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Tactical Strategy Guides

Step-by-step combat walkthroughs, beginner fundamentals, and mission tactics.

Beginner Commander Protocol: First Deployment

  1. Master the AP Triangle: Every operator has 3 AP per turn. Always allocate 1 AP for movement into High Cover, 1 AP for primary fire, and 1 AP for defensive Overwatch or tactical utilities.
  2. Build the Advantage Pool: Prioritize fast multi-target strikes using your Gunslinger or Scout early in the round to charge the shared Advantage meter, enabling your Heavy and Assault to unleash devastating special abilities.
  3. Respect Permadeath and Injuries: Operators accumulate permanent battle wounds if they fall multiple times in combat. Invest early in the Den Medbay facility to rotate wounded soldiers through Bacta Tanks.
  4. Never Leave Cover Unflanked: A high-cover position reduces incoming hit chance by 40%. Flank enemies from adjacent 90-degree angles to completely nullify their cover bonus and gain +25% baseline critical rate.

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