Damn Good Ground is an ability of the Sniper Class in XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
| “ | Confers +10 Aim and +10 Defense against enemies at lower elevation, in addition to the usual elevation bonuses. | ” |
– In-Game Description, XCOM: Enemy Unknown | ||
Notes[]
- The bonus is applied when on elevated ground, or flying with Archangel Armor.
- This ability is used by EXALT Snipers and EXALT Elite Snipers in XCOM: Enemy Within.
Trivia[]
- The name and the icon of the ability could be a reference to the American mystery horror drama series Twin Peaks, as the icon resembles the Twin Peaks Sheriff Department's logo. "Damn fine cup of Coffee" is an iconic catchphrase of Dale Cooper, the main protagonist of the series.
- The phrase may also be a reference to the novel The Killer Angels. In that book the general John Buford chooses to hold his positions at Gettysburg because they are on "damn good ground."