Sectoid
A returning alien threat from the first game.
Sectoids are an alien enemy type in XCOM 2. They are one of the enemies from the first game in the series that returned for the sequel. They are encountered during turn-based combat missions, where they serve as hostile units that the player's squad must eliminate.
Quick Facts
- Affiliation
- ADVENT; The Elders
Lore & Background
Sectoids are enemies that appeared in XCOM: Enemy Unknown and returned in XCOM 2. It only confirms that they are among the enemies from the first game that Firaxis brought back for the sequel.
Reader's Guide
Sectoids are alien enemies encountered in XCOM 2. They are one of the enemy types that returned from XCOM: Enemy Unknown. In combat, they behave like other hostile units: they can take cover, be flanked, and are subject to the fog of war. The player's squad can use the concealment system to ambush them, gaining combat bonuses. Sectoids can be eliminated through standard tactics such as shooting, using grenades to destroy their cover, or hacking mechanical units if applicable.
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