Solace unit got mindcontrolled

[Karasukan]

I thought i wasn't possible but it happened

https://youtu.be/ESs9St8rsOQ

is this a bug?

[Zack]

Are you sure that psi soldier has solace? I haven’t had it happen but you can put on mind shields to prevent any form of crowd control and even being knocked unconscious

[Karasukan]

yes 100%! She also has the solace icon visible which you can see at the start of the video. Its so weird right?? It really took me by surprise this happened so i wonder if any of the pro players here can confirm this is a bug or possibility.

[KRON]

I don't know if it's a bug, but Solace seems to be able to remove already active mindcontrol/panic/disorientation/daze/.etc but not to prevent it from happening in the first place. This is something to consider.
So I always equip my psi-operatives with mindshields to prevent it from happening. Or, alternatively, deploy psi-operatives with Solace in pairs and keep them close together.

[Karasukan]

yes thats how i explained why it did happen but i expected it would have dispelled the MC when it was my turn again.

sounds to me you never seen it happen also? ehm sorry ofc not, since you wrote you use mindshields

[Perplex]

As mentioned, Solace does not protect the Psi Op it self from MC.

[KRON]

Originally posted by sassyjassy 💕💕:

yes thats how i explained why it did happen but i expected it would have dispelled the MC when it was my turn again.

sounds to me you never seen it happen also? ehm sorry ofc not, since you wrote you use mindshields

I did experience it. That's why I use mindshields.
And, like I said, if you don't have mindshields, two psi-ops with Solace will suffice.

[Mithrandir]

Originally posted by Perplex:

As mentioned, Solace does not protect the Psi Op it self from MC.

I'm really surprised by this.

As from some wikis, solace is like a mindshield :

https://xcom.fandom.com/wiki/Psi_Operative_(XCOM_2)/Guides

"Solace is an ability that essentially grants a Mindshield to the Psi Operative and all nearby units. Consider removing any active Mindshields on your units and simply use the Psi Operative to cure debilitating mental effects. Units within the Solace field are immune to all mental effects, and a Psi Operative that moves to fit a unit with a mental effect will be cured."

Ofc, fans can be mistaken, but I've never had one of my psi operative mind controlled, so I assumed they were immune (and I never bring 2 of them on a mission).

Even the official description suggests it grants immunity to the psy operative : "The Psi Operative is surrounded by an aura that immediately extinguishes or blocks any mental impairments for themselves and any nearby allies."

Note the "... for themselves" so the ability should "blocks any mental impairment for themselves" imo. They even mention "blocks" so it's not only an ability that should remove an existing effect. It should block them for the psi operative.

So if they can be mind controlled with solace, I think it's a bug.

[Stardustfire]

never gave my PSI Ops Mindshields when they have solace, and ever seen "immun" pop up when enemy trys mindtricks on them.

[Perplex]

Originally posted by Stardustfire:

never gave my PSI Ops Mindshields when they have solace, and ever seen "immun" pop up when enemy trys mindtricks on them.

Odd, as Mindshields only say "resisted".

[Stardustfire]

German Localisation

[Karasukan]

Originally posted by Stardustfire:

German Localisation

immun in German is immune i think? I guess the used the same words for resisting when translating. Actually this makes me thinking. Maybe a mindshield does not make you immune because resisted means the roll to hit didnt make it? If a mindshield & solace both have rolls then maybe even with an extreme low chance ( <0.1% who knows) sometimes it can hit.

Mosspitt once demonstated this with katana's blade and poison to make the katana miss.

this is just theory. I dont know how to check the percentages of your units in this game :/

[Karasukan]

in a new campaign i tried to let an Elite priest MC my Solace but it never happend again (a lot of times). This is a bug. Or impossible rolls can happen. Or AI cheated.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2645056468


I used a mod from Robojumper to see stats. https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=934236622

[Mata Hari]

pitty we couldnt select a psi with solace... EW squad editing had a lot more options

[Karasukan]

Mutton-mongering riff-raff

[Narrowmind]

How's your mod experience going? Wasn't so bad, was it?