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| ====== Tactics ====== | ====== Tactics ====== |
| ===== Table of Contents ===== | ===== Table of Contents ===== |
| ===== Use/Change the Attack Modes ===== | ===== Use/Change the Attack Modes ===== |
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| VIDEO | {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_cryoblaster.mp4?1280x720}} |
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| Each attack mode across the weapons is handy, especially if you pick the one the situation requires. | Each <color orange>attack mode</color> across the weapons is handy, especially if you pick the one the situation requires. |
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| Switch to Freezing vapor on your CryoBlaster if you would like to deal cryo damage in a 3x3 area, or if you would like to extinguish a fire in a 3x3 area. | Switch to <color #66ff00>Freezing vapor</color> on your **CryoBlaster** if you would like to deal cryo damage in a 3x3 area, or if you would like to extinguish a fire in a 3x3 area. |
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| You can check the weapon's attack properties as well. For example, the Pinpoint strike of the sniper rifle has a huge impact force. Using that attack mode yields a high chance of a frozen unit getting shattered. It also has a high chance to knock the target back. | You can check the weapon's attack properties as well. For example, the <color #66ff00>Pinpoint strike</color> of the **sniper rifle** has a huge <color yellow>impact force</color>. Using that attack mode yields a high chance of a frozen unit getting **//shattered//**. It also has a high chance to knock the target back. |
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| When the enemy is low on health, you can use an attack mode that will consume less Action Points. | When the enemy is low on health, you can use an attack mode that will consume less <color #66ff00>Action Points</color>. |
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| ===== Crouching ===== | ===== Crouching ===== |
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| VIDEO | {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/basics/videos/CROUCH_16_9.mp4?1280x720}} |
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| Crouching has a good tactical use. If any of your squad members blocks the line of fire to a target, just step away or simply crouch with that unit, so your other marines can get into action. | [[basics#crouching|Crouching]] has a good tactical use. If any of your squad members blocks the line of fire to a target, just step away or simply crouch with that unit, so your other marines can get into action. |
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| If a corridor is narrow, the first row of marines could crouch and attack, then the other squad members behind them can also perform their ranged attacks. | If a corridor is narrow, the first row of marines could crouch and attack, then the other squad members behind them can also perform their ranged attacks. |
| {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_barricades.mp4?1280x720}} | {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_barricades.mp4?1280x720}} |
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| A lot of objects, like barrels, crates, and shelves are movable with the <color orange>Pull/Push</color> mechanics. Use them to <color #66ff00>block/avoid attacks</color> or <color #66ff00>block enemy entry points</color>, or to <color #66ff00>take cover (crouch)</color> behind them. Remember that your units can <color #66ff00>jump over</color> <color yellow>half-height objects</color>. | A lot of objects, like barrels, crates, and shelves are movable with the [[basics#moving_objects_pull_push|Pull/Push mechanics]]. Use them to <color #66ff00>block/avoid attacks</color> or <color #66ff00>block enemy entry points</color>, or to <color #66ff00>take cover (crouch)</color> behind them. Remember that your units can [[basics#jumping|jump over]] <color yellow>half-height objects</color>. |
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| Let the aliens blow up <color yellow>Hydrazine barrels</color>. Building a wall made of objects could contain one or more highly volatile barrels. Some fearless aliens will not hesitate to destory these to reach you. You can also procure <color yellow>Hydrazine</color> from the barrels if needed, so it won't blow up next to you. | Let the aliens blow up <color yellow>Hydrazine barrels</color>. Building a wall made of objects could contain one or more highly volatile barrels. Some fearless aliens will not hesitate to destory these to reach you. You can also procure <color yellow>Hydrazine</color> from the barrels if needed, so it won't blow up next to you. |
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| Find the <color orange>sweet spots</color> to use //area of effect// (AOE) damage with the following methods: | Find the <color orange>sweet spots</color> to use //area of effect// (AOE) damage with the following methods: |
| * use AOE capable weapons (like the Grenade launcher, QuadBolter, CryoBlaster, Shotgun, Assault rifle, Nuclear hand cannon, Minigun, Sniper rifle, 7.62mm Auto-Turret) | * use AOE capable weapons (like the Grenade launcher, QuadSeeker, CryoBlaster, Shotgun, Assault rifle, Nuclear hand cannon, Minigun, Sniper rifle, 7.62mm Auto-Turret) |
| * use grenades (Frag grenade, Incendiary grenade, Cryo grenade) | * use grenades (Frag grenade, Incendiary grenade, Cryo grenade) |
| * use Smart mines | * use Smart mines |
