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For similar class from the XCOM: Enemy Unknown, see Assault Class.

The Ranger Class is a soldier class in XCOM 2.

Description[]

The Ranger serves as our primary reconnaissance unit, capable of moving independently in concealment while engaging enemies at close range using extensive training in swordsmanship.

–-Soldier Training Selection, XCOM 2

Weapons[]

Shotguns[]

Shotguns are a primary weapon type restricted to Rangers. Shotguns are extremely effective at close range but their accuracy drops off quickly at long range.

Shotguns
Name DLC Damage Crit DMG Crit Chance Clip Size Range Mod Slots
Shotgun 4–6 +3 +10% 4 Short* 1
Shard Gun 6–8 +4 +15%
(10% WotC)
2
Storm Gun 8–10 +5
(+4 WotC)
+20%
(10% WotC)
2
Arashi WotC 8–10 +5 +10%  Superior Laser Sight
 Superior Magazine
 Superior Hair Trigger
 Superior Stock
Energy Sweeper TLP 8–10 +5 +10%  Superior Laser Sight
 Superior Hair Trigger

* Aim penalty when shooting at far range.

Assault Rifles[]

Assault Rifles are primary weapons accessible to Rookies, Specialists, Psi-Operatives and Rangers.

Assault Rifles
Name DLC Damage Crit DMG Clip Size Range Mod Slots Additional effect
Assault Rifle 3–5 +2 4 Medium 1
Magnetic Rifle 5–7 +3 2
Plasma Rifle 7–9 +4
(+3 WotC)
2
Disruptor Rifle WotC 7–9 +4  Superior Scope
 Superior Magazine
 Superior Hair Trigger
 Superior Stock
 Guaranteed Critical hits on Psionic enemies
Prototype Plasma Rifle TLP 7–9 +4  Superior Scope
 Superior Repeater

Bolt Casters[]

Swords[]

Swords are a secondary weapon type restricted to Rangers.

Swords
Name DLC Damage Crit DMG Crit Chance Range Aim* Additional effect
Sword 3–5 +2 +10% Melee +20%
Arc Blade 4–6 +2 +15%
(10% WotC)
+20% 25% chance to stun or disorient target
Fusion Blade 5–7
(6–8 WotC)
+3 +20%
(10% WotC)
+20% 100% chance to set target on fire
Katana WotC 8–9 +3 +0% +100%  Cannot be dodged (always deals full damage)
 Ignores 5 armor points
Experimental Blade TLP 5–7 +3 +10% +20%

* All swords have +20% bonus Aim (even though it is not stated in-game), with the exception of the Katana which grants +100% Aim.
• Rangers' ability Blademaster makes all sword attacks deal +2 damage and gain +10% Aim.

Axes[]

Swords and Axes share the upgrades.

Abilities[]

Ranger
Rank Ability Description
centrSquaddie Slash Attack any enemy within movement range with your sword.
Scout Assault
Ability Description Rank Ability Description
Phantom Phantom When the squad is revealed, this soldier remains concealed.
XCOM2 rank3 corporal
Corporal
Blademaster Deal +2 extra damage on all sword attacks and have +10 Aim.
Shadowstrike When concealed, gain +25 bonus Aim and +25 bonus critical hit chance when attacking enemies.
XCOM2 rank4 sergeant
Sergeant
Shadowstep This soldier does not trigger overwatch or reaction fire.
Conceal Immediately enter concealment once per mission.
XCOM2 rank5 lieutenant
Lieutenant
Run and Gun Take an action after dashing. 3 turn cooldown.
Implacable If you score one or more kills on your turn, you are granted a single bonus move.
XCOM2 rank6 captain
Captain
Bladestorm Free sword attacks on enemies that enter or attack from melee range.
Deep Cover If you did not attack this turn, hunker down automatically.
XCOM2 rank7 major
Major
Untouchable If you score a kill during your turn, the next attack against you during the enemy turn will miss.
Rapid Fire Fire twice in a row at an enemy. Each shot suffers an Aim penalty of -15. Needs 2 ammo. In War of the Chosen, it has a 5 turn cooldown
XCOM2 rank8 colonel
Colonel
Reaper A devastating chain melee attack where the first melee attack cannot miss. Each melee kill in Reaper mode grants an extra action, but further melee attacks deal reduced damage. 4 turn cooldown.

War of the Chosen[]

List of possible XCOM skills from other classes:

  • Blast Padding
  • Death From Above
  • Shredder
  • Holo Targeting
  • Volatile Mix
  • Chain Shot
  • Rupture
  • Deadeye
  • Kill Zone
  • Aim
  • Serial
  • Salvo
  • Covering Fire
  • Ever Vigilant
  • Guardian

Tactical Information[]

Main article: Ranger Class (XCOM 2)/Guides

Gallery[]

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