Mods / Gameplay

• SSuppression Visualization Fixby Divine LucubrationThis mod is not for WotC. See Kregano's version for WotC support: Allows any unit to play a standard firing animation if their weapon doesn't support the Suppression animation. By itself this mod adds nothing to the game, but it should allow any other custom classes that use Suppression to play t...40.5k downloadsupdated 11 y ago
• 440K Names For Soldiersby MrShadow40k Names For Soldiers is a real quick easy mod that takes all base game countries, and replaces the soldier generated name lists with 40k style name lists for all those nations. This mod can be used as a stand alone and or with the Warhammer 40,000: Armours of the Imperium mod. For those of you...40.5k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• AA Harder War: The Fanaticsby ReshiKillimA Harder War: The Fanatics introduces three new mid to late game variants of ADVENT Priests. Fanatic Crusaders Zealous Priests and suicidally aggressive protectors of the faith, the Fanatic Crusaders will stop at nothing to harm the enemies of The Elders.. Even if it means sacrificing themselves...40.5k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• RRPG Overhaul Specialization Officerby Swindler of SwindonAdds a new specialization to the XCOM RPG Overhaul based on the ADVENT Officer. The Officer is an excellent marksman who boosts the tactical effectiveness of the whole squad, the Officer is also proficient in using Overwatch. Note that you do not need to have my original ADVENT Officer mod to use...40.4k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• [[WOTC] Cerberus Nemesisby NightNinja54The Elders are dying, and Advent is a pawn in our game. Humanity is stronger than ever; Cerberus is stronger than ever. -The Illusive Man Introduces the Cerberus Nemesis The Cerberus Nemesis is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. The unit uses a M13 Raptor, Psionic Amplifier, and Cerbe...40.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• [[WOTC] Automatic Reload by Iridarby IridarThis quality-of-life mod will make your units automatically reload when they use turn-ending abilities with enough Action Points remaining. Since reloads only take one action point in XCOM 2, it is always advantageous to reload before taking a turn-ending shot. However, it can be tedious, and you...40.1k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• [[WOTC] XpanD's Abilities And Assetsby XpanDThis mod contains custom abilities, assets and localization required by certain other mods, such as my Mass Effect Weapon Overhaul. It's a mix of both original work and modifications of existing perks, as outlined under Special Thanks. If you want to know more about the many range table lore abil...40.0k downloadsupdated 13 mo ago
• [[WOTC] Reusable Hunter Axeby -bg-Allows the hunter's axe throwing ability to be reused by picking the axe back up at the position of the target. You can only pick up the axe 1 turn after you throw it, to prevent melee range infinite axe throwing. Only axe throwers can pick axes back up, you don't have to be the person throwing t...39.8k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• BBlademaster Momentumby RealityMachinaBuffs Blademaster by adding an equivalent to the Templar's momemtum mechanic to it. Allows for movement after slashing, and allows a Ranger to try slashing again. This second slice will do halved damage.39.8k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• CCross Weapon Trainingby RealityMachinaWho needs to stick to your default weapons all the time? Let your soldiers experiment. The Basics This mod adds two new slots to the Training Center. These slots will enable a soldier of a proper class (ie Templars can stay home) to learn one of four disciplines: Close Quarters: Shotgun and Bullp...39.7k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• [[WOTC] Cerberus Phantomby NightNinja54The Elders are dying, and Advent is a pawn in our game. Humanity is stronger than ever; Cerberus is stronger than ever. -The Illusive Man Introduces the Cerberus Phantom The Cerberus Phantom is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. The unit uses a Cerberus Phantom Sword, M25 Hornet, and...39.7k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• [[WOTC] Sensible Wound Times for XCOM2by BlackDogThis mod alters some minor parameters in XCOM2 WOTC to make wound times a bit more sensible and to improve the sorting behaviour of wound states in soldier lists (e.g. While using string based sorting from the excellent Rusty DLS Redux & Sorting Options Plugin. The mod also keeps the definitions...39.5k downloadsupdated 5 mo ago
