Xcom 2 Long War Guide Access

Understanding the Long War Mod

Expanded Classes: LW2 introduces 8 distinct classes (Sharpshooter, Shinobi, Ranger, Assault, Gunner, Grenadier, Specialist, Technical), each with three branching perk trees. xcom 2 long war guide

Resistance Communications: Essential for contacting new regions. Understanding the Long War Mod Expanded Classes: LW2

• 2-3 soldiers: Very fast (Good for "Jailbreak" or "Sabotage" missions).
• 4-5 soldiers: Standard.
• 6-8 soldiers: Very slow (Only for "Troop Columns" or "Supply Raids").
• 9-10 soldiers: Extremely slow (Only if you have the "Double Agent" resistance order or specific breakpoints).

Economy, Resources & Manufacturing

• Supply focus: Supplies and alloys are scarce early; balance scanning for supplies with completing missions that yield supplies rather than purely risky objectives.
• Manufacturing cadence: Queue production to anticipate upcoming mission needs—armor/weapon upgrades and mission-specific tools.
• Crew and soldier replacement cost: Losing a veteran costs time and resources; factor replacement training and equipment cost into decisions.

Golden Rule: Do not attempt a mission with less than 100% infiltration unless it is a "Defend the Avenger" or a story-critical objective. 2-3 soldiers: Very fast (Good for "Jailbreak" or