XCOM: Chimera Squad Tips

XCOM: Chimera Squad tips can make combat significantly more manageable and, in a game as challenging as Chimera Squad can be, those small optimizations can make all the difference. Here are a few pointers to get you fragging out safely in your war against the unrest in City 31.

XCOM: Chimera Squad Tips

Get field teams out to each district in City 31 as early as you can. The more teams you have in place, the more resources you'll earn passively throughout the game. They'll also level up over time, gaining abilities that allow you to quell unrest in districts with the click of a button.

Field teams cost intel, so you'll want to take on as many side missions that grant intel as possible to finance their rollout.

That intel is also valuable for spending at the scavenger market that turns up on the strategy map every few turns. The Motile Inducer, which allows an ally two actions, is particularly useful. If possible, keep 75 intel on hand for that purchase.

When you're in combat, make sure to focus your fire on the next enemy set to attack according to the timeline. The ideal XCOM mission is one in which the enemy team never takes a shot, and that can be achieved by working your way down the timeline.

To that end, use Breach Mode to build out your ideal turn order and give yourself the best chance to control the timeline.

If you're looking for the best possible outcome, don't be afraid to restart an encounter, mission, or day. Just try not to let the pursuit of perfection drive you insane.