• SSangheili Spec Opsby RealityMachinaBecause one disappearing enemy wasn't annoying enough. Details Sangheili Minors start appearing as leaders around Force Level 6. They upgrade to Sangheili Spec Ops at Force Level 13, and Sangheili Zealots start appearing as leaders around Force Level 18. (They lag a force level or two to appear a...39.5k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• BBattle Rifles and Strike Rifles for LWOTCby KirukaWhen I saw Wolf's Asset Pack, I knew I had to do something with those very nice looking Battle Rifles and Strike Rifles. So, I made new templates for them and brought them to LWOTC (and regular WOTC if you're willing to do some config work) as entirely new weapons rather than cosmetic replacers....39.4k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• [[WOTC] Call of Duty: Black Ops III : E.W.R.-115 'Reaper' Squadmateby ∑3245ALLIES UNKNOWN IS RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED! HOW TO USE Go to the character pool Make a new character. Here comes the tricky part. Go to the Class menu, and pick E.W.R - Formatted. Congrats! That Reaper/EWR will appear whenever! This is not the cosmetic version of the mod! To get the cosmetics...39.3k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• [[WOTC] Cerberus Engineerby NightNinja54The Elders are dying, and Advent is a pawn in our game. Humanity is stronger than ever; Cerberus is stronger than ever. -The Illusive Man Introduces the Cerberus Engineer The Cerberus Engineer is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. The unit uses a Cerberus Voice Pack, and Cerberus Engi...39.2k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• [[WOTC] Dynamic Deployment by Iridarby IridarAdds the Dynamic Deployment unlock to Guerilla Tactics School that allows XCOM to deploy selected squad members after a mission has begun. By default, soldiers can be selected for Dynamic Deployment (DD) in three locations: In Squad Select, there will be a checkbox under each soldier. It will con...39.2k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• [[WOTC] Subsonic Grenadeby MrShadow-- Subsonic Grenade-- -- Mod by Team CreativeXenos -- -- SDK and PhotoShop : Super awsome totally not fat just big boned : ObelixDk -- -- SDK : Kexx -- -- Coding and conceptual idea : Shadow79 -- Thanks to NelVIeSiS for making the new icon for the Sub Sonic Grenade!! The Subsonic Grenade is desig...39.2k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• LLarger Starting Squadby BlueRajaIncreases the starting squad size to 6 (upgradable to 8 with Squad Size I & II upgrades). For a less horribly game-breaking alternative, check out my More Squad Size Upgrades mod. (Do not subscribe to both!) This mod does NOT require the Max Squad Size Fix mod. Won't disable achievements. Won't w...39.0k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• [[WOTC] Commando Classby Alpha115My first mod, I wanted to try and make a commando class Inspired by the Star wars clone commandos. If you see any bugs please let me know. I will attempt to fix them. Class Description: The Commando is a class that focuses on positioning, disrupting enemy forces and providing tactical bonuses to...39.0k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• [[WOTC] Grenade Launchers Tweaksby Hotl3loodedOVERVIEW This is a very small mod that adds my personal tweaks to all grenade launchers and it is meant to be used with Superior Explosives and Beam Grenade Launcher. Here are the tweaks made by this mod: All grenade launchers grant +1 to explosion radius (no more scaling based on item tier) Beam...38.6k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• [[WOTC] Cerberus Guardianby NightNinja54The Elders are dying, and Advent is a pawn in our game. Humanity is stronger than ever; Cerberus is stronger than ever. -The Illusive Man Introduces the Cerberus Guardian The Cerberus Guardian is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. The unit uses a M25 Hornet SMG, Guardian Shield, Cerbe...38.6k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• DDark Eldar Raiders Faction [WOTC]by MostlyHarmlessREQUIREMENTS REQUIRED MODS: Community Highlander Cannon Redux (needed for animations) Animation and Sockets Supplement REQUIRED DLC: WOTC DESCRIPTION Inspired by the Black Legion mod, this mod adds Dark Eldar of the 40k universe as an additional hostile faction. Two sitreps are added by this mod....38.6k downloadsupdated 3 y ago
• AA Requiem Campaign: Scavenger Class/Specsby ReshiKillimThe Scavenger A Unique Support Class, while rather vulnerable to enemy fire, is capable of supplementing XCOM's Income and Armory by increasing Loot Obtained on Missions. Ability Trees Rank Looter Packrat Prowler Specialist Mark For Resource Salvage Slash Smelling Salts Description Mark a Target...38.5k downloadsupdated 14 mo ago
