The Plasma Blaster is a Heavy Weapon in XCOM 2. Like all heavy weapons, it can only be mounted on heavy armors or SPARK and has 1 ammo charge per mission.
This weapon is very similar in function to the Psi Operative's Null Lance ability, and should be used similarly. The Plasma Blaster will fire a large plasma blast in a straight line 1 tile wide (3 if used by a SPARK with the Rainmaker perk) and 25 tiles long, piercing all targets. It deals high damage, and will ignore 4 armor points. It is useful for dealing damage against armored pod leaders and taking out support troops in the process.
Ability[]
Plasma Blaster: Fire your Plasma Blaster.
In-Game Description[]
“ | Using technology adapted from the aliens' own plasma weaponry, we've devised a means of releasing a massive, focused pulse of plasma energy that will devastate targets in a fixed path. | ” |
Tactical Info[]
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–Inventory description, XCOM 2 |
Tips[]
- Like the Flamethrower/Hellfire Projector, the Plasma Blaster is a very situational weapon - it is the only Heavy Weapon that lends itself to Retaliation and Supply Raid missions, as it has a limited area of effect and is far less likely to cause unwanted collateral damage. Truly a weapon that would make Dr. Vahlen proud.