WotC Ballistic Shields

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Authors: Claus, Musashi

Last revision: 3 Jun, 2021 at 14:36 UTC (12)

File size: 354.89 MB

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Description:
Balistic Shields

Update june 2021: now features shields for sparks (thanks to Iridar and Claus)

This mods adds three tiers of ballistic shields as secondary items.

From the default classes rangers and specialists and

from Musashis classes the samurai, specops, infiltrator and rpgo can equip shields.

Gameplay

Shield go in secondary item slot and will work with all primary weapons except cannons and sniper rifles for obvious reasons.
The primary secondaries mod allows you to use shields with melee weapons and pistols.

Shields grants 6/10/14 shield points and half cover to allies but impose a -1 mobility and -10 aim penalty.

Provides the Shield Wall ability that replaces hunker down.
Works like hunker down but can be used outside cover and provide full cover for allies.
While the shield wall is in effect the soldier has a -20 defense penalty.

Additionally shields allow you to make a melee attack with your shield that leaves your opponent disoriented.

Tier 1 is a starting item.

Tier 2 is unlocked by medium armor.

Tier 3 is unlocked by heavy armor.

Console commands to add shields

AddItem BallisticShield_CV 1 AddItem BallisticShield_MG 1 AddItem BallisticShield_BM 1

Credits

Claus – All assets including meshes, textures and animations
Musashi – Code
Iridar – Tweaks and Fixes

Future Plans

A dedicated class that utilizes shields.
Cutomizable decals on shields.

Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/Claus
https://www.patreon.com/musashi1584

Mod troubleshooting

https://www.reddit.com/r/xcom2mods/wiki/mod_troubleshooting

FAQ

Vanilla / LW2 Version when?
Never, at least not from us. Who asks this again will be banned.

How do add this to custom classes?
Add the following code to the X2SoldierClassTemplate section of the XComClassData.ini of the custom class mod:

+AllowedWeapons=(SlotType=eInvSlot_SecondaryWeapon, WeaponType="shield")

Dedicated shield class when?
As soon as i have time for it.