• [[WOTC] Dark Event Managerby 76561198834721287About This Mod Very simple mod that allows for disabling Dark Events via config. Dark Events can also be disabled when Chosen are defeated, so no more Wild Hunt showing up when all three Chosen are defeated! By default, Spider & Fly, Left Behind, Wild Hunt, The Collectors, and Made Whole are adde...38.4k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• [[WOTC] AI to AI Activationsby RedDobeUses incoming alert data to activate two AI pods or groups on different teams that are outside the vision of XCom. In Vanilla XCom this only can happen if both groups or pods are within vision of an XCom soldier. The activations can come from sight, taking fire, or taking damage. Optionally you c...38.3k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• [[WOTC] Cover Damage Reductionby AnisotropicNow updated for War of the Chosen! This mod reduces damage for anyone who gets shot through cover. By default, the effect is fairly small: damage is reduced by 1 for high cover, and there is a 33% chance for low cover to reduce damage by 1. This mechanic should be familiar to those who played the...38.3k downloadsupdated 9 y ago
• RRaider Faction: Global Occult Coalitionby Puma_The_Great"...To those of you who would do harm to humanity, I say this: the Global Occult Coalition stands ready to defend humanity against all foes. Whether it likes it or not. Sincerely, Under-Secretary-General D.C. al Fine United Nations Global Occult Coalition" LWOTC Version: 6k Downloads, thank you a...38.3k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• RRaider Faction: Chaos Insurgencyby Puma_The_Great"While digging through some of The Foundation's documents we recovered earlier, we've found a description of an Organisation, depiction of which really closely resembles that of one strong, but rather uncooperative resistance group. We don't know much about them, as most of text is erased with a...38.3k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• NNo Full Cover Grabsby RealityMachinaViper tongue grabs are ineligible against targets in full cover that aren't flanked by the Viper with this mod. Units with Low Profile should be covered by this. Now with simplified code thanks to robojumper. Patreon - really like my mods that much? Feel free to contribute here:38.2k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• RRebellious MOCXby RealityMachinaLets MOCX squads have a chance of spawning into a mission on their own team, instead onto the aliens. This team is not shared with the raider factions, so you can have a five way firefight if the dice rolls right! Does not affect the story missions since mission kismet logic has a lot of assumpti...38.2k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• [[WOTC] Configurable Chosen Weapons Upgradesby BoundirDescription This mod lets you configure which weapon upgrade to attach to the Chosen Weapons. The only default change I made here is for the Sniper. Instead of a Stock you will have the Expanded Magazine. Configuration Changes are made in XComGameData_WeaponData.ini Note For TLP weapons upgrades...38.1k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• AA Harder War: Waterworld Etherealsby ReshiKillimA Harder Leviathan The Mod that nobody needed, that few really wanted, has arrived. Leviathan has been overhauled, and is greater than ever before. Battle a horde of aliens, strike down the Elders' Avatars, and then slay the alien gods themselves. This, however, is no easy task, so beware, it tak...38.1k downloadsupdated 8 mo ago
• IInterrogation And Recruitmentby 76561198436557196Missed the old EU/EW Interrogation system? Want a fairly immersive way to gain Intel from foes? Or do you just want to be able to capture (And potentially recruit) (mostly) all enemies you encounter? Well, this might be the mod for you! This mod acts as mostly a Meta-mod for other mods to expand...38.0k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• [[WOTC] Shaken Scars are Back!by Mr. NiceThis is the War of the Chosen version, the non-WotC compatible version is here: Shaken Scars are Back! Shaken Scars are Back! Yes, the little feature which slowly turned the naive rookies you started the game with into grizzled looking veterans by the end is back. See the Unfortunate Rk. Flores a...37.9k downloadsupdated 7 y ago
• [[WOTC] Robotic Spectreby 76561198371287930The Spectre is one of the most interesting units in the game. It has core weaknesses to EMP Grenades and Bluescreen Rounds just like the Codex and Gatekeeper, but instead of being completely vulnerable to psionic attacks like they are, it has an immunity to mental effects. This mod makes the Spec...37.9k downloadsupdated 8 y ago
