XCOM 2
XCOM 2

Beginner Tips & Tricks

Learn beginner tips for XCOM 2, including cautious movement, avoiding multiple enemy pods, and prioritizing Resistance Comms for early survival.

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As a new Commander, these tips will help you survive the early game. Always move cautiously, using your first action point to move and the second to dash or take a shot if an enemy is revealed. Never activate more than one enemy pod at a time if possible. Prioritize building a Resistance Comms facility early to expand your reach. Don't be afraid to retreat from missions if the odds are stacked against you; a live soldier is better than a dead one.

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Beginner Tips & Tricks

Key Advice:

  • Move Cautiously: Use 'yellow' moves to reveal fog of war.
  • Avoid Pod Activation: Try to engage one enemy group at a time.
  • Prioritize Resistance Comms: Expand your global influence.
  • Don't Be Afraid to Retreat: Sometimes, survival is the best victory.
  • Use Grenades Liberally: Destroy cover and deal guaranteed damage.
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