Información general
In STAR WARS Zero Company™, your choice of Specialization and Weapon Class determines how Hawks and your squad’s Operators fight in battle. Specializations define an Operator’s combat role and abilities, while Weapon Classes affect how their weapon performs in combat. Use this guide to compare each Specialization and Weapon Class before making your choice. Plus, get tips on how to choose a Specialization and Weapon Class based on your playstyle.
What are Specializations in STAR WARS Zero Company™?
Specializations determine an Operator’s combat role, strengths, and unique abilities.All Operators have a Specialization, and you can choose or change Specializations for Hawks and any Custom Operators you recruit. Authored Operators have assigned Talents that you can’t change, and some Authored Operators have Specializations that you can’t change.Every Specialization includes a unique set of abilities that helps define how an Operator performs in battle.How do abilities work in STAR WARS Zero Company™?
Each Specialization includes three types of abilities.- Ultimate Ability
- This is a Specialization’s most powerful ability.
- They can have a major impact on the battle and are best used at the right moment.
- Standard Ability
- This is an active ability you can use during combat to attack enemies, support allies, or gain a tactical advantage.
- Passive Ability
- These are always-active abilities.
- They automatically provide bonuses or effects battle without needing to be activated.
Most abilities cost Action Points (AP) to use. Sometimes, you’ll need to use special abilities to defeat more powerful enemies. These special abilities cost Advantage instead of AP. Advantage is a shared resource that your squad can earn as a battle progresses. Check out our turn-based tactics and combat basics guide to learn how Advantage works in STAR WARS Zero Company™.
Which Specialization should I choose?
Unsure which Specialization to choose for Hawks or a Custom Operator? Every Specialization fills a different combat role, so think about the role you want that Operator to play in your squad before making your choice.If you can’t see your Custom Operators in the database, try refreshing a few times. It can take some time for them to show up.Here are the Specializations available in STAR WARS Zero Company™, what they’re best suited for, and the abilities each one includes.To change a recruited Operator’s specializations, go to Change Specialization.
- stay mobile around the battlefield
- fight aggressively at medium to close range
- push enemies out of defensive positions
- Ability type: Ultimate
- Unleashes a barrage of blaster fire that damages and disorients enemies in a large cone.
- When enemies are Disoriented, they have a lower chance of hitting their targets.
- Ability type: Standard
- Charges into an enemy, dealing Melee Damage and pushing them backward.
- Enemies who fall or are pushed into objects take additional impact damage.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases the distance allowed for your first movement.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases your chance of dealing Critical Damage to exposed enemies that aren’t protected by cover.
- fast, flexible attacks.
- strong damage against multiple enemies.
- a combat style built around quick offensive turns.
- Ability type: Ultimate
- Allows you to fire twice in a single turn, targeting any combination of enemies
- Ability type: Standard
- Allows you to quickly fire a fast sidearm pistol shot
- If you defeat an enemy with this ability, it restores 1 AP
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases your chance of dealing additional Critical Damage to a target in a ranged attack.
- Ranged attacks include all attacks made at range, and also applies to blaster, sidearm, and some force attacks.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases the damage of every primary blaster attack you make in a single turn
- high survivability
- strong defense
- a durable Operator who can hold the front line
- Ability type: Ultimate
- Taunts all enemies in the target area, forcing them to attack you.
- It also increases your defense and reduces the Damage you take from incoming attacks until the end of the turn.
- Ability type: Standard
- Gives you two stacks of Retaliation, allowing you to counter the next two attacks against you.
- Each counterattack uses one stack.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases your maximum Health, allowing you to take more Damage before you’re defeated.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases your Defense and reduces the Damage you take from incoming attacks.
- Your Defense is the protection provided by your armor, toughness, or skill.
- Ability type: Passive
- Your primary blaster attacks taunts enemies on a hit, forcing them to target you with their next attack.
- a focus on healing and recovery
- to support the rest of the squad
- a squad role focused on keeping others in the fight
- Ability type: Ultimate
- Gives you and nearby allies Morale.
- Morale restores Health at the start of each turn until all stacks are used.
- Ability type: Standard
- Grants an ally Stimulant for two turns.
