All 8 Standard Specializations
Compare the eight roles officially named by EA and see what remains unknown before launch.
Officially confirmedChecked July 18, 2026Quick Answer
EA has confirmed eight standard Specializations: Assault, Gunslinger, Heavy, Medic, Scoundrel, Scout, Sharpshooter and Soldier. Most Operators use one of these roles, and most can change Specialization through the Personnel facility.
Eight Standard Specializations
Frontline fighter: Maneuvers aggressively to defeat targets hiding in cover.Gunslinger
Multi-target attacker: Uses multi-target blaster attacks and fast strikes to spread offense across several targets.Heavy
Durable frontline combatant: Uses armor and survivability to absorb pressure while fighting in the open.Medic
Healing and Injury prevention: Heals Operators, helps prevent Injuries and can boost teammates physically and psychologically.Scoundrel
Opportunistic wildcard: Takes advantage of messy situations with little preparation and makes the most of combat opportunities.Scout
Reconnaissance and setup: Uses planning and timing to create opportunities for the whole squad.Sharpshooter
Long-range marksman: Singles out chosen enemies and excels in long-range engagements.Soldier
Mainstay offensive unit: Fights with melee, grenades, heavy blaster fire and a powerful rocket launcher.
Why There Is No Pre-launch Tier List
A trustworthy tier list requires final Ability text, AP costs, enemy design, mission objectives, difficulty settings and launch balance. Those inputs are not fully public. This hub therefore compares official roles without assigning S, A or B rankings.
Shared Structure
Every standard Specialization has three unique Ability components: an Ultimate, a Standard Ability and a Passive.
Progression
Focus Points can improve Talents, Abilities and Passives. Bonds and Cross Training can also add permanent combat bonuses to Operator pairs.
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Source and Verification
This page uses EA's official June 9, 2026 gameplay overview. The game remains in development, so exact costs, balance values and final behavior should be checked again against the launch build.
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CHECKED JUL 19, 2026Creator Species and Specializations
Eight species and eight standard combat roles.
Latest Specializations News
Five source-linked updates and editorial explainers for this section.
EA Names All Eight Standard Specializations
Assault, Gunslinger, Heavy, Medic, Scoundrel, Scout, Sharpshooter and Soldier are the eight standard roles.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Every Standard Specialization Shares a Three-Part Ability Structure
Each standard role has an Ultimate, a Standard Ability and a Passive.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
The Personnel Facility Allows Specialization Changes
Most Operators can change Specialization through Personnel.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Focus Points Upgrade Talents, Abilities and Passives
EA links Focus Points to individual progression choices.JUL 25, 2026 · NEWS
Species Choice Does Not Change Weapon Proficiency
EA confirms that no species or faction has superior weapon proficiency.
Related FAQs
Verified answers connected to this section.
How many standard Specializations are there?
EA has confirmed eight standard Specializations.VERIFIED FAQ
What are the eight standard Specializations?
They are Assault, Gunslinger, Heavy, Medic, Scoundrel, Scout, Sharpshooter and Soldier.VERIFIED FAQ
Can Operators change Specialization?
Most Operators can change their Specialization through the Personnel facility.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 are Focus Points used for?
Focus Points improve Talents, Abilities and Passives.
5 New Specializations News Reports
Source-linked updates for roles, unique classes and progression boundaries.
Tel-Rea Is the Only Jedi Padawan Operator
EA identifies Tel-Rea as the game's only Jedi Padawan-class Operator, so losing her removes that unique authored role.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Bonds Unlock Support and Cross-Training Benefits
Bonded Operators can gain support abilities and share skills or statistics through cross-training.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Three Enemy Factions Demand Different Responses
Droids are vulnerable to Ion planning, Infinite Coil units reward target-priority decisions, and Outlaws can overwhelm through numbers.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Four Weapon Classes and Cosmetic Variants Are Confirmed
EA confirms four weapon classes, with four to six cosmetic models available within each class.JUL 29, 2026 · NEW REPORT
Authored and Fully Custom Operators Can Share a Squad
Players can combine story-authored characters with recruits whose appearance, clothing, voice, name and role are customized.
Related Specializations FAQs
Five new first-party-grounded answers connected to this section.
Is Tel-Rea the only Jedi Padawan Operator?
Yes. Tel-Rea is the only Jedi Padawan-class Operator.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Do outfits change character stats or gameplay?
No. Outfits do not affect gameplay.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
How many cosmetic weapon models are in each class?
EA says each weapon class has four to six cosmetic models.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
How many weapon classes are in Zero Company?
EA has confirmed four weapon classes.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
How should you prepare for Separatist droids?
EA recommends considering Ion weapons against Separatist droids.
5 More Specializations News Reports
A second, non-duplicating source-linked batch for roles, unique classes and progression boundaries.
Each Standard Specialization Has Three Ability Types
The eight standard Specializations each use one Ultimate, one Standard and one Passive ability.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Cross-Training Can Share Skills and Stats
Bond benefits include cross-training that can share new skills and statistics between bonded Operators.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Advantage Can Add AP, Accuracy, Damage or Taunts
Confirmed Advantage examples include granting AP, a rocket strike, squad hit-chance support and an enemy taunt.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Long Range Does Not Guarantee a Clear Shot
A full sniper squad is allowed, but line-of-sight limits can reduce the rate at which it secures kills.JUL 31, 2026 · VERIFIED BRIEF
Bonds Unlock New Support Abilities
Operators who grow closer through combat can unlock support abilities that change how teammates assist one another.
More Related Specializations FAQs
Five direct answers selected from the new 50-page FAQ batch.
What ability types does each standard Specialization have?
Each has an Ultimate, a Standard and a Passive ability.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Can Advantage increase squad hit chance?
Yes. A temporary squad-wide Chance-to-Hit increase is a confirmed use.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Can Advantage grant an extra Action Point?
Yes. Granting an ally one additional AP for the turn is a confirmed example.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Can Advantage abilities taunt enemies?
Yes. One confirmed example draws nearby enemies toward a single Operative.NEW VERIFIED FAQ
Can you use a full sniper squad?
Yes, the game allows specialized squad approaches.