Primary Weapons

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Which Primary Weapons are equipable depends on the Soldier Class.

What follows is a brief summery of weapons available and their relevant Soldier Class requirements.

Rifles

Rifles are a primary weapon accessible to Rookies, Specialists, Psi-Operatives and Rangers.

Variants (Tiers)

1. Assault Rifle
2. Magnetic Rifle
3. Plasma Rifle

Shotguns

Shotguns are a primary weapon type restricted to the Ranger Class.

“	Shotgun-style weapons are extremely effective at close range, but their accuracy drops off quickly at longer range.	”
–Tactical Info. XCOM 2

Variants (Tiers)

1. Shotgun
2. Shard Gun
3. Storm Gun

Cannons

Cannons are a primary weapon type restricted to the Grenadier Class.

Variants (Tiers)

1. Cannon
2. Mag Cannon
3. Beam Cannon

Sniper Rifles

Sniper Rifles are a primary weapon type restricted to the Sharpshooter Class.

Variants (Tiers)

1. Sniper Rifle
2. Gauss Rifle
3. Plasma Lance

Notes

• All primary weapons receives a second mod slot at the second tier and will remain so. A third slot is only possible by obtaining the Armed to the Teeth Continent Bonus.