| {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_turret.mp4?1280x720}} | {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_turret.mp4?1280x720}} |
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| It’s advised to manage the turrets with a marine whose <color orange>Electrotechnics</color> skill is at least 3, as the <color #66ff00>Action Point</color> cost will be much lower, and the Turret’s effectiveness will be //**higher**// than for a non-trained unit. | It’s advised to manage the turrets with a marine whose [[skills#electrotechnics|Electrotechnics]] skill is at least 3, as the <color #66ff00>Action Point</color> cost will be much lower, and the Turret’s effectiveness will be //**higher**// than for a non-trained unit. |
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| Turrets are not only good at dealing damage to the enemy. You can <color #66ff00>block</color> the enemy’s way if needed. Also, they are very good at destroying //objects/walls//. | Turrets are not only good at dealing damage to the enemy. You can <color #66ff00>block</color> the enemy’s way if needed. Also, they are very good at destroying //objects/walls//. |
| ===== Attack or Defence? ===== | ===== Attack or Defence? ===== |
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| On lower difficulties, being <color #66ff00>defensive</color> does not mean any disadvantage to you. However, playing on a harder difficulty, damage output, and good squad positioning is <color orange>more important</color> than going into <color #66ff00>Defense mode</color> with all your marines. A well-placed melee unit (who should be in //Defense mode// all the time when your turn ends) will <color #66ff00>hold up</color> most of the aliens, so the rest of your squad can rearrange, heal, and do other actions–but more importantly, they can cut the numbers of the enemy. | On lower difficulties, being <color #66ff00>defensive</color> does not mean any disadvantage to you. However, playing on a harder difficulty, damage output, and good squad positioning is <color orange>more important</color> than going into [[combat_mechanics#defense_mode|Defense mode]] with all your marines. A well-placed melee unit (who should be in //Defense mode// all the time when your turn ends) will <color #66ff00>hold up</color> most of the aliens, so the rest of your squad can rearrange, heal, and do other actions–but more importantly, they can cut the numbers of the enemy. |
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| **When there's no chance of survival…** | **When there's no chance of survival…** |
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| There are some situations when <color #66ff00>extracting</color> a unit would be a wise decision if the objective and the conditions permit it. You can even extract your //entire squad// if there’s no leg to stand on. (Naturally, the mission will be a failure in this case, but it won’t be a slaughter. This is especially important in the <color orange>Campaign mode</color>.) | There are some situations when [[basics#extracting_units_exfil|extracting]] a unit would be a wise decision if the objective and the conditions permit it. You can even extract your //entire squad// if there’s no leg to stand on. (Naturally, the mission will be a failure in this case, but it won’t be a slaughter. This is especially important in the <color orange>Campaign mode</color>.) |
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| {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_iow.mp4?1280x720}} | {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_iow.mp4?1280x720}} |
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| Finding the shortest route can be tricky when different objects, hazards, aliens, or even friendly units block your way. Remember that you can <color #66ff00>jump</color> over half-height objects (but not aliens and fellow units), or you can use the <color #66ff00>push/pull</color> mechanics. Also, you can <color #66ff00>destroy</color> objects or even the walls if they're blocking your way. | Finding the shortest route can be tricky when different objects, hazards, aliens, or even friendly units block your way. Remember that you can [[basics#jumping|jump]] over half-height objects (but not aliens and fellow units), or you can use the [[basics#moving_objects_pull_push|push/pull]] mechanics. Also, you can <color #66ff00>destroy</color> objects or even the walls if they're blocking your way. |
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| **The freezing/shattering combo:** | **The freezing/shattering combo:** |
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| First, you have to <color #66ff00>freeze</color> the enemy by using weapons/ammunition types that cause freezing, like | First, you have to [[damage_type_info#cryo|freeze]] the enemy by using weapons/ammunition types that cause freezing, like |
| * the CryoBlaster | * the CryoBlaster |
| * the HCB Cryo Charge (Bulleteer, QuadSeeker) | * the HCB Cryo Charge (Bulleteer, QuadSeeker) |
| * HCB High Explosive with a Bulleteer or with a QuadSeeker | * HCB High Explosive with a Bulleteer or with a QuadSeeker |
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| And then shoot them with acidic charges, which will automatically <color #66ff00>convert to fire damage</color>, and reapply the whole burning damage stack **on the spot**. Take these with your marines: | And then shoot them with [[damage_type_info#acid|acidic charges]], which will automatically <color #66ff00>convert to fire damage</color>, and reapply the whole burning damage stack **on the spot**. Take these with your marines: |