- This increases their Health, Melee Damage, and Ranged Damage.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases the amount of Health restored when you use a Medpac.
- Medpacs are utility items that can heal you or a single ally.
- Medpacs can’t be used on Droids.
- Ability type: Passive
- Permanently equips you with a Medpac without using a utility slot.
- Allies you rescue with Rally return to the fight fully healed and are able to take actions again.
- a versatile Operator
- to adapt to changing situations
- a Specialization that rewards timing and opportunity
- Ability type: Ultimate
- Marks an enemy, allowing you to Assist the next ally that attacks them.
- Most Operators join the attack by firing alongside their teammate.
- Ability type: Standard
- Makes an enemy Vulnerable, causing the next damaging attack against them to be a guaranteed Critical Hit.
- Critical hits deal additional Damage by striking a weak point.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases the Damage you deal when assisting an ally’s attack.
- Ability type: Passive
- Your attacks gain Defense Penetration. This helps bypass protection provided by armor, toughness, and skill, increasing the damage you deal.
- tactical advantages
- better squad support
- an Operator who helps the rest of the team perform better
- Ability type: Ultimate
- Allows you to launch a surprise attack on an enemy.
- The more Advantage you use, the more Damage the attack deals.
- Advantage is earned whenever your squad damages an enemy and is used to power Special Actions.
- Ability type: Standard
- Allows you to survey the target area to gain Advantage for each enemy detected.
- Ability type: Passive
- Gives you a chance to gain Advantage after defeating an enemy.
- Ability type: Passive
- Enemies you damage with your blaster become Spotted.
- Spotted enemies ignore the usual Chance to Hit penalties caused by range and smoke, making them easier for your team to hit.
- long-range combat
- a focus on precise attacks
- an Operator who rewards careful positioning
- Ability type: Ultimate
- Allows you to fire a carefully aimed blaster shot that always hits its target.
- Ability type: Standard
- Lets you set up a position for accurate shooting and grants you Lethal stacks, increasing your Chance to Hit and the likelihood of Critical Damage.
- Lethal is removed if you move or are knocked out of position.
- Ability type: Passive
- Improves your Chance to Hit and the Damage caused by your Overwatch attacks.
- Overwatch lets you set a target area and automatically fire at enemies that move through it, giving you a chance to stop their movement.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases the Chance to Hit of all your blaster attacks, making them more likely to hit their target.
- to perform well in many situations
- a combination of ranged and melee combat
- a powerful all-round combat role
- Ability type: Ultimate
- Allows you to fire a powerful rocket that explodes on impact, damaging all enemies caught in the blast.
- Ability type: Standard
- Allows you to rush an enemy and deliver a powerful melee attack that Dazes them.
- Dazed enemies can’t attack, but they can still move and use non-offensive abilities until the effect ends.
- After a unit is dazed, they gain Stun Resistance, and can’t be dazed again for the rest of the battle.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases the Melee Damage of your attacks and lets you throw grenades farther.
- Grenades explode at the target location, damaging all units within the blast radius.
- Ability type: Passive
- Increases the Damage of your primary blaster and grenades.
- Blaster attacks use your primary weapon, while grenade attacks include all thrown explosive devices.
How does Weapon Class work in STAR WARS Zero Company™ ?
In STAR WARS Zero Company™, all weapons belong to a Weapon Class that determines how it performs in battle.Every Weapon Class has its own strengths and weaknesses that influence performance, like how much damage it can cause and its attack range.To understand how each Weapon Class performs in battle, check its combat stats.| Column 1 | Column 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Combat stat | Definition | ||
| Weapon Damage | The amount of damage dealt by the weapon when attacking. | ||
| Critical Hit Damage | The additional damage applied when an attack Critically Strikes. | ||
| Critical Chance | The chance the weapon has of critically striking a target for extra damage. | ||
| Range | The optimal weapon range for combat. Attacking outside of this range incurs a Strike Penalty. |
Which Weapon Class should I choose?
If you’re unsure which Weapon Class to choose for Hawks or a Custom Operator, think about how you want your Operator to fight and which weapon best complements their Specialization.Here are the Specializations available in STAR WARS Zero Company™, what they’re best suited for, how much AP they cost to use, and the combat stats of each one.- The Blaster Rifle is a versatile weapon designed for medium-range combat.
