Specialization File / Combat Role

Scoundrel Specialization — Abilities, Talents & Builds

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

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Class data

Scoundrel at a Glance

Type
Standard
Abilities
4
Talents
0
Operators
6
Published builds
0
Main effects
Damage · Critical · Defense

Role profile

Direct offensive pressure

Critical-chance support

Defensive or sustain tools

Guide interpretation based on available abilities and talents.

Is Scoundrel a Good Specialization?

Scoundrel is a strong option when you want direct offensive effects, critical-hit support and defensive tools. Whether it is the better specialization depends on the operator and secondary path you pair it with.

Compare Scoundrel with another specialization →

What Does Scoundrel Affect?

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

Scoundrel Abilities

Passive

  • Never Play FairPassiveIncreases this Operator's Assist Damage by +1.DamageView details ↓

    Game effect

    • T1

      Increases this Operator's Assist Damage by +1.

    • T2

      Increases this Operator's Assist Damage by +2.

    • T3

      Increases this Operator's Assist Damage by +3.

    • T4

      Increases this Operator's Assist Damage by +4.

    • T5

      Increases this Operator's Assist Damage by +5.

    Used by

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

    Verified game data

  • Easy MarkPassiveMarks the chosen enemy allowing this Operator to Assist the next ally that attacks that target.View details ↓

    Game effect

    • T1

      Marks the chosen enemy allowing this Operator to Assist the next ally that attacks that target.

    • T2

      Marks the chosen enemy allowing this Operator to Assist the next ally that attacks that target.

    • T3

      Marks the chosen enemy allowing this Operator to Assist the next ally that attacks that target.

    • T4

      Marks the chosen enemy allowing this Operator to Assist the next ally that attacks that target.

    • T5

      Marks the chosen enemy allowing this Operator to Assist the next ally that attacks that target.

    • T6

      Marks the chosen enemy allowing this Operator to Assist the next ally that attacks that target.

    Used by

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

    Verified game data

  • Identify WeaknessPassiveMakes a chosen enemy Vulnerable, allowing the next attack to Critically Hit.CriticalView details ↓

    Game effect

    • T1

      Makes a chosen enemy Vulnerable, allowing the next attack to Critically Hit.

    • T2

      Makes a chosen enemy Vulnerable, allowing the next attack to Critically Hit.

    • T3

      Makes a chosen enemy Vulnerable, allowing the next attack to Critically Hit.

    • T4

      Makes a chosen enemy Vulnerable, allowing the next attack to Critically Hit.

    • T5

      Makes a chosen enemy Vulnerable, allowing the next attack to Critically Hit.

    • T6

      Makes a chosen enemy Vulnerable x2, allowing the next 2 Attacks to Critically Hit.

    Used by

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

    Verified game data

  • Scoundrel's InstinctPassiveAll of this Operator's attacks Penetrate the target's defenses, ignoring up to 4 points of Defense.DefenseView details ↓

    Game effect

    All of this Operator's attacks Penetrate the target's defenses, ignoring up to 4 points of Defense.

    Used by

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

    Verified game data

Users & builds

Which Operators Can Use Scoundrel?

Builds Using Scoundrel

0 published Scoundrel builds.

Compare Scoundrel With Another Specialization

Scoundrel

vs

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

Abilities

Scoundrel4

Assault4

Talents

Scoundrel0

Assault0

Damage-related effects

Scoundrel1

Assault2

Crit-related effects

Scoundrel1

Assault1

Movement effects

Scoundrel0

Assault1

Defense effects

Scoundrel1

Assault0

Compatible operators

Scoundrel6

Assault6

Published builds

Scoundrel0

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 Scoundrel

How Scoundrel works

Scoundrel 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, critical chance or defense before testing them in a build.

Who should use Scoundrel?

Consider Scoundrel when its available effects fit the role you want from an operator. Other operators can use Scoundrel differently depending on their weapon and second specialization.

Guide recommendation

Scoundrel FAQ

Is Scoundrel a good specialization?

Scoundrel is a strong option when you want direct offensive effects, critical-hit support and defensive tools. Whether it is the better specialization depends on the operator and secondary path you pair it with.

Which operators can use Scoundrel?

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

What abilities does Scoundrel have?

Scoundrel has 4 verified abilities: Never Play Fair, Easy Mark, Identify Weakness, Scoundrel's Instinct.

What talents does Scoundrel have?

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

Can I test Scoundrel in the Build Planner?

Yes. Open the Build Planner with an operator who can use Scoundrel to test loadouts. This page does not invent unpublished builds.

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