Combat system
Overwatch guide
Overwatch converts remaining AP into reaction shots inside an adjustable cone. It is strongest when the enemy must cross a predictable path and weakest when activated before the Operator finishes setup.
AreaAdjustable cone
ShotsScale with AP
Long coneLower accuracy
ActivationEnds turn
Shape the cone around forced movement
A wide short cone covers a nearby crossing. A long narrow cone reaches farther but loses accuracy. Aim at the route an enemy must use, not simply the largest visible area.
Activate it last
Overwatch consumes remaining AP and immediately ends that Operator's turn. Move, use support actions, and confirm the firing lane first. More AP increases the number of targets that can trigger shots.
Use it when direct fire is inefficient
- No current target offers a reasonable hit chance.
- An enemy must leave cover or cross an objective lane.
- A moving enemy becomes easier to damage during its route.
- The squad needs area denial more than immediate damage.