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Scout Specialization — Abilities, Talents & Builds

See every Scout ability and talent, which operators can use the specialization, and how Scout compares with other build paths.

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Class data

Scout at a Glance

Type
Standard
Abilities
4
Talents
0
Operators
6
Published builds
2
Main effects
Damage

✦ Role profile

✦ Direct offensive pressure

Guide interpretation based on available abilities and talents.

Is Scout a Good Specialization?

Scout is a strong option when you want direct offensive effects. Whether it is the better specialization depends on the operator and secondary path you pair it with.

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What Does Scout Affect?

Counts are taken from verified ability and talent effects. A missing category means none were found.

Scout Abilities

Active

  • AmbushActiveExecute a well-timed surprise attack on an enemy.DamageView details ↓

    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.

    Used by

    Hawks, Trick, Jae Mordant, Kabb Uppercut, Cly Kullervo, Luco Bronc

    Builds using this

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Passive

  • ACombat ReconPassiveAssess threats in the target area, granting Advantage for each enemy in the assessment area.AreaView details ↓

    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.

    Used by

    Hawks, Trick, Jae Mordant, Kabb Uppercut, Cly Kullervo, Luco Bronc

    Builds using this

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  • Tactical TimingPassiveProvides a 20% chance to gain +1 Advantage when this Operator defeats an enemy.View details ↓

    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.

    Used by

    Hawks, Trick, Jae Mordant, Kabb Uppercut, Cly Kullervo, Luco Bronc

    Builds using this

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  • AThe SpotterPassiveWhen this Operator damages an enemy with their blaster, that enemy is Spotted.View details ↓

    Game effect

    When this Operator damages an enemy with their blaster, that enemy is Spotted.

    Used by

    Hawks, Trick, Jae Mordant, Kabb Uppercut, Cly Kullervo, Luco Bronc

    Builds using this

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Users & builds

Which Operators Can Use Scout?

Builds Using Scout

  • Hawks — Balanced Rifle

    ✦ Recommended

    Assault + Scout

    DMG
    14
    CRIT
    20%
    HIT
    85%

    ✦ Why Scout is usedSecondary specialization on this loadout

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  • Trick — Repeater Pressure

    ✦ Recommended

    Soldier + Scout

    DMG
    33
    CRIT
    20%
    HIT
    85%

    ✦ Why Scout is usedSecondary specialization on this loadout

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Compare Scout With Another Specialization

Scout

vs

Assault currently exposes more direct damage-related effects, critical-related effects and movement effects. Use the counts below to inspect the actual differences rather than treating either specialization as universally stronger.

Abilities

Scout4

Assault4

Talents

Scout0

Assault0

Damage-related effects

Scout1

Assault2

Crit-related effects

Scout0

Assault1

Movement effects

Scout0

Assault1

Defense effects

Scout0

Assault0

Compatible operators

Scout6

Assault6

Published builds

Scout2

Assault1

Different strengths, not an absolute ranking.

A count of 0 means no matching effects were found in the current database, not that the specialization is weaker.

Guide

Build With Scout

How Scout works

Scout contains four verified abilities in the current database. The page groups those effects by their actual mechanics so you can see which parts of the specialization contribute to damage before testing them in a build.

Who should use Scout?

Consider Scout when its available effects fit the role you want from an operator. In the current Hawks build, Scout is the secondary specialization. Other operators can use Scout differently depending on their weapon and second specialization.

✦ Guide recommendation

Scout FAQ

Is Scout a good specialization?

Scout is a strong option when you want direct offensive effects. Whether it is the better specialization depends on the operator and secondary path you pair it with.

Which operators can use Scout?

6 operators can use Scout: Hawks, Trick, Jae Mordant, Kabb Uppercut, Cly Kullervo, Luco Bronc.

What abilities does Scout have?

Scout has 4 verified abilities: Ambush, Combat Recon, Tactical Timing, The Spotter.

What talents does Scout have?

No standalone Scout talents are currently present in the verified specialization dataset; the current page lists four Scout abilities.

Can I test Scout in the Build Planner?

Yes. Load a published Scout build in the Build Planner to change the operator, secondary specialization, weapon and mods.

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