Siphon

The Siphon is a Goo support unit.

The Siphon was added as a new unit to the Goo faction in the Descent of the Shroud DLC.

Background

The Goo is extremely adaptive. While exploring deep space, a chance encounter with the Shroud forced it to transform into a weaponized force. The Siphon, which saps energy from enemies and uses it to grow stronger, is perhaps one of the most direct influences the Shroud had on the Goo.

Overview

The Siphon's beam attack absorbs energy from nearby enemies and uses it to regenerate the health of units within its area-of-effect.

Tips

• The Siphon's healing capability is most effective when a large number of allied units are within its AoE.
• Targeting higher-HP enemies with the Siphon provides more efficient healing than using it to attack multiple smaller units.
• While the Siphon offers powerful healing, be sure to back it up with a sizeable number of units.

See also

• Squall, new Beta unit
• Valiant, new Human unit

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