How to Deal with Warlock Mind Control
To deal with Warlock Mind Control in XCOM 2, you can use several strategies, including moving a Psi Operative with the Solace ability near the mind-controlled soldier, moving the controlled soldier’s bondmate to an adjacent square with at least a Level 2 Bond, or freezing the Warlock with a frost grenade, and the safest and quickest method is to kill or stun the Mind Controller using a Sniper’s Disabling Shot, a Heavy’s Suppression, or a Support’s Rifle Suppression. Additionally, understanding the mechanics of mind control, such as its temporary nature and the conditions under which it can be broken, is crucial for effective strategy and team management.
Understanding Mind Control
Dealing with mind control effectively requires a deep understanding of its mechanics and the various ways it can be countered or utilized to your advantage.
FAQs
1. How Do You Break Mind Control in XCOM 2?
Breaking mind control in XCOM 2 can be achieved through specific actions such as moving a Psi Operative with Solace near the controlled soldier, leveraging bondmate relationships, or using a frost grenade on the Warlock.
2. Does Revival Protocol Remove Mind Control?
Revival Protocol does not remove or affect mind control, making it necessary to use other methods to break the control.
3. Is Mind Control Permanent in XCOM 2?
Mind control in XCOM 2 is generally temporary, with exceptions for certain upgraded abilities like insanity and voidrift, and hacking, which also has a temporary effect.
4. Does Stasis Break Mind Control in XCOM 2?
Stasis can break mind control, although this is less reliable and typically occurs when the Warlock triggers Spectral Army, temporarily putting himself into stasis and breaking his own mind control.
5. Can You Mind Control an Avatar in XCOM 2?
Enemy Avatars are immune to mind control, but a Commander’s Avatar can be controlled with specific abilities, including Mind Control with a cooldown period.
6. How Do You Deal with the Hardest Alien Ruler in XCOM 2?
The Archon King, or Subject Alpha, is the hardest to kill and requires strategic planning, often involving Psi Operatives, Snipers, and Heavies working in concert.
7. Does Haywire Protocol Break Concealment?
Haywire Protocol can break concealment if a robotic target is gained control of and is near other enemy units, making it a useful tactic in certain situations.
8. What is the Avatar Project in XCOM 2?
The Avatar Project is a critical mission that signifies the aliens’ progress towards victory, and its completion spells the end for XCOM, emphasizing the importance of stopping it.
9. Can You Wake Up an Unconscious Person in XCOM 2?
Unconscious soldiers can be revived using the Specialist’s GREMLIN Revive ability, and Psi Operatives with Solace can prevent soldiers from becoming unconscious in the first place.
10. Should You Finish XCOM 2 Before War of the Chosen?
It’s recommended to play the base game first to understand the mechanics, story, and how to effectively manage your team before diving into War of the Chosen.
11. Will There Ever Be an XCOM 3?
As of the latest updates, XCOM 3 is confirmed to be in development, indicating a future for the series beyond XCOM 2 and its expansions.
12. Is XCOM 2 Still Supported?
Despite the discontinuation of certain features like multiplayer and challenge mode, XCOM 2 remains a vibrant game with a dedicated community and ongoing support for its single-player and co-op modes.
13. Who is the Strongest Enemy in XCOM 2?
The Berserker is noted for its powerful melee attack, making it one of the most formidable enemies, especially when it becomes enraged, increasing its attack range and damage output.
14. Can You Play XCOM 2 Indefinitely?
While there is a final mission that concludes the game’s storyline, XCOM 2 can essentially be played indefinitely, with the game generating side missions and increasing difficulty until the player chooses to proceed with the final mission.
15. What is the Last Mission of XCOM 2?
The final storyline mission, known as the Alien Fortress Assault or Operation Leviathan, requires navigating to the Psi Gate, defeating the Avatars controlled by the Elders, and keeping the Commander’s Avatar alive to complete the mission and save humanity.