MENACE Yaz Build: Perks, Weapons, and Assault Tactics

A MENACE Yaz build turns shaken enemies into opportunities to finish a fight. Fearsome helps break their morale, No Mercy rewards you for attacking wavering or fleeing targets, and Berserk feeds action points back into the assault. Shape your MENACE Yaz build around that sequence, then use transport, concealment, or close-range weapons to put him where those advantages matter.

Yaz rewards aggression with preparation behind it. Give him targets that are already under pressure, preserve enough AP to reposition, and bring smoke before committing to an exposed flank.

Core Morale Build: Fearsome, No Mercy, and Berserk

Yaz’s defining mechanic is No Mercy: +50% accuracy and +30% damage against wavering or fleeing enemies. Those bonuses make enemy morale a targeting consideration, rather than just a welcome side effect of shooting.

Fearsome strengthens that identity by increasing the morale impact of his attacks by 100%. Together, the two perks support a straightforward rhythm: inflict pressure, watch for a morale break, and capitalize before changing targets.

Skill or ability	Effect	How to use it
No Mercy	+50% accuracy and +30% damage against wavering or fleeing enemies	Prioritize targets displaying either morale state
Fearsome	Attacks have 100% greater morale impact	Use weapon attacks to help push susceptible enemies toward a break
Berserk	Returns AP after a kill	Pursue achievable kills that leave room for another action
Finisher	Adds accuracy and damage against enemies already suffering	Build further into Yaz’s cleanup role
Unique recovery ability	Costs 0 AP, has two uses per battle, restores 25% weapon ammunition with a minimum of one, reduces suppression by 33%, and heals one squaddie	Use its ammunition, suppression, and healing benefits during an assault

Make Fearsome an early priority, then pursue Berserk when available. Add Finisher to reinforce the same target selection. Take Yaz’s recovery ability along the way rather than spending every promotion on damage.

That recovery ability heals a squaddie; it does not revive one. Its zero-AP cost also means you can use it without spending the AP reserved for firing or movement. Check ammunition and suppression before launching another attack.

For this MENACE Yaz build, choose targets by their current condition. A wavering enemy offers No Mercy bonuses immediately. An untouched opponent still needs preparation, even if it is closer.

Avoid confusing suppression with morale. A pinned enemy and a wavering enemy present different opportunities; check for wavering or fleeing before counting on No Mercy.

Construct enemies do not suffer morale states, removing this build’s defining interaction. Against them, emphasize weapon penetration, direct damage, and support from the rest of your force.

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Mobile Infantry Build: Dismount and Finish the Fight

Build Yaz as mobile infantry when you want him attacking alongside a transport. This setup combines his morale pressure with aggressive positioning, letting him move into a fight and exploit enemies your other units have softened.

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Choose Mobile Infantry, retain the Fearsome–Berserk core, and add Counterstrike for situations where Yaz remains exposed after attacking. Keep Finisher in the plan so his positioning serves his damage bonuses.

Build component	Selection	Practical purpose
Mobility perk	Mobile Infantry	Supports fighting alongside a transport
Offensive core	Fearsome, Berserk, Finisher	Combines morale pressure, finishing damage, and AP recovery
Retaliation perk	Counterstrike	Returns squad-weapon fire when attacked
Early squad weapon	R10A6 K-PAC	Offers an assault-rifle option with three-shot volleys
Later weapon option	R228A1 MRS	Hits hard and has an optimal accuracy range of four tiles
Accessories	Smoke Grenades and ammunition pouches	Support repositioning and sustained weapon use

The R10A6 K-PAC gives this MENACE Yaz build a practical starting weapon. Its three-shot volleys suit the emphasis on repeated hits and morale pressure, while its assault-rifle role keeps Yaz useful beyond immediate close combat.

Switch to the R228A1 MRS when it becomes available later in the campaign. Its four-tile optimal accuracy range fits an aggressive dismounting role. Move into that range when the approach is protected rather than spending movement solely to reach it.

Work through each engagement deliberately:

1. Identify a target and check its morale state.
2. Use supporting fire to damage or pressure it.
3. Position Yaz for an attack without leaving him isolated.
4. Take the kill opportunity and reassess his AP after Berserk triggers.
5. Spend the remaining AP on another worthwhile attack or safer positioning.

Counterstrike adds retaliation, but it does not make exposure harmless. Against melee attacks, it can fire before the enemy completes its attack. Use that interaction as protection against an approaching threat; avoid inviting several enemies to attack just to generate return fire.

Leave the infantry special weapon slot empty when you want Yaz focused entirely on squad-weapon attacks. Keep dedicated anti-armor support elsewhere in your force instead of expecting this assault setup to solve every encounter.

Concealed Flanker Build: Commando, Smoke, and Rifles

A concealed MENACE Yaz build approaches the same finishing role from a different angle. Instead of remaining beside a transport, send him around a flank with concealment gear and smoke, then attack when an enemy is vulnerable.

Take Commando alongside the core offensive perks. In v0.7.16, Commando gained an additional +1 concealment and a movement-cost reduction of two AP per tile while isolated. That update also established a minimum movement cost of four AP per tile, so movement reductions still have a floor.

