Xcom 2 Long War Guide

You never "launch" a mission immediately. You must . A timer counts down, and your squad size determines how long it takes.

Every haven has hidden Faceless (enemy infiltrators). They steal supplies and sabotage you. The only way to find them is to assign a as a Haven Advisor. A high-rank soldier (Sergeant+) has a higher chance to reveal Faceless each month.

The Commander leaned in closer. "If you activate a pod of enemies and you don't kill them all or completely neutralize them that same turn, you will lose men. The Alien turn is death. Your turn is life. Do not let them take a turn."

Do not skip lasers. The aim bonus provided by Tier 2 laser weapons is mandatory for dealing with the high-defense units ADVENT deploys in the second and third months. Mid Game Focus xcom 2 long war guide

The biggest change in Long War is how you manage the Avenger and your Resistance Havens. You are no longer just responding to pop-up missions; you are actively scouting for them. Haven Management and Jobs

Moving a soldier into unexplored territory on your final action risks triggering an enemy pod, giving them a free turn to attack you.

LWOTC splits your forces into eight distinct base classes and three hero classes. A balanced squad composition is vital for tactical success. Key Class Roles You never "launch" a mission immediately

Small, stealthy squads (led by a Shinobi) can complete objectives without fighting, while combat squads (Rangers/Gunners) take on hard-infiltrated missions.

Unlocks the Proving Ground, letting you build advanced ammunition and grenades. Mid to Late Game Transition

: Your infiltration percentage directly affects enemy numbers. 0% Infiltration : Can add up to 12 Strength (approx. 18 extra enemies) to the mission. 100% Infiltration : The baseline difficulty. 200% Infiltration Every haven has hidden Faceless (enemy infiltrators)

Each resistance haven has 13 "jobs" split between three tasks:

"And the psionics?" Miller whispered. "The Sectoids, the Codices... they panic my men."