Magnetic Rifle

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Magnetic Rifle
Specifications
Type	Rifle
SoldierClass	Rookies, Specialists, Rangers, Psi-Operatives
Base Damage	5-7
Critical Damage	+3
Effective Range	Medium
Clip Size	4
Mod Slots	2
Requirement	Magnetic Weapons
Cost	§125 (§200) 10 (30) Alien Alloys
Cost (WotC)	... (§135) ... (20) Alien Alloys

The Magnetic Rifle is a primary weapon in XCOM 2. It is an XCOM-produced variant of the ADVENT magnetic rifles.

Once purchased in Engineering, upgrades all Assault Rifles (in unlimited quantity).

In-Game Description

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Magnetized projectile tech has enabled us to create rifle-style slugthrowers. They represent a substantial improvement in power relative to conventional assault rifles.

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Tactical Info

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

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See Also

• Breakthroughs and Inspirations weapons upgrades research projects:
  • Improved Magnetic Weapons
  • Improved Assault Rifles
  • Modular Assault Rifles

Trivia

• The weapon's muzzle burst has a lighter, more orange-ish tone to it than the bright red of ADVENT magnetic rifles.
• It is similar to the Laser Rifle in usage from XCOM: Enemy Unknown, but has higher damage to fit with the general improvement of weapons in the game.

Weapons
Primary:
Tier	Shotguns: (Rangers)	Cannons: (Grenadiers)	Sniper Rifles: (Sharpshooters)	Rifles: (Rookies, Specialists, Rangers, Psi Operatives)
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		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		Beam Pistol	GREMLIN Mark III	Alien Psi Amp
Chosen	Katana		Darkclaw