Xcom2 wotc - Final battle with avatars - does mind shield help?

[Ghost654]

Will the mind shield prevent mind control? Don't want to waste space a utility spot if they actually don't help... (on ironman, can't test)

[Dinonoms]

Yes mind shield prevents the things it mentions in the description

Great thing because enemies will waste their turn trying to use mind control on you soldiers

[phillip_lynx]

Better is a PSI-OP, which cancels mindeffects in a radius ;). Or two :D

[grapplehoeker]

In old xcom2 mind control against you would have been an annoyance but still nothing to be concerned about, as by that point in the game your guys will have high enough will to resist most of the time. Even if they failed the resist it's still okay as the psi-trail will provide a a clear lead to the caster's location, making it easier to find and kill them. And if that was cast by the Avatar, then so much the better.
In WotC, it is hardly a concern at all. This finale has never been easier.
With one of each of the Resistance hero types you can control the whole arena with ease.
The Templar in particular is awesome. He'll make short work of any mind controlling imps. Even the lack lustre Skirmisher, when fully promoted is very useful and his grapple makes him very versatile. And of course, the Reaper can play an excellent role as a spotter and provide squad sight in order to locate the Avatar wherever he may try to hide.
Use a psi op with an Archon king armour and you can kill the avatar 3 times very quickly.
So, I would say that a mind shield would be a waste of a slot. It's more of an early/mid game item and not necessary in the end game. It would be far more useful to use some venom/flame ammo or an acid grenade - anything that can cause a debilitating debuff is very effective against all psi types.

[red255]

as mentioned a Psi op with solace will cancel mind control.

or stasis will break mind control.

so its not something people generally waste a slot on late game.

Also you have your own avatar with his own mind control