Phoenix Point Guide: Mutations @PerunAU

Perun | Phoenix Point Guide: Mutations @PerunAU | Uploaded November 2020 | Updated October 2024, 6 days ago.
Whereas New Jericho and Synedrion turn to titanium, Anu looks to the DNA of the Pandorans for a tool to reshape humanity into a weapon capable of enduring the gathering storm.

In this video I examine the available mutations for your soldiers, talk about the parallel mutagen economy, and discuss the role and potential benefits that come from harnessing mutations on your troops.

While some are pretty ordinary, other mutations offer you the chance to outfit troops to a fantastic standard in a very cost effective way...if you don't mind them sounding a little Alien after a while.

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