that bypass cover.
• Destroying its shield generator can significantly weaken it.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Shielded State - The Gatekeeper is protected by a powerful shield. Focus fire on the shield generator to break it.
2. Phase 2: Unshielded State - Once the shield is down, the Gatekeeper is more vulnerable. Use your most powerful attacks and abilities to inflict maximum damage.
3. Phase 3: Psychic Assault - The Gatekeeper will attempt to use its powerful psychic abilities. Use abilities that disrupt enemy actions or protect your soldiers from mind control.

Strategy:

• Prioritize destroying the Gatekeeper's shield generator.
• Use soldiers with high damage output and abilities that can bypass cover.
• Keep your soldiers in cover and use flanking maneuvers to gain an advantage.
• Be prepared to counter its psychic attacks with your own abilities or by spreading out your soldiers.
• Consider using special ammunition or abilities that deal bonus damage to robotic enemies.