Blaster Bug

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The so called Blaster Bug developed the ability to spit a highly reactive chemical mix over long distances that explodes on impact. It can effectively damage or even destroy vehicles, so take care when approaching it with any armored unit. - In game description

Blaster Bug Icon

Unit Stats

A versatile and deadly ground-based unit capable of both melee and long-range attacks — often in the same turn.

• Attack Pattern: Up to 2 attacks per turn
• Attack Type: High-penetration melee + ranged (can mix in a single turn)
• Special Behavior: Can perform melee and ranged attacks in one action cycle
• Accuracy: Low — ranged projectile hits only 1 squaddie

Unit Size	HP per Soldier	Armor Value	Armor Durability	AP	Accuracy	Discipline	Vision	Detection	Concealment	Dropped Trade Goods	Army Points	Campaign Progress Needed To Spawn Unit
1	200	55	100	100	55	60	9	0	1	Chitin Plates, Razor Claws, Xenos Glands	130	2 Minimum, 100 Maximum Unit

Unit Attack

Blaster

AP Cost Per Use	Uses	Min Range	Max Range	Ideal Range	AOE (Tiles)	Damage	Armor Penetration	Armor Damage	Accuracy Modifier	Suppression	Special Effect	Description
40	5	1	7	3	0	100	95	100	0	35		Launch a bio-plasma projectile thats effective against armor.

Melee Attack

AP Cost Per Use	Uses	Min Range	Max Range	Ideal Range	Damage	Armor Penetration	Armor Damage	Accuracy Modifier	Suppression
40	Unlimited	1	1	1	50	50	80	1	0

Tactical Note

• Highly durable — prioritize with anti-armor weapons.
• Can be taken down with the C1A2 SPC carbine, but requires 6–8 volleys from a 7–8 man squad at 3–5 tiles range.
• Beware its unique behavior: move + melee + ranged in a single turn.

Army Lists

• Alien Early
• Alien Early Reinforcements
• Alien Mid
• Alien Mid Reinforcements

Official Screenshots

Image provided by Overhype as part of MENACE Terrain Update patch notes

Changelog

• Patch #4 - Slightly reduced chance to spawn Blaster Bugs in the early game
• Patch #6 - FIXED blaster bug no longer gets stuck during the vault animation
• MENACE Terrain Update - Added new skins for Alien Harpy and Blaster Bug
• Patch v0.7.14 - Added new shooting sound for Blaster Bugs