Heavy Floater

For the standard Floater unit, see Floater.

Heavy Floaters are enemies in XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Description

The Heavy Floater is a superior version of the Floater, boasting upgraded weapons and armor

Ability	Description
Evasion	Enemies targeting this unit when it is airborne suffer a -20 Aim penalty.
Launch	Move anywhere on the battlefield in a single turn. Launch cannot be used indoors.
Bombard	Throw or launch grenades over exceptionally long distances.

Heavy Floaters are nearly identical to regular Floaters, save for their upgraded armaments and health
Unlike regular Floaters, the Heavy Floater has a high-power grenade that it can use
- The Floater will most likely use the grenade when confronted by enemies tightly packed in one area, but may still use it against single enemies
- The grenade will destroy any cover its enemies are using, allowing allies to fire upon the now cover-less enemies
Similar to regular Floaters, Heavy Floaters will use its Launch ability (usually at the start of its turn) to get in a position that flanks any visible enemies but also keeps it behind cover

Heavy Floater Autopsy - Advanced Repair project available in the Foundry (reduces fighter and S.H.I.V. repair time)
Interrogate Heavy Floater - Flight research credit