

Slowly whittle away at the Rulers over multiple encounters as once they lose a certain amount of hp they will just try to flee. If there are multiple enemies with the ruler try to take them out with AOE damage that hits the ruler as well.

Try to only engage the ruler with its own pod. The boltcaster has a decently high chance to stun when used against an alien ruler. 2K Games announced a second DLC pack for XCOM 2, which received high marks our original review.The upcoming Alien Hunters add-on will add more than just wacky new outfits this time around. Remember to use the end turn button, as putting a soldier on overwatch or even taking a shot is sometimes not worth giving the ruler free moves, as even walking and overwatching gives them a turn. Frost Bomb will incapacitate it for 2 soldier moves, as will frostbite. Using their abilities is free and doesn't give the ruler a move, same for shooting[ the Boltcaster ( not reloading it), and throwing the axe, not using the axe melee. By the time you reach the archon ruler you should have the Serpent suit and Rage Armor. It does, however, render their Guardian skill useless.*** Spoiler - click to reveal *** After losing a certain amount of hp a ruler will flee and appear in another mission, but it will retain any damage received from previous encounters. This allows them to become far more effective, more likely to kill or stun targets hit by Overwatch shots.

This weapon is unique, and cannot be duplicated or replaced." Targeted enemies have a chance of being stunned on impact. "Discovered among a cache of seemingly archaic weaponry, the Bolt Caster is deceptively powerful but limited by a slow rate of fire.
