Assault Rifle (XCOM 2)

Assault Rifle
Specifications
Requirement	None
Type	Rifle
Class	Rookie Psi Operative Specialist Ranger
Cost	None
Ammo	4
Base Damage	3-5
Critical Damage	+2
Effective Range	Medium

The Assault Rifle is a primary weapon in XCOM 2.

In-Game Description

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We've managed to salvage a variety of standard infantry small arms. This is the most common variety, similar to the rifle we used twenty years before. While decidedly inferior to ADVENT magnetic technology, it can at least be upgraded using additional weapons salvage once we perfect modular weapon technology.

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Availability

As with all conventional weapons, the Assault Rifle is available at the beginning of the game in unlimited supply.

Tactical Info

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Firing the primary weapon ends the soldier's turn, in the absence of special training. Use upgrades looted from enemies to improve the Assault Rifle's effectiveness.

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Notes

• Fully-automatic assault rifle, capable of accurately firing short bursts of high-velocity bullets. The Assault Rifle is an "all-around workhorse" equally effective at both short and medium ranges but compares poorly to the brute punch of a shotgun at short ranges.
• As with all conventional ballistic weapons in game, an assault rifle is quite effective in dealing with early enemies. However, upgrading to Magnetic weapons is highly recommended when possible as more resilient and armored enemies starting to appear.
• The Assault Rifle can benefit from modular weaponry technology once it has been developed.
• Receives aim bonus starting from 11th tile from the target, and increase as you get closer, toward a max of 20% aim bonus at point blank.

Trivia

• The design of the assault rifle may have been based off the Beretta ARX-160 or Bushmaster ACR.

Gallery

The Assault Rifle when viewed in the Weapon Upgrade panel.

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
Armors • Grenades • Utility Items • Upgrades