Build component	Selection	Relevant mechanic
Flanking perk	Commando	Adds concealment and reduces movement cost while isolated
Armor	Jaeger Fatigues	Supports a concealment-focused loadout
Suppressed weapon option	BR3A3 Kr-BaR MOD3 Suppressed	Provides a suppressed squad-weapon choice
Accessory	Camouflage Kit	Increases concealment
Accessory	Smoke Grenades	Blocks enemy vision, with marked targets remaining an exception
Sustained-fire accessory	Ammunition pouches	Extends squad-weapon ammunition availability

Unsuppressed firing nullifies concealment for one turn. Plan the aftermath before firing: locate cover, consider enemy sightlines, and preserve an exit rather than assuming the armor will keep Yaz hidden after an attack.

Choose a suppressed weapon when maintaining concealment is central to your approach. Use an unsuppressed assault rifle when you prefer its firing characteristics, but support the attack with smoke and positioning.

Advance cautiously around unexplored ground. Leave AP to fall back, and check whether Yaz is spotted before committing. The crossed-eye icon indicates an unspotted unit.

Smoke needs the same attention. Enemies can fire into smoke when targeting a marked unit, so inspect Yaz’s status before relying on it to protect him.

For this MENACE Yaz build, coordinate the flank with the main force. Pressure enemies from the front, then attack a wavering or fleeing target from Yaz’s position. Avoid opening an unrelated fight simply because the flank offers an available shot.

The balancing update also imposed a −60% accuracy penalty on blind fire into a tile. Seek vision and a clear target instead of firing at a suspected position.

Close Assault Build: SMGs, Armor, and Close & Personal

Choose close assault when you want Yaz fighting within four tiles, where SMGs and shotguns operate. Add Close & Personal for its accuracy boost at melee range, then retain Fearsome and Berserk to connect close-range damage with morale pressure and follow-up actions.

Build component	Selection	Role in the loadout
Close-range perk	Close & Personal	Improves accuracy at melee range
Squad weapon	Kruger CTMP 45	Provides an SMG option for close combat
Alternative squad weapon	MP3A9 PPP “Hi-Cap”	Offers another close-range, high-rate-of-fire option
Armor	Boarding Commando Armor	Combines heavy protection with a jetpack
Essential support	Smoke Grenades	Helps cover the approach and disengagement
Optional accessory	WARD - Wearable Advanced Resolve Device	Grants discipline and detection bonuses

Close-range fighting exposes Yaz to more accurate enemy fire. Bring smoke support and check the approach before spending AP on movement.

Use a covered assault sequence:

1. Place smoke to obstruct enemy vision.
2. Move into it while preserving AP for necessary actions.
3. Attack from the smoke on the following turn when the target and approach favor Yaz.
4. Reassess enemy positions before extending the push.

Keep marked-target exceptions in mind throughout that sequence. Smoke supports the attack; it does not remove the need to inspect threats.

Boarding Commando Armor provides a jetpack with six uses per mission. Reserve those uses for movement that meaningfully changes the engagement. Its cost and the slower movement associated with heavy armor also deserve attention during mission preparation.

The v0.7.16 balance changes improved several weapons relevant to this MENACE Yaz build. Kruger CTMP 45 damage increased from 18 to 25, armor durability damage rose from 18 to 22, and supply cost fell from 20 to 18. The MP3A9 PPP “Hi-Cap” gained armor durability damage, increasing from 9 to 11, while supply cost dropped from 13 to 11.

Match the weapon to the opposition. SMGs offer substantial close-range firepower, but heavily armored targets still demand appropriate penetration or anti-armor support.

WARD provides another equipment decision. In v0.7.16, its discipline bonus increased to 20, it gained +2 detection, and its supply cost fell to 15. Choose it when you want those benefits rather than automatically filling every accessory choice with ammunition.

Finally, pair Yaz with Pike when suppression repeatedly interrupts your assault. Pike can transfer AP and use Rally to reduce suppression. Time Rally after nearby threatening enemies have acted so the recovered squad does not immediately get pinned again.

When rebuilding an existing save, reassign promotions before deploying: v0.7.16 refunded promotion points across the roster. Hotfix v0.7.17 subsequently restored Zig-Zag to Lim by replacing Solid Grouping; that change applies to Lim.

FAQ

What is the main perk combination for a MENACE Yaz build?

Build around Fearsome, Berserk, and Finisher alongside Yaz’s innate No Mercy. Fearsome increases morale impact, No Mercy boosts attacks against wavering or fleeing enemies, and Berserk returns AP after kills.

Which weapon should Yaz use early?

Choose the R10A6 K-PAC for an assault-rifle setup. Its three-shot volleys support morale pressure. For a dedicated close-assault loadout, consider the MP3A9 PPP “Hi-Cap” instead.

Should Yaz use heavy armor or concealment gear?

Match the armor to your positioning plan. Use Boarding Commando Armor for a protected close-assault setup with jetpack movement. Choose Jaeger Fatigues for a concealed flanker supported by Commando, smoke, and careful firing positions.

Does Yaz’s morale build work against Constructs?

Constructs do not suffer morale states, so Fearsome cannot create wavering or fleeing targets for No Mercy. Bring weapons and supporting units that address their armor and durability, and choose attacks around direct damage rather than morale breaks.