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Talent × Specialization Matrix

Compare 10 recruitable Talents with each Specialization. Grades show how naturally a Talent fits the role, not a universal ranking.

10 TalentsRole fit gradesUpgrade summaries

Specialization

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Talent	Assault	Gunslinger	Heavy	Medic	Scoundrel	Scout	Sharpshooter	Soldier
The Bigger They Are… +2 ranged and melee damage against elite and boss enemies.	C	C	C	C	C	C	S	C
Anticipation Gain 1 Evasion stack once per turn; the next attack is evaded.	A	S	A	S	S	S	A	A
Cold-Blooded Gain 1 Vicious stack once per combat; the next attack is a critical hit.	B	A	C	C	S	C	S	B
Taunt Taunt one selected enemy once per turn.	C	C	S	C	C	C	C	C
A Life of Labor +5 Health and +1 Defense.	S	A	A	C	C	C	C	S
Thievery +150 Credits after this Operator completes a combat mission; does not stack.	C	C	C	A	C	A	C	C
Sabotage Detonate one explosive battlefield object once per combat.	C	C	C	C	B	A	C	C
Espionage +5 Intel after this Operator completes a combat mission; does not stack.	C	C	C	A	C	A	C	C
Grit Gain 1 Invulnerable stack once per turn and +2 maximum Health.	S	S	S	A	A	C	B	S
Fortitude +2 Defense while injured.	C	C	C	C	C	C	C	C

Talent effects & upgrades

+2 ranged and melee damage against elite and boss enemies.

Upgrade notes: +3 / +4 / +6 damage at levels 1–3.

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Gain 1 Evasion stack once per turn; the next attack is evaded.

Upgrade notes: Two uses, then three, then it can target an ally.

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Gain 1 Vicious stack once per combat; the next attack is a critical hit.

Upgrade notes: Two uses, then three, then two Vicious stacks per use.

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Taunt one selected enemy once per turn.

Upgrade notes: Target damage reduced by 2 / 4 / 6.

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+5 Health and +1 Defense.

Upgrade notes: Adds melee and critical damage; level 3 reaches +7 Health and +2 Defense.

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+150 Credits after this Operator completes a combat mission; does not stack.

Upgrade notes: +200 / +250 / +300 Credits.

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Detonate one explosive battlefield object once per combat.

Upgrade notes: Two uses, then three, then unlimited uses.

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+5 Intel after this Operator completes a combat mission; does not stack.

Upgrade notes: +7 / +9 / +12 Intel.

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Gain 1 Invulnerable stack once per turn and +2 maximum Health.

Upgrade notes: +4 / +8 / +12 Health; level 3 grants two Invulnerable stacks.

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+2 Defense while injured.

Upgrade notes: +3 / +4 / +6 Defense; level 3 removes the injury hit penalty.

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Exact upgrade values can change, so check the current in-game tooltip before committing your last points.