| * 12g shells (Acid Charge) with a Shotgun | * 12g shells (Acid Charge) with a Shotgun |
| * M50-X Grenade (Acid Charge) with a Grenade launcher | * M50-X Grenade (Acid Charge) with a Grenade launcher |
| {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_alpha_wormpig.mp4?1280x720}} | {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_alpha_wormpig.mp4?1280x720}} |
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| Prioritize your targets according to the <color #66ff00>actual threat</color> they embody. Sometimes enemies far from you can cause the deadliest encounters, like Alpha Wormigs that spit large poison blobs that damage a larger area and stack up <color yellow>Poision buildup</color> on your marines. | Prioritize your targets according to the <color #66ff00>actual threat</color> they embody. Sometimes enemies far from you can cause the deadliest encounters, like Alpha Wormpigs that spit large poison blobs that damage a larger area and stack up [[damage_type_info#poison|Poision buildup]] on your marines. |
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| Avoid being fully cornered. Take positions that let you //flee// if needed. Of course, it’s easier to defend a tight corridor, than a large room, or an open area. | Avoid being fully cornered. Take positions that let you //flee// if needed. Of course, it’s easier to defend a tight corridor, than a large room, or an open area. |
| {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_medic.mp4?1280x720}} | {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/videos/tutorial_tactics_medic.mp4?1280x720}} |
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| The ideal squad has a medic. This unit should have five <color #66ff00>Skill Points</color> in the <color #66ff00>Biochemistry</color> skill. Having the bonus of the //Primary specialization// means that treating a squad member with a missing Health less than 50% of the maximum item effectiveness will not consume the item. Note that a level 5 medic can heal <color #66ff00>60% more</color> with the same medical items compared to a non-trained marine. | The ideal squad has a medic. This unit should have five <color #66ff00>Skill Points</color> in the [[skills#biochemistry|Biochemistry skill]]. Having the bonus of the //Primary specialization// means that treating a squad member with a missing Health less than 50% of the maximum item effectiveness will not consume the item. Note that a level 5 medic can heal <color #66ff00>60% more</color> with the same medical items compared to a non-trained marine. |
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| Always protect your medic! Even though this unit can deal damage, it’s better to protect them because of their increased healing ability. Step a bit back if necessary, and watch out for flanking. When the situation requires, use <color #66ff00>self-healing</color> with your other units too, because a severely injured unit may not have the time to wait for the medic to arrive at the beginning of the next turn. | Always protect your medic! Even though this unit can deal damage, it’s better to protect them because of their increased healing ability. Step a bit back if necessary, and watch out for flanking. When the situation requires, use <color #66ff00>self-healing</color> with your other units too, because a severely injured unit may not have the time to wait for the medic to arrive at the beginning of the next turn. |
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| Your other squad members may also give the medic additional medical items for better effectiveness. They can <color #66ff00>pass</color> such items directly from their inventory. Try to loot medical items from shelves or crates. | Your other squad members may also [[basics#itemspick_up_drop_pass|give]] the medic additional medical items for better effectiveness. They can <color #66ff00>pass</color> such items directly from their inventory. Try to loot medical items from shelves or crates. |
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| {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/images/tutorial_tactics_squad_development_2k.png}} | {{https://angrycatstudios.com/usccf/tactics/images/tutorial_tactics_squad_development_2k.png}} |
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| As the <color orange>progress</color> is shared between all three game modes (Defend the Base!, Operations, and Single Mission), any <color #66ff00>Weapon Upgrade blueprints</color> and <color #66ff00>Item Crafting blueprints</color> you obtain is truly valuable for your squad. If you can complete missions on higher difficulties, you can gather more <color #66ff00>rare materials</color> that you can use for further upgrades. For more information, please visit the <color yellow>Tutorial: Squad Assembly/Blueprints</color> (for Weapon Upgrades and Item Crafting) tab. | As the <color orange>progress</color> is shared between all three game modes (Defend the Base!, Operations, and Single Mission), any <color #66ff00>Weapon Upgrade blueprints</color> and <color #66ff00>Item Crafting blueprints</color> you obtain is truly valuable for your squad. If you can complete missions on higher difficulties, you can gather more <color #66ff00>rare materials</color> that you can use for further upgrades. For more information, please visit the [[squad#blueprints_weapon_upgrades|Tutorial: Squad Assembly/Blueprints (for Weapon Upgrades and Item Crafting)]] tab. |
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