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{{For|the enemy in [[The Bureau: XCOM Declassified]]|Muton (The Bureau: XCOM Declassified)}}
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{{For|the enemy in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified|Muton (The Bureau: XCOM Declassified)}}
 
{{Infobox enemy
  
{{Infobox enemy
 
|name = Muton
  
|name = Muton
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|mobility = 12/12/12/12
  
|mobility = 12/12/12/12
 
|will = 10/10/10/10
  
|will = 10/10/10/10
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|weapon = [[Light Plasma Rifle (weapon)|Light Plasma Rifle]]/ [[Plasma Rifle (weapon)|Plasma Rifle]], [[Alien Grenade]]
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|weapon = [[Light Plasma Rifle (weapon)|Light Plasma Rifle]] / [[Plasma Rifle (weapon)|Plasma Rifle]], [[Alien Grenade]]
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|abilities = [[File:XEU AlienAbility Suppression.png‎|30px|Suppression]][[File:XEU AlienAbility BloodCall.png|30px|Blood Call]][[File:XEU AlienAbility Intimidate.png|30px|Intimidate]]
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|abilities = [[File:XEU AlienAbility Suppression.png‎|30px|Suppression|link=Suppression]][[File:XEU AlienAbility BloodCall.png|30px|Blood Call|link=Blood Call]][[File:XEU AlienAbility Intimidate.png|30px|Intimidate|link=Intimidate]]
 
|traits =
  
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==Description==
  
==Description==
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Standing over 2 meters, this humanoid creature is physically powerful and aggressive, but mentally weak. They appear to be the least intelligent and very vulnerable to psi-attacks. However, studies showed that their memory are imprinted with high amount of knowledge in combat tactics and weaponry. Furthermore, based on [[Muton Autopsy|autopsies]], it is clearly evident that the Muton is genetically designed and modified for combat. As such, one must take great care not to underestimate the capabilities of the Mutons.
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Standing over 2 meters, this humanoid creature is physically powerful and aggressive, but mentally weak. They appear to be the least intelligent and very vulnerable to [[Psionic Class|psi]]-attacks. However, studies showed that their memory are imprinted with high amount of knowledge in combat tactics and weaponry. Furthermore, based on [[Muton Autopsy|autopsies]], it is clearly evident that the Muton is genetically designed and modified for combat. As such, one must take great care not to underestimate the capabilities of the Mutons.
   
 
Due to these attributes, the Mutons are highly suited as the invaders' front-line combatant and can withstand high amounts of damage and have increased tolerance to pain due to their genetically enhanced physiology.
  
Due to these attributes, the Mutons are highly suited as the invaders' front-line combatant and can withstand high amounts of damage and have increased tolerance to pain due to their genetically enhanced physiology.
   
 
==Abilities==
  
==Abilities==
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|[[File:XEU AlienAbility Suppression.png‎]] '''[[Suppression]]'''
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|[[File:XEU AlienAbility Suppression.png‎|35px|Suppression|link=Suppression]]  '''[[Suppression]]'''
 
|Can fire a special shot that grants reaction fire at a single target. The target also suffers a -30 Aim penalty.
  
|Can fire a special shot that grants reaction fire at a single target. The target also suffers a -30 Aim penalty.
 
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|[[File:XEU AlienAbility BloodCall.png]] '''[[Blood Call]]'''
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|[[File:XEU AlienAbility BloodCall.png|35px|Blood Call|link=Blood Call]]  '''[[Blood Call]]'''
 
|Unleash a bestial roar that inspires nearby allies of the same species to greater speed, focus, and resolve for 2 turns. 4 turn cooldown.
  
|Unleash a bestial roar that inspires nearby allies of the same species to greater speed, focus, and resolve for 2 turns. 4 turn cooldown.
 
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|[[File:XEU AlienAbility Intimidate.png]] '''[[Intimidate]]'''
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|[[File:XEU AlienAbility Intimidate.png|35px|Intimidate|link=Intimidate]]  '''[[Intimidate]]'''
 
|Reacts unpredictably when wounded, provoking panic in enemies.
  
|Reacts unpredictably when wounded, provoking panic in enemies.
 
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==Research==
  
==Research==
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*[[Muton Autopsy]] - Opens up the Foundry project, [[Ammo Conservation]].
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*[[Muton Autopsy]] - Unlocks [[Ammo Conservation]] Foundry project
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*[[Interrogate Muton]] - Research Credit - [[Research credits (XCOM: Enemy Unknown)#Plasma Weaponry|Plasma Weaponry]].
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*[[Interrogate Muton]] - Grants [[Research credits (XCOM: Enemy Unknown)#Plasma Weaponry|Plasma Weaponry]] research credit
   
 
== Tactics ==
  
== Tactics ==
 
Mutons will try to strike fear into enemies by seeming to dismiss near-fatal blows. They also have the "Blood Call" ability that motivates surrounding Mutons. Never try to fight one hand-to-hand.
  
