The Proving Ground is a 
Facility aboard the Avenger in XCOM 2.
| “ | An experimental work space where Shen can test and produce new, unique types of ammo, grenades and armor for our soldiers, as well as other specialized tactical items. | ” |
–In-game description | ||
Functionality[]
- Allows for the creation of experimental equipment and specialized suits of armor for soldiers.
Staffing:
Engineer - Decrease Proving Ground Project Time by 50%.
Experimental Projects[]
| Project | Result |
|---|---|
| Experimental Ammo | Random item: A.P. Rounds, Dragon Rounds, Talon Rounds, Tracer Rounds, or Venom Rounds. |
| Experimental Grenade | Random item: Acid Grenade, Gas Grenade, or Incendiary Grenade. |
| Experimental Grenade post-Advanced Explosives | Random item: Acid Bomb, Gas Bomb, or Incendiary Bomb. |
| Experimental Armor | Random item: Hazmat Vest, Plated Vest, or Stasis Vest. |
| Experimental Heavy Weapon | Random item: Flamethrower or Shredder Gun. |
| Experimental Powered Weapon | Random item: Blaster Launcher, Hellfire Projector, Plasma Blaster, or Shredstorm Cannon. |
Specialized Suit Projects[]
| Project | Result |
|---|---|
| E.X.O. Suit | Item: E.X.O. Suit. Unlocks Experimental Heavy Weapon project.* |
| Spider Suit | Item: Spider Suit. |
| W.A.R. Suit | Item: W.A.R. Suit. Unlocks Experimental Powered Weapon project. |
| Wraith Suit | Item: Wraith Suit. |
| Serpent Suit (Alien Hunters DLC) | Item: Serpent Suit. |
| R.A.G.E. Suit (Alien Hunters DLC) | Item: R.A.G.E. Suit. |
| Icarus Armor (Alien Hunters DLC) | Item: Icarus Armor. |
* In War of the Chosen with Shen's Last Gift DLC Content Enabled the Experimental Heavy Weapon project is available after constructing the Proving Ground.
Misc Projects[]
| Project | Result |
|---|---|
| Battlefield Medicine | Upgrades all Medikits to Nanomedikits. |
| Bluescreen Protocol | Unlocks instant-build items: Bluescreen Rounds and EMP Grenades. |
| Skulljack | Item: Skulljack. |
| Skullmining | Upgrades all Skulljacks. |
| Plasma Grenade | Upgrades all Frag Grenades to Plasma Grenades. |
| Advanced Explosives | Upgrades all Acid, EMP, Gas, Incendiary, and Smoke Grenades to Bombs. |
| Mechanized Warfare (Shen's Last Gift DLC) | Unlocks building SPARKs.* |
* In War of the Chosen with Shen's Last Gift DLC Content Enabled the SPARK project is available after constructing the Proving Ground.