For players who love to get into the thick of battle, a combat-focused build is essential. These builds prioritize weapon proficiency, survivability, and tactical advantages.
Ballistic Commando:
- Background: Soldier or Bounty Hunter
- Key Skills: Ballistics, Rifle Certification, Pistol Certification, Marksmanship, Armor Penetration, Rapid Reloading, Boost Pack Training, Fitness, Pain Tolerance.
- Weapons: High-damage ballistic rifles (e.g., Beowulf, Magshear), pistols (e.g., Regulator, Deadeye).
- Strategy: Focus on precision shooting, utilizing cover, and flanking enemies. Boost Pack Training allows for quick repositioning. Pain Tolerance and Fitness increase survivability.
Energy Weapon Specialist:
- Background: Cyber Runner or Long Hauler
- Key Skills: Lasers, Energy Weapon Systems, Particle Beams, Targeting, Shield Systems, Boost Pack Training, Robotics.
- Weapons: Powerful laser rifles (e.g., Equinox, Inflictor), particle beam weapons (e.g., Va'ruun Inflictor).
- Strategy: Excellent against shielded enemies and robots. Targeting skill helps with critical hits. Manage your ship's power to maximize energy weapon damage.
Stealth Assassin:
- Background: Cyber Runner or Ronin
- Key Skills: Stealth, Concealment, Dueling (for melee), Pistol Certification (for silenced pistols), Security, Theft, Boost Pack Training.
- Weapons: Silenced pistols (e.g., Urban Eagle), melee weapons (e.g., Tanto, Wakizashi).
- Strategy: Prioritize undetected takedowns. Use cover, shadows, and the 'Chameleon' armor effect. Security and Theft skills aid in bypassing defenses.