What types of enemies are vulnerable to EMP Grenades and Bombs?

"Robotic" enemies are supposed to be vulnerable to EMPs, but it's not always obvious what counts as a robotic enemy, as demonstrated by Are Gatekeepers vulnerable to EMP Bombs?.

For example, the Gatekeeper can be mind controlled, so it's "organic", but it's also vulnerable to EMPs, I suppose because of its robotic shell.

So which types of enemies can actually take damage, or be disabled in someway, by EMP weapons?

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Best Answer

The following types of enemies are vulnerable to EMPs:

Turrets (take damage, not sure if can be shutdown or suffer lowered hacking defense).
MECs (take damage, chance to be shutdown for 2 turns, and suffer lowered hacking defense).
Sectopods (take damage, chance to be shutdown for 2 turns, and suffer lowered hacking defense).
Gatekeepers (take damage, and chance to be stunned for 2 turns).
Codexes (take damage, not sure if any other effects).
Andromedon suits with dead pilots (take damage, not sure if can be shutdown or suffer lowered hacking defense).
Shieldbearers (take no damage, but instantly removes shields).

I confirmed that Andromedon suits don't take EMP damage while their pilots are still alive.

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Quick Answer about "What types of enemies are vulnerable to EMP Grenades and Bombs?"

Turrets (take damage, not sure if can be shutdown or suffer lowered hacking defense).
MECs (take damage, chance to be shutdown for 2 turns, and suffer lowered hacking defense).
Sectopods (take damage, chance to be shutdown for 2 turns, and suffer lowered hacking defense).

Does EMP bomb work on Gatekeeper?

The Gatekeeper, as an organic enemy, is vulnerable to the full effects of Flashbangs and Gas grenades. Additionally, certain mechanical effects will affect it as well: EMP Grenades, Bluescreen Rounds, although it takes no bonus damage from Combat Protocol.

Do EMP grenades work on Codex?

Notes. EMP Bombs/Grenades deal damage to Codex and Spectres. It also can stun or disorient them.

Do EMP grenades exist?

Contradicting previous reports, a US Army electronic-warfare colonel has apparently confirmed the existence of working non-nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) ordnance - apparently so portable that it is even available in hand-grenade size.

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