The secret is not perfect tactics. The secret is . Build depth in your roster. Never risk a mission for a "maybe" reward. Treat every wound as a lesson. And above all, remember: the Avatar Project is a timer, but so is your soldiers' sanity. Rotate them, respect the Fatigue, and always— always —bring a Flashbang.
Do not yellow-move into the fog. Move your entire squad in a blue move (the first action point) in a wide but tight formation. The soldier who reveals the pod should be your —someone with high dodge or a defensive ability. xcom 2 long war guide