Combat Rigs are specialized exosuits that provide unique abilities (Payloads) and passive bonuses (Traits) to your loadout. You unlock new Rigs as you progress through the campaign. There are six Rigs in total, each catering to a different playstyle:
- Warfighter: All-rounder, good for aggressive play. Payloads include 'Claw' (ricocheting bullet weapon) and 'Combat Focus' (boosts scorestreak earn rate).
- Merc: Heavy defense and suppression. Payloads include 'Steel Dragon' (heavy beam weapon) and 'Reactive Armor' (temporary invulnerability).
- Synaptic: Fast, agile, and close-quarters combat. Payloads include 'Equalizer' (dual machine guns) and 'Reaper' (quadrupedal combat mode).
- FTL: Teleportation and rapid movement. Payloads include 'Eraser' (energy pistol) and 'Phase Shift' (teleport out of danger).
- Stryker: Support and area denial. Payloads include 'Centurion' (deployable shield) and 'Micro Turret' (deployable auto-turret).
- Phantom: Stealth and long-range combat. Payloads include 'Ballista EM3' (electromagnetic railgun) and 'Active Camo' (temporary invisibility).
Choose a Rig that complements your preferred weapon and mission objective. For example, 'Merc' is excellent for holding defensive positions, while 'FTL' is great for flanking and aggressive pushes. Experiment with different Rigs and their Payloads/Traits to find what works best for you.