Build File / Recommended Loadout
Best Trick Build & Specialization
A starting Trick loadout built around Soldier + Scout.✦ Recommendation
View Trick Operator Guide →✦ Guide recommendation✓ Verified game values◈ Calculated results
Trick Build at a Glance
| Slot | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Primary | Soldier |
| Secondary | ✦ Scout |
| Weapon | DC-15LE / Repeater |
| Barrel | ✦ Amplifier T4 |
| Scope | ✦ Precision Scope T4 |
| Stock | ✦ Lightweight Stabilizer T4 |
For a general-purpose Trick build, prioritize Soldier + Scout with the DC-15LE, Amplifier T4 and Precision Scope T4. Lightweight Stabilizer T4 is conditional.
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Primary

Soldier
Core role in this build
Primary Soldier abilities
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Scout
✦ Recommendation
Adds
Mobility and utility options
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DC-15LE
Repeater profile
- 8
- Damage
- 5%
- Crit Chance
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Why This Trick Build Works
Amplifier T4
+4 Damage at close range
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Raises the Repeater profile from 8 to 12 attack magnitude.
✦ Recommendation
Precision Scope T4
+15% Crit Chance
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Raises this setup from 5% to 20% Critical Chance.
✦ Recommendation
Lightweight Stabilizer T4
Provides a 33% chance to gain Evasion when firing this blaster if this Operator does not already have this …
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Included because it contributes Provides a 33% chance to gain Evasion when firing this blaster if this Operator does not already have this … on this trick loadout.
✦ Recommendation
Trick Ability & Talent Priority
Priority
Core priority
1
Brutal Strike✦ RecommendationRush and strike a target, dealing Melee Damage and Dazing.Why this pick ↓Game effect
T1
Rush and strike a target, dealing Melee Damage and Dazing.
T2
Rush and strike a target, dealing Melee Damage and Dazing.
T3
Rush and strike a target, dealing Melee Damage and Dazing.
T4
Rush and strike a target, dealing Melee Damage and Dazing.
T5
Rush and strike a target, dealing Melee Damage and Dazing.
T6
Rush and strike a target, dealing Melee Damage and Stunning.
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✦ Why it matters for this build
Rush and strike a target, dealing Melee Damage and Dazing.
Specialization: Soldier
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Armsmaster✦ RecommendationIncreases Blaster Damage and Grenade Damage by +2.Why this pick ↓Game effect
Increases Blaster Damage and Grenade Damage by +2.
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✦ Why it matters for this build
Increases Blaster Damage and Grenade Damage by +2.
Specialization: Soldier
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Strength✦ RecommendationIncreases Melee Damage by +2 and increases the throw range of all Grenades by +2.0m.Why this pick ↓Game effect
T1
Increases Melee Damage by +2 and increases the throw range of all Grenades by +2.0m.
T2
Increases Melee Damage by +3 and increases the throw range of all Grenades by +3.0m.
T3
Increases Melee Damage by +4 and increases the throw range of all Grenades by +4.0m.
T4
Increases Melee Damage by +5 and increases the throw range of all Grenades by +5.0m.
T5
Increases Melee Damage by +6 and increases the throw range of all Grenades by +6.0m.
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✦ Why it matters for this build
Increases Melee Damage by +2 and increases the throw range of all Grenades by +2.0m.
Specialization: Soldier
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Strong options
Ambush✦ RecommendationExecute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy.Why this pick ↓Game effect
T1
Execute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy. The more Advantage used in this attack, the greater the damage.
T2
Execute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy. The more Advantage used in this attack, the greater the damage.
T3
Execute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy. The more Advantage used in this attack, the greater the damage.
T4
Execute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy. The more Advantage used in this attack, the greater the damage.
T5
Execute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy. The more Advantage used in this attack, the greater the damage.
T6
Execute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy. The more Advantage used in this attack, the greater the damage.
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✦ Why it matters for this build
Execute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy.
Specialization: Scout
View all Trick abilities →ACombat Recon✦ RecommendationAssess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.Why this pick ↓
Game effect
T1
Assess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.
T2
Assess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.
T3
Assess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.
T4
Assess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.
T5
Assess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.
T6
Assess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.
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✦ Why it matters for this build
Assess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.
Specialization: Scout
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Tactical Timing✦ RecommendationProvides a 20% chance to gain +1 Advantage when this Operator defeats an enemy.Why this pick ↓Game effect
T1
Provides a 20% chance to gain +1 Advantage when this Operator defeats an enemy.
T2
Provides a 40% chance to gain +1 Advantage when this Operator defeats an enemy.
T3
Provides a 60% chance to gain +1 Advantage when this Operator defeats an enemy.
T4
Provides a 80% chance to gain +1 Advantage when this Operator defeats an enemy.
T5
Provides a 100% chance to gain +1 Advantage when this Operator defeats an enemy.
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✦ Why it matters for this build
Provides a 20% chance to gain +1 Advantage when this Operator defeats an enemy.
Specialization: Scout
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Situational
AThe Spotter✦ RecommendationWhen this Operator damages an enemy with their blaster, that enemy is Spotted.Why this pick ↓
Game effect
When this Operator damages an enemy with their blaster, that enemy is Spotted.
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✦ Why it matters for this build
When this Operator damages an enemy with their blaster, that enemy is Spotted.
Specialization: Scout
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Clone Armor Training✦ RecommendationTrick has a base Defense of 2.Why this pick ↓Game effect
Trick has a base Defense of 2.
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✦ Why it matters for this build
Trick has a base Defense of 2.
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Best Weapon & Mods for Trick
DC-15LE / Repeater
This model uses the Repeater base profile.
Base profile
- 8
- Damage
- 5%
- Crit Chance
- 4
- Crit Damage
- 3500
- Max Range
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Trick Build Combat Stats
Example calculation using the displayed combat conditions.
Damage
33
- DC-15LE / Repeater profile8
- Amplifier T4+4
- Rapid Fire 3 AP+21
- Final33
Crit Chance
20%
- Base crit5%
- Precision Scope T4+15%
- Final20%
Hit Chance
85%
- Base100%
- 3 Strike penalty−15%
- Final85%
- 3 Strike points
- No Deflection
- No Evasion
Calculation assumptions
- Weapon profile: Repeater
- Selected mods: Amplifier T4, Precision Scope T4, Lightweight Stabilizer T4
- Strike count: 3
- Close range: yes
- Stationary: no
- Target deflection: none
- Target evasion: none
✦ Guide recommendation
Which Trick Build Should You Use?
Repeater Pressure
You want a general-purpose setup without relying heavily on one combat condition.
Not sure? Start with Balanced Rifle and customize it in the Build Planner.
Open Balanced Build →Who Works Well With This Trick Build?
Test this in Squad Builder →- Hawks

Bond connection
Why it helps: Adds ranged coverage
Test this in Squad Builder → - Luco Bronc

Bond connection
Why it helps: Adds Longarm coverage
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Assault vs Scout for Trick: Which Should You Prioritize?
For this build, Soldier is the primary offensive recommendation while Scout supplies the secondary mobility and utility package. That does not make Scout universally weaker; the recommendation applies to this specific loadout.
What weapon should Trick use?
This build uses the DC-15LE with the Repeater base profile. It starts at 8 Damage, 5% Crit Chance and 4 Critical Hit Damage before the recommended weapon mods are applied.
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Trick Build FAQ
What is the best Trick build?
Repeater Pressure (Soldier + Scout) is the recommended starting loadout, not a universal best. Load it in the Build Planner to test alternatives.
What specialization should Trick use?
For this build, Soldier is used as the main offensive specialization while Scout provides the secondary utility selected by the setup. That does not make Scout universally worse; the recommendation is specific to this loadout.
What weapon should Trick use?
This build uses the DC-15LE with the Repeater base profile.
Which weapon mods work well with Trick?
Amplifier T4 (+4 Damage at close range); Precision Scope T4 (+15% Crit Chance); Lightweight Stabilizer T4 (Provides a 33% chance to gain Evasion when firing this blaster if this Operator does not already have this …). Exact values are game data; the combination is a recommendation.
Can I change this build in the Build Planner?
Yes. Load this exact setup in the Build Planner to change specializations, mods, conditions and targets. The Build Detail page does not save custom loadouts.