I can agree with that logic, though back in my vanilla days I still tended to build the AWC before the Proving Ground simply because doing the research for it was lower on my list of priorities compared to upgrading my peoples weapons (at least the pistol and rifle), for much the same reason that you went with the other option.īetter over all damage, because the sooner they die the sooner I stop getting shot at.

Any overkill damage on its organic form will not transfer to its mechanical form.Another WotC player here.

Using Armor-piercing Rounds is highly recommended.

In its first (organic) form, it has an armour rating of 4.

In its mechanical form, it's Hackable, and is more suspecible to Bluescreen Rounds and EMP Grenades.The suit on its own is slow moving and has no ranged capabilities

The first form of this enemy is an organic form and susceptible to the same weaknesses, however when it morphs into its second form after taking enough damage, it becomes a mechanical enemy.Andromedon Cannon: 9-11 Damage, 2 Shred.We've even heard sporadic reports that the Andromedon's Battlesuit can act independent of its host, though we're unable to confirm at this time. Our observations have also revealed the Andromedon is immune to fire, poison and acid, so don't bother wasting your enhanced ammunition when encountering this elite alien unit. On impact, the liquid splatters and pools, further damaging any XCOM soldier caught within it. The Andromedon's Battlesuit also has an internal coolant that corrodes organic tissue, and our recon teams have witnessed the creature launch this acidic liquid at its enemies. The Battlesuit provides tactical benefits to the Andromedon: it can tear down most walls with ease and devastate XCOM soldiers with powerful melee strikes. Rangers, take note! Our operatives in the field have relayed intelligence on the Andromedon, a new hybrid enemy unit combining the intelligence of organics with the strength of machinery.Įach Andromedon sits inside of an advanced Battlesuit, which our scientists believe helps them survive Earth's atmosphere. We regret to inform you that the Muton and the Berserker are not the only hulking monstrosities you'll encounter in XCOM 2, Commander.

Xcom 2 andromedon