• [[WOTC] Bstars Scopeby RustyDiosWhat is this? This mod adds an extra debugging tool, mainly for mod developers. It is not intended for regular players, but is harmless until invoked through the console. What does it do? Adds a few new console commands that dumps a units info to the log. Can be used mid-tactical and mid-skirmish...37.8k downloadsupdated 2 y ago
• SStrategy Overhaul : Maximum Security 2.3by MrCloistav 2.3 Added Force Level gating to the harder schedules. This mod reintegrates the removed Compound mission type into Covert Infiltration's Activity Chains. The Compound mission type is the 'rescue soldier captured by the Chosen' type first seen when rescuing Mox. Compound missions will now appear...37.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• [[WotC] No Unconscious AIby Nider001While being a fairly rare occurrence, an Unconscious enemy unit can cause all sorts of issues from creating unfinishable missions (good luck killing one without grenades) to making AI freeze upon selecting said unit. Being a victim of such situations, I decided to create a fix which makes abiliti...37.6k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• BBetter Hair Triggersby CyberdiscReplaces the vanilla Hair Trigger effect with a new one. Inspired by Veehementia's and DerBK's Better Repeater, this mod exchanges the Hair Trigger's 5/10/15/20% chance for a free action with +1/2/3/4 damage on Reaction Fire (any form of Overwatch or Suppression). I always felt that flat, uncontr...37.5k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• AADVENT Not Created Equal WOTCby h4ilst0rmNot Created Equal, but this time for the opposing forces. Original idea borrowed with permission from Unique Stats for All Units by Alex Nares. The biggest issue with that mod is that it's implemented as a ginormous config edit which makes it practically unchangeable. So for the sake of my own sa...37.3k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• CChimera Classesby CatoChimera Classes is dedicated to creating dynamic squad selection choices for WOTC. This mod disables the four vanilla classes and replaces them with ten unique, role-specific classes, adding much needed depth to mission loadout. Originally a loving overhaul of Richard's Classes Redux, it now blen...37.3k downloadsupdated 5 y ago
• [[WOTC] Shell Map Swapperby RustyDiosWhat is this? With all these new shell mods out there I thought it would be nice to be able to select one to view. I did not think it was possible. But THEN Aeronautic pointed out that there is a console command that will let you load the shell by name. So I combined this new knowledge into a dro...37.2k downloadsupdated 3 mo ago
• [[WOTC] Reaper Marauderby NightNinja54Deformed turian-synthetic hybrids appear to be the Reaper's field leaders. -Initial Reports, Contact Logs Introduces the Marauder The Marauder is a new enemy that joins the fight against XCOM. New Content New Enemy: The Marauder will appear in the early-mid game as a traditional enemy. Three Tier...36.9k downloadsupdated 6 y ago
• BBlack Market Trades Intelby krj12 (Ken)Description Currently, the Black Market lets you buy items for Intel, and sell items for Supplies. This mod provides the option to sell items for Intel. ( since I find the intel resource the hardest to gain, and most susceptible to the RNG ) Usage A new "Trade for Intel" button has been added nex...36.7k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• [[WOTC] Armour Upgradesby TeslaRageOverview With the release of Community Highlander v1.22, it is now fairly straightforward to introduce upgrade slots for armors. This mod does exactly that while introducing 2 sets of armor upgrade modules. Vest Upgrade Modules: A set of armor upgrade modules which are converted from vests in you...36.6k downloadsupdated 4 y ago
• UUse My Classby krj12 (Ken)WOTC Version can be found here: This version is no longer actively supported. Use at your own risk. This mod forces the game to use your specified class in the character pool, when it promotes rookies from the After Action screen. It also changes logic to honor the character pool class when givin...36.6k downloadsupdated 10 y ago
• MMore Skill Events - WotCby Ashlynne_LeeMORE SKILL EVENTS - WAR OF THE CHOSEN ------------------------------------------------------ Skill Events are fun! Ability Points are fun! This mod adds 7 new Skill Events to the tactical game granting XCom a bonus cache of Ability Points over the course of a campaign. Invest heavily in your all-...36.4k downloadsupdated 3 y ago

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