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Plasma Cannon (Weapon)

The Plasma Cannon is an armament for Interceptors in XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

In-Game Description[]

The focused plasma cannon is an ideal anti-UFO weapon, combining high damage output with a long effective range.

– Engineering description, XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Production Specifications[]

Prerequisites: Plasma Cannon (Research)

Production Time: Immediate

Production Cost: §100, 20 Elerium, 20 Alloys, 25 Engineers

Tactical Info[]

Hit Chance: 85%
Range: Long
Fire Rate: Medium
Damage: Medium
Armor Penetration: High
  • Plasma projectile's extreme heat can melt almost anything
  • Lack of onboard guidance and unpredictable reaction to terrestrial atmosphere causes some inaccuracy