Plasma Rifle (XCOM 2)

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Plasma Rifle
Specifications
Type	Rifle
SoldierClass	Rookies, Specialists, Rangers, Psi-Operatives
Base Damage	7-9
Critical Damage	+4 (+3 WotC)
Effective Range	Medium
Clip Size	4
Mod Slots	2
Requirement	Plasma Rifle Research
Cost	§250 (§500) 20 (50) Alien Alloys 10 (60) Elerium Crystals
Cost (WotC)	... (§350) ... (35) Alien Alloys ... (50) Elerium Crystals

The Plasma Rifle is a primary weapon in XCOM 2.

In-Game Description

“

Now that we've finally deciphered the aliens' devastating weapon technology and can develop beam weapons of our own, we can build rifles that will be the match of any enemy our soldiers encounter in the field.

”

Tactical Info

“

The Plasma Rifle is a general purpose, supremely powerful primary infantry weapon system. Firing the primary weapon always ends the soldiers turn. Use upgrades looted from enemies to improve the Plasma Rifle's tactical effectiveness.

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See Also

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

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