An Elerium Core is a loot item in XCOM 2.
In-Game Description[]
| “ | These small, self-contained samples of Elerium are used to power the aliens' beam weapons. We could use them to power a variety of advanced weapons, armors and munitions. | ” |
Usage[]
Proving Ground projects[]
Elerium Cores are required for every single Proving Ground project, with the sole exception of the Skulljack.
- Experimental Ammo
- Experimental Grenade
- Experimental Armor
- Experimental Heavy Weapon
- Experimental Powered Weapon
- Spider Suit Project
- E.X.O. Suit Project
- Wraith Suit Project
- W.A.R. Suit Project
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen[]
- In XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Elerium Cores can be used to revitalize soldiers in the upgraded Infirmary.
Sources[]
- The main source of Elerium Cores is loot drops.
- You can also obtain Elerium Cores as a reward in certain kinds of missions, such as landed UFOs or Supply Raids.
Notes[]
- Explosions destroy loot dropped by enemies (a corresponding message over a dead enemy body appears notifying of loot destruction).
- Guerrilla Tactics School's Vulture upgrade increases chances of gaining an Elerium Core during a mission: "Enemies drop an additional item with every timed loot drop". (the upgrade is not available in the War of the Chosen DLC)
