Class overview
| Specialization | Battlefield role | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | Front-line fighter that removes targets from cover at short to medium range | Players who want direct pressure |
| Gunslinger | Fast blaster attacks and multi-target shots distribute damage | Flexible target switching |
| Heavy | Armored front liner built to survive and absorb attacks in the open | Holding dangerous positions |
| Medic | Heals, prevents injuries, and can strengthen squadmates | Keeping the team operational |
| Scoundrel | Opportunist that exploits changing combat situations with little setup | Adaptive, reactive play |
| Scout | Recon specialist whose planning creates openings for the whole team | Information and setup |
| Sharpshooter | Long-range specialist focused on identifying and eliminating key targets | Priority-target removal |
| Soldier | Offensive unit with melee, grenades, heavy blaster fire, and a rocket launcher | Broad close-to-mid-range offense |
How to build a squad
The official descriptions define roles, not a launch-day tier list. A balanced starting concept is to cover three needs: someone who can hold or break a front line, someone who can sustain the squad, and someone who can create or exploit long-range openings.
Inference, not a confirmed meta
Heavy + Medic + Scout or Sharpshooter is a sensible role-coverage example. It is not presented as the strongest team; real encounter data is required before ranking classes.
Customization rules
Hawks and hired Operators can be customized through appearance, voice, specialization, talents, and equipment choices. The official final-trailer article lists eight species for created Operators: Devaronian, Human, Neimoidian, Ovissian, Togruta, Twi’lek, Weequay, and Zabrak.
Sources
- EA — Official Specializations Hub (class names, role summaries, ability structure)
- StarWars.com — Final Trailer (customization and species)