- It deals high base damage and has good critical damage, making it a reliable choice for consistent attacks.
- You can fire it once per turn as a Fast Weapon using 1 x AP.
- Additional shots in the same turn cost 2 x AP.
- Choose the Blaster Rifle if you want:
- a balanced playstyle
- reliable damage
- flexibility in most situations.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon Damage | 10 | ||
| Critical Hit Damage | +6 | ||
| Critical Chance | 5% | ||
| Range | Medium |
- The Repeater is a large and powerful blaster weapon with sustained fire power.
- It deals significantly more damage if you invest additional AP while firing it.
- The more AP you spend, the more Rapid Fire Damage it deals.
- Choose the Repeater if you want:
- maximum offensive power
- sustained damage
- to commit fully to attacking each turn.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon Damage | 8 | ||
| Critical Hit Damage | +4 | ||
| Critical Chance | 5% | ||
| Range | Medium |
- Often used as a personal sidearm, the Blaster Pistol is a fast weapon for close-range combat.
- It deals less damage than other blaster weapons, but can be fired repeatedly using fewer AP.
- It's a Fast Action weapon, which means each shot costs 1 x AP.
- A flexible choice for attacking while still saving some AP for movement or abilities.
- Choose the Blaster Pistol if you want:
- greater mobility
- more AP flexibility
- a fast-paced combat style.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon Damage | 6 | ||
| Critical Hit Damage | +4 | ||
| Critical Chance | 5% | ||
| Range | Short |
- The Longarm Blaster is a high-powered weapon with excellent accuracy, ideal for long-range combat. But a heads-up; Longarm Blasters can be more difficult to handle.
- It deals high base and critical damage, making it a strong choice for taking out enemies from a distance.
- It’s a Slow Action weapon, which means each shot costs 2 x AP.
- Plan your attacks carefully, as firing leaves you with fewer AP for movement or using abilities.
- Choose the Longarm Blaster if you want:
- long-range combat
- powerful precision attacks
- to eliminate enemies from a distance.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon Damage | 12 | ||
| Critical Hit Damage | +12 | ||
| Critical Chance | 5% | ||
| Range | Long |
Which Specialization and Weapon Class suits my playstyle?
Still not sure which Specialization or Weapon Class to pick? Consider choosing based on how you like to play, or your level of experience. Later in the game, you’ll be able to choose an additional specialization for your Operators. Think about combos that’ll boost each Operator’s skills and unique character.If you’re new to turn-based tactics games
- Specialization:
- Soldier or Assault
- Weapon Class:
- Blaster Rifle.
- These options focus on straightforward combat and can help you learn the basics of positioning, movement, and attacking.
If you want to deal as much damage as possible
- Specialization:
- Gunslinger, Soldier, or Heavy
- Weapon Class:
- Repeater
- These combinations focus on offensive pressure and defeating enemies by using powerful attacks or weapons.
If you prefer long-range combat
- Specialization:
- Sharpshooter
- Weapon Class:
- Longarm Blaster
- Pairing these two options can help with careful positioning and precision attacks from a distance.
If you like staying mobile
- Specialization:
- Assault or Gunslinger
- Weapon Class:
- Blaster Pistol
- Assault specializes in staying mobile on the battlefield, while Gunslinger focuses on quick attacks that let you keep up the pressure during your turn.
- The Blaster Pistol costs less AP to use than some other weapons, so pairing either Specialization with it gives you more flexibility to move, reposition, attack, or use abilities.
If you enjoy planning and tactical decision-making
- Specialization:
- Scout or Scoundrel
- These Specializations reward careful timing, positioning, and creating opportunities for your squad.
- If you prefer a tactical playstyle, you don’t need to commit to a specific Weapon Class. Choose one that best supports preferred combat style, whether that’s staying mobile, fighting from long range, or dealing consistent damage.
If you prefer supporting your squad
- Specialization:
- Medic
- This Specialization focuses on healing allies, preventing injuries, and helping your squad stay in the fight.
- Your primary focus as a Medic is keeping your squad in the fight, so you don’t need to commit to a specific Weapon Class. Choose one that lets you stay close enough to support your teammates while remaining safe.