Classes and Specializations

Frontline fighterMedia Preview

Excels at maneuvering into medium and close range to pressure targets in cover.

Beginner direction: Choose Assault when you want to solve problems through movement, flanking, melee attacks, and objective pressure.

Pistol-focused damageCommunity Report

A ranged damage specialization associated with rapid pistol attacks and kill-driven action economy in preview data.

Beginner direction: Choose Gunslinger when you enjoy rapid attacks, finishing weak enemies, and turning extra actions into a larger damage turn.

Durable heavy weaponsCommunity Report

A defensive specialization associated with armor, taunts, retaliation, and heavy weapon pressure in preview data.

Beginner direction: Choose Heavy when you want a forgiving frontline that draws attacks and gives the rest of the squad room to deal damage.

Healing and supportCommunity Report

A support specialization associated with Medpacs, Rally, combat stimulants, and recovery in preview data.

Beginner direction: Choose Medic when you want recovery tools, safer learning turns, and a support role that also strengthens squad Bonds.

Debuffs and assist damageCommunity Report

A utility and damage specialization associated with exposing weaknesses and enabling allied follow-up attacks in preview data.

Beginner direction: Choose Scoundrel when you like setting up one important target for the rest of the squad to finish.

Recon and resource setupCommunity Report

A reconnaissance specialization associated with spotting enemies, scouting areas, and generating Advantage in preview data.

Beginner direction: Choose Scout when you want information and Advantage generation to improve every other operator's turn.

Long-range and OverwatchCommunity Report

A long-range specialization associated with accuracy, Overwatch, and precision attacks in preview data.

Beginner direction: Choose Sharpshooter when you prefer stable long-range damage and can protect a stationary firing position.

Generalist weapons and explosivesCommunity Report

A generalist specialization associated with weapon and grenade damage plus direct attacks in preview data.

Beginner direction: Choose Soldier when you want a flexible damage dealer that can switch between direct attacks, melee control, and explosives.

The preview says standard Operators can use four weapon types without a one-to-one Specialization lock. The final weapon matrix still needs confirmation.

Talents add a separate layer for Custom Operators. Candidate names and rank values appear in preview and community data, while the count and final ceilings remain under review.

Utility items and Weapon Mods can cover weaknesses or reinforce a Specialization's main loop. Exact item effects should be taken from confirmed live-game data.

The preview describes a later second Specialization that could open stronger combinations. Timing, eligibility, and respec rules remain under review.

PC Gamer's lead recommendation, built around Vulnerable, Critical windows, Defense penetration, and Assist Damage.

GamesRadar's first recommendation for a flexible Hawks role, using healing, buffs, and Rally to support different squads.

A repeated-attack option for players who want Hawks to clean up several targets and build kill-driven momentum.

A resource and information option that creates marked-target and Advantage opportunities for the rest of the squad.