Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Multiplayer Specialists — Call of Duty: Black Ops III Guide

Dominate multiplayer in Call of Duty: Black Ops III by mastering each Specialist's unique weapon and ability, from Ruin's Gravity Spikes to Spectre's Active Cam.

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Multiplayer features nine unique Specialists, each with a distinct weapon and ability. Choosing the right Specialist for your playstyle and the game mode is crucial for success. Their abilities charge over time, so knowing when to deploy them can turn the tide of a match. Experiment with each one to find your favorites and learn their optimal uses.

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Multiplayer Specialists

Ruin

Weapon: Gravity Spikes (powerful area-of-effect melee)
Ability: Overdrive (temporary speed boost)

Outrider

Weapon: Sparrow (compound bow with explosive arrows)
Ability: Vision Pulse (reveals enemy locations through walls)

Prophet

Weapon: Tempest (charge-shot weapon that chains electricity)
Ability: Glitch (teleport back to a previous position)

Battery

Weapon: War Machine (grenade launcher)
Ability: Kinetic Armor (deflects incoming bullets)

Seraph

Weapon: Annihilator (high-caliber revolver)
Ability: Combat Focus (earns bonus score for a short period)

Nomad

Weapon: H.I.V.E. (proximity mine launcher)
Ability: Rejack (revive yourself after being killed)

Reaper

Weapon: Scythe (arm-mounted minigun)
Ability: Psychosis (deploys three decoy clones)

Spectre

Weapon: Ripper (arm-mounted blade for stealth kills)
Ability: Active Camo (become nearly invisible)

Firebreak

Weapon: Purifier (flamethrower)
Ability: Heat Wave (stuns and damages nearby enemies)