Build a versatile XCOM 2 Specialist. Master Gremlin abilities for combat hacking or medic support. Optimize assault rifle attacks to support your squad.
Specialists are versatile support units, capable of healing allies, hacking enemy robots, and providing tactical buffs. They wield assault rifles and utilize Gremlins for their abilities. A good Specialist can turn the tide of battle by disabling powerful enemies or keeping your squad alive. Choose between a Combat Hacker or a Medic build based on your squad's needs.
Recommended Build (Combat Hacker):
- Squaddie: Combat Protocol (Guaranteed damage to mechanicals)
- Corporal: Haywire Protocol (Hack mechanical units)
- Sergeant: Capacitor Discharge (AOE damage hack)
- Lieutenant: Threat Assessment (Overwatch for ally)
- Captain: Guardian (Chance for extra overwatch shots)
- Major: Full Override (Permanent control of hacked unit)
- Colonel: Restoration (Mass heal)
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