An Arc Blade is a secondary weapon in XCOM 2. This upgraded sword-type weapon is restricted to Rangers.
| “ | When pure kinetic energy is no longer sufficient in the field, the Arc Blade may prove necessary. It boosts the standard Sword's combat effectiveness with the addition of an electric field, capable of stunning enemies not killed outright. | ” |
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Availability[]
It is unlocked by research the ADVENT Stun Lancer Autopsy.
Tactical Info[]
Notes[]
In addition to increased base damage and crit chance, the Arc Blade also has a small 25% chance to stun a target on hit; operates similar to the Stun Lancer's attacks by sometimes stunning or disorienting the target.
| Weapons | |||||
| Primary: | |||||
| Tier | Shotguns: (Rangers) |
Cannons: (Grenadiers) |
Sniper Rifles: (Sharpshooters) |
Rifles: (Specialists, Rangers, Psi Operatives and Rookies) | |
| Tier 1 | Shotgun | Cannon | Sniper Rifle | Assault Rifle | |
| Tier 2 | Shard Gun | Mag Cannon | Gauss Rifle | Magnetic Rifle | |
| Tier 3 | Storm Gun | Beam Cannon | Plasma Lance | Plasma Rifle | |
| Chosen | Arashi | (none) | Darklance | Disruptor Rifle | |
| Secondary: | |||||
| Tier | Swords: (Rangers) |
Grenade Launchers: (Grenadiers) |
Pistols: (Sharpshooters) |
GREMLINs: (Specialists) |
Psi-Amps: (Psi Operatives) |
| Tier 1 | Sword | Grenade Launcher | Pistol | GREMLIN | Psi Amp |
| Tier 2 | Arc Blade | Advanced Grenade Launcher | Mag Pistol | GREMLIN Mark II | Advanced Psi Amp |
| Tier 3 | Fusion Blade | (none) | Beam Pistol | GREMLIN Mark III | Alien Psi Amp |
| Chosen | Katana | (none) | Darkclaw | (none) | (none) |
| Additional Equipment | |||||
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Armors • Grenades • Utility Items • Upgrades | |||||
