Ultimate
Official categoryA signature Specialization ability. Exact costs and values vary by ability and should be taken from confirmed launch data.
Pre-release
Classes and Specializations
Most Operators use one of eight standard Specializations. The official Specializations page describes three core ability slots for each standard Specialization: an Ultimate, a Standard ability, and a Passive.
Official overview with pre-release detail limits
§Ability slots shared by every standard Specialization#
Standard
Official categoryA regular Specialization ability used during tactical combat.
Passive
Official categoryA persistent Specialization effect.
§The eight standard Specializations#
Assault
Official name and role descriptionFrontline fighterMedia Preview
Excels at maneuvering into medium and close range to pressure targets in cover.
Gunslinger
Official name; role details use pre-release dataPistol-focused damageCommunity Report
A ranged damage specialization associated with rapid pistol attacks and kill-driven action economy in preview data.
Heavy
Official name; role details use pre-release dataDurable heavy weaponsCommunity Report
A defensive specialization associated with armor, taunts, retaliation, and heavy weapon pressure in preview data.
Medic
Official name; role details use pre-release dataHealing and supportCommunity Report
A support specialization associated with Medpacs, Rally, combat stimulants, and recovery in preview data.
Scoundrel
Official name; role details use pre-release dataDebuffs and assist damageCommunity Report
A utility and damage specialization associated with exposing weaknesses and enabling allied follow-up attacks in preview data.
Scout
Official name; role details use pre-release dataRecon and resource setupCommunity Report
A reconnaissance specialization associated with spotting enemies, scouting areas, and generating Advantage in preview data.
Sharpshooter
Official name; role details use pre-release dataLong-range and OverwatchCommunity Report
A long-range specialization associated with accuracy, Overwatch, and precision attacks in preview data.
Soldier
Official name; role details use pre-release dataGeneralist weapons and explosivesCommunity Report
A generalist specialization associated with weapon and grenade damage plus direct attacks in preview data.
§Special archetypes mentioned in official material#
Jedi
Official archetype mentionThe official game page lists a Jedi among the possible operative archetypes.
Astromech
Official archetype mentionThe official game page lists astromechs among the operative archetypes.
Mandalorian-style operative
Media Preview / Unconfirmed creation limitMandalorian imagery and authored character references appear in official and media material. Freely creating this category is not confirmed.