The Warlock, a powerful Chosen adversary, possesses specific vulnerabilities that can be strategically exploited, primarily through elemental damage and status effects.
Warlock Vulnerabilities
While the Warlock commands formidable Psionic abilities, he is not immune to all forms of attack. Understanding his specific weaknesses is key to defeating him efficiently.
Elemental and Status Effect Susceptibilities
The Warlock is vulnerable to a range of damage types and conditions that can limit his effectiveness:
- Poison: He is not immune to poison, making poison-inflicting abilities and weapons effective against him.
- Fire: Attacks that deal fire damage are effective.
- Acid: The Warlock is susceptible to acid damage.
- Burning Status Effect: Applying the burning status effect to the Warlock is highly advantageous. When he is burning, he is prevented from using his Psionic attacks, significantly reducing his threat level and ability to control the battlefield.
Ineffective Tactics to Avoid
It is equally important to know what methods are ineffective against the Warlock, to prevent wasting valuable resources and turns:
- Flashbang Grenades: Flashbang Grenades cannot restrict his Psionic abilities. While effective against many other enemy types for suppressing their powers, they will not prevent the Warlock from unleashing his mental assaults.
Strategic Combat Overview
To maximize your chances against the Warlock, consider the following tactical approaches:
- Prioritize Fire and Acid Damage: While poison is effective, focusing attacks that inflict fire or acid damage can be more beneficial due to their potential to also apply the critical "burning" status.
- Suppress Psionic Attacks: Your primary objective should often be to apply the burning status effect. This will disable his dangerous Psionic abilities, making him much less of a threat.
- Equip Appropriately: Ensure your squad is equipped with weapons and grenades that can inflict fire, acid, or poison to exploit these weaknesses.
Warlock Weakness Summary
| Weakness Type | Effect | Strategic Value |
|---|---|---|
| Poison | Inflicts direct damage over time | Effective |
| Fire | Inflicts direct damage and potential burn | Effective |
| Acid | Inflicts direct damage and potential burn | Effective |
| Burning Status | Prevents all Psionic attacks | Highly Critical |
| Ineffective Against Warlock | Reason |
|---|---|
| Flashbang Grenade | Does not restrict his Psionic abilities |