Mutons will try to strike fear into enemies by seeming to dismiss near-fatal blows. They also have the "Blood Call" ability that motivates surrounding Mutons. Never try to fight one hand-to-hand.
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* Mutons will frequently use their [[Alien Grenade]]s against grouped Soldiers or to clear a Soldier's cover on higher difficulties.
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* Mutons will frequently use their [[Alien Grenades]] against grouped [[soldier]]s, or to clear a soldier's [[cover]] on higher [[Game difficulty (XCOM: Enemy Unknown)|difficulties]].
 
* Safely break a Muton's [[Suppression]] fire by wounding it or moving an [[Assault Class|Assault]] with [[Lightning Reflexes]] through its line of sight.
  
* Safely break a Muton's [[Suppression]] fire by wounding it or moving an [[Assault Class|Assault]] with [[Lightning Reflexes]] through its line of sight.
 
* Due to their low Will they are highly vulnerable to psi attacks and easily [[Mind Control]]led.
  
* Due to their low Will they are highly vulnerable to psi attacks and easily [[Mind Control]]led.
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Having more Mutons of any species is always a good thing because of [[Blood Call]]. Blood Call can make [[Berserker]]s even more dangerous due to the increased movement. Each Muton has the [[Game difficulty (XCOM: Enemy Unknown)#Easy|Easy difficulty]] [[#Statistics|stats]].
  
Having more Mutons of any species is always a good thing because of [[Blood Call]]. Blood Call can make [[Berserker]]s even more dangerous due to the increased movement. Each Muton has the [[Game difficulty (XCOM: Enemy Unknown)#Easy|Easy difficulty]] [[#Statistics|stats]].
   
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Good against : low health units , low tier humans (costless customization)
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Good against : low health units , low tier [[humans]] (costless customization)
   
 
Counter : [[Sectoid Commander]]s, [[Psionic Class|Psionic Soldiers]], [[Ethereal (XCOM: Enemy Unknown)|Ethereals]]
  
Counter : [[Sectoid Commander]]s, [[Psionic Class|Psionic Soldiers]], [[Ethereal (XCOM: Enemy Unknown)|Ethereals]]
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
*Mutons take their name from [http://www.plaidstallions.com/denysfisher/cyborg6.html a 1970s toy by Denys Fisher].
  
*Mutons take their name from [http://www.plaidstallions.com/denysfisher/cyborg6.html a 1970s toy by Denys Fisher].
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*In the original ''UFO: Enemy Unknown'' (1994), the Muton autopsy report states that they have multiple cybernetic implants to enhance their senses and cardiovascular system, and their reproductive organs are surgically removed.
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==See Also==
  
==See Also==
 
*[[Berserker]] - A tougher, melee-oriented variant of the Muton
  
*[[Berserker]] - A tougher, melee-oriented variant of the Muton

Revision as of 04:39, 4 February 2014

For the enemy in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, see Muton (The Bureau: XCOM Declassified).

The Muton is an enemy in XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Description

Standing over 2 meters, this humanoid creature is physically powerful and aggressive, but mentally weak. They appear to be the least intelligent and very vulnerable to psi-attacks. However, studies showed that their memory are imprinted with high amount of knowledge in combat tactics and weaponry. Furthermore, based on autopsies, it is clearly evident that the Muton is genetically designed and modified for combat. As such, one must take great care not to underestimate the capabilities of the Mutons.

Due to these attributes, the Mutons are highly suited as the invaders' front-line combatant and can withstand high amounts of damage and have increased tolerance to pain due to their genetically enhanced physiology.

Abilities

Ability Description
Suppression  Suppression Can fire a special shot that grants reaction fire at a single target. The target also suffers a -30 Aim penalty.
Blood Call  Blood Call Unleash a bestial roar that inspires nearby allies of the same species to greater speed, focus, and resolve for 2 turns. 4 turn cooldown.
Intimidate  Intimidate Reacts unpredictably when wounded, provoking panic in enemies.

Capturing

  • Light Plasma Rifle (initially): Precise and costly to produce, Light Plasma Rifles deal the same damage as Laser rifles but have +10 aim.
  • Plasma Rifle (later): Powerful and costly to produce, Plasma Rifles are among the best weapons in the game. Mutons should be captured alive whenever a chance to safely do so presents itself.
  • Alien Grenade: Mutons are upgraded with Alien Grenades at the same time they get Plasma Rifles.

Research

Tactics

Mutons will try to strike fear into enemies by seeming to dismiss near-fatal blows. They also have the "Blood Call" ability that motivates surrounding Mutons. Never try to fight one hand-to-hand.

Multiplayer

Mutons are a medium cost unit at 2850. The Muton's job is to support other Mutons and disable the enemy via Intimidate, Suppression, and grenades.

Having more Mutons of any species is always a good thing because of Blood Call. Blood Call can make Berserkers even more dangerous due to the increased movement. Each Muton has the Easy difficulty stats.

Good against : low health units , low tier humans (costless customization)

Counter : Sectoid Commanders, Psionic Soldiers, Ethereals

Trivia

  • Mutons take their name from a 1970s toy by Denys Fisher.
  • In the original UFO: Enemy Unknown (1994), the Muton autopsy report states that they have multiple cybernetic implants to enhance their senses and cardiovascular system, and their reproductive organs are surgically removed.

See Also

  • Berserker - A tougher, melee-oriented variant of the Muton
  • Muton Elite - A better armed and armored variant of the Muton

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