Mind Shield is an item in XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
In-Game Description[]
“ | Developed using the cybernetic implants we removed from the skull of the Ethereal alien species, this device should allow for a greater resistance to offensive psi attacks. | ” |
– Engineering description, XCOM: Enemy Unknown |
XCOM: Enemy Within amends the description with:
“It also projects a low-level psi field that will deter strangulation attempts.”
Production Specifications[]
Prerequisites: Ethereal Autopsy (Research)
Production Time: Immediate
Production Cost:
- §150
- 30 Elerium
- 10 Alloys
- 1 Ethereal Corpse
- 35 Engineers
Tactical Info[]
- Strengthens the user's Will against enemy psionic attacks
Notes[]
- Confers +30 to Will.
- When used in combination with Psi Armor, the Will bonus (total of +50 Will) enables any Psionic Class a high chance to Mind Control enemies, even an Ethereal; the Psi Inspiration bonus can increase this chance even further, as can Combat Drugs and Combat Stims.
- The Marathon Second Wave option notably increases the production cost from 1 to 2 Ethereal Corpses.