[Whismerhill]

Originally posted by Teraswaerto:
Illithids are very expensive and mind bLast is less effective than the paralyze spell. It often takes several tries even with basic low MR soldiers.

that's certainly true
but who cares about success rate when you have an average of 60 - 70 mind bLast cast every turn (about 40 illithids & quickness for some)