Official Systems
Action Points Official Mechanics
Officially grounded AP guide covering movement, attacks, abilities and why AP efficiency becomes the core tactical search intent.
Officially GroundedLong-tailSearch Intent
AP searches need a richer answer than a glossary definition, especially for XCOM-style tactics players.
Pre-launch Boundary
Keep this page practical but conservative: explain the official system, then mark exact values, maps, cooldowns, rewards or final rankings as launch-week verification items.
What We Can Say Now
- Action Points are the visible turn resource that governs tactical choices.
- Movement, attacks and abilities should be explained as competing AP spends.
- Pre-launch pages should avoid exact AP costs unless shown by official UI or launch build.
Page Modules To Build Out
Module 1. Quick answer for AP meaning.
Module 2. Decision checklist: move, shoot, ability or hold position.
Module 3. Internal links into Overwatch, Advantage and class pages.
Launch Update Slots
| Data | Status | When to Update |
|---|---|---|
| Exact values or costs | Not final pre-launch | After official table, review build or launch testing |
| Mission/map examples | Framework only | After spoiler-safe verification |
| Recommended builds | Principle-based | After difficulty and balance checks |
Source Anchors
Related Pages
Related FAQs
Three source-linked answers selected for this guide.
VERIFIED FAQ
How many abilities does a standard Specialization have?
Each standard Specialization has one Ultimate, one Standard Ability and one Passive.VERIFIED FAQ
What can action points be used for?
Action points pay for movement, attacks and abilities during an Operator turn.VERIFIED FAQ
How many action points does an Operator get per turn?
Each Operator receives three action points per turn.
How many abilities does a standard Specialization have?
Each standard Specialization has one Ultimate, one Standard Ability and one Passive.VERIFIED FAQ
What can action points be used for?
Action points pay for movement, attacks and abilities during an Operator turn.VERIFIED FAQ
How many action points does an Operator get per turn?
Each Operator receives